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McKinney Edition VOLUME 10, ISSUE 2 MAY 23JUNE 24, 2024

Area groups aim to aid the unsheltered

BY SHELBIE HAMILTON

Lance Olinski said he founded Streetside Showers after encoun- tering someone experiencing homelessness using a bathroom sink in McKinney to get clean. The nonprot organization oers access to hygiene care through portable shower trailers, which are set up in McKinney and multiple neighboring cities weekly. “Getting clean is just a basic human need, it’s not a luxury,” he said. Since starting Streetside Show- ers in 2017, Olinski said he has seen growth in the number of people experiencing homelessness in McKinney. Olinski said he estimates that Streetside Showers serves over 200 unique individuals locally and conducts about 1,000 showers each year in McKinney. Streetside Showers is one of many groups working to serve the area’s homeless population through the McKinney Homeless Coalition, a collaborative eort between the city and over 30 local organizations.

Local nonprot organization Streetside Showers oers hygiene care by providing mobile shower trailers in McKinney weekly at Hope Fellowship Church.

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Also in this issue

Impacts: The Picklr sets opening date for McKinney location (Page 7)

Election: See the results of the McKinney bond election (Page 15)

Education: Check out local preschool options (Page 21)

Business: Fetch Me Later provides specialty pet care (Page 28)

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7 The Lash Lounge The studio offers lash fills and lifts. • Opened May 13 • 4020 W. University Drive, Ste. 300, McKinney • www.thelashlounge.com 8 Touchmark at Emerald Lake The senior living community debuted the last phase of the development, called The Terrace. • Opened May 2 • 350 S. Hardin Blvd., McKinney • www.touchmark.com/senior-living 9 Venezia Trattoria The family-owned restaurant serves Italian fare. • Opened May 15 • 1820 Eldorado Parkway, McKinney • www.veneziatrattoria.com

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• Opened March 18 • 2120 Central Circle, Bldg. 1, Ste. 100, McKinney • www.lonestarelectricsupply.com 4 Milano Nail Spa The business offers manicure and pedicure services. • Opened April 7 • 1620 N. Hardin Blvd., Ste. 1600, McKinney • www.milanomckinney.com 5 Pagoda Asian Grill The restaurant serves Asian dishes. • Opened May 4 • 1801 N. Hardin Blvd., Ste. 100, McKinney • www.pagodaasiangrill.com 6 Reformer Republic Squared Pilates Studio The studio offers a variety of fitness classes.

10 Aspen Dental The office offers a range of services including checkups. • Opening May 23 • 1514 W. University Drive, McKinney • www.aspendental.com 11 EoS Fitness The gym will offer a variety of workout equipment. • Opening in 2025 • Northwest corner of Hardin Boulevard and University Drive, McKinney • www.eosfitness.com 12 Luxury Elite Garages McKinney City Council members approved a specific use permit for the project, which includes over 60 luxury automotive condominiums. • Opening TBD

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121 1 Frost Bank The new financial center offers banking services. • Opened April 29 • 4010 W. University Drive, Ste. 100, McKinney • www.frostbank.com 2 Gage Realty The business offers personalized real estate services. • Opened Feb. 15 • 213 E. Louisiana St., McKinney • www.gagerealtygroup.net 3 Lonestar Electric Supply The distribution facility offers electrical products.

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years of operations in East McKinney on Feb. 5. • 315 S. Chestnut St., McKinney • www.chestnutsquare.org 17 The Samaritan Inn The comprehensive homeless program marked 40 years of service in April. • 1514 N. McDonald St., McKinney • www.saminn.org 18 Volunteer McKinney The volunteer center and nonprofit organization surpassed 25 years of service in April. • 119 W. Virginia St., Ste. 202, McKinney • www.volunteermckinney.org

Coming soon

13 Moon Valley Nurseries The business will offer a variety of trees and plants. • Opening this summer • 4685 W. University Drive, McKinney • www.moonvalleynurseries.com 14 Neighbor Books The store will offer fiction and nonfiction books. • Opening this summer

