BY COLBY FARR
Council names future dog park in honor of Bob Tomes McKinney City Council members passed a res- olution in October that supports naming a future dog park at Towne Lake Park after Bob Tomes, known by some as Mr. McKinney.
McKinney government news 3 stories we’re following online 1 Council approves agreement for community farm at Gray Branch Parkland Council members approved a license agreement that will allow for local nonpro t McKinney Roots to construct and maintain a community farm on the city-owned park property. 2 McKinney to update downtown parking plan in 2026 City sta are preparing for a new downtown parking study in summer 2026. Parking studies evaluate how parking serves visitors, employees and businesses. 3 Council discusses potential trap-neuter-release program for feral cats Following a sta presentation in October, council members voiced support for sta to put together options for a potential program trap-neuter-release program for feral cats in the city.
"[Tomes] was a unique character and certainly gave his heart and soul to McKinney. I wholeheartedly agree with what’s being proposed here." BILL COX, MCKINNEY MAYOR
Design is nearly complete for the dog park, according to a city document. Construction is expected to start in early 2026. The overview Tomes, who died in 2024, was a decorated mil- itary veteran, business leader, community leader and philanthropist, according to the city docu- ment. He opened the Bob Tomes Ford dealership on US 75 in McKinney in 1983. He was recognized with multiple accolades during his life including Citizen of the Year by the McKinney Chamber of Commerce in 1991 and the Good Samaritan award by the Samaritan Inn in 2023. Council member Geré Feltus said Tomes was an “integral part of McKinney’s history.” He and his
wife have done “incredible work” in the commu- nity, she said. Council member Patrick Cloutier said he hasn’t seen a park naming request more deserving during his time on council. He said he knows Tomes would “get a big kick out of it.” Towne Lake Park is located at 1405 Wilson Creek Parkway and totals nearly 230 acres.
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