🌱 Frisco Roadwork This Week + Barro's Pizza Comes To McKinney

Rise and shine, McKinney-Frisco! Let's get you all caught up to start this Tuesday, December 28 off on an informed note. These are the most important things going on today in McKinney-Frisco.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and warm. High: 77 Low: 56.

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

1. The City of Frisco released its most recent roadwork roundup of projects that may impact traffic this coming week. Notably, the Legacy Drive Widening Project is beginning its first phase. Ongoing pavement repairs and joint seal work will also be taking place throughout the city. (Press Release Desk)
2. Arizona-based Barro’s Pizza opened earlier this month in McKinney along the Central Expressway. Amenities at the restaurant include TVs, a covered patio, a kids' area with toys and games, and an exclusive room for parties. There are future plans to expand the patio to include an outdoor play area for children with artificial grass and a small playground. (Community Impact Newspaper)
3. A Frisco girl burst into tears of joy after receiving the Christmas gift of her dreams: a new puppy. Video footage shows seven-year-old Claire Hammer unwrapping her seven-week-old Goldendoodle, Nola Rose. Hammer has reportedly wanted a dog for years and was amazed when her wish finally came true. (Daily Mail)

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Today in McKinney-Frisco:

• Breakfast Bunch Trip At Fuzzy's Taco Shop (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Want to shop for a good cause? Head over to Downtown McKinney and other select McKinney businesses on Dec. 29. A percentage of sales will be donated to help rebuild Historic Downtown Mayfield in Kentucky, which was devastated by a tornado. (Facebook)
• Remember these recycling guidelines for post-Christmas trash collection days. (Facebook)
• Have a furry friend at home? Here's how to keep your pet safe this New Year’s Eve. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.