🌱 Patch AM: Why McKinney just ranked among America’s top housing markets for buyers

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In today's newsletter:

• Why McKinney just ranked among America's top housing markets for buyers
• What's happening now with McKinney's high-stakes recall petition?

Also on today's calendar: ComedySportz: Dallas Laughricks VS Oklahoma Twisters and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 56 degrees.
• Wednesday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 84, low: 57.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 88 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• A ranked list reveals the best U.S. markets for home buyers in 2026 (qz.com) — If you're house-hunting in McKinney, new data says you're in one of the nation's strongest buyer markets, with nearly 40% of homes built since 2010 and relatively moderate prices. WalletHub ranks McKinney second nationally thanks to steady construction, lower utility costs, and rapid job growth that supports long-term home values.
   

• Keith Self Quiet as McKinney Recall Signature Verification Begins (tx3dnews.com) — McKinney residents are watching closely as officials begin verifying signatures for a petition to recall Mayor Bill Cox and three council members over approval of the McKinney Islamic Association site plan. U.S. Rep. Keith Self, who once strongly backed the recall and criticized city leadership, has recently gone quiet while continuing to speak publicly about Islam and Sharia law.
   

📸 Around McKinney

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🗓 Upcoming Events in McKinney

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday October 7
• Basketball Meet-Up McKinney TX →
  E.A. Randles Park, 5400 Cedar Elm Dr, McKinney
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Other local events

Wednesday October 7
• Master Your Mind, Elevate Your Performance, and Boost Your Energy Levels: T →
  McKinney, McKinney
  9:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Nature Story Times at the Heard McKinney →
  Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney
  10:00 am
• Banquet Keynote @ McKinney, TX →
  St. Michael the Archangel, 411 Paula Road, McKinney
  5:00 pm
• ComedySportz: Dallas Laughricks VS Oklahoma Twisters →
  The Comedy Arena, 305 E Virginia St, McKinney
  7:30 pm
• Big Tex & Friends →
  The Comedy Arena, 305 E Virginia St, McKinney
  9:30 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
• Funderdome →
  The Comedy Arena 305 E. Virginia St McKinney, TX 75069
  9:00 pm
• Live From Downtown McKinney! →
  The Comedy Arena, 305 E Virginia St, McKinney
  10:30 pm
Monday October 12
• Raja Yoga Meditation →
  Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center, 13914 Josey Ln, Farmers Branch
  7:30 pm
Thursday October 15
• Positive Thinking →
  Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center, 1420 N Cooper St, Arlington
  7:00 pm
• The Comedy Mix →
  The Comedy Arena 305 E. Virginia St McKinney, TX 75069
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hey my kitty didn't come home last night.
  Please help get her home if you see her. She's a really pretty fluffy calico named Sofie Spice. She has a collar on and always comes home at night… (Nextdoor Franklin Heights)
• UPDATE: all gone now!
  Made some chicken Alfredo lasagna tonight with lots to spare if anyone would like a plate! Message me for address :) (Nextdoor Inwood Hills)

• Dollar General posted a job opening for LEAD TEAM MEMBER FT - pOpshelf in MCKINNEY TX S24245 in Mckinney. Apply here.
• Touchmark posted a job opening for Server Part-Time in Mckinney. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near McKinney here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Navy Men's Golf Dominates Singles Action, Wins Star Match (navysports.com)

Prosper

• Marty McFly's Dream Toyota Is Back With a $70,000 Makeover (autoblog.com)
• RFK Racing – Las Vegas II Executive Summary (speedwaymedia.com)

Frisco

• Dallas vs. Plano vs. Frisco for a Home-Based Business: Taxes, Space and Commute Math (homebusinessmag.com)
• Universal Expands 'Shrek' Across EMEA (licenseglobal.com)
• Around the Valley: Local high school and college product wins Texas Rangers' minor-league player of the year award (mcall.com)

Ok McKinney! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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