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McKinney Edition VOLUME 9, ISSUE 10 JAN. 26FEB. 23, 2024

2024 Annual Community Guide

Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 1, which encompasses the downtown square along with other properties along SH 5, collected over $6.6 million in funds in 2023, according to unaudited numbers from the city of McKinney.

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Tax reinvestment zones fund businesses, infrastructure

A TIRZ is an economic development tool that is used to direct a portion of taxes collected in a specic geographic area into a reserve that is earmarked for projects in that same area, Assistant City Manager Barry Shelton explained.

plumbing improvements to the historic building. “When you’re talking about historical [buildings] and keeping things to that original form, it tends to cost more money,” Lindblad said. The funds were available due to the city’s tax increment reinvestment zone, or TIRZ.

BY SHELBIE HAMILTON

Sharyn Lindblad, co-owner of Cocktail Creamery, received over $10,000 from the city of McKinney for renovations to her ice cream shop, which is located downtown in a building built circa 1920. The funds were used for critical maintenance and

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Impacts: Sprouts Farmers Market coming to McKinney (Page 7)

Election: Voters todecide party candidates in March (page 12)

Annual Community Guide: McKinney area snapshot (Page 19)

Business: Colmenero Mexican Imports oer pottery (Page 26)

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1 ProRel Soccer Shop The store offers soccer jerseys and apparel. • Opened Nov. 16 • 120 W. Louisiana St. • www.prorelsoccershop.com 2 Mike’s Off The Square The store offers both men’s and women’s clothing, including luxury items and accessories. • Opened in early December • 301 E. Louisiana St. • www.mikesmckinney.com 3 Wayback Barn The hangout spot offers yard games and axe throwing.

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• Opened early December • 3964 County Road 168 • www.waybackbarn.com

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8 Birdcall The restaurant will offer a variety of chicken dishes. • Opening in late 2024 or early 2025 • Northeast corner of US 380 and Lake Forest Drive • www.eatbirdcall.com

• Opened Dec. 23 • 4001 W. University Drive • www.saladandgo.com

Coming soon

5 Bloom Galleries The gallery features mixed-media abstract art by owner

Cortney Baker. • Opened Jan. 2

In the news

• 610 Elm St., Ste. 400D • www.cortneybaker.com

9 Freedom Health Centers Chiropractor clinic Freedom Health Centers and BitCare MedSpa and Wellness in McKinney are merging. • 2709 Virginia Parkway • www.freedomhealthcenters.com 10 McKinney Air Center The 10th anniversary of city of McKinney owning the McKinney Air Center passed Dec. 20. • 1500 Industrial Blvd. • www.flytki.com 11 Provident Realty Advisors multifamily The $46 million project includes plans for a 324-unit multifamily complex, according to a project filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. • Trinity Falls Parkway and Weston Road • www.providentrealty.net

Coming soon

6 Snap Clean Car Wash The express car wash will offer free vacuums. • Opening in spring 2024 • 1514 S. Tennessee St. • www.snapcleancarwash.com

12 Sprouts Farmers Market The store offers a variety of produce, meat, seafood and bakery products. Sprouts Farmers Market also offers a selection of bulk products along with vitamins and supplements. The company has over 340 stores across 23 states, according to its website. • Opening in mid-2024 • Southwest corner of North Central Expressway and Virginia Parkway • www.sprouts.com

7 Red Hot The menu includes a mix of Indian and Chinese cuisine. • Opening late January • 3905 W. University Dr., Ste. 400 • www.redhotdallas.com

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5 3 Papa Johns The shop offers pizzas, chicken wings and desserts. • Opened in late December • 8710 W. University Drive, Ste. 130 • www.papajohns.com INDUSTRIAL BLVD. 2 Pho Lane The menu includes pho, a Vietnamese soup dish. • Opened Nov. 21 • 7551 Eldorado Parkway, Ste. 500 • www.pholane.com

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• Opening in 2025 • US 380 and Prestwick Hollow Drive • www.raisingcanes.com

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5 CityVet The practice provides full-service care for pets. • Opened Jan. 8 • 6421 W. University Drive • www.cityvet.com

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9 Stonebridge Family Vet The clinic offers veterinary services and wellness care.

