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🌱 Patch AM: What a $919 million electronics campus could mean for McKinney

Also, don't miss The Musical Improv Jamboree on the McKinney Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • What a $919 million electronics campus could mean for McKinney
  • Why are McKinney voters trying to recall most of their City Council?
  • How McKinney's Stefanie Johnson bowled her way into tonight's finals

Also on today's calendar: The Musical Improv Jamboree and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Hot with sunshine, with a high of 105 and low of 80 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Hot with sunshine, temps: high: 105, low: 78.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 104 and low of 79 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Planned Industrial Construction Projects Increased by 2% in July 2026 (mhwmag.com) — A major electronics manufacturer is planning a $919 million, 650,000-square-foot manufacturing and office campus in McKinney, with completion targeted for 2030. The project, still seeking approval, would be one of North America's largest new industrial investments and could significantly reshape local jobs, infrastructure, and economic growth over the next several years.
   

• What to know about City Council recall effort following mosque site approval in McKinney, Texas (miamiherald.com) — McKinney residents are launching a recall drive against four of seven City Council members, including the mayor, after the council unanimously approved a compliant site plan for the McKinney Islamic Association's new campus. Organizers say the effort reflects wider frustrations over spending, transparency, and projects like airport expansion and a new amphitheater. They have 45 days to gather about 5,800 signatures from registered McKinney voters.
   

• Stepladder finalists determined at 2026 PWBA Tour Championship in Cleveland (bowl.com) — McKinney's own Stefanie Johnson has earned the No. 5 seed for tonight's stepladder finals at the PWBA Tour Championship in Ohio, bowling for a major title and Hall of Fame eligibility. She'll compete on a nationally streamed stage against four top international and U.S. rivals.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Our cat Oliver slipped outside without us realizing it.
    Waddill and Josephine near Murphy Park. Please let me know if you see him. He is a indoor cat and quite skittish. (Nextdoor Central-east McKinney)
  • Had some visitor's last night.
    Most likely my screech owls that nested last winter. (Nextdoor Stonebridge)
  • Whole Foods posted a job opening for Whole Body Team Member (Body Care, Makeup, Vitamins, Nutrition - Stocker, Inventory, Floor Service) - Part Time in Mckinney. Apply here.
  • Jimmy John's Franchise, LLC posted a job opening for Crew Member in Mckinney. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near McKinney here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Frisco

  • Texas Health Frisco milk depot collects over 50,000 ounces in first year (communityimpact.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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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