McKinney | April 2023

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VOLUME 9, ISSUE 1 APRIL 27MAY 24, 2023

Residents face grocer gap Community groups ll needs left by eastside food desert

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COMPARING STORES McKinney’s west side is getting a new supermarket chain this summer, while the east side is getting a new neighborhood store. SOURCES: HEB, LA TIENDITACOMMUNITY IMPACT

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proportions of households with low incomes, inadequate access to trans- portation, and a limited number of food retailers providing fresh pro- duce and healthy groceries for aord- able prices, according to the USDA. These challenges, such as the limited number of residents who own cars,

are seen on McKinney’s east side. One option for people who reside on the east side of the city is the McK- inney Community Food Pantry. Every week, a woman who asked to only be identied as Donna since she is expe- riencing homelessness as of April, CONTINUED ON 40

Despite there being more than 20 grocery and specialty food stores in the city, the area of McKinney east of US 75 is classied as a food desert by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Food deserts are regions of the country that often feature large

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previously Smoke in the Water, a smoke shop. Ritchie renovated the space to create a family-friendly, wellness-focused cafe with a limited selection of CBD and other products, he said. 214-592-8686. www.mckinneyleafcafe.com 4 Take 5 Car Wash opened a third McKinney location March 23. The car wash, located at 4950 McKinney Ranch Parkway, offers various levels of exterior car wash services through a tunnel-style car wash. The business offers a self-ser- vice detail center with 17 lanes that have vacuums as well as access to cleaners and towels. The car wash offers both sin- gle-wash and membership options. It also has two other McKinney locations at 1850 N. Custer Road and 3086 W. University Drive, per its website. 972-544-1494. www.take5.com/locations/car-wash/ texas/mckinney/49208 5 Oregon-based Dutch Bros Coffee opened a second McKinney location on March 24. The 950-square-foot kiosk, located at 1605 Eldorado Parkway, offers drive-thru lanes where customers can or- der from the extensive Dutch Bros coffee menu. Items on the menu include cold brew, freezes, Americanos, energy drinks, Dutch Frosts, teas, smoothies, lemonades, sodas, cocoas and muffin-top pastries. Dutch Bros Coffee opened its first McKin- ney location, and the first for the Greater Dallas area, in May 2021. A third McKinney location at the intersection of Lake Forest Drive and US 380 is expected to open by June, according to a Dutch Bros represen- tative. www.dutchbros.com 6 Herbal Goodness held a grand open- ing March 25 for its McKinney location at 2110 Eldorado Parkway, Ste. 103. The

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McKinney storefront is now one of more than 30 stores selling Herbal Goodness products nationwide, according to Herbal Goodness’ website. The store offers customers “superfood” products, such as smoothie powders, herbal extracts and vitamin supplements. 800-820-4829 7 Anchor Church opened its recently completed campus for its first service March 26, according to a news release. Construction began on the nearly 11-acre site, located at 3921 Community Ave., in March 2022. It is only the first phase of the $11.5 million project. The facility includes an over 26,000-square-foot church that has capacity for 600 adults and 150 children. The organization plans to expand the facility and more than double its occupancy in coming years, according to a news release. The future expansion would also include adding a preschool, a community outreach center, a university for missions and more. Anchor Church is a nondenominational Christian church in the McKinney area founded in 2015. www.myanchorchurch.com (Herbal Goodness corporate). www.herbalgoodnessco.com

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2 Terri’s Gelato Cafe opened in east McKinney on March 16, according to owner Ashley Reilly. The business serves Italian gelato that is made daily at the store with ingredients sourced from Italy as well as coffee, teas and pastries. The cafe, located at 101 N. McDonald St., Ste. 110, has more than 10 flavors of gelato and sorbeto. 214-836-1802. www.instagram.com/terrisgelatocafe 3 Leaf Cafe opened in east McKinney on March 22. The new cafe concept, located at 405 N. McDonald St., offers coffees, teas and CBD-infused drinks, according to its website. The shop also offers snacks, breakfast items and baked goods with keto and gluten-free options, owner Josh Ritchie said. The business was

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Artists at the store have also begun hosting art classes in the space with the rst class held March 18 featuring alcohol ink painting. Future events at the store will include live painting, and Deln is also considering updating the business’ name to reect its oerings, she said. 562-810-5274 www.instagram.com/miladelnjewelry

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10 Embrace Texas , a nonprofit organi- zation based in McKinney, celebrated its 15th anniversary March 25. The organi- zation, located at 703 S. Tennessee St., McKinney, was founded in 2007. Em- brace Texas serves foster and adoptive families, along with at-risk children and their caregivers, and foster care alumni, according to its website. The faith-based organization also connects with church- es to serve adoptive and foster families and children in their communities. Its programs include support groups and training retreats for foster and adoptive parents, foster supply closets and more. 469-617-3174. www.embracetexas.org