• Relocated Dec. 21 • 200 Ridge Road • www.stonebridgefamilyvet.com

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6 Alloy Personal Training The business offers personalized fitness training. • Opening this spring

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10 Craft Brews The store expanded their selection in December to include liquor products. • 7500 Stacy Road • http://craftbrews.gotoliquorstore.com 11 The Dolly Llama Waffle Master Construction is expected to finish in April, according to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing.

12 Beem Light Sauna Beem offers various light therapy solutions, including infrared saunas, chromotherapy and red light therapy. Light therapies are meant to reduce stress and relieve pain, among other benefits, franchise owner Esther Mainville said in an email. • Opening in March • 4041 S. Custer Road, Ste. 2150 • www.beemlightsauna.com

7 Buffalo Wild Wings Go The menu includes chicken wings with 26 sauce options. • Opening in the summer

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City leaders chose M2G Ven- tures as the potential partner for the redevelopment of four city-owned downtown properties at a Jan. 2 meeting. The resolution to create an acquisition and development agreement with the firm was approved in a 4-3 vote, with Mayor Pro Tem Charlie Philips along with council members Michael Jones and Rick Franklin voting against. The details The selection was made following presentations from three development firms at a Nov. 28 special meeting. City Council members initially declared their intention to pursue a public-private partnership for the redevelopment of five blocks in downtown in early 2023. The properties include the existing City Hall building along with the development services building and two neighboring parking lots. Diving deeper M2G Ventures is a woman-owned development firm based in Fort Worth with City to pursue partnership with M2G Ventures

"If we can’t get to an agreement, one that we feel embodies what the community is expecting and looking for, ... we will be back at the table and be opening discussion with another one of the parties that have ... made it to this round."

GEORGE FULLER, MCKINNEY MAYOR

experience in public-private partnerships. The presentation by M2G Ventures representatives included a proposal for a mixed- use project featuring multifamily residential, a boutique hotel, retail and restaurant spaces as well as additional parking. However, the presented concept plans are conceptual and could change during negotiations, Assistant City Manager Kim Flom said at the meeting. Looking ahead City staff will work with the selected firm to develop an acquisition and development agreement in the coming months. If the council members choose to move forward with M2G Ventures following the six-month period and an agreement is reached, the project execution could begin in late 2024 or early 2025, Flom said.

Bond recommended for May ballot

McKinney City Council heard a recommendation to move forward with a $485.5 million municipal bond at a Dec. 19 meeting. The last day to call the bond election is Feb. 17, according to the Texas Secretary of State’s website. The details The 36-member bond com- mittee recommended moving

forward with calling the bond election, according to committee spokesperson John Prudich. The proposed bond includes a number of city projects that are currently unfunded, including city facility renovations, road- way improvements, parks and recreation projects.

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New trash and recycling rates for residential customers in McKinney went into effect Jan. 1. McKinney City Council unani- mously approved a rate increase during its Dec. 19 meeting. The specifics Waste collection rates increased by $0.69 per home, changing the monthly rate from $17.92 to $18.61. The monthly fee for additional trash containers also increased by $0.23 cents, from Rate increase approved for trash collection

$6.93 to $7.16 per container. The service agreement with Waste Connections, the city’s current solid-waste collections company, began in 2008. The rate increase is related to annual consumer price index changes as well as market and labor cost changes, according to a post on the city’s Facebook page. Looking ahead The city is expected to switch to Frontier Waste Solutions for solid waste collection services in October following a decision at an August council meeting. The new servicing company will also bring with it a new rate structure, according to the presentation.

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Townhome project gets green light The development, referred to as Westridge Townhomes in city documents, is located at the

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A west McKinney townhome project by homebuilder D.R. Hor- ton was unanimously approved by McKinney City Council members at a Jan. 2 meeting. The details The project is expected to bring 53 townhomes to a 6.6-acre site in west McKinney, according to a presentation at the meeting.

northwest corner of the intersec- tion of Independence Parkway and Virginia Parkway. The council members approved both the rezoning request, as well as requested variances for the development.

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Election

BY SHELBIE HAMILTON

Voter Guide

2024

To view the full list of all contested state and national candidates, visit www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide. Only candidates in contested elections are included. Visit county election websites for information on uncontested races.