• 208 E. Louisiana St., McKinney • www.neighborbookstx.com

20 The Picklr The facility will offer 10 indoor pickleball courts featuring outdoor-style surfacing. The location will also include a pro shop with products from Pickleball Central and private event space, according to a news release. • Opening June 8 • 2975 Craig Drive, McKinney • www.thepicklr.com/locations/mckinney

15 Super Star Car Wash The business will offer car washes and detailing services. • Opening TBD • 3800 W. University Drive, McKinney • www.superstarcarwashaz.com

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19 Larks Entertainment The shuffleboard-themed entertainment venue offers 10 shuffleboard courts, an arcade and a food and drink menu. • Opened May 11 • 351 Town Place, Fairview • www.larksentertainment.com

In the news

16 Chestnut Square The historic preservation organization surpassed 50

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5 Two Gold Taekwondo The business offers classes for individuals and families. • Opened March 15 • 4100 Ridge Road, Ste. 111, McKinney • www.twogoldtaekwondo.com

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6 Amazing Explorers Academy The preschool will offer learning programs for children between 6 weeks to 12 years old. • Opening this fall

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7 Super Star Car Wash The business will offer car washes and detailing services. • Opening TBD • Southwest corner of Eldorado Parkway and Stonebridge Drive, McKinney • www.superstarcarwashaz.com

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8 Take 5 Oil Change McKinney City Council members approved a request for a specific use permit for the oil change business at an April 16 meeting. • Opening TBD • Southwest corner of Eldorado Parkway and Stonebridge Drive, McKinney • www.take5.com

former McKinney restaurant E.J. Wills Gastropub in May following an ownership change. The restaurant now offers a variety of Cajun dishes. • 1910 N. Stonebridge Drive, Ste. 100, McKinney • www.tipsycrawfish.com

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12 Tom Thumb The new 58,000-square-foot grocery store features a bakery and deli, meat, seafood, produce and floral departments. • Opened April 17

In the news

9 51 Rainbow Indian Grill and Momo House The restaurant reopened in February after renovations were finished on a new bar and banquet hall. • 5151 McKinney Ranch Parkway, Ste. 110, McKinney • www.51rainbowindiangrill.com 10 McKinney Parks and Recreation Department Amy Kinkade, McKinney’s new parks and recreation director, began her role with the city on March 11. • 1611 N. Stonebridge Dr, McKinney • www.mckinneytexas.org/114/parks-recreation 11 Tipsy Crawfish The Cajun restaurant and bar debuted in the location of

• 11401 Coit Road, Frisco • www.tomthumb.com

14 Bagel Cafe The bagel shop offers 18 flavors of bagels and 11 varieties of cream cheese spread, according to its website. The bagels are New York-style, co-owner Kyriakos Kouzoukas said, and undergo a multistep process including proofing and boiling before being baked. Other menu items include breakfast and lunch sandwiches, muffins in a variety of flavors, bialys, coffees, teas and other drinks. • Opened March 16 • 7001 S. Custer Road, Ste. 400, McKinney • www.bagelcafetx.com

Closings

13 Fork and Fire The restaurant offered sandwiches, steaks, salads and more, according to its Facebook page. • Closed in early March • 7540 SH 121, Ste. 150, McKinney • www.facebook.com/forkandfiremckinney

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BY SHELBIE HAMILTON

McKinney leaders to contribute land, over $50M in incentives to Sunset Amphitheater project

Diving deeper

The agreement lists the McKinney Community Development Corp. and the McKinney Economic Development Corp. as partners. The deal terms include: • A grant of $26 million to be used for parking infrastructure. • Partial reimbursement of the sales tax collected by the city for up to 16 years. • Partial reimbursement of the property taxes collected by the city for up to 16 years. The agreement, valued at about $50 million, also includes other reimbursements and waived fees. The deal also includes the $35 million project site, which currently owned by the MEDC.