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NOW OPEN 1 Harter Strength and Conditioning opened its first McKinney location Jan. 28, according to owner Cody Harter. The McKinney location at 6951 S. Custer Road, Ste. 600, is a replica of the company’s first location in Plano, Harter said in an email. The fitness gym offers both personal train- ing and group training. 214-205-6635. www.harterstrength.com 2 Tea2Go TeaN’ergy opened in west McKinney on March 25, according to franchise co-owner Julian Gasnarez. The drive-thru tea shop, located at 1550 S. Custer Road, Ste. 700, McKin- ney, offers “unique tea blends crafted from high-quality tea leaves,” according to Gasnarez. The shop’s menu includes energy teas, specialty teas, fizzy teas and boba. The tea shop offers a variety of health-conscious options. 214-548-4224. www.tea2go.us 3 Jason’s Deli opened its second McKinney location April 3, according to Vice President of Marketing Brandy Butler. The new restaurant is located at 8600 W. University Drive, at the northwest corner of US 380 and Walnut Grove Road. The chain is known for its selection of sandwiches, salads, soups, wraps, baked potatoes and baked treats.

Its menu also includes vegetarian and gluten-sensitive options as well as children’s meals. The new location will be the restaurant’s 246th restaurant, Butler said in an email. 214-764-5220. www.jasonsdeli.com 4 Shoagies held its grand open- ing in south McKinney on March 25, according to a representative of the restaurant. Shoagies, located at 5121 Collin McKinney Parkway, Ste. 200, offers Chicago-style hoagie sandwiches with a variety of toppings and proteins, according to its menu. The restaurant menu also includes burgers, cheesesteaks, tacos, loaded fries and dessert options. The restaurant also offers a bar with signa- ture drinks, along with catering services. 214-842-8448. www.shoagies.com COMING SOON 5 A new BestBox self storage facility is planned for west McKinney, according to a presentation at a March 7 McKinney City Council meeting. The facility, located at the southeast corner of Custer Road and Silverado Trail, includes two one-story storage buildings on about 4 acres, accord- ing to city documents. The property will be gated and offer a variety of storage spaces for rent, according to a presentation. Best- Box is a contemporary self storage pro-

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The city was established March 16, 1848, due to a need to designate a central location for the county seat of Collin County, according to Paula Jarrett Nasta, planning manager for downtown development and historic preservation. McKinney was named after Collin McKinney, a pioneer and land surveyor who participated in establishing Texas’ independence from Mexico, according vider that offers high-tech security, 24/7 surveillance, electronic gate entry and contactless rentals. The business currently has six locations in Missouri and Montana and is actively expanding, according to its website. www.bestboxstorage.com 6 Black Rock Coffee Bar is expected to open its first McKinney location in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to a representative of the compa- ny. The coffee shop, to be located at 5101 McKinney Ranch Parkway, Ste. 100, will undergo a $350,000 three-month renovation beginning in June prior to its opening, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration. The Oregon-based boutique coffee shop offers coffee, smoothies and energy drinks. www.br.coffee 7 Utah-based drink shop Swig plans to open its second location in McKinney, according to a representative of the com- pany. The second Swig location in McKin- ney will open at the northeast corner of Eldorado Parkway and Ridge Road in the parking lot of a Market Street store. The store is slated to open in either late 2023 or early 2024, according to a representa- tive of the company. The drive-thru soda shop specializes in customizable carbon- ated drinks with a “dirty twist,” including flavor mix-ins, creams, purees and fresh fruits. www.swigdrinks.com 8 A new IHOP restaurant location is coming to north McKinney in the fourth

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quarter of this year, according to a repre- sentative of the restaurant. The breakfast spot will be located at the intersection of US 380 and Walnut Grove Road. The restaurant will be a new build at nearly 4,000 square feet. IHOP offers an array of breakfast items. 866-995-3463 (corpo- rate headquarters). www.ihop.com ANNIVERSARIES 9 Adriatica Audiology and Hearing Center marked 10 years of service in McKinney on April 13. The hearing health care center, located at 6991 Mediter- ranean Drive, offers auditory exams, live speech mapping, video otoscope exams, progress tracking and more, according to its website. 972-542-8900. www.adriaticaaudiology.com RENOVATIONS 10 Market Street in McKinney will debut a new look following upcoming renovations, according to a represen- tative of the grocery store. The store, located at 6100 W. Eldorado Parkway, will undergo remodeling this summer to update to the brand’s most recent look and to match other Market Street stores in the area. The $250,000 remodel will include interior decor and fixture chang- es. A completion date for the renovations has not been determined. 972-548-5140. www.marketstreetunited.com

