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Good morning McKinney! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What could a new judge decide in McKinney's high-profile track case?
  • Meet the McKinney student just awarded a national court-reporting scholarship

Also on today's calendar: Sounding Off: A Massive Comedy Night and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 104 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Hot; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 106, low: 78.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 107 and low of 80 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Judge will consider new trial for Karmelo Anthony in Texas track meet killing (sentinelcolorado.com) — A judge in McKinney is set to decide whether 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony will get a new trial after his murder conviction in a fatal track meet stabbing. The original trial, held in McKinney, has drawn national attention, and a new judge is now weighing defense claims about courtroom rules, jury instructions, and the prior judge's public comments.
   

• Kaili Tseng from McKinney, Texas, awarded $1,000 (ntxe-news.com) — A McKinney resident, Kaili Tseng, has been awarded a $1,000 AHRE Shine Student Scholarship to support her training as a court reporter. The award, funded through the National Court Reporters Foundation, recognizes her academic promise and commitment to the profession while spotlighting growing career opportunities in stenographic court reporting and captioning nationwide.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I adopted this dog from the Plano Animal Shelter a month ago.
    She is such a great dog! I had always bought from breeders and they were great dogs too, but it is 100% true that rescue dogs really do thank you… (Nextdoor Central-east McKinney)
  • I think we need to start posting a positive experience we have had and start a new trend.
    I am getting burned out on the negativity and would love to see more happy posts. We all need a reminder time to time of great things that are also… (Nextdoor Heights At Westridge)
  • Aramark Corporation posted a job opening for Custodial Services Worker - McKinney ISD Facilities in Mckinney. Apply here.
  • The Learning Experience posted a job opening for Preschool Teacher in Mckinney. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near McKinney here.

🗞 Nearby News

Allen

  • Allen, Texas Named as United Athletic Conference Basketball Tournaments Host (lrtrojans.com)
  • Book Senior Care Services in Allen, TX with Lara H. from $30/hr (care.com)
  • Texas GOP Senate candidate Ken Paxton works to overcome fundraising woes, with President Trump's help (abcnews.com)

Prosper

  • Dallas-Based White Rose Partners Seeks To Build Data Center In Prosper (bisnow.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: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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