🌱 Frisco Students Advance To ICDC + Lawson Applications Open

Hello again, McKinney-Frisco! Important update: You all, as readers, have made the McKinney-Frisco Daily so successful that it is my honor to announce the next stage of the newsletter. Patch is looking for a local writer and entrepreneur to take the helm of the McKinney-Frisco Daily. Although I have loved getting to know this community, we want to pass the torch to someone truly local to write about McKinney-Frisco long term. So if you're interested in earning extra income while making this newsletter a more valuable resource for your neighbors, learn more and apply here.

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First, today's weather:

A few t-storms, some severe. High: 66 Low: 49.

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

1. After a memorable state competition, more than 130 Frisco ISD students earned eligibility to advance to the DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC). The students competed in written and role-play formatted events focused on the areas of marketing, finance, hospitality and management. This April, the qualifying students can compete in Atlanta where they will demonstrate their college and career-readiness skills. (Press Release Desk)
2. Looking for a new home? Check out the five new homes that have hit the market in the McKinney-Frisco area. Properties range from a 4-bed, 3-bath home in McKinney for $425,000 to a 4-bed, 4-bath home in Frisco for $989,900. (McKinney-Frisco Patch)
3. On Apr. 1, McKinney ISD's Lawson Early Childhood School will begin accepting applications for Head Start's 2022-2023 academic year. Head Start is a full-day program for students ages 3 and 4. This program supports children's growth in areas such as language, literacy, and social and emotional development. (Press Release Desk)

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Today in McKinney-Frisco:

• Tai Chi for Health At Senior Recreation Center (10:30 AM)
• High Fitness Class At Old Settler Recreation Center (12:15 PM)
• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu At Apex Centre (5:15 PM)
• Upbeat Barre Class At Old Settler Recreation Center (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Last Saturday's Mystical Market in Mitchell Park included a wonderfully diverse mix of merchandise, music, services, and crowd. Look out for details on the next Mystical Market. (Facebook)
• Subaru of America, Inc. has partnered with SPCA of Texas to help our furry friends find their forever homes. Check out the excited puppies! (Facebook)
• Spread the word and help a family find their dog. Peach was last seen at around 4:00 p.m. on Mar. 19 in The Colony, TX near Fire Station on North Colony Blvd. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow for another 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.