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(concert), $100-$150 (VIP experiences). ManeGait Therapeutic Horsemanship, 3160 N. Custer Road, McKinney. 469-236-7256. www.manegait.org/live MAY 01 PLAY IN A GOLF TOURNAMENT The McKinney Chamber of Commerce hosts its 26th annual Golf Classic at Stonebridge Ranch Country Club. The event includes lunch, dinner, goody bags, raes and two online auctions. 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. shotgun start times. $250 (per player). 7003 Beacon Hill Road, McKinney. 972-542-0163. http://bit.ly/3Z9t9KO 03 PLAY MUSIC BINGO Guitars and Growlers hosts a weekly music bingo night every Wednesday. The event includes a take on the classic game of bingo adapted to include songs from throughout the decades. There are also prizes up for grabs for music bingo winners. 7-9 p.m. Free (admission, seating is rst come, rst serve). 2741 Virginia Parkway, Ste. 500, McKinney. 469-714-0229. https://.me/e/5J27SRnsL 05 ROCK OUT WITH ROBERT JON AND THE WRECK Southern rock band Robert Jon and The

Wreck performs at The Sanctuary Music and Events Center in Adriatica. The show also features special guest The Maylee Thomas Band. Food and bar service from Rick’s Chophouse is available at the event. 8-11 p.m. $20 (balcony seats), $25 (oor seats). The Sanctuary Music and Events Center, 6633 Virginia Parkway, McKinney. http://bit.ly/3JYU7At 05 THROUGH 06, 1213 HAVE A NIGHT AT THE THEATER McKinney Repertory Theatre is performing the Neil Simon play “Rumors” at the McKinney Performing Arts Center. The show is a farcical play about a dinner party gone wrong. The performance is directed by Marilyn Latham. Shows at various times. $22 (adults), $19 (seniors age 55-plus), $17 (children and students ages 4-18). Courtroom Theater at the McKinney Performing Arts Center, 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney. 214-544-4630. http://bit.ly/3lrslDl 06 RUN TOWARD WINE AT A 5K The Run for the Rosé 5K race will be held at Towne Lake Park. The event includes a 5K race with sparkling rose and brunch bites awaiting racers at the nish line, along with cash prizes for top nishers. Other activities include an outdoor vendors market, grape stomping competitions, photo

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TPC Craig Ranch hosts the AT&T Byron Nelson golf tournament for the third consecutive year. The course features various fan entertainment areas with sponsors, including Tito’s Stillhouse. The event also oers live music performances, including Hayden Haddock, The Maylee Thomas Band and Bualo Ruckus. Times vary. $75 (per day). 8000 Collin McKinney Parkway, McKinney. 214-943-9700. www.attbyronnelson.org (Courtesy Jensen Larson)

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13 DRIVE THE GETAWAY CAR TO A TAYLOR SWIFT TRIBUTE Hub 121 hosts tribute band Reputation: a Taylor Swift experience. Attendees can bring chairs and blankets to enjoy the outdoor concert. The event oers food and drinks from surrounding businesses, including ChopShop McKinney Sports Garage, The Elwood BFD, and Wine A Little McKinney. 7 p.m. Free (admission). Hub 121, 7570 SH 121, McKinney. www.hub121.com/calendar 14 TRY GOAT YOGA AT THE STIX The Stix Icehouse is hosting a yoga event that features goats grazing and jumping on and around participants during the session. Participants will need to bring their own yoga mats, and those age 5 and older are welcome to participate along with a parent or guardian. 10-11 a.m. $32 (adults), $20 (children ages 5-12). The Stix Icehouse, 301 Eldorado Parkway, Ste. 100, McKinney. https://bit.ly/40IZbia 27 THROUGH OCT. 1 VISIT A BUTTERFLY GARDEN The Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary will reopen its Native Texas Buttery House and Garden. Visitors can walk among free-ying native butteries and other pollinators in the buttery house. The garden and

opportunities and more. 8-11 a.m. $35 (per race participant). Towne Lake Park, 1405 Wilson Creek Parkway, McKinney. https://www.facebook.com/ runfortherosemckinney/ 06 SEE CARS AND GUITARS IN ADRIATICA The Adriatica Village Cars and Guitars Show features cars, guitars, live music, food trucks, raes and more. The event, sponsored by the McKinney Noon Lions Club, awards prizes for best in show, people’s choice and more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free (to attend), $20 (to enter a car). Adriatica Village, 6602 Mediterranean Drive, McKinney. http://bit.ly/40H4NcS 06 SIP WHISKEY AND WINE IN DOWNTOWN MCKINNEY The Derby Day Wine and Whiskey Walk features wine tastings and whiskey cocktails from downtown restaurants. Participants can complete their event passport to receive a bonus tasting and wine discounts at Lone Star Wine Cellars. The event also includes cheering on contestants in the Kentucky Derby, and participants are encouraged to wear derby attire, including bright colors and decorative hats. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $30- $55 (various tasting packages). Historic Downtown McKinney, 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney. http://bit.ly/437biXZ

