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McKinney Edition VOLUME 11, ISSUE 2 MAY 24JUNE 25, 2025

Doors open at West Grove

Major components of 52-acre mixed-use project completed

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Some retail elements of the West Grove development have been completed, and its rst businesses are opening. (Courtesy De La Vega Development)

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4 House of Motifs The boutique home and lifestyle store offers authentic and handcrafted items from Turkey, according to its website, such as pillows, bedding, towels, kitchenware and handbags. • Opened in February • 119 W. Virginia St., McKinney • www.houseofmotifs.com 5 Mana Adda Indian Kitchen The restaurant’s menu includes chicken tikka masala, ghee roast goat biryani and a variety of kebab and wrap options. • Opened April 19 • 1717 W. University Drive, Ste. 514, McKinney • www.manaaddatx.com 6 Princess Nail and Lash Spa Spa services available include manicures, pedicures, waxing and eyelash extensions. • Opened April 18 • 3805 W. University Drive, Ste. 400, McKinney • www.princessnaillashspa.com 7 Tru by Hilton The 84-room hotel offers rooms with different bed configurations as well as amenities such as a fitness center. • Opened Feb. 24 • 3100 Craig Drive, McKinney • www.hilton.com/en/hotels/dfwmkru-tru-mckinney

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2 Ethan’s Bath Lab The business offers handmade soap and bath bombs as well as a variety of rubber ducks. • Opened March 6 • 300 N. McDonald St., Ste. 1130, McKinney • www.ethansbathlab.com 3 Heritage McKinney Square The four-story multifamily development features 328 apartment units in various configurations as well as amenities like a resort-style pool. • Opened March 2025

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1 Commercial Interior Solutions The company is a full-service commercial furniture and flooring dealership offering clients space planning and product selection services, along with assisting with installation. • Opened in March • 107½ S. Tennessee St., McKinney • www.commercialinteriorsolutions.net

8 Black Rock Coffee The coffee shop operates more than 150 locations in seven states, and serves several kinds of hot and cold drinks, including cold brew coffee, hot chocolate, drip coffee and lattes. • Opening June 2026 • 4001 W. University Drive, McKinney • www.br.coffee

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9 Cafe Zupas The menu offers sandwiches, salads and soup in addition to catering services, and each meal includes a chocolate-dipped strawberry. • Opening in November • 3990 W. University Drive, McKinney • www.cafezupas.com 10 Excellence Academy Representatives of the Islamic Montessori school, which offers educational programs for preschool through high school students, are constructing a new campus in McKinney. • Opening late 2025 • 3150 CR 943, McKinney • www.myexcellenceacademy.org 11 Haruhi Head Spa The business will offer a variety of treatments including facials and Japanese-style scalp detoxifying head spa services. • Opening in June • 2761 Virginia Parkway, Ste. 500, McKinney • Facebook: Haruhi Head Spa 12 Holos House The shop will be the first retail location for Holos House

Design, an interior design and construction firm, and offer decor and retail items. • Opening in May • 211 E. Louisiana St., McKinney • www.holoshouse.com 13 Nekter Juice Bar The juice bar’s menu features acai bowls, juices and smoothies. • Opening in June • 2014 W. University Drive, Ste. 340, McKinney • www.nekterjuicebar.com

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In the news

15 Fire Bowl Cafe The restaurant offers customizable stir fry bowls in addition to salads, soups, crispy tempura chicken, and appetizers. The McKinney restaurant is the first North Texas location for the Austin-based restaurant, which has four locations in the Austin area and one location in Colorado. • Opened April 24 • 4060 W. University Drive, Ste. 300, McKinney • www.firebowlcafe.com

14 Griffin Jewelry Locally owned Griffin Jewelry surpassed 40 years of operations in May. The McKinney jewelry store sells fine, fashion and bridal jewelry and offers a variety of jewelry repairs. • 2811 Craig Drive, McKinney • www.griffinjewelry.com

