🌱 Collin County Primaries Preview + McKinney Sewer Transfer

Happy Wednesday, people of McKinney-Frisco! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started off right. Here are the most important things happening in town today.

First, today's weather:

Morning rain, then some sun. High: 73 Low: 47.

Here are the top 3 stories in McKinney-Frisco today:

1. The candidates for the March 2022 primary election for Collin County offices have been finalized, and the winners will move on to the general election in November. Multiple incumbent officials will be running to keep their current seats, but plenty of newcomers are in the mix as well. This year's County-level primary races include county judge, county commissioner, Precinct 1 constable, County Court at Law 5, district clerk, Democratic Party chair, and several justice of the peace seats. (Community Impact Newspaper)
2. A new sewer transfer pipeline project is set to begin along Wilson Creek in early 2022. McKinney City Manager Paul Grimes said the project is crucial to continue meeting the growing needs of McKinney and Prosper, but residents should prepare for construction-related disruptions in the area. While city officials are trying to mitigate some of the impacts, "it's definitely not going to be pleasant," said Grimes, who urges McKinney to be patient during the project. (Community Impact Newspaper)
3. For its third and final 2021 post-season college football event, Frisco's Toyota Stadium will be hosting the Division I FCS football championship on Saturday, Jan. 8. North Dakota State and Montana State will face off for the championship title at 11:00 a.m. CST. As of Dec. 28, available ticket prices range from $300 to $1,500, but if you can't attend in person, the game will be broadcast on ESPN2.(CW33)

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Today in McKinney-Frisco:

• Family Fun: "Up And Away" Painting Class At Painting With A Twist In McKinney (1:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• When you shop at these downtown McKinney businesses today (Dec. 29), a percentage of sales will be donated to help rebuild Historic Downtown Mayfield. (Facebook)
• The SPCA of Texas's 2022 Pet Photo Calendar is on sale now for $23.00, and sticker sheets are available for $5.00. Every dollar raised through the sale of these calendars and stickers will support the organization's programs and efforts. (Facebook)
• No outdoor watering is needed this week based on data from the City of Frisco weather station. (Facebook)
• The City of McKinney's website has been relaunched with a whole new look and feel. It's now more intuitive and mobile-friendly. Learn about what went into the redesign process and then explore it for yourself at www.McKinneyTexas.org. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.