Over $50 million in incentives are expected to be given to the developer of the Sunset Amphitheater, Colorado-based Notes Live, as the result of a development agreement approved by McKinney City Council members. The agreement was approved in a 6-1 vote at an April 16 meeting, with council member Justin Beller voting against the item. The Sunset Amphitheater, a $220 million open-air amphitheater with a 20,000-person capacity, was announced on March 12. The venue will be located on 46 acres at the northeast corner of US 75 and SH 121. The venue is expected to host a minimum of 45 shows per year, according to a presentation at the meeting. Bob Mudd, president and chief operating officer for Notes Live, said the company will work with either Live Nation or AEG as the operating partner for the venue. The estimated economic impact for the region totals $3 billion over the first 10 years.

$98M Estimated annual sales 55K Estimated annual hotel stays in Collin County 650 Jobs expected to be created

The impact

Despite the estimated $3.9 million in ad valorem tax revenue that is expected to be reimbursed, the city still expects to collect $4.4 million in property tax revenue from the project over 20 years. Estimated property tax revenue to other taxing entities over the first 20 years includes: • $2.9 million to Collin County • $1.6 million to Collin College • $22 million to McKinney ISD Construction on the project is expected to begin Aug. 1, with an estimated completion date of May 2026, according to city documents.

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Work to relocate city utilities along SH 5 is expected to begin in May following the approval of a construction contract for the work at an April 16 meeting. McKinney City Council mem- bers unanimously approved a roughly $15.8 million contract with ANA Site Construction LLC for the project as part of the consent agenda at the meeting. The background The Texas Department of Trans- portation has plans to reconstruct SH 5 in McKinney as well as in parts of neighboring cities. The project will include additional lanes in some segments of the roadway as well as other improvements. Ahead of the reconstruction work, city officials are working to relocate utility lines, including water mains and wastewater mains that would be impacted by the reconstruction effort. The utility relocations are expected to be completed prior to the begin- ning of work by TxDOT. City leaders award contract for SH 5 project

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The details City staff received six bids for the project, with ANA Site Construction LLC submitting the lowest bid. The $15.8 million contract also included a maxi- mum price of about $19.8 million, pending any change orders. The work includes relocating over 23,000 feet of water distribu- tion mains and about 10,700 feet of wastewater collection lines, according to city documents. Acquisition of temporary and permanent construction ease- ments began in August 2022. The utility relocation work is expected to be complete by May 2026, according to city documents.

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A new hangar and a customs facility broke ground at McKinney National Airport on May 10. The specifics Corporate Hangar 10 will span 40,000 square feet while the new U.S. Customs facility will be 3,200 square feet. The facility will allow for expedited processing for pas- sengers on international flights, according to a news release from

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Government

BY SHELBIE HAMILTON

McKinney sta aim to ‘humanize’ communications

When Meredith Haynes took over social media communications for the city of McKinney in July 2021, she said her goal was to increase transparency and “humanize” city government communications. Communications and Media Manager Denise Lessard said when she joined the team 10 years ago, communications shared on the city’s Face- book page were formal and simple. Haynes said she and the team now aim to share useful informa- tion in a more engaging way, as well as to interact with commenters on social media posts. “Whether they’re asking questions, or just oering their own feedback, we really try to reach out to each one just so they know that there’s a person behind this account,” Haynes said. The big picture The city has social media pages on multiple platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and X, formerly Twitter. In 2023, the city saw more than 3 million impressions on Instagram. Haynes, the city’s digital communications man- ager, and a team of city sta members have won awards for incorporating pop culture and humor into social media content. The content is focused on sharing useful information, such as updates about city events or programs, road construction or weather notices. “We get a lot of comments saying, ‘I never knew government could be fun or interesting, ... and I’ve learned so much’ and that’s, to me, one of the highest compliments,” Haynes said.

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Diving deeper Haynes has created content series, such as Trash Talk, a series featuring information about trash and recycling services. Videos in this series have featured information on what can and cannot be recycled, how to request a bulky-item pickup, and when and where to put trash and recycling containers on pickup day. “That [series] was where we rst noticed residents really responding and saying, ‘I had no idea I’ve been doing it wrong this whole time,’” Haynes said. Looking ahead Haynes aims to continue growing follower counts and engagement across the city’s social

"We love that our residents follow us for fun updates and humorous videos, but that also means they are following us when we really need to reach them."

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media pages, she said. “It’s both scary and exciting to think about how it’s going to evolve because who would have thought two years ago that this is what social media would look like [now],” Haynes said.