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Impacts West McKinney

4 Velvet Taco The restaurant’s fusion menu includes more than 20 tacos and bowls with proteins like spicy tikka chicken, beer-battered cauliflower, bacon smash burger and more. • Opened April 14 • 8565 W. University Drive, Ste. 150, McKinney • www.velvettaco.com

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1 Chewy Vet Care The veterinary office offers wellness exams, vaccinations and diagnostic testing for dogs and cats, according to its website. Chewy Vet Care also offers urgent care exams and surgical treatments. • Opened April 17 • 8701 W. University Drive, Ste. 430, McKinney • www.chewy.com/vet-care 2 Minty Barber Minty Barber offers grooming services including haircuts, straight razor shaves, buzz cuts, bead trims, hot towel shaves and more. • Opened May 15 • 6720 Alma Road, Ste. 200, McKinney • www.mintybarber.com 3 Shine Pediatrics The medical office offers a variety of pediatric services for children including well-check appointments, sick appointments and sports physicals. • Opened April 7 • 6251 W. University Drive, Ste. 102, McKinney • www.shinepediatrics.com

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5 Hopdoddy Burger Bar The eatery’s menu includes a variety of beef and non- beef burger choices as well as milkshakes. Construction on the store began in 2023 and is slated for completion in January 2026, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. • Opening TBD • 8565 W. University Drive, Ste. 100, McKinney • www.hopdoddy.com 6 InLife Wellness The Pilates studio will provide a variety of classes including reformer Pilates as well as fusion classes blending strength, cardio and stretch themes. • Opening June 7 • 7200 W. University Drive, Ste. 150, McKinney • www.inlifewellness.com

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7 Pecan Hill The new 64-home community from Dallas-based developer First Texas Homes is under construction and will soon open for sales. • Opening late 2025 • West side of Lake Forest Drive near Preserve Drive, McKinney • www.firsttexashomes.com 8 Shoppes of Stonebridge The 20,500-square-foot retail center is an initiative of real estate firm Banyan and will feature retailers, including Nordic-style bathhouse Plunj, C3 Wellness Spa and a boutique coffee shop. • Opening TBD • 2801 S. Stonebridge Drive, McKinney • www.banyanlp.com/stonebridge

10 PNC Bank A new PNC Bank location on West University Drive will complete construction in December, according to Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation documents. The Pennsylvania-based bank offers home and auto loans, credit cards and other financial services. • 8751 W. University Drive, McKinney • www.pnc.com 11 Sherwin-Williams Cleveland-based paint supplier Sherwin-Williams is set to complete construction on its third McKinney location in August, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The company supplies paint and coatings for homes, floors and cars. • 8251 Eldorado Parkway, McKinney • www.sherwin-williams.com

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13 Trader Joe’s The grocery store is a national chain that offers store-branded foods as well as daily staples like milk, eggs and bananas. The new shop will be located at the southwest corner of Eldorado Parkway and Stonebridge Drive, where a grocer- anchored mixed-use development was announced in late 2024. • Opening TBD • 8101 Eldorado Parkway, McKinney • www.traderjoes.com

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9 Kumon Construction on the tutoring company’s ninth McKinney location is expected to begin in May and be complete by late October, Texas Department of Licensing and

12 Church at the Creek Formerly known as Lifepoint Church in Plano, the church is rebranding to Church at the Creek and relocating to a newly constructed campus in McKinney. • Opening July 27 • 8001 CR 125, McKinney • www.churchatthecreek.com

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Government

BY COLBY FARR

Airport expansion construction, funding terms get greenlight

Work on the proposed commercial passenger service terminal expansion at the McKinney National Airport is expected to move forward after a slate of actions taken by McKinney City Council during a May 6 meeting. The actions come two years after McKinney residents voted against a $200 million bond proposition to fund a larger vision for the expansion. Instead, construction costs approved by council members in May total about $61.36 million. The project, which has varied in size and scope during the planning process, will feature a 46,600-square-foot commercial passenger service terminal along with various supportive infrastructure. Council members approved five resolutions and one ordinance related to the McKinney National Airport expansion project, with council members Justin Beller and Patrick Cloutier voting against some items. Council member Charlie Philips was absent during the votes. The ordinance approved amends the city’s fiscal year 2024-25 budget to allocate funds for the project while the resolutions authorize the city manager to execute project contracts with various firms for services like engineering, materials testing, construction management and more.