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R Republican

D Democrat

*Incumbent

D Colin Allred D Heli Rodriguez Prilliman D Mark Gonzalez D Meri Gomez

D Michael Braxton D Dale Frey D Matthew McGhee State representative, District 61 R Chuck Branch R Frederick Frazier* R Keresa Richardson State representative, District 66 R Wayne Richard R Matt Shaheen* State representative, District 67 R Jeff Leach* R Daren Meis D Jefferson Nunn D Makala L. Washington State Board of Education, District 12 R Chad Green R Jamie Kohlmann R Pam Little* R Matt Rostami Collin County tax assessor collector R Scott Grigg R Cam McCall R Angela Powell Collin County sheriff R Sherwood Holmes R Jim Skinner* Collin County commissioner, Precinct 3 R Jim Garrison R Darrell Hale* Collin County constable, Precinct 1 R Matt Carpenter* R Cris Trevino Collin County constable, Precinct 4 R Steve Asher R Mike Rumfield

Dates to know

Feb. 5: Last day to register to vote Feb. 20: First day of early voting March 1: Last day of early voting March 5: Election day

D Roland Gutierrez D Steven J. Keough D Thierry Tchenko Railroad commissioner

Where to vote

Any voter can cast a ballot in the Republican or Democratic primary, but not both. Collin County residents can vote at any polling location during early voting or on election day. Visit www.collincountytx.gov/elections for polling locations.

R Christie Clark R Chris Corner R Christi Craddick* R Corey Howell R James “Jim” Matlock R Petra Reyes D Bill Burch D Katherine Culbert Texas Supreme Court justice, Place 2 D DaSean Jones D Randy Sarosdy Texas Supreme Court justice, Place 4 R John Devine* R Brian Walker Texas Supreme Court justice, Place 6 D Bonnie Lee Goldstein D Joe Pool Presiding judge, Court of Criminal Appeals R Sharon Keller* R David J. Schenck Court of Criminal Appeals judge, Place 7 R Barbara Parker Hervey* R Gina Parker Court of Criminal Appeals judge, Place 8 R Lee Finley R Michelle Slaughter*

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Federal election U.S. President R Ryan L. Binkley R Chris Christie R Ron Desantis R Nikki Haley R Asa Hutchinson

R Vivek Ramaswamy R David Stuckenberg R Donald J. Trump D Joseph R. Biden, Jr.*

D Gabriel A. Cornejo D Edward Kimbrough D Star Locke D Frankie Lozada D Armando “Mando” Perez-Serrato

D Dean Phillips D Cenk Uygur D Marianne Williamson State elections U.S. Senator R Ted Cruz* R Holland “Redd” Gibson R R.E. “Rufus” Lopez D Aaron Arguijo D A. “Robert” Hassan D Carl Oscar Sherman

Local elections State Senator, District 30 R Cody Clark R Carrie De Moor R Brent Hagenbuch R Jace Yarbrough

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Education

BY HANNAH JOHNSON

Preschool program to expand in 202425 school year

MISD graded on nancial transparency McKinney ISD ocials have received a C from the Texas Education Agency for their nancial transparency due to an error when reporting federal relief funds. The specics McKinney ISD received passing scores in all categories except nancial reporting and compliance, meaning the highest score it can receive is a 79, said Assistant Superin- tendent Dennis Womack. Failing this indicator was due to reporting federal emergency funds incorrectly for the 2021-22 school year. The receipt of revenue from funds was recorded on data for the 2021-22 school year, when it should have been on the revenue sheet for the 2022-23 school year, Womack said.

"We’re thinking ahead and meeting the needs of students in a way that is adjusted so it does not become too much of a cost barrier.

I tremendously appreciate the district’s vision on making this happen." PHILIP HASSLER, MISD BOARD PRESIDENT

Education foundation delivers class grants The McKinney Education Foundation sur- prised teachers and sta with grants totaling $101,875. Volunteers from the foundation delivered 57 grants to 26 district campuses Dec. 7 and 8. The awards are given based on an application process established by the foundation and McKinney ISD is expanding its preschool program and kindergarten readiness eorts. The program will hold preschool classes at additional MISD schools, Director of Childcare Programs Amy Dawson said at a Dec. 18 board meeting. The classes will be licensed by the Health and Human Services Commission. The backstory When starting kindergarten, 45% of MISD’s students are one to three years behind develop- mentally, Dawson said. In August of the 2023-24 school year, 49 students were turned away from Lawson Early Childhood School as they did not meet state requirements, she said.

