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Hey, McKinney-Frisco! Let's get you started this Tuesday with everything you need to know going on today in McKinney-Frisco.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny, windy and mild. High: 70 Low: 56.

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

1. Frisco ISD has recognized 19 students who recently scored the highest possible composite scores on either the ACT or SAT college entrance exams. According to Frisco ISD, these students also excel outside the classroom as campus leaders who participate in a wide range of extracurriculars, fine arts, and athletic endeavors. The students reportedly also engage in numerous student-based organizations both in and out of school while taking advanced coursework. (Press Release Desk)
2. District 121, a $250 million development in McKinney, has announced its first four restaurants: Bob’s Steak & Chop House, Mi Cocina, The Common Table, and 400 Gradi. Three of the restaurants, Bob’s, Mi Cocina, and The Common Table, were created in Dallas. 400 Gradi is an Italian restaurant that has its origins rooted in Melbourne, Australia. The four restaurants are expected to open in spring 2023. (The Dallas Morning News)
3. Want to know about the latest developments in the McKinney area? Five new projects have been filed in the last two weeks through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, including a renovation on Dave’s Hot Chicken on University Drive. (Community Impact Newspaper)

Today in McKinney-Frisco:

• Silent Yoga At The Apex Centre (9:30 AM)
• Sound Beginnings Class For Ages 5 And Under At Old Settler's Recreation Center (10:00 AM)
• "So You Think You Can Draw (K-5th Grade)" Hybrid Event At The John and Judy Gay Library (4:30 PM)
• Frisco City Council Meeting At George A. Purefoy Municipal Center (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• In case you missed it, Medical City McKinney was ranked as one of America's Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, placing it in the top 5 percent of hospitals in the country and "an overall leader in clinical excellence." (Facebook)
• Looking for things to do in the McKinney-Frisco area this week? Visit the link to find upcoming events in and around town. (McKinney-Frisco Patch)
• If you are on the hunt for a new local job, Patch has you covered. Businesses in the McKinney-Frisco area are searching for new employees, and we've rounded up some of the best local job openings listed within the past week. (McKinney-Frisco Patch)

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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.