🌱 Mayor Bob Warren Turns 101! + Wood Prices Vex Texas Pitmasters

Morning, McKinney-Frisco! Let's get you started this Tuesday with everything you need to know going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 65 Low: 52.

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

1. Today marks the 101st birthday of former Frisco Mayor Bob Warren! The man known as "Mr. Frisco" was born and raised in the city before serving as its mayor for seven years. Mayor Bob, who moved to San Antonio last year to be closer to family, credits his longevity to his active lifestyle and his daily oatmeal breakfast. (Frisco Talk)
2. Texas has long been known for its great barbecue, but good and affordable wood is becoming increasingly hard to find for the state's pitmasters. The issue stems from a lack of reliable supply chains alongside rising prices of lumber. Reportedly, McKinney's own Hutchins Barbecue has gone from paying $400 per cord of wood to $640, for a monthly bill of nearly $25,000. (Texas Standard)
3. Six players were elected to the U.S. National Soccer Hall of Fame on Sunday. Four more will be inducted at the Hall in Frisco on May 21. To be elected, a candidate must receive at least 75% of the committee's votes. (Spectrum News)

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Today in McKinney-Frisco:

• Sound Beginnings - OSRC - McKinney Parks And Recreation (10:00 AM)
• Wobblers And Walkers (10-16 months) - John And Judy Gay Library (10:15 AM)
• Little Explorers (3-5 years) - John And Judy Gay Library (11:15 AM)
• So You Think You Can Draw (K-5th Grade), Hybrid Event - John And Judy Gay Library (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The McKinney North Bulldogs scored a 2-0 victory over the Princeton Panthers in their first district match of the season. Watch the highlight video here. (VYPE)
• After two years of COVID-related cancellations, McKinney will finally be welcoming Drum Corps International this July. Tickets go on sale today! (Facebook)
• The City of Frisco's City Hall shared its roadwork roundup for the week ahead. Residents can expect an estimated two weeks for completion, weather permitting. (Facebook)

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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.