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Election

BY SHELBIE HAMILTON

McKinney voters showed favor for four out of the five bond propositions up for consideration on the May election ballot, according to official results from Collin County Elections. Over 6,000 McKinney voters cast ballots on the bond items. The four approved bond items total $449.5 mil- lion and are expected to fund a number of projects across the city, including a renovation project at the McKinney Public Works South campus, additional public safety facilities and a variety of parks and road projects. The failed bond item, Proposition B, would have allotted $36 million for the construction of a new municipal court facility. The current facility, which was built in 1967, handled nearly 14,000 new cases McKinney voters approve 4 out of 5 bond propositions

Results breakdown

Proposition C: $30 million for improvements at the Public Works South campus

Winner

Proposition A: $106 million for parks and recreation projects

50.02% For 49.98% Against

58.35% For 41.65% Against

65.71% For 34.29% Against Proposition D: $70 million to public safety projects 66.44% For 33.56% Against Proposition E: $243.5 million for road projects

Proposition B: $36 million for a municipal courts facility

45.79% For 54.21% Against

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Real estate

More than 315 homes in McKinney were sold during March 2024. More than 460 homes were listed on the market during the same month. Residential market data

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Transportation

Education

BY SHELBIE HAMILTON

BY HANNAH JOHNSON

East Louisiana Street sees trac switch Trac patterns on East Louisiana Street have changed amid continued construction on the roadway. The $9 million project began in June 2022 and includes paving and pedestrian improvements on the roadway spanning from SH 5 to just east of North Murray Street, according to city documents. What’s happening Following the completion of the east- bound side of the road in May, a trac switch occurred to allow for construction to begin on the westbound lanes of the roadway. Westbound trac will be detoured along Virginia Street, Capital Improvement Program Manager Blake Sills said. Work on Louisiana Street is expected to be completed in mid-June, Sills said.

District invests $6.5M in security upgrades McKinney ISD leaders have approved security system refreshes for the district’s high schools and stadium. The district’s board of trustees approved a $6.55 million purchase of physical security upgrades through bond funds April 22. What you need to know Verkada is a cloud-based, integrated security platform system that will replace security cam- eras, door access control and other physical safety measures across campuses. District leaders will be able to remotely manage the system, such as the ability to unlock or lock doors, MISD Chief Information Ocer Stephen McGilvray said. Verkada also supplies an alarm team to monitor 24/7. The team will be able to review an event and respond accordingly, whether that be to district

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McKinney ISD will repurpose $2 million set aside in bond funds to invest in science, technology and art programs in the district. The district’s board of trustees approved reallocating $2 million from the 2021 bond program on March 25. STEAM education will be developed through an ongoing collaboration with district and campus leaders, said Amber Epperson, assistant superintendent of teaching, learning and accountability. Potential options for reallocating the bond funds include developing STEAM experiences for all students in the 2024- 25 school year, Epperson said. This may include the purchase of Lego coding sets, classroom virtual reality sets and coding robots, according to the presentation.

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personnel or emergency responders, McGilvray said. Verkada is used by neighboring school districts, including Prosper ISD and Richardson ISD. Next steps Phase 1 of implementation includes McKinney Boyd, McKinney and McKinney North high schools as well as the McKinney ISD Stadium and Commu- nity Event Center. Future campus security upgrades for other MISD schools and facilities will be decided in future bond planning.

Utility conicts delay Wilmeth Road work Construction work on Wilmeth Road between Lake Forest Drive and Hardin Boulevard is now expected to be completed this summer. The $19 million project was originally sched- uled to be completed in March, according to city documents.

The details The work, which initially began in March 2022, has experienced delays due to conicts with underground utilities. Construction work was halted last fall when conicts with AT&T and Oncor facilities were identied, Capital Improve- ment Program Manager Blake Sills said. The contractor working on the project, Sinacola, has since identied an additional conict at the Hardin Boulevard intersection. The completion of construction is dependent on the relocation of underground utilities by Oncor, Sills said.

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Preschool guide

2024

This list is not comprehensive.