Explained The district’s preschool program will expand to Bennett and Malvern elementary schools. Four classrooms at each school will be utilized for the program while an age-appropriate play- ground will be built at each school, Dawson said. The programs are expected to open in August for the new school year.

subject to an impartial review and selection process, foundation CEO Sheila Marlow Due said. “Providing these grants strikes at the very heart of our mission,” she said. The inspiration The grants support initiatives, such as science, technology, engineering and math programs; art projects; music materials; and coding tools, Due said. They also provide unbudgeted professional development opportunities.

Slaughter Elementary fourth grade teacher Chris Walker received a grant from the education foundation.

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Tax reinvestment zones fund businesses, infrastructure From the cover

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current year. The dierences between these values are the increments that are designated to the TIRZ funds, rather than transferred to the city’s general fund, Shelton said. Collin County also contributes to McKinney’s TIRZ funds, designating 50% of the county’s annual tax increment in each zone to them. “It serves as a savings account for projects within that zone,” Shelton said. “Essentially you’re saying this is an area that needs rein- vestment, and we’re going to use this mech- anism to do so because otherwise that same reinvestment … would have to come from the general fund.”

The city’s two TIRZ districts were each established in East McKinney in 2010. Since then, millions of dollars in city taxes have been reserved and designated to be reinvested in projects related to infrastructure and historic preservation in that area. The funds collected by each zone are derived from the property and sales taxes the city collects annually. Each zone collects and uses funds from tax generated only in their dened geographic areas. The amount collected by the zones annually is determined by comparing the amount of taxes collected in the year each was estab- lished with the amount of tax collected in the

The city has seen steady growth in collections for both zones, with the collections reaching a new high in 2023. The TIRZ zones collected nearly $9.5 million combined in 2023, according to unaudited numbers from the city of McKinney. The funds collected are reserved for eligible projects and can be considered for approval by the TIRZ board, which includes the members of City Council as well as a representative from the Collin County Commissioners Court and one other member of the community. Funds collected in TIRZ 1 can be used for infrastructure and historical preservation projects, including renovation and maintenance projects on historic buildings, that contribute to the revitalization of the downtown area. TIRZ 2 funds can be used for infrastructure and development projects at McKinney National Airport, according to city documents.

TIRZ 1 spans nearly 1,000 acres and includes the downtown area as well as portions on or adjacent to SH 5. TIRZ 2 spans over 3,600 acres and includes McKinney National Airport.

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City ocials do not have a predetermined plan for how the funds will be used, so requests are considered as funds accrue and eligible projects arise, Shelton said. A $2.8 million funding request was unanimously approved at a Nov. 7 TIRZ 2 board meeting to construct an additional lane for taxiing aircraft at the airport. The constructed lane will allow planes to access a portion of the property that is expected to see three hangars added, McKinney National Airport Director Ken Carley said. The planned hangars are expected to generate about $530,000 annually to the city in land rents and other services, he said. “We really try to do projects that have a return on investment,” Carley said. Other projects at the airport that have used TIRZ 2 funds include a 190-acre land purchase in 2018 and the creation of planning documents for the east side of the airport in 2022. Funding requests for improvements to four

The lifespan of the zones when they were originally established was 30 years, with the endings set for 2040. At its inception, the zones were expected to collect between $157 million and $179 million over 30 years, according to city documents. In mid-2022, council members unanimously elected to extend the lifespan of both zones by an additional 15 years, allowing for $15.5 million in debt for the construction of McKinney’s new City Hall to be leveraged on TIRZ 1, Shelton said. “The more value you add or retain in the TIRZ district, the better it is for the TIRZ district,” Shelton said. “If you spend $25,000 to build a building that’s a couple million dollars, it’s on the tax rolls, [and a portion of] that money goes back into the TIRZ.”

“We would have less value on the ground and it would stunt the growth of the district if we didn’t have the TIRZ.”

BARRY SHELTON, MCKINNEY ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER

downtown properties totaling about $72,000 were granted from TIRZ 1 collections in 2022. A full list of funding requests granted in 2023 was not yet available as of early January. Common requests for project funding in TIRZ 1 are for the addition of re sprinklers and other critical maintenance on downtown buildings, Shelton said. “Small businesses don’t have an open-ended pocketbook,” Lindblad said. “So when the city is willing to help the small-business person, it’s greatly appreciated.”

