🌱 Jenna Ryan Goes To Prison + Give Blood, Win A Trip To Hawaii

Morning, people of McKinney-Frisco! Nicole Fallon-Peek here with a fresh copy of the McKinney-Frisco Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 62 Low: 38.

Here are the top stories today in McKinney-Frisco:

1. Jenna Ryan, a Frisco real estate broker who was accused of being part of the group that stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, is headed to prison. Ryan has been sentenced Thursday to 60 days behind bars and a $1,000 fine along with $500 in restitution to the architect of the Capitol. She had previously posted about the riots on social media and bragged that she "wasn't going to jail because she is white [and] has blond hair and a good job." (NBC 5)
2. The Red Cross urges eligible people to make a blood donation as the busy holiday season approaches. People who give blood between Nov. 1-12 will be entered for a chance to win a trip for two to Hawaii and those who donate between Nov. 1 and 23 will receive a $10 Amazon gift card. (McKinney-Frisco Patch)
3. Police in McKinney are searching for a person of interest in a case involving multiple thefts and credit card abuse schemes. (CBS DFW)
4. FISD will offer hybrid and online high school classes. (McKinney-Frisco Patch)
5. City of McKinney employees celebrated Diwali this week as part of the city's efforts to make a more inclusive workplace, educate employees and bring people together to share their unique stories and backgrounds. (North Texas e-News)

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Today in McKinney-Frisco:

• Mother & Son Superhero Night - RCTL - McKinney Parks and Recreation (5:00 PM)
• Friday Evening Country Dance - McKinney Parks and Recreation (7:00 PM)
• Neighborhood Night at the Movies - Scoob! (PG) (7:30 PM)

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• Celebrate A Week Of Self-Care With 15 Percent Off Flowers (November 9)
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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.