🌱 Kruto Vodka Sales Surge + McKinney Businesses Invest Over $15M

Happy Tuesday, people of McKinney-Frisco! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in McKinney-Frisco today.

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First, today's weather:

Breezy in the afternoon. High: 65 Low: 43.

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

1. McKinney businesses are investing over $15M of dollars in new construction. Rosenthal Kalabus & Therrian Law Office has projected spending $3M on a new building as well as parking. The McIntyre Road-Building 3, Mill Stream Apartments, Pet Method, and Virginia Shopps have also filed projects through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. (Community Impact Newspaper)
2. While Russian vodka sales plummet, a Ukrainian vodka company, Kruto Vodka, has seen a surge in new customers. President and CEO Roman Talis said more than 50 new customers, including suppliers, have reached out offering support and purchases. The Frisco-based company said that sales have at least doubled. (KXAN.com)
3. 41-year-old Christopher Gonzalez of Frisco was sentenced to 40 years in prison for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child, said Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis. After sentencing, Willis praised the young victim for reporting years of abuse to a trusted school counselor and bravely testifying against her abuser in court. Jason Evans, Olivia Penson, and Chris Fontana of the Collin County Sheriff's Office were the investigators on the case. (Press Release Desk)

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Today in McKinney-Frisco:

• Soy Una Guerrera (I Am A Warrior) At McKinney Performing Arts Center (9:00 AM)
• Sound Beginnings - OSRC At McKinney Parks and Recreation (10:00 AM)
• So You Think You Can Draw (K-5th Grade) - John And Judy Gay Library, Hybrid Event (4:30 PM)
• City Council Meeting At George A. Purefoy Municipal Center (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Update your resume, grab a cup of coffee, and scroll through the latest job postings in the McKinney-Frisco area. This comprehensive list showcases a host of job offerings spanning a wide range of skill sets. Your dream job may be only a click away. (McKinney-Frisco Patch)
• In this heartfelt interview, high school senior Grayson Ryan shares memories and experiences playing for his father, The Colony head coach Cleve Ryan. (Star Local Media)
• Welcoming spring, Frisco Public Library offers suggestions and programs for weather permitting family fun. Click to get some instant inspiration. (Press Release Desk)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! 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.