🌱 Helicopter Crash At McKinney Airport + Special Frisco Election

Good day, neighbors! Nicole Fallon-Peek here with a brand-new edition of the McKinney-Frisco Daily.

First, today's weather:

Winds gradually subsiding. High: 81 Low: 42.

Here are the top stories in McKinney-Frisco today:

1. A helicopter crashed during lift-off at McKinney National Airport on Thursday evening. Witnesses say the pilot was working on the helicopter and tried to lift off when the aircraft tilted and reportedly exploded. The pilot was the only person onboard and was able to get out of the wreckage. They were rushed to the hospital with burns from the explosion, and their condition is unknown at this time. (CBS Dallas / Fort Worth)
2. Frisco City Council has approved a Jan. 29 special election to fill an unexpired term for Place 5. The current Place 5 vacancy was left by a council member who recently announced a run for a county-level office. Interested candidates can download a packet from friscotx.gov and file their application by Dec. 20. The term runs through May of 2023. (Press Release Desk)
3. The Frisco Education Foundation recently traveled to schools across the district to celebrate and surprise educators who won grants for innovative ideas. Last month, the Foundation delivered 23 grants worth more than $40,000 through its Grants for Great Ideas program. (Press Release Desk)
4. What's happening in the McKinney-Frisco area this weekend? Check out our list of fun events around town, including a DivaDance in the Park and a Holidays in the Kitchen event hosted by McKinney Parks and Recreation. (McKinney-Frisco Patch)
5. Frisco ISD recently reached its goal of providing every student a District-issued mobile digital device to enhance their learning experiences. (Frisco Schools)

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Today in McKinney-Frisco:

• 2021 Fall Range and Pasture Program - Texas a&M AgriLife Extension - Collin County (8:30 AM)
• Game Night! Proceeds to Benefit Gifted Minds Prosper (6:00 PM)
• Incredible Friday's Respite Care Event (6:00 PM)
• MRT Presents: A Christmas Carol - McKinney Performing Arts Center (7:30 PM)

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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.