Eastside airport expansion project

Key:

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The cost

What they’re saying

Looking ahead

The construction contract with Swinerton Builders is expected to cost just under $58 million, Assistant City Manager Barry Shelton said. The remainder of the contracts with firms including Garver, Terracon Consultants, Spinelli Construction and Matador Engineering are expected to cost about $3.36 million.

Before the items were presented to council, Mayor George Fuller said that the city has received more than $88 million from federal, state and county participation in support of the project. The city is pursuing more grant money for the project, which is also eligible for reimburse- ment by the Federal Aviation Administration, Fuller said. “What we build today is for our children and grandchildren,” he said. “A community with access to infrastructure that supports jobs, enhances regional mobility and reinforces McKinney’s leadership in North Texas.” Cloutier said he’s lost sleep over this project and that he wanted the city to secure addi- tional grant money before they voted on the contracts. “It is super important now that the city is committed to this passenger terminal—that we absolutely get this right for the taxpayer,” he said.

Passenger terminal development Commercial flights could operate in McKinney as soon as next year, according to city documents. 2025

Jan. 2025: Site plan approved by McKinney City Council

Contract funding sources

Feb. 2025: Pre-construction manager selected

McKinney Community Development Corporation bond McKinney Economic Development Corporation bond McKinney Utility Construction fund Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2 fund balance

$15M

May 2025: Construction services firms selected

$30M

$8M

June 2025: Project groundbreaking

$5M

2026

Late 2026: Commercial passenger service begins

$3M

SOURCE: CITY OF MCKINNEY/ COMMUNITY IMPACT

Airport fund balance

SOURCE: CITY OF MCKINNEY/COMMUNITY IMPACT

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Government

Council approves new drive-thru distance regulations The city of McKinney will now require a greater distance between restaurants with drive-thrus and single-family residential zones. The overview McKinney City Council approved the new Businesses impacted The new regulations will impact 15 existing drive-thru restaurants. Affected businesses

Council approves zoning request for Hugs Cafe HQ

The proposed Hugs Cafe Inc. headquarters is set to move forward after McKinney City Council members voted 6-0 to approve the request during an April 15 meeting. Council member Michael Jones abstained from vot- ing because he sits on Hugs Cafe’s board of directors. The $10 million facility will house Hugs Cafe, a nonprofit organization that offers training and employment for adults with developmental disabilities. In a nutshell The new zoning allows for nonprofit trade school uses at the new building, city docu- ments state. The two-story facility will be located at the northeast corner of Andrews Street and Green Street.

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distance requirements in a 5-1 vote during a May 6 meeting. Council member Michael Jones voted against the motion and council member Charlie Philips was not present for the vote. The change would require restaurant drive-thru buildings and speaker boxes be located at least 200 feet away from single-family residential uses or zones, according to city documents. That distance can be lowered based on specific circumstances. Currently, the city’s development code only requires a 20-foot minimum distance between speaker boxes and a residential zone. Existing restaurants not in compliance will be in legal nonconforming status but will be able to continue operating.

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City receives tourism friendly certification The city of McKinney was designated as a tourism friendly city by Travel Texas, a mar- keting program within the Texas Governor’s Economic Development and Tourism Office. The Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community designation was announced April 30. The program was created to encourage Texas communities to pursue tourism as an economic development strat- egy, according to Travel Texas’ website.

