🌱 McKinney ISD To Make Up Bad Weather Days + H-E-B Breaks Ground

Good morning, McKinney-Frisco! Let's get you all caught up to start this Saturday, February 26 off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know around McKinney-Frisco today.

First, today's weather:

Cold with rain and drizzle. High: 38 Low: 27.

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

1. After a series of recent inclement weather closures, McKinney ISD has announced plans to make up the missed instructional time with its two available Bad Weather Make-Up Days. The district announced yesterday that Friday, Apr. 15 and Monday, Apr. 25 will now be normal instructional days for all students. (Press Release Desk)
2. Texas grocery store H-E-B will break ground on its newest location in McKinney on Thursday, Mar. 3. The grocery chain plans to hold a groundbreaking ceremony at the construction site on the northeast corner of Custer Road and Eldorado Parkway. The Frisco H-E-B is already under construction and will reportedly open by 2023. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
3. If you're a fan of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic fantasy series, "The Lord of the Rings," you'll want to book a "staycation" right here in McKinney at this LOTR-themed Airbnb rental. Starting at $170 per night, you can step right into the Shire and enjoy custom-made features and home details from both "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit." KFMX calls this property "the perfect stay for any fantasy nerds or those looking for a unique experience." Contact the Airbnb host for inquiries and address details. (kfmx.com)

Today in McKinney-Frisco:

• Family Storytime (All Ages) At Roy and Helen Hall Library (10:30 AM)
• Saturday Chess Meetup (All Ages) At Roy and Helen Hall Library (11:00 AM)
• YAG Presents: Twelve Incompetent Jurors At McKinney Performing Arts Center (2:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, and students in the welding pathway in the Frisco Independent School District have an opportunity to jumpstart their careers by gaining hands-on industry experience and obtaining national certifications before graduating high school. (Facebook)
• According to Frisco City Hall, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released its "Final Environmental Assessment, Finding of No Significant Impact, and Record of Decision" for Wing Aviation drone delivery operations in Frisco. (Facebook)
• Meet Petey, Koda, Cupid, and other McKinney-Frisco area pets who need a home! Get the details on where to find these adorable animals. (McKinney-Frisco Patch)

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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.