🌱 McKinney's Postseason Ends In 6A Final + Pawtio Pet Restaurant

Hello again, McKinney-Frisco! Here’s what’s happening around town today.

Editor’s note: This article has been updated to reflect the correct original source of a news article.

First, today's weather:

A few t-storms, some severe. High: 67 Low: 47.

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

1. Attention local pet parents: The Pawtio, the first pet restaurant with live music, a pet food menu, and an art gallery, just opened on Saturday, Mar. 12, at 6142 Frisco Square Blvd. The Pawtio will feature gourmet food for pets, a minibar, and an art gallery for the humans to look at while their pets are dining. (Dallas Morning News)
2. The McKinney boys basketball team's historic postseason was halted in Saturday's Class 6A state championship game. The Panthers came out of the game strong against McKinney with a 22-7 first quarter and led by as many as 25 points in the first half. This led the Duncanville team to a 69-49 victory, capturing their third consecutive state title. (Star Local Media)
3. Want to know what to expect from the weather this week in the McKinney-Frisco area? Wednesday and Thursday will bring the warmest weather with the high temperatures expected to reach 76 degrees both days. The week ahead may also bring strong, gusty winds that are expected to reach up to 35 mph today, Mar. 14, but remain in the low 20 mph range throughout the week. (McKinney-Frisco Patch)

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Today in McKinney-Frisco:

• Strength & Row Session 1 At The Apex Centre (6:00 AM)
• Soy Una Guerrera (I Am A Warrior) At McKinney Performing Arts Center (9:00 AM)
• Tai Chi For Health At Senior Recreation Center (McKinney) (10:30 AM)
• Free High Fitness Class At Old Settler's Recreation Center (12:15 PM)
• Free Upbeat Barre Class At Old Settler's Recreation Center (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The McKinney North High School Bulldogs are up against the Princeton High School Panthers tomorrow, Mar. 15. Get the details for this varsity baseball game on Patch. (McKinney-Frisco Patch)
• Want to take more artistic photographs? Check out these expert photography tips from the Frisco Public Library! (Press Release Desk)
• The McKinney Chamber of Commerce highlighted Jennifer Sellers-Brown of Browers Cleaning Services in its recent Ambassador Spotlight blog. Learn more about this Collin County small business. (Press Release Desk)

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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.