🌱New City Economic Development VP + Mex-Am Studies Class Planned

Happy Thursday, people of McKinney-Frisco! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Tropical Rainstorm Pamela. High: 80 Low: 65.

Here are the top stories today in McKinney-Frisco:

1. The Frisco Economic Development Corporation (FEDC) welcomed Gloria Salinas, an experienced economic development professional with a journalism background, as its new Vice President this week. In a press release from the City, Salinas is quoted as saying that "promoting Frisco is one of the most exciting economic development opportunities in the nation," and expressed excitement about showcasing Frisco's "vibrant community strengths and dynamic public/private partnerships." (Press Release Desk)
2. Frisco ISD will be offering a Mexican American Studies course for the 2022-2023 school year. The course was developed by Houston ISD and approved by the state board of education in 2018. It will be offered at all Frisco ISD high school campuses as a one-year social studies elective credit. (Star Local Media)
3. McKinney Police Department shared a feature on Sergeant Zach Craven, a former Dallas officer who was recently promoted to his current position after working his way up through the ranks of McKinney PD over the last five and a half years. (McKinney Police Department)
4. Frisco's Toyota Stadium has just announced its 175 eligible candidates for the 2022 National Soccer Hall of Fame Election, including 36 Players, 97 Veterans, and 42 Builders.(Soccerwire.com)
5. Kansas-based CrossFirst Bank has opened its first Frisco office at 3000 Internet Blvd. after spending half a decade building its Dallas market presence. (Free: DFW Living; Subscription: Dallas Business Journal)

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Today in McKinney-Frisco:

• Tech Help for Seniors (Adults)- Come and Go (10:15 AM)
• 2021 YMCA Key Leaders Luncheon - Frisco Family YMCA (11:30 AM)
• The Clays of Collin County - Virtual Event (5:30 PM)
• Parks & Recreation Board Meeting - George a. Purefoy Municipal Center (6:00 PM)
• Genealogy Uncovered (Adults) - Hybrid (6:30 PM)
• Lone Star Circus "OMAGGIO" - McKinney Performing Arts Center (7:00 PM)
• Painting with a Digital Twist (Adults)- Ticketed (7:00 PM)

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• Plano Music & Arts Festival (October 16)
• Taxes in Retirement Webinar (October 18)
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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.