Murphy USA Station planned for US 380 gets OK A new Murphy USA fuel station is planned at the northwest corner of University Drive and College Street. McKinney City Council members approved a

zoning request for the fuel station during an April 15 meeting following a round of public comments that saw three residents speak in opposition and one resident speak in support of the project. Council members voted 5-1 to approve the zoning request. Council Member Geré Feltus voted against approval of the request. The specifics The new zoning enables alternative develop- ment standards for the fuel station including reductions in requirements for residential setback distance, street buffer width and distance of passenger vehicle fuel sales from residential prop- erties. Single-family residential uses are located to the north and east while land to the south and west is zoned for commercial use.

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City staff recommended denial of the zoning request, according to city documents. Council member Justin Beller said he was in support of the redevelopment project, which is located along US 380 and within his council district. “In terms of the investment we need in the community, this is what we need,” he said.

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Government

BY COLBY FARR

Learn how to get involved in McKinney's city boards and commissions

Community members interested in applying for a board or commission are encouraged to attend public meetings and should be familiar with the general purpose and procedures of their boards of interest. Applications are due June 20 and can be filled out via McKinney’s website. Read further for a brief description of some McKinney boards and commissions with meeting dates. This list is not comprehensive. The full list along with more information about qualifications and requirements can be found at www.mckinneytexas.org/136/boards-commissions.

in a variety of subjects including historical preservation, building standards and affordable housing. Deputy City Secretary Tenitrus Parchman broke down the appointment process for council members during an April work session.

The city of McKinney is about to begin the annual process for making appointments to its municipal boards and commissions. McKinney City Council appoints citizens each year to 21 boards and commissions that deal

The details

1 Building and Standards Commission Considers approval, denial or appeals of the Chief Building Official and Fire Chief’s interpretations of the Model Building Codes.

5 McKinney Armed Services Memorial Board

9 McKinney Main Street Board Oversees continued growth of McKinney’s downtown area through economic development, promotion infrastructure development and more.

Conducts the city’s annual Veterans Day and Memorial Day ceremonies, and raises funds for special projects.

Five members serve two-year terms

Nine members serve two-year terms

Seven members serve two-year terms

Meets at 4 p.m. Monday before the second Tuesday as needed

Meets at 8:30 a.m. second Thursday of every month

Meets at 6 p.m. on the second Wednesday as needed

2 Community Grants Advisory Commission Considers funding requests for the Community Development Block Grant and Community Support Grant programs.

6 McKinney Arts Commission Makes recommendations to McKinney City Council regarding needs and strategies to promote art in the community.

10 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Advisory Board Advises McKinney City Council on improvements to parks and park facilities.

Seven members serve two-year terms

Meets at 5 p.m. the third Thursday of the first month of each quarter

Meets at 5 p.m. the second Thursday of each month

Meets at 6:30 p.m. eight times per year

3 Historic Preservation Advisory Board Sponsors programs and projects that increases public awareness of the value of historic, cultural and architectural preservation.

7 McKinney Housing Authority Provides housing assistance to people with low-to- moderate income.

11 Planning and Zoning Commission Considers submitted zoning requests, site plans and plats. Makes recommendations to City Council on zoning requests.

Five members serve two-year terms

Seven members serve two-year terms

Meets at 4:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month

Meets at 5:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month

Meets at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month

4 Library Advisory Board Reviews library performance and advises staff on library policy.

8 McKinney Housing Finance Corporation Finances cost of residential ownership and development on behalf of the city.

12 Visit McKinney Board Establishes operating policies for Visit McKinney and evaluates progress of meeting goals.

Seven members serve two-year terms

Meets at 5 p.m. the third Thursday of each month

Meets at 8 a.m. on the fourth or fifth Tuesday of each month

Meets at 8 a.m. the second Friday of each month

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Election

BY SHELBIE HAMILTON

For more election coverage, go to www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide. Election results breakdown Over 19,000 residents turned out to cast a vote in races for McKinney City Council, McKinney ISD and Collin College elections, including over 13,000 during early voting.

Incumbent

Winner

Headed to runoff

May 3 election voter turnout in Collin County The county saw nearly 11% of voters turnout to cast a ballot in the May election.

