🌱 North Texas Home Prices Driving Locals Out? + FCS Championship

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

First, today's weather:

Sunshine. High: 54 Low: 28.

Here are the top 3 stories in McKinney-Frisco today:

1. A local resident who recently experienced an intense bidding war on her McKinney property says home buying has become "too aggressive in Texas" and may ultimately leave the state — and she's not alone. Many North Texans say they are "fed up" with recent real estate market patterns over the last two years as home affordability remains a big challenge across the state. A recent Texas A&M study found that home prices have skyrocketed nearly 19 percent year-over-year in 2021, and some residents wonder whether they'll ever be able to afford a home in Texas again. (Business Insider)
2. This weekend, Frisco played host to dedicated fans and former players of Montana State football as they faced off against North Dakota State in the FCS Championship game at Toyota Stadium. Past and present Bobcats gathered throughout Frisco and held reunions with teammates they hadn’t seen or spoken to for many years. On Saturday morning before the big game, a tailgate was held at the stadium, where attendees prepared to cheer on MSU. While North Dakota ultimately won 38–10, Montana players and alumni recognized the "immense accomplishment of even reaching the championship game." (KULR-TV)
3. Residents of the McKinney-Frisco area can expect plenty of sunshine and mild temperatures this week, with highs in the 50s and 60s now through Thursday. Over the next few days, there may be winds gusts up to 17 mph. (McKinney-Frisco Patch)

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Today in McKinney-Frisco:

• Virtual PEC Meeting, American Legion, Peter J Courcy Post 178 In Frisco (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Stix Icehouse treated the McKinney Police Department officers to lunch in honor of Law Enforcement Appreciation Day yesterday (Jan. 9). (Facebook)
• Looking to buy in the McKinney-Frisco area? Here are five local properties that have just hit the market. (McKinney-Frisco Patch)
• The City of Frisco has announced this week's roadwork projects that may impact local traffic. Work will take an estimated two weeks for completion unless stated otherwise (weather permitting). (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.