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Ridge Road connection, roundabout completed This project to connect Ridge Road between US 380 and Wilmeth Road was recently completed. The roadway included constructing a four- lane divided roadway with additional turn lanes spanning roughly one mile. The roadway was completed Dec. 19, Capital Improvement Program Manager Blake Sills said in an email. Additional work on the roadway is expected during January but the work is not expected to impact trac, Sills said. The details The project began in September 2021 and took over two years to be completed. The project cost $18 million and was funded by the city of McKin- ney, Sills said. The project also includes one of the four multi- lane roundabouts planned for city roadways at the intersection of Ridge Road and Wilmeth Road.

• Jan. 30, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • Free • Millhouse McKinney, 610 Elm St., Ste. 1000 • www.millhousemckinney.com/events

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Audiences will experience local seasoned and rookie comedians in this standup comedy show. Each comic will perform approximately ve minutes of material. • Recurring every Monday, 7:30 p.m. • Free • The Comedy Arena, 305 E. Virginia St., Ste. 104 • https://tickets.thecomedyarena.com Pen and Paper RPG Club: Free Play The McKinney Public Library invites gamers to discuss tools, tips and strategies about their favorite tabletop role-playing games. • Jan. 28, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free • Roy and Helen Hall Library, 101 E. Hunt St. • www.mckinneytexas.org/116/library

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Psychic Night McKinney This monthly gathering allows attendees to connect with readers to attempt to gain clarity and receive answers. • Feb. 15, 5-9 p.m. • $30 • Uptown Boutique, 102 E. Louisiana St. • www.psychicnight.net Robert Jon & The Wreck Live at The Sanctuary Southern rock band Robert Jon & The Wreck will perform with special guest The Maylee Thomas Band at the Sanctuary Music & Event Center. • Feb. 16, 8-11 p.m. • $25-$150 • The Sanctuary Music & Events Center, 6633 Virginia Parkway • www.showclix.com/event/robertjonthewreck2024

Roadwork continues on Collin McKinney The road project consists of constructing a four-lane divided roadway extending Collin McKinney Parkway and connecting between Lake Forest Drive and Hardin Boulevard. The $11 million project, which began in Jan- uary 2023, is funded by the city of McKinney. The project is expected to be completed in the spring. Intermittent lane closures along Lake Forest Drive are expected in coming months to allow for the construction of turn lanes at the Collin McKinney Parkway intersection.

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Greater Vision in Concert Gospel group Greater Vision, rst formed in 1990 and since becoming one of the most awarded gospel groups, will perform Christian music at Brookhaven Church. • Feb. 3, 6-8 p.m. • $15 • 6101 Stacy Road • www.brookhavenchurch.com/events

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Lunch Bunch—Gallery Talk with Robin Pedrero

International artist Robin Maria Pedrero will explain the relationship between the artist and the gallery. During the event, Pedrero will share how gallerists, curators, art consultants and artists work together.

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Real estate

Number of homes sold

November 2023

November 2022

Residential market data

75069

75071

In November 2023, every ZIP code area except for one saw a decrease in median home sales price compared year over year. In two areas, more houses sold in 2023 than the previous year.

+3.8%

+55%

75070

75072

-28.95%

-17.5%

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2023

75069 75070 75072 75071

75069

-8.9%

$475,000

$521,500

75070

-1.37%

$439,900

$446,000

Homes sold in McKinney area by price point

75071

-7.48%

$487,570

$527,000

November 2023

75072

+6.79%

$570,000

$533,750

$1 million+

$700,000-$999,999

Average days on market

$400,000-$699,999

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+24.1%

-27.03%

+27.03%

-9.68%

$100,000-$399,999

<$99,999

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McKinney area snapshot

McKinney

Collin County

In McKinney, the county seat of Collin County, population growth continued to boom between 2017 and 2022, increasing by over 19% and surpassing

the county’s growth rate, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The city’s median age also rose from 35 years old in 2017 to 36.9 in 2022.

