🌱 Potbellied Pigs Allowed As Pets + Where To Shop This Season

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First, today's weather:

Breezy with plenty of sun. High: 79 Low: 62.

Here are the top stories in McKinney-Frisco today:

1. The City Council has modified an ordinance to allow potbellied pigs as pets in McKinney. The vote on Dec. 7 was unanimous. The new ordinance allows one miniature swine under 150 pounds per single-family residence. (Community Impact Newspaper)
2. McKinney Fire Department Battalion Chief Tino Paredes has received a prestigious honor. He received the designation of Chief Fire Officer from the Center for Public Safety Excellence’s Commission on Professional Credentialing (CPC). He shares this distinction with less than 2,000 chief officers worldwide. (Star Local Media)
3. A Frisco family lights up the neighborhood again this year with an extravagant Christmas lights display. (FOX 4 Dallas)
4. If you’re still looking for gifts this holiday season, shop local with these shops in McKinney. (Local Profile)
5. McKinney’s ShearShare is moving to New York and has big plans for growth. (The Dallas Morning News)

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— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.