McKinney

The Academy at Craig Ranch Oerings: breakfast, lunch, Spanish instruction, peanut-free, after-school pickup • 6101 Stacy Road, McKinney • www.academyatcraigranch.org Adventure Kids Playcare Oerings: breakfast, lunch, weekend care, peanut-free • 2950 Craig Drive, Ste. 100, McKinney • www.adventurekidsplaycare.com Applebee Montessori Academy Oerings: breakfast, lunch, Spanish instruction, peanut-free • 1770 N. Stonebridge Drive, McKinney • www.applebeemontessori.com

The Goddard School of McKinney The Goddard School locations oer programs for children ranging in ages from infant to pre-K.

Oerings: lunch • 1801 N. Ridge Road, McKinney; 3925 S. Ridge Road, McKinney; 7300 Steiger Trail, McKinney • www.goddardschool.com/schools/tx/mckinney

Bright Light Preschool Oerings: breakfast, lunch, peanut-free • 2705 Virginia Parkway, McKinney • www.brightlightpreschool.com

Daodils Montessori Preschool Oerings: lunch, peanut-free, after-school pickup

• 6800 Bountiful Grove Drive, McKinney • www.guidepostmontessori.com

Castle Montessori of McKinney Oerings: lunch, Spanish instruction, peanut-free

• 4901 Arroyo Trail, McKinney • www.daffodilspreschool.com

Happy Flower Montessori Academy Oerings: breakfast, lunch, Spanish instruction, peanut-free, after-school pickup • 3801 Alma Road, McKinney • www.hfmontessorimckinney.org Heartland Montessori Academy Oerings: breakfast, lunch, Spanish instruction, peanut-free • 6150 McKinney Ranch Parkway, McKinney • www.heartlandmontessoriacademy.com Heritage Learning Center Oerings: breakfast, lunch, Spanish instruction,

• 6151 Virginia Parkway, McKinney • www.cadence-education.com

Discovery Learning Center Oerings: breakfast, lunch, Spanish instruction,

Chestnut Square Academy Oerings: breakfast, lunch, Spanish instruction • 402 S. Chestnut St., McKinney • Facebook: Chestnut Square Academy - McKinney Childcare Network Oerings: breakfast, lunch, peanut-free, after-school pickup • 4905 Eldorado Parkway, McKinney • www.childcarenetwork.com Children’s Lighthouse of McKinney Oerings: breakfast, lunch, Spanish instruction, peanut-free, after-school pickup, parent video monitoring • 7900 Stacy Road, McKinney;

peanut-free, after-school pickup • 1815 W. White Ave., McKinney • www.discoverykidsmckinney.com

Everbrook Academy Oerings: breakfast, lunch, Spanish instruction, peanut-free, after-school pickup, parent video monitoring

• 2854 Orchid Drive, McKinney • www.everbrookacademy.com

peanut-free, after-school pickup • 200 N. Jordan Road, McKinney • www.hlc.info

First Baptist Learning Center • 1615 W. Louisiana St., McKinney • www.irstmckinney.com/fblc

Ivy Kids of Coit Oerings: breakfast, lunch, Spanish instruction, peanut-free, after-school pickup, parent video monitoring • 300 N. Coit Road, McKinney • www.ivykids.com

1100 Olympic Crossing, McKinney • www.childrenslighthouse.com

Grow Academy Oerings: breakfast, lunch, peanut-free • 10101 Westridge Blvd., Ste. 102, McKinney • www.growacademy.us Guidepost Montessori at Craig Ranch Oerings: lunch, Spanish instruction, peanut-free

Crème de la Crème Oerings: breakfast, lunch, Spanish instruction,

peanut-free, after-school pickup • 5151 S. Custer Road, McKinney • www.cremedelacreme.com

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The Learning Experience Offerings: breakfast, lunch, Spanish instruction, peanut-free, after-school pickup • 4501 S. Ridge Road, McKinney • www.thelearningexperience.com/centers/mckinney

• www.oursaviorpreschoolmckinney.com

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Kiddie Academy of Stonebridge Offerings: breakfast, lunch, Spanish instruction,

