🌱 Donation To MISD Aviation + Frisco Truck Driver Facing Charges

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 68 Low: 36.

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

1. On Wednesday morning, Cirrus Aircraft donated $25,000 to McKinney ISD Aviation. Senior Director of MISD, Todd Young said the money will primarily continue funding the MISD Aviation Program's build projects. MISD remains one of about four public school districts in Texas that offer aviation courses for aspiring students. (The Dallas Morning News)
2. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says 34-year-old truck driver, Nicolai Solonari of Frisco, Texas, faces charges in connection to a wreck involving 4 vehicles total. THP reports Solonari ran off the left side of the roadway, striking a guardrail and hitting a sign before leaving the roadway. Three vehicles hit the damaged sign and debris, but no one was hurt. (WTVC)
3. Check out upcoming community projects in Frisco! Throughout March, there are planned renovations at Redemption Dental Frisco as well as new construction at Frisco Lakes Deaf Smith and Custer Office Park. The following information is subject to change. (Community Impact Newspaper)

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Today in McKinney-Frisco:

• Tech Help At John and Judy Gay Library (10:15 AM)
• Texas-Sized Spring Break: Texas Roots - At John And Judy Gay Library (11:00 AM)
• Texas Sized Spring Break: Snack Attack At John And Judy Gay Library (4:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• In case you missed it, here are the roadwork projects happening in Frisco this week that may impact your daily commute. (McKinney-Frisco Patch)
  
• Looking for a local summer camp for the kids? Check out these top 10 camps in Collin County, including several in McKinney and Frisco. (Local Profile)
  
• Meet Dwight D. Eisen-BowWower, today's 97.5 KLAK Pet of the Week at Collin County Animal Services! This very distinguished pooch got to hang out with Deputy Chief Jody Morse and Administrative Assistant Robin Berger this morning, as well as host Alan Freemont. And for just a $25 adoption fee, Dwight can become your furever friend today! (Facebook)
  

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you tomorrow for your next 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.