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ABOUT US
Owners John and Jennifer Garrett launched the rst edition of Community Impact Newspaper in 2005 with three full-time employees covering Round Rock and P ugerville, Texas. We have expanded our operations to include hundreds of employees, our own printing operation and over 30 hyperlocal editions across three states. Our circulation is over 2 million residential mailboxes, and it grows each month with new residents and developments.
HIGHLIGHTS FROMTHISMONTH
FROMVICKI: McKinney voters can get ready for another round of elections with our Primary Election Guide (see Page 17). Early voting is underway through Feb. 25, and election day is March 1 for primary races that will determine who will represent the two major parties on the ballot in November’s election. We encourage you to follow ongoing election coverage online at communityimpact.com/voter-guide. Vicki Chen, GENERALMANAGER
Community Impact Newspaper teams include general managers, editors, reporters, graphic designers, sales account executives and sales support, all immersed and invested in the communities they serve. Our mission is to build communities of informed citizens and thriving businesses through the collaboration of a passionate team. Our core values are Faith, Passion, Quality, Innovation and Integrity.
FROMVALERIE: Part of our role here at Community Impact Newspaper is to connect our readers with local businesses. It’s also fascinating to learn how these businesses came to be. Check out this month’s stories on Millhouse McKinney (see Page 20) and Fresh Mex (see Page 21). And send along suggestions for McKinney businesses you would like to see us to pro le in the future to mcknews@communityimpact.com. Valerie Wigglesworth, MANAGING EDITOR
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CORRECTION: Volume 7, Issue 10 In the story, “’Live, work, eat, play’: McKinney increases entertainment options” on Page 22, the completion date for Tupps Brewery should have been November 2022.
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