Pointe Academy Offerings: breakfast, lunch, peanut-free, after-school pickup • 3201 N. Central Expressway, McKinney • www.pointe-academy.org The PREP School of McKinney Offerings: breakfast, lunch, Spanish instruction, peanut-free, after-school pickup • 5317 W. University Drive, McKinney • www.theprepschools.com Primrose School Eldorado Offerings: breakfast, lunch, Spanish instruction, peanut-free, after-school pickup • 3999 Eldorado Parkway, McKinney • www.primroseschools.com Primrose School of Stone Brooke Offerings: breakfast, lunch, Spanish instruction, peanut-free, after-school pickup • 5651 Virginia Parkway, McKinney • www.primroseschools.com/schools/stone-brooke

peanut-free, after-school pickup • 6300 Virginia Parkway, McKinney • www.kiddieacademy.com

Little Angels Catholic Preschool Offerings: Spanish instruction • 110 Saint Gabriel Way, McKinney • www.littleangelspres.org

Kids R Kids Learning Academy of West McKinney Offerings: breakfast, lunch, peanut-free, after-school

pickup, parent video monitoring • 9070 Westridge Blvd., McKinney • www.kidsrkids.com/west-mckinney

Little Gems Montessori Offerings: lunch, Spanish instruction, peanut-free

• 1721 Community Ave., McKinney • Facebook: Little Gems Montessori

Kids USA Montessori of McKinney Offerings: breakfast, lunch, Spanish instruction, peanut-free • 9421 Westridge Blvd., McKinney • www.kidsusamontessori.org Ladybird Academy Offerings: breakfast, lunch, Spanish instruction, peanut-free, after-school pickup, parent video monitoring • 1922 S. Independence Parkway, McKinney • www.ladybirdacademy.com

Oak Brook School McKinney Offerings: breakfast, lunch, peanut-free, after-school pickup • 6363 Eldorado Parkway, McKinney • www.oakbrookschoolmckinney.com Our Savior Preschool Offerings: Spanish instruction • 2708 Virginia Parkway, McKinney

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Promiseland Preschool Offerings: peanut-free • 2801 Orchid Drive, McKinney • www.promiselandpreschool.org

• 1921 Grassmere Lane, McKinney • www.stonebridgeacademy.com

McKinney

Sunrise Learning Center Offerings: breakfast, lunch, Spanish instruction, peanut-free, after-school pickup • 1424 S. Tennessee St., McKinney • www.sunrise-lc.com Top of the World Preschool Offerings: breakfast, lunch, peanut-free, after-school pickup

Shining Stars Montessori Offerings: breakfast, lunch, Spanish instruction, peanut-free • 5450 Collin McKinney Parkway, McKinney • www.ss-montessori.com Spanish Schoolhouse McKinney Offerings: Spanish instruction, parent video monitoring

• 451 Lake Forest Drive, McKinney • www.topoftheworldpreschool.com

• 2421 Virginia Parkway, McKinney • www.spanishschoolhouse.com

The Learning Experience Offerings: breakfast, lunch, Spanish instruction, peanut-free

Trinity Learning Centers Offerings: breakfast, lunch, Spanish instruction, peanut-free, after-school pickup • 3069 County Road 407, McKinney • www.trinitylcs.com Xplor Preschool of McKinney Offerings: breakfast, lunch, Spanish instruction, peanut-free, after-school pickup • 3153 S. Stonebridge Drive, McKinney • www.xplorpreschool.com

Stacy Montessori Academy Offerings: breakfast, lunch, Spanish instruction, peanut-free • 5400 Stacy Road, McKinney • Facebook: Stacy Montessori Academy Stonebridge Academy Offerings: breakfast, lunch, Spanish instruction, peanut-free, after-school pickup

• 1400 S. Hardin Blvd., McKinney • www.thelearningexperience.com/ center/hardin-village

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Area groups aim to aid the unsheltered From the cover

The approach

The setup

The McKinney Homeless Coalition evolved from the Mayor’s Task Force on Homelessness, a group established in 2019 to enable collaboration and information sharing between organizations serving local homeless individuals, Assistant City Manager Kim Flom said. The group considered ways to create a brick- and-mortar service center for people experiencing homelessness, Flom said. The initiative was halted at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. “There [was] city support to do something that continues to facilitate and improve our services to our unhoused population; we just weren’t sure how to do it,” Flom said. The coalition later sparked the creation of the Have a Heart, Give Smart program, an anti-pan- handling campaign. The city also offers a number of assistance programs that help prevent someone from losing housing, including rental assistance as well as property rehabilitation programs. In addition to the programs offered by the city,

City homelessness fund City officials have allocated some dollars from the fund balance to be used for flex funds, which can be used to prevent evictions.

