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🌱 Patch AM: Where to grab your free emergency preparedness bag in McKinney today.
Make time for McKinney Boyd Bronco Stampede on the McKinney Patch calendar
Greetings McKinney! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Where to grab your free emergency preparedness bag in McKinney today.
- Why did McKinney just rank No. 1 for renters again?
Also on today's calendar: The Comedy Mix and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 97 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Warm with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 95, low: 76.
- Saturday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 99 and low of 78 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Free emergency preparedness bags now available at McKinney community locations (ntxe-news.com) — Free emergency preparedness bags are now available to McKinney residents at the John & Judy Gay Library and the McKinney Senior Recreation Center while supplies last. The multilingual kits include local hazard information, supply checklists, and basic items to help households start or strengthen their emergency plans during National Preparedness Month. 
• RentCafe: McKinney, Texas, Top Spot for Renters (mba.org) — McKinney has been named the nation's top city for renters by RentCafe for the second year in a row, thanks to its mix of reasonable housing costs and strong quality of life. The ranking compares 150 cities nationwide and highlights how McKinney stands out even among other fast-growing Southern communities like Austin, Huntsville, and Atlanta.
📸 Around McKinney
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🗓 Upcoming Events in McKinney
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★ Featured events ★
- McKinney Boyd Bronco Stampede →
McKinney
Saturday September 12
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Other local events
- The Comedy Mix →
The Comedy Arena, 305 E Virginia St, McKinney
7:30 pm - Texas First Responders Day & 9/11
Melissa ISD McKinney, TX 75069 - Prosper High School Homecoming Football Game
Jim and Betty Hughes El Prosper ISD Children's Health Stadium, 2000 Stadium Dr, Prosper\ - Health & Service Fair - SRC →
McKinney Parks and Recreation Senior Recreation Center - 1400 S. College St. McKinney TX
9:00 am - ComedySportz: Dallas Laughricks VS Albuquerque Balloonatics →
The Comedy Arena, 305 E Virginia St, McKinney
7:30 pm - Craig Gass →
The Comedy Arena, 305 E Virginia St, McKinney
9:30 pm - The Open Door →
New Life Community Church, 25631 Smotherman Rd, Frisco
9:00 am - Punt, Pass, Kick Camp & Contest at The Stix Icehouse →
The Stix Icehouse, 301 Eldorado Pkwy, McKinney
2:00 pm - Freedom, Peace & Divinity in Life →
Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center, 13914 Josey Ln, Farmers Branch
5:00 pm - Grandparents Day: Made with Clay, Filled with Love →
MillHouse, 610 Elm St, McKinney
1:30 pm - The Comedy Mix - Sep 17 →
The Comedy Arena, 305 E Virginia St, McKinney
7:30 pm
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Thursday September 17
📣 McKinney Shout Outs!
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- The Chestnut Hall — (469) 885-8002
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Cleaned the kitchen, loaded the dishwasher and ran it.
10 minutes later I made a pot of coffee and realized my only 2 coffee cups were in the dishwasher so I improvised. (Nextdoor Raleigh House) - May the Lord be with your husband and lay his healing hands upon his body.
Many prayers to you, your children and your husband. (Nextdoor The Highlands - Westridge)
- City of McKinney Texas posted a job opening for Recreation Aide - Parks & Recreation Admin. in Mckinney. Apply here.
- Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Mckinney. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near McKinney here.
🗞 Nearby News
Allen
- Tarleton State Men's and Women's Basketball to take part in inaugural UAC Basketball Tipoff event (tarletonsports.com)
- Park story time, boxing tournament: 5 Allen events to attend this weekend, Sept. 11-13 (communityimpact.com)
- Seven Free Flu Shot Clinics Are Coming To Collin County (localprofile.com)
Prosper
- Barnes & Noble opening more stores across Texas. Here's where (miamiherald.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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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