🌱 Hospital Capacity In Area + US 380 Speed Reduction

Morning, McKinney-Frisco! Let's get this Thursday started off right. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in town.

First, today's weather:

Winds subsiding and very cold. High: 37 Low: 17.

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

1. A recent Collin County report shows the latest hospital capacity in the area. Nearly every hospital is at the maximum capacity of the percentage of ICU beds being used, with the lowest percentage being 97%. The numbers are similar for inpatient beds in McKinney and Frisco hospitals as well. (McKinney-Frisco Patch)
2. On Tuesday, the Frisco City Council approved a temporary speed limit reduction along US 380. The limit was lowered from 60 mph to 50 mph from the city's western limit from Denton to Collin counties. The change is designed to manage the traffic as the Department of Transportation works to widen the highway. (Community Impact Newspaper)
3. McKinney City Council recently approved the resolution for a new street sign topper program. This initiative will promote neighborhood identity and pride within the city. Neighborhoods can apply by sending in an app application fee of $150 and a sample of the proposed sign topper. (Community Impact Newspaper)

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Today in McKinney-Frisco:

• Mom & Tots Open Gym At McKinney Parks and Recreation (10:30 AM)
• Community Development Corporation (CDC) Board Meeting At George A. Purefoy Municipal Center (6:00 PM)
• Taxes In Retirement Seminar At Roy and Helen Hall Library (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Early voting for the Jan 29 Special Election continues 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily through Saturday, Jan.22. The election is to fill an unexpired term for Frisco City Council Place 5. (Facebook)
• If you're part of a non-profit or other organization planning to host an event or other tourism-related program in McKinney, you might be interested in applying for a tourism grant from Visit McKinney. The application deadline is Feb. 1. (Facebook)
• See 70+ beautiful art pieces, including these, on display now through March 1 at the George A. Purefoy Municipal Center as part of Art in the Atrium 21. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning 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.