Salvation Army Updates + Frisco Oktoberfest + Coyote Population

Good morning, McKinney-Frisco! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's what's happening in town today.

First, today's weather:

Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 80 Low: 63.

Here are the top stories in McKinney-Frisco and surrounding communities today:

1. The Salvation Army of North Texas has announced the promotions of key members of its executive leadership team. Blake Fetterman and Beckie Wach have both taken on new positions to better help The Salvation Army combat poverty, addiction, and homelessness across North Texas. Fetterman will be a planning and development consultant while Wach is responsible for directing staff selection, policy, and procedure development. (Fort Worth Business Press)
2. The Frisco Oktoberfest is coming to Frisco Square this weekend. The festivities will take place Saturday, Oct. 2 from 11 a.m.-10 a.m. and Sunday, Oct. 3 from 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Tickets are $20 per sheet of 20 tickets. Note that all food and beverage at the festival requires tickets. (McKinney-Frisco Patch)
3. Curious Texas investigates how Frisco reduced its coyote population and talks about the city’s urban wildlife management plan. (The Dallas Morning News)
4. CK Massage PLLC is set to open a new studio in Frisco at 4470 Eldorado Parkway, Ste. 254, soon. (Community Impact Newspaper)
5. Frisco has a lot of October events planned for this spooky season, including an "Undead & UnRead" book club meeting, wine walks, and golf with the Frisco Chamber of Commerce. (Community Impact Newspaper)

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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.