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Coming up: Sherman Evening Lions Club 8th Annual Chili Cook-Off on the McKinney Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • How McKinney residents helped triple the city's cardiac survival rate
  • How a McKinney surf lagoon became a geothermal showcase project

Also on today's calendar: Sherman Evening Lions Club 8th Annual Chili Cook-Off and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 94 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 90, low: 67.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 91 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• McKinney's cardiac survival rate jumped 300% in a year. Community members play a key role (keranews.org) — McKinney has boosted its cardiac arrest survival rate from 10% to 43% in just two years by retraining 911 dispatchers, equipping buildings and police cars with AEDs, and launching free community CPR classes. Residents can join Ready to React trainings, use the GoodSAM app, and even receive city-funded AEDs, helping turn neighbors into lifesaving first responders across town.
   

• The Geothermal Renaissance: Scaling the Subsurface at GRC 2026 (thedriller.com) — A cutting-edge geothermal system in McKinney is capturing waste heat to warm a massive surf lagoon, showcasing how local projects fit into Texas' broader push for reliable, low-carbon power. Industry leaders at the Houston conference say such real-world deployments are key to scaling geothermal as a dependable part of the state's growing energy demand.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We adopted Bree 2 years ago next week.
    She is a mix of Cattle Dog/Lab/Pug She makes anyone that meets her give her belly rubs for hours. She is the boss of our home. She will be 3 on New… (Nextdoor Eagle's Nest)
  • Sadly, we recently lost our sweet 13 year old Old English Sheepdog.
    I have posted some dog related items for free in the "For Sale" section of Nextdoor. Hope they come in handy for someone. (Nextdoor Inwood Hills)
  • Government Jobs posted a job opening for Custodian - Part Time - Old Settlers Recreation Center in Mckinney. Apply here.
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Mckinney. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near McKinney here.

🗞 Nearby News

Allen

  • How Often Should Sprinkler Heads Actually Be Replaced? (conservamome.com)
  • Plano Coffee Shop Celebrates First Birthday With $1 Coffee and Free Coffee for Life (texasislife.com)
  • BACK TO THE PAST: Louis Koo's New Martial Arts Time Travel Adventure Debuts On Digital Next Month! (filmcombatsyndicate.com)

Prosper

  • A slice of Italy could be coming to Prosper, bringing a lagoon and Venice-style canals. (wfaa.com)

Ok McKinney! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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