Races going to runoff

Dates to know

May 27: First day of early voting May 27: Last day to apply for ballot by mail (received, not postmarked) June 3: Last day of early voting June 7: Election day and the last day to receive ballot by mail

When one candidate does not receive more than 50% of votes cast, the two candidates that received the most votes continue on to a runoff election, which is scheduled for June 7. What you need to know about runoff elections:

Voters who cast a ballot in the May 3 election: 81,312 Voters who did not cast a ballot in the May 3 election: 659,170

10.99%

89.01%

McKinney City Council, Mayor

Where to vote

46.78% Bill Cox

6.62% Taylor Willingham 40.81% Scott Sanford 5.79% Matt “Doc” Rostami

Local election results

Collin County residents can vote at any polling location during early voting or on election day. For a full list of polling locations and hours, visit

McKinney City Council, District 3

www.collincountytx.gov/elections. Polling locations in McKinney include:

53.51% Geré Feltus

McKinney City Council, At-Large 1

46.49% Tammy Warren

• Children’s Health StarCenter, 6993 Stars Ave. • Collin County Elections, 2010 Redbud Blvd. • John & Judy Gay Library, 6861 W Eldorado Parkway • McKinney City Hall, 401 E. Virginia St. • McKinney Fire Station #5, 6600 Virginia Parkway • McKinney Fire Station #7, 861 Independence Parkway • McKinney Fire Station #9, 4900 Summit View Drive • McKinney Fire Station #10, 1150 Olympic Crossing • McKinney Senior Recreation Center, 1400 S. College St.*

29.33% Ernest Lynch 19.97% Jim Garrison 19% Brian J. Magnuson 17.92% Derrick Tarver 13.78% Taha Ansari

McKinney ISD, Place 2

31.76% Chad Green 68.24% Corey Homer

McKinney ISD, Place 3

37.52% Deborah Klosky 62.48% Kenneth Ussery

Collin College, Place 4

41.8% Tamara Thomas 58.2% Staci L. Weaver

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SOURCE: COLLIN COUNTY ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION, TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE/COMMUNITY IMPACT

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Education

BY SHELBIE HAMILTON

McKinney ISD gets ‘B’ rating from state agency for 2022-23 school year

Score breakdown

Overall score:

Letter grade:

Student achievement:

2022-23 school year, 29 campuses were rated and did not include Frazier Elementary because the school did not open until the 2023-24 school year. The A-F accountability rating system was established in 2017 by the state legislature, and the first set of ratings was issued by the TEA in 2018, the release states. The score calculation method was updated for the 2022-23 school year. “What if” ratings, meaning what the district would have scored if the agency had not revamped rating guidelines, were also released for the 2021- 22 school year as a basis for comparison, and MISD received a “B” rating with a score of 85 out of 100. “While MISD understands the need for account- ability, we believe that comparisons to previous school years must be accurate and meaningful,” an email from MISD officials to parents and staff states.

The Texas Education Agency awarded McKin- ney ISD a “B” rating for the 2022-23 school year. The ratings were released April 24 after a two-year delay. The agency could not release the ratings sooner because of a lawsuit that included more than 50 districts. Local districts who joined the lawsuit included MISD, Frisco ISD, Prosper ISD, Richardson ISD and Dallas ISD. TEA is prevented from sharing more recent school ratings from the 2023-24 school year due to a separate, ongoing lawsuit. School performance ratings from the 2024-25 school year are scheduled to be issued in August. The specifics At MISD, 10 of its campuses received an “A” rating, 12 received a “B” rating, six received a “C” rating and one received an “F” rating. For the

This measures whether students met expectations of standardized testing, graduation rates and student preparation for post-graduation success.

School progress:

This measure how students perform over time and how districts compare to other districts with similar student populations.

Closing the gaps:

This measures the district’s performance on ensuring all student groups are successful.

