🌱 New H-E-B In 2023 + McKinney ISD's Big Win Against Richardson

Good morning, McKinney-Frisco! Let's get you started this Friday with everything you need to know going on around McKinney-Frisco today.

First, today's weather:

Breezy with periods of sun. High: 74 Low: 60.

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

1. McKinney Mayor George Fuller and other local officials broke ground yesterday on the new H-E-B store, set to open in late 2023. The new store is located on the northeast corner of Custer Road and Eldorado Parkway and is designed with a modern character to integrate into the McKinney community. (CBSLocal)
2. The McKinney Lions weren't favored to win going into their matchup with nationally-ranked Richardson, but with an incredible team effort and spirit of sportsmanship, McKinney ISD's basketball team took down Richardson for a momentous win. (Vype.com)
3. SWBC Real Estate recently sold two apartment communities totaling 566 units in McKinney and Rockwall. The Royalton at Rockwall Downes and Central Park at Craig Ranch, both recent developments, boast luxury amenities for residents, including a resort-style pool and spa, fitness center and spin studio, dog grooming facility, and a gaming center. (ReBusinessOnline.com)

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Today in McKinney-Frisco:

• Meditative Mandala (Adults) - John and Judy Gay Library (10:15 AM)
• Adventures of Science Club: Gravity, Forces & More! -Apex Centre (5:00 PM)
• Friday Evening Country Dance - McKinney Parks and Recreation (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Yesterday, Collin County Sheriff’s Office deputies and the Gang and Habitual Offender Strike Team (GHOST) assisted the US Marshals Service in the arrest of Jeremy Michael Lenoire. USMS officials worked with GHOST deputies to track Lenoire to a residence in Frisco, where he was taken into custody without incident. (Facebook)
• Cirrus Aircraft presented the McKinney Independent School District with a check for $25,000 at McKinney National Airport that will go toward the MISD Aviation program. (Facebook)
• A reminder that McKinney ISD schools and offices will be closed Monday, March 7 – Friday, March 11, for Spring Break. Classes will resume Monday, March 14. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. I'll see you soon!

— 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.