🌱 McKinney Doctor Charged With Fraud + Black History Month 2022

Happy Thursday, people of McKinney-Frisco! Here's everything worth knowing in town today.

First, today's weather:

Periods of snow and sleet. High: 27 Low: 18.

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

1. A doctor currently residing in McKinney has been charged with defrauding health care insurers and creating false medical records. Dr. Daniel Castro was employed by a Michigan hospital from February 2015 until May 2017, where he practiced as an ENT. Dr. Castro reportedly performed various surgeries on patients whose health status did not support the medical necessity of such procedures; he also billed for complex surgeries he did not complete. (Department of Justice)
2. McKinney Black History Month 2022; Legends to Legacies has begun, with several events scheduled to celebrate the lives, voices, and contributions of African-Americans. Saturday marks the inaugural McKinney Black History Month Exhibit and Competition, held at the McKinney Performing Arts Center. Residents can also attend a Harlem Renaissance-themed party on Friday, Feb. 18 at The Sanctuary Event Center. (Visit McKinney TX)
3. Come see the Young Actors Guild (YAG) perform "Twelve Incompetent Jurors," a comedic parody of "Twelve Angry Men." Performances will take place at the Courtroom Theater at the McKinney Performing Arts Center, and will run from Thursday, Feb. 24 through Saturday, Feb. 26. (7:30 PM)

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Today in McKinney-Frisco:

• Tech Help (Adults) - John and Judy Gay Library (10:15 AM)
• Mom & Tots Open Gym - Old Settler's Recreation Center (10:30 AM)
• McKinney Black History Month Art Show & Exhibit - McKinney Performing Arts Center (6:00 PM)
• Jazz at the Library (All Ages) - John and Judy Gay Library (6:00 PM)
• Latin Dance: Bachata - Old Settler's Recreation Center (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Frisco reminds residents that trash and recycling collection will be postponed today due to anticipated icy roads. (Facebook)
• The Collin County Sheriff's Office congratulated Deputy Pearson, Sergeant Wright, Sergeant Compton, and Lieutenant Beber on achieving 20 years of service. Congratulations and thank you! (Facebook)
• At Tuesday's City Council meeting, Mayor Jeff Cheney recognized Domestic Sex Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month. The meeting also celebrated Ronald Carlisle Day, which celebrates the Frisco resident's 28 years of service. (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.