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🌱 Patch AM: New commercial flights are coming to McKinney National Airport this November

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Hi there, McKinney! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • New commercial flights are coming to McKinney National Airport this November
  • How McKinney middle schoolers got real tools and trade skills for free
  • How did McKinney fare in Prosper's quick volleyball rebound?

Also on today's calendar: The Comedy Mix - Sep 17 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Hot with brilliant sunshine, with a high of 100 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 99, low: 76.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 99 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Avelo CEO warns airfares may rise as fuel prices hit 'uncomfortably high' levels (foxbusiness.com) — Air travelers in McKinney will soon have new options as Avelo Airlines prepares to launch commercial service from McKinney National Airport on November 11, even while warning that rising fuel costs could push fares higher. The carrier, which focuses on convenient secondary airports, says demand remains strong and plans further fleet expansion despite fuel-driven price pressures.
   

2. TRF Camp Build Gives 102 Students Hands-On Introduction to Skilled Trades (ccr-mag.com) — Middle schoolers in McKinney just got a free, hands-on taste of construction careers through TRF Camp Build, where they learned real trade skills from professional electricians and builders. Over several days, local students used power tools, poured concrete, built projects, and went home with professional-grade toolkits to keep practicing, all while hearing about future career paths in the skilled trades.
   

3. Volleyball Recap: Allen Wins Going Away Against Prosper (maxpreps.com) — Allen's volleyball team swept Prosper 3-0, continuing a dominant 25-2 season, while Prosper quickly bounced back with a straight-sets win over McKinney on September 11. For McKinney fans, the recap highlights how local players fared against a strong Prosper squad and where the teams stand in a competitive regional schedule.
   

4. Did You Miss It? Dallas GOP Convention, Texas History Overhaul And McKinney Recall Fight (dallasexpress.com) — McKinney residents pushing a recall campaign over growth, traffic, airport financing, and City Hall accountability drew support from U.S. Rep. Keith Self in a busy week of Texas politics. The roundup also highlights the Dallas GOP convention, big-money U.S. Senate spending, and statewide policy fights that frame the stakes for local voters this November.
   

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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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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