🌱 Local Unemployment Rates + New Bacchus Park COVID Testing Site

Happy Saturday, McKinney-Frisco! Let's get this day started off right. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening around McKinney-Frisco today.

First, today's weather:

Very windy. High: 39 Low: 26.

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

1. Although job creation has slowed slightly, McKinney-Frisco-area unemployment remains low. In Collin County, unemployment stood at 3.4 percent this November, significantly lower than the 5.4 percent unemployment rate of November 2020. The county rate is also lower than Texas's statewide unemployment rate of 4.5 percent. (McKinney-Frisco Patch)
2. Frisco Independent School District announced the closure of its COVID-19 testing site at Kuykendall Stadium. Beginning Jan. 18, Bacchus Park at 13995 Main St. will serve as the new voluntary testing site. According to the announcement, separate entrance lines for students and staff will be established. (Community Impact)
3. The City of Frisco is working to fix erosion along Cottonwood Creek and simultaneously enhance a neighborhood park. Construction began in September, and engineers continue to work on restoring the banks to their natural state by burying large bags of rocks calls grade controls under the creek beds. The City shared a "Progress In Motion" video to update the community on the project. (City of Frisco)

Today in McKinney-Frisco:

• Frisco Cocoa Classic 5K At Frisco Rotary Farmers Market (7:00 AM)
• Fitness Party @ OSRC At McKinney Parks and Recreation (8:45 AM)
• McKinney Bridal Show At Historic Downtown McKinney (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Kim, a Jack Russell terrier with spots on its eyes, a very small tail, and a pink necklace, went missing on Jan. 13 in McKinney, TX 75071 near Near N McDonald Street. Please spread the word and help bring this pup home! (Facebook)
• Check out some of the exciting events taking place in McKinney throughout the rest of this month! (Instagram)
• Getting married in McKinney? From cakes to bridal gowns, calligraphers to venues, peruse the two levels of the historic courthouse in Downtown McKinney and find top local wedding professionals at today's McKinney Bridal Show. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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.