🌱Fire Capt. Chosen For Abbott's EMS Committee + Frisco Toy Drive

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know going on locallytoday.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and windy. High: 71 Low: 51.

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Here are the top stories in McKinney-Frisco today:

1. McKinney Fire Department Captain Jared Turner has been selected to serve on Governor Greg Abbott's Emergency Medical Services Committee, which is part of the Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Advisory Council. The Council recommends improvement to the EMS and trauma system to provide comprehensive and efficient emergency care. Turner's year-long term will begin in February 2022. (Community Impact Newspaper)
2. Frisco startup InspectIR Systems is raising millions in funding as it offers a "breathalyzer for COVID-19." The company is seeking FDA approval for its device that it claims works in under three minutes to identify a positive case of COVID-19. (Free: Spot On Texas; Subscription: Dallas Business Journal)
3. With the help of WFAA's Santa’s Helpers, the Frisco Police Department and Frisco Fire Department are collecting new, unwrapped toys through Dec. 6 to help make the holidays happier for Frisco children in need. Donations will go to children at the Frisco Family Services and Assistance Center of Collin County. Visit friscotexas.gov for a list of drop-off sites. (City of Frisco)
4. McKinney restaurant Rick's Chophouse prepared and delivered a gourmet Thanksgiving meal to serve over 100 employees in the McKinney Police Department's Public Safety Building yesterday. (McKinney Police Department)
5. A new McKinney AT&T store has opened near Eldorado Parkway at 3050 S. Central Expressway, next to Panera Bread. (Community Impact Newspaper)

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— 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.