McKinney’s median age is lower than the county average of 37.1 but higher than the state average of 35.2, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

SOURCES: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU 2022 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATES/COMMUNITY IMPACT

Population change

Age analysis*

Texas

30.6% 25% 29.7% 12.2% 2.5% 36.9

28.2% 28.6% 24.9% 15.4% 2.8% 35.2

28% 26.4% 29.3% 13.9% 2.2% 37.1

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2017

164,760

2017

20-39

2022 1,079,153

2022

196,160

40-59

60-79

5-year population change

80+

+19.1%

+18.1%

Median age

Local demographics**

2017

2022

2017

2022

17.21%

15.65%

15.08%

18.38%

Hispanic or Latino White Black or African American American Indian or Alaska native Asian Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander Some other race Two or more races

61.39%

55.22%

59.12%

52.67%

11.42%

11.52%

9.22%

10.3%

0.31%

0.22%

0.31%

0.23%

6.08%

11.9%

13.51%

16.88%

0.03% 0.3% 2.09%

0.04% 0.34% 3.55%

0.06% 0.26% 2.44%

0.05% 0.57%

3.65%

*TOTALS MAY NOT EQUAL 100% DUE TO ROUNDING **ALL CATEGORIES LISTED ARE RACES, EXCEPT FOR HISPANIC OR LATINO, WHICH IS NOT A RACE. HOWEVER, THE PERCENTAGES OF THE RACES LISTED DO NOT INCLUDE HISPANIC OR LATINO RESIDENTS.

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Community New restaurants

The following stories are based on trends Community Impact staff identified through monthly Impacts section reporting in 2023.

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From burgers to pasta, McKinney had several new restaurants open in 2023. This list is noncomprehensive.

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1 Akshaya Pathra Kitchen • 210 N. Coit Road, Ste. 200 • www.akshayapathra.com

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2 Black Rock Coffee Bar • 5101 McKinney Ranch Parkway, Ste. 100 • www.br.coffee 3 Bob’s Steak and Chop House • 7220 SH 121 • www.bobs-steakandchop.com 4 Bombay Street Cafe • 1411 N. Custer Road, Ste. 700 • www.bombaystreetcafe.us 5 Capriotti’s • 3194 W. University Drive, Ste. 600 • www.capriottis.com

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6 Chepa’s Mexican Grill • 7500 Stacy Road, Ste. 150 • www.chepasmexicangrill.com

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7 Hashtag India • 3510 W. University Drive, Ste. 100 • www.hashtagindian.com 8 Heian • 2960 Eldorado Parkway, Ste. 50 • www.instagram.com/heian.mckinney 9 Jake’s Gameday • 4150 Eldorado Parkway, Ste. 800 • www.jakesgameday.com

13 Mabel’s African Cuisine and Bar • 5200 W. Stacy Road, Ste. 100 • www.mabelsafricancuisine.com

19 Shake Shack • 1727 N. Central Expressway • www.shakeshack.com

14 Mi Cocina • 6721 Alma Road • www.micocina.com

20 Shoagies • 5121 Collin McKinney Parkway, Ste. 200 • www.shoagies.com

15 O’Desi Aroma • 1620 N. Hardin Blvd., Ste. 1800 • www.odesiaroma.com 16 Pho Lane • 7551 Eldorado Parkway, Ste. 500 • www.pholane.com 17 Reggae Jerk Hut • 7001 S. Custer Road, Ste. 600 • www.reggaejerkhutdfw.com 18 Rice Garden • 7650 Stacy Road, Ste. 260 • www.ricegardendfw.com

21 Tahn Thai • 5200 Stacy Road, Ste. 500 • www.tahnthai.com 22 The Common Table • 6551 Alma Road, Ste. 350 • www.thecommontable.com 23 Wing Chow • 1500 W. University Drive • www.wing-chow.com 24 400 Gradi • 6701 Alma Road, McKinney • www.400gradi.com

10 Jason’s Deli • 8600 W. University Drive • www.jasonsdeli.com

11 Kyoto Hibachi Sushi and Bar • 1620 N. Hardin Blvd., Ste. 1200 • www.kyotoinmckinney.com

12 LOYO Burger • 216 W. Virginia St., Ste. 102 • www.loyoburger.com

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3 tness business that opened in 2023 A number of gyms and tness-focused busi- nesses have opened across McKinney this year. The gist The businesses oer a range of exercise modali- ties including strength training, boxing and Pilates. Many businesses oer group classes, such as Platinum Pilates and Body Fit Training. Platinum Pilates owner Stephanie Carpenter said her busi- ness focuses on both tness and community. “Ultimately our idea is focusing on the com- munity and helping people become their better selves,” Carpenter said. Looking ahead More tness businesses are slated to open in McKinney in 2024 including two Pilates studios, Bodybar Pilates and Jetset Pilates. A Planet Fitness location is also slated to open in 2024.

Harter Strength and Conditioning opened in south McKinney in January 2023.

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