🌱 Patch AM: Which new nonstop destinations are coming to McKinney National Airport?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which new nonstop destinations are coming to McKinney National Airport?
• Major drug suspect quietly flown into McKinney—here's what happens next
• How a McKinney event sparked big questions about faith and law

Also on today's calendar: The Comedy Mix - Oct 1 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 93, low: 72.
• Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Avelo Adds Denver, Atlanta, New Orleans, Nashville Flights From McKinney (klif.com) — McKinney National Airport is adding Avelo flights to Denver, Atlanta, New Orleans, and Nashville starting in December, expanding to nine nonstop destinations. A third based aircraft, about 150 local jobs, and a new passenger terminal opening November 11 position the airport as a significant new option for North Texas travelers.
   

• Guatemala's "The Iceman," alleged drug kingpin, extradited to Texas after 8-year search, officials say (cbsnews.com) — Federal agents flew an alleged Guatemalan drug kingpin into McKinney National Airport, capping an eight-year international investigation led from the Eastern District of Texas. The suspect and three others will now face federal drug charges in Plano, underscoring North Texas's growing role in major anti-trafficking operations.
   

• An 'Islamic America' vision raises questions about faith, constitutional rights and civic identity (weeklyblitz.net) — A recent talk at the Sufaraa Center in McKinney put the town at the center of a national conversation about how Islamic beliefs fit within America's constitutional system. The speaker urged Muslims to fully practice their faith while working within U.S. laws, raising broader questions about religious freedom, civic identity, and how different communities coexist under one Constitution.
   

📸 Around McKinney

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🗓 Upcoming Events in McKinney

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★ Featured events ★

Monday September 28
• Walk In or Reserve (Groups of 3 or more) →
  Walls of Clay, 211 N Kentucky St, Mckinney
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Monday September 28
• Walk In or Reserve (Groups of 3 or more) | Studio is Open 11:00 – 6:00 →
  Walls of Clay, 211 N Kentucky St, Mckinney
  11:00 am
• Not Rocket Science Trivia →
  The Celt, 100 N Tennessee St, McKinney
  7:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
• Business Networking Event →
  808 South College Street, McKinney
• James Williamson →
  Harvest at The Masonic, 215 North Kentucky Street, McKinney
  6:30 pm
• Open Mic & Free Pool Tuesday →
  The Celt, 100 N Tennessee St, McKinney
  8:30 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Walk In or Reserve (Groups of 3 or more) | Studio is Open 11:00 – 6:00 →
  Walls of Clay, 211 N Kentucky St, Mckinney
  11:00 am
• Walk In or Reserve (Groups of 3 or more) →
  Walls of Clay, 211 N Kentucky St, Mckinney
  11:00 am
Thursday October 1
• The Comedy Mix - Oct 1 →
  The Comedy Arena, 305 E Virginia St, McKinney
  7:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• Rooted in Rhythm: Positively Pink Edition 2026 →
  District 121, 6731 Alma Rd, McKinney
  12:00 pm
• ComedySportz: Dallas Laughricks VS Little Rock N'Rollers →
  The Comedy Arena, 305 E Virginia St, McKinney
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Mimosa Brunch & learn: What's New at Touchmark Saturday →
  Touchmark at Emerald Lake, 350 S Hardin Blvd, McKinney
  11:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi neighbors!
  This is my first time doing something like this, but I wanted to introduce myself so that when the time comes to choose someone to work on your home,… (Nextdoor Glenwood Estates)
• Ruby is absolutely AMAZING!
  She fit me right in, the same day I called, had me put on the 3 items of clothing I needed altered, pinned them & I was on my way. That was on… (Nextdoor Historic District)

• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in Mckinney. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Allen

• Ideal Dental opens new Craig Ranch clinic in Allen (communityimpact.com)
• History center intrigues visitors from around the world (thenorthernlight.com)
• Women's Volleyball: Cadets fall to Saint Joseph's (Maine) in GNAC home tilt (norwichathletics.com)

Prosper

• Baylor Scott & White PGA Parkway addresses health care demand (communityimpact.com)
• Calls grow to reopen investigation into fatal shooting of British woman in Prosper – [your]NEWS (yournews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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