The total number of homeless individuals has continued to rise in the McKinney area over the past four years. That is despite a roughly 18% decrease in the number of people dealing with homelessness in Collin and Dallas counties during that same time period, according to data from Housing Forward, the lead agency in addressing homelessness in Dallas and Collin counties. The 2024 point-in-time count, a federally mandated census of the homeless population, identified 239 people experiencing homelessness in McKinney. The count is conducted annually by volunteers on a single night in January, and the data is used by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development when making decisions regarding funding for homelessness services. Paul Ballesteros, founder of Emmanuel Labor, said the count is not representative of the actual amount of people dealing with homelessness in McKinney.

Remaining budget: $135,000 Transit: $20,000 Flex fund: $20,000

14.8%

70.4%

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the McKinney Police Department’s seven-person Community Services Unit works to serve homeless people as well as those experiencing mental health challenges, Police Chief Joe Ellenburg said. The Community Services Unit is actively working with about 200 homeless individuals, Ellenburg said.

McKinney

Did you know?

+11.16%

250 200 150 100 50 0

McKinney ISD can connect families to resources inside and outside of school, including school sup- plies, health services and nutrition, said Jennifer Akins, McKinney ISD’s chief school improvement and federal programs officer. The growing costs for living expenses has created challenges for families, Akins said. “Our goal is to remove barriers created by the homelessness so that our students can continue their education,” she said in an email.

Percent of student population that is homeless

2.89%

2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2023-24 2022-23

2.27% 2.34% 2.3%

2022 2023

2024

2021

2.68%

Number of homeless students 0 200 400 600 800

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SOURCES: MCKINNEY ISD, TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY/COMMUNITY IMPACT

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Diving deeper

Looking ahead

Community organizations in the McKinney Homeless Coalition are working to address the needs of people who are homeless in McKinney. While there is no emergency shelter in Collin County, the Samaritan Inn is a “comprehensive homeless program,” Chief Development Officer Kellie Maynard said. The organization, founded in 1984 and located on McKinney’s east side, offers beds and resources to single men, women and families. The organiza- tion also offers the Gateway Apartments, a transi- tional housing program for qualifying Samaritan Inn graduates, such as Gregory Jolly. Jolly and his 6-year-old son Elijah joined the Samaritan Inn program after staying with friends and family but not being able to find stable hous- ing. After graduating from the program, the duo moved into the Gateway Apartments. “For those with children and families that really need help, … it’s the greatest place on Earth,” he said of the Samaritan Inn.

Olinski said the city would benefit from a day center that offers showers, access to social workers and other services for homeless people—a resource McKinney doesn’t have. Ballesteros also expressed a need for a local resource center, noting he would like to see overnight beds be available. “We would benefit from a 20-30 bed type shelter, where there was … a low barrier of entry but high accountability,” he said. While no plans have been announced for a shelter in McKinney, Flom said city staff are considering a pilot program that would offer local housing vouchers. Funding for those would be derived from projects involving the McKinney Public Facilities Corporation. “We’re trying to just be a bridge for some of those folks,” Flom said.

“Homelessness is not going away, and it’s going to take all of us partnering together to help do what we can do,” KELLIE MAYNARD,

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Other resources available locally include Emmanuel Labor, which aims to help those expe- riencing homelessness through outreach and the McKinney Emergency Overnight Warming Shelter. The shelter operated for 27 nights in late 2023 and early 2024, and served an average of 59 guests each night, Ballesteros said. The shelter saw a total of 1,518 overnight stays, which is a nearly 24% increase compared to the prior winter season.

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