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🌱 Patch AM: Ready to skip DFW? See where McKinney’s new flights can take you

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Greetings McKinney! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Ready to skip DFW? See where McKinney's new flights can take you
  • How McKinney's new DTX flights could change your holiday travel plans
  • Did McKinney recall organizers gather enough signatures to trigger a vote?

Also on today's calendar: The Comedy Mix - Oct 1 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 74.
  • Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm or two, with a high of 88 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. The Small U.S. Cities You Can Now Fly Nonstop To Florida And Vegas From (thetravel.com) — Starting in November, McKinney National Airport will offer nonstop budget flights to Las Vegas and several Florida destinations, giving local travelers a convenient alternative to DFW and Love Field. Residents of McKinney, Plano, and Frisco can expect shorter security lines, cheaper parking, and quick walks from parking to the new terminal, making spontaneous getaways far easier and more affordable.
   

2. McKinney National Airport Shares Terminal Construction Progress and Avelo Airlines announces added service to four more cities from DTX (ntxe-news.com) — McKinney National Airport's new commercial terminal is on track to open Veterans Day, bringing Avelo Airlines' first passenger flights and more than 100 local jobs. The carrier is adding nonstop routes from McKinney to nine cities by December, giving residents convenient holiday travel options and cementing DTX as a new North Texas air hub.
   

3. Trump Voter Checks, McKinney Recall, Immigration Crackdown (dallasexpress.com) — McKinney residents are watching a potential recall as organizers say they've turned in over 7,000 signatures, leaving the city to verify whether they meet the legal threshold. The roundup also notes new commercial flights from McKinney and broader North Texas debates over immigration enforcement, school curriculum, and infrastructure pressures.
   

4. Oklahoma Council Says No To Mosque Plan, Fights To Make It Stick (klif.com) — McKinney residents may be interested to know their city council unanimously approved a mosque site plan in August, contrasting with a rejected proposal now sparking a federal lawsuit in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. The story explains how McKinney's by-right zoning and compliant site plan avoided the legal fight, while Broken Arrow's rezoning and conditional-use issues triggered federal scrutiny and a civil rights challenge.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • UPDATE: OWNERS FOUND!!!
    My daughter found this dog, male (we believe shih tzu) walking near the pool in the Heatherwood neighborhood. He was wearing a harness with no tag… (Nextdoor Heatherwood)
  • Bodhi has been found.
    Thank you to all my neighbors who assisted in his search. Bodhi got out an open door in the Del Webb Trinity Falls neighborhood at around 8 PM… (Nextdoor Trinity Falls)
  • Starbucks Corporation posted a job opening for barista - Store# 80332, ELDORADO & STONEBRIDGE in Mckinney. Apply here.
  • KFC posted a job opening for Crew Member in Mckinney. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near McKinney here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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