🌱 Special Election Unofficial Results + Frisco ISD Board Honored

Hello, people of McKinney-Frisco! Nicole Fallon-Peek here with your Monday issue of the McKinney-Frisco Daily.

First, today's weather:

Milder with plenty of sun. High: 61 Low: 39.

Here are the top 3 stories today in McKinney-Frisco:

1. According to the unofficial results, McKinney residents elected Patrick Cloutier to the At-Large City Council seat on Saturday, which was vacated when Council Member Frederick Frazier announced his candidacy to run for a state House Representative seat. Cloutier defeated Vicente Torres, who earned 1,393 votes or 33.1 percent of the total, and John Booher, who earned 340 votes or 8.08 percent of the total. (North Texas e-News)
2. This past week, Texas-based supermarket chain H-E-B named Frisco ISD's board of trustees as one of five finalists for its Excellence in Education Awards, School Board award category. Frisco ISD representatives said H-E-B will present the district with a $5,000 check during the judges' visit. They will then compete for more cash prizes at the statewide level, and winners will be announced on April 30. (Star Local Media)
3. Looking for a new house in the McKinney area? Here's a sampling of the latest batch of homes to hit the market in the area, including a home with 3 beds and 2 baths for $328,000, and another in the McKinney area with 3 beds and 2.5 baths for $588,000. (McKinney-Frisco Patch)

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Today in McKinney-Frisco:

• Journey to Lose at the Apex Centre At McKinney Parks and Recreation (8:00 AM)
• MLK Day Camp at the Apex Centre At McKinney Parks and Recreation (8:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The SPCA of Texas has announced one of their pups, Coco, has found her forever home. (Facebook)
• Looking for a sweet treat in downtown McKinney like you've never tasted? Check out the always-fresh, delightfully-tasty ice creams on the menu at Miruku.creamery. (Instagram)
• McKinney CVB is reminding locals of a free historic downtown walking tour on Saturday, Jan. 22, at 11 a.m. McKinney CVB will supply snacks and water, tea, coffee, or hot chocolate. (Instagram)

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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.