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Collin College will offer a new baccalaureate degree during the fall 2025 semester. The Bachelor of Applied Technology in software development is the college’s fifth baccalaureate degree program. The program will be housed at the Collin College Frisco Campus and will build on the school’s existing program that offers an Associate of Applied Science degree in software development. Students in the program will learn “real-world software development practices” and modern programming frameworks through hands-on experience, an April 16 news release states. “Graduates of the Bachelor of Applied Technology in software development will be prepared for a rewarding career in this high- demand, high-pay field,” said Diana Hopes, campus provost of the Frisco and Celina campuses, in the release. Collin College adds 5th bachelor’s degree program

Bachelor’s degrees created at Collin College The passage of Texas House Bill 3348 in the 87th legislative session enabled the college to offer up to five baccalaureate programs.

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Ongoing projects

1 Virginia Parkway and Eldorado Parkway rehabilitation

3 East Virginia and Throckmorton streets infrastructure improvements Project: Reconstruction of East Virginia Street and Throckmorton streets and construction of a roundabout at the intersection of those streets, as well as underground infrastructure. Update: Throckmorton Street and the roundabout are open to trac. East Virginia Street remains closed and detours are in place along Louisiana Street. • Timeline: March 2024-August 2025 • Cost: $14 million • Funding source: city of McKinney

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Project: Reconstruction of failing concrete panels and broken curbs along Eldorado Parkway, spanning from Ridge Road to US 75, as well as along Virginia Parkway from Stonebridge Drive to US 75. The project will also include new pavement markings and concrete joint sealants. Update: A construction contract for the project was awarded to Garret Shields Infrastructure LLC at an April 15

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Project: Construction of the remaining portion of lanes three and four of Silverado Trail on the westbound side between Kenley Drive and Burnett Drive. The project includes a bridge over Rowlett Creek as well as relocation of a 30-inch sanitary sewer line to allow for construction of the bridge. Update: Design work is about 30% complete. • Timeline: early 2026-TBD • Cost: $4.7 million • Funding source: city of McKinney

4 US 75 and Laud Howell Parkway trac signal Project: Construction of a new trac signal at the intersection of US 75 and Laud Howell Parkway. Update: The trac signal was activated April 15. • Timeline: December 2024-April 2025 • Cost: $1.25 million • Funding source: city of McKinney

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Officials invest in upgrades, renovation projects at city facilities Projects to upgrade and update city-owned facilities are underway across McKinney. The gist The projects, including some outlined in the city’s Capital Improvements Program, look to improve publicly accessible spaces such as the Roy and Helen Hall Memorial Library and the McKinney Performing Arts Center. Other facility upgrades target the city’s operational facilities, including the McKinney Public Safety building and the city’s Public Works South campus. These five projects will in total include over $150 million in investments to local facilities, according to projects cost estimates from city officials.

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1 McKinney Public Safety Building expansion and renovation Project: Renovation work to adapt the 90,000-square-foot building to serve as a headquarters facility exclusively for the McKinney Police Department. Update: The project is in design and expected to begin construction early next year. • Location: 2200 Taylor Burk Drive, McKinney • Timeline: Early 2026-TBD • Cost: $8 million • Funding source: 2015 and 2019 public safety bond funds

2 Public Works South Campus renovation

Project: Planning is underway to determine if the facility should be renovated, adaptively reused or if new construction is needed for the city’s public works division. Update: Master planning is underway and construction is expected to begin in 2027 or 2028. • Location: 1550 S. College St., McKinney • Timeline: TBD • Cost: $70 million • Funding sources: City water and wastewater funds, 2019 and 2024 public works bond funds

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3 McKinney Performing Arts Center renovation Project: Renovation work to update areas of the 23,000-square-foot facility including the Courtroom Theater and public restrooms. Update: Design work recently began and renovation work is expected to begin early next year. • Location: 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney • Timeline: Early 2026-TBD • Cost: $10 million • Funding source: City of McKinney

4 Roy and Helen Hall Memorial Library reimagining Project: Renovation work to update the 33,000-square-foot facility including changing the library’s layout and adding a planetarium. Update: Design work is nearing completion. The library is set to close to the public June 13. • Location: 101 E. Hunt St., McKinney • Timeline: Summer 2025-TBD • Cost: $20 million • Funding source: City of McKinney

5 McKinney Fire Department Headquarters

Project: Construction of three new buildings to serve as a headquarters complex for the McKinney Fire Department and a Fire Station 2 replacement. Update: The project is under construction and is set to be completed later this year. • Location: 2100 Taylor Burk Drive, McKinney • Timeline: October 2023-late 2025 • Cost: $48 million • Funding source: 2019 public safety bond funds

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since the rst quarter of 2023 when infrastructure work began. Annmarie De La Vega, executive vice president and chief brand ocer, said construction will consist of three phases. “All on-site and o-site infrastructure is in place,” she said in an email. “The major components of the project have been delivered and development is progressing in alignment with the original vision and strategy.” Some tenants, including grocery chain Whole Foods, are actively working on interior build-outs.

As the rst phases have opened to the public, so have several businesses, including OrangeTwist, Velvet Taco and Chewy Vet Care. OrangeTwist Center Director Taylor Turano, who has lived in McKinney for 10 years, said the city doesn’t have anything like West Grove. “People are just excited about the development in general,” she said. “It’s been interesting and exciting to see people walking around.” The project comes from Dallas-based De La Vega Development and has been under construction

Less than ve years after receiving initial city approvals, mixed-use development West Grove is welcoming shoppers as businesses and restaurants begin to open their doors. The 52-acre project is currently under construction, with the project’s rst and second phases already open to the public, ocials said. When it’s nished, the development will feature 500,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, and 55,000 square feet of residences, including luxury apartments.

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Businesses debuting at West Grove 1 Chewy Vet Care McKinney: opened April 17, 2025 2 Chick-l-A: opened March 14, 2024 3 Keke’s Breakfast Cafe: opened March 27, 2025 4 Kura Revolving Sushi Bar: opened April 25, 2025 5 OrangeTwist McKinney: opened April 10, 2025 6 Velvet Taco: opened April 14, 2025 Now open

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Project timeline

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Sept. 7, 2021 McKinney City Council approves zoning for the project

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March 23, 2022 De La Vega Development announces Whole Foods anchor

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Feb. 29, 2024 Construction permits issued for four more retail buildings

Dec. 12, 2024 Developer announces 14 new businesses coming to West Grove

March 2025 First phases open to the public

Winter 2026 Luxury apartments by Millhouse Residential expected to nish construction

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About the project

What’s next

The location selected for the West Grove project was highly strategic, De La Vega said. “It sits at the front door of [Stonebridge Ranch] and at the center of rapid growth north of [US 380],” she said. “Simply put, the site checked all the boxes.” West Grove was intentionally designed for the community, De La Vega said. Project ocials conducted studies to understand what the neigh- borhood wanted, and development was shaped to reect local character, she said. “Our goal was to create a destination that oers modern amenities, premium dining with expan- sive patios and a park,” she said. “We didn’t want to build something people would pass through— we wanted to build a place for people to gather, stay and connect.” Assistant City Manager Jennifer Arnold worked as McKinney’s planning director when the West Grove development underwent the city planning process.

Project highlights

De La Vega said ocials are planning the third phase with construction expected to begin in 2026. The multifamily portion of the project, which is being developed by Millhouse Residential and will feature luxury units averaging 1,000 square feet, is already under construction with delivery expected in winter 2026, De La Vega said.

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“It’s exciting to see that they’ve been able to deliver on the things that were only a vision in [their] head ve years ago,” she said. The general public is now looking for experi- ences when they go out to eat or when they go shopping, Arnold said. The West Grove develop- ment is adding a mix of retail, restaurants and oce space with open space integrated through- out the property, she said. “It creates a space for folks to be able to go do multiple things,” Arnold said.

Multiple construction permits related to West Grove were led in 2023 and 2024.

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