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The Heard-Craig Center is hosting a Spring Garden Party for mothers, daughters and grandmothers. The event includes a luncheon, punch and desserts. Attendees are encouraged to don spring dresses and hats. Proceeds from the event support Hope Restored Missions, a resource and support center for those experiencing homelessness. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $68 (per person, member discounts available). The Heard-Craig Center, 205 W. Hunt St., McKinney. http://bit.ly/3JWVq2G (Community Impact sta)

buttery house is lled with host plants that attract butteries and pollinators. Included in general admission, $9 (seniors and children)-$12 (adults). Open

during museum hours, 9 a.m.-4 p.m Tue.-Sat., 1-4 p.m. Sun., closed Monday. 972-562-5566. 1 Nature Place, McKinney. www.heardmuseum.org

Find more or submit McKinney events at communityimpact.com/event-calendar. Event organizers can submit local events online to be considered for the print edition. Submitting details for consideration does not guarantee publication.

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Ridge Road construction Construction continues on the Ridge Road project be- tween US 380 and Wilmeth Road. Ridge Road will be constructed as a four-lane divided roadway, includ- ing additional turn lanes at US 380 and a multilane roundabout at the intersection of Ridge and Wilmeth. The multilane roundabout at the intersection of Ridge and Wilmeth is expected to be complete and open to traffic in April. The entire project is expected to be complete by summer. Timeline: September 2021-summer 2023 Cost: $18 million Funding source: city of McKinney

Greenville Street and Andrews Street utility work Construction continues on the East Louisiana Street infrastructure improvements project, which includes reconstruction of Louisiana Street from SH 5 to Murray Street and a roundabout at the intersection of Louisiana Street and Greenville Street. The intersec- tion of Louisiana Street and Throckmorton Street is closed for reconstruction, and detours will be provided along Murray Street to maintain traffic. Underground utility reconstruction is underway on Green Street and Andrews Street. The overall project is expected to be complete in late 2023. Timeline: June 2022-late 2023 Cost: $9 million Funding sources: city of McKinney, North Central Texas Council of Governments

Wilmeth Road construction Wilmeth Road is being constructed as a four-lane divided roadway between Lake Forest Drive and Hardin Boulevard. The project includes three mul- tilane roundabouts at the intersections of Wilmeth Road with Lake Forest Drive, Taylor Burk Drive and Hardin Boulevard. Construction of the roundabout at Hardin Boulevard is expected to be underway in April. The project is expected to be complete in early 2024. Timeline: March 2022-early 2024 Cost: $19 million Funding sources: city of McKinney, Collin County

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story times story times during the 2021-22 scal year, including a popular Diwali event that garnered over 950 attendees. “It’s not just a library; it’s a huge community space beyond just books,” McKinney Mayor George Fuller said. Oering a variety of cultural pro- grams is part of the council’s goals, Smith said. “We’re really hitting the high notes on those [programs] and trying to make sure that it’s incorporated in everything we do,” Smith said. The libraries also oer educational programming, including clubs and programs for music theory, coding, chess and more. These programs are in addition to the regular story times and book clubs, Smith said. The library system continued to advance its oering and technology in the past scal year, including the implementation of new maker kits. These kits are available for three-week checkout periods and include 3D printers. Laser engravers and miniature computer numerical control machines will be available soon, Smith said. The two recently added robots at the John and Judy Gay Library have also continued advancing their capabilities, Smith said during the March 7 meeting. Over 700 people voted on the robots’ names, which have been dubbed L.U.C.I. and N.I.G.E.L.

McKinney libraries saw record year-over-year growth in program attendance, volunteer hours and new members, Director of Libraries Spencer Smith said. Smith presented updates about the library’s programs and newest additions during scal year 2021-22 at a March 7 City Council meeting. During scal year, the McKinney library system added 11,620 new members and averaged over 600 unique borrowers every day. The libraries lent out over 1.6 million items during this time, which equates to $6.6 million in value, Smith said. “If all that keeps up, we’re going to [have] the busiest year we’ve ever had, which is a great place to be because we don’t want to be bored,” Smith said. McKinney has two libraries: Roy and Helen Hall Memorial Library, located at 101 E. Hunt St. in east McKinney, and John and Judy Gay Library, located at 6861 W. Eldorado Parkway in west McKinney. The libraries also saw an increase in volunteer hours with over 4,000 hours logged by a mostly teenagers, Smith said. This saved about $65,000 worth of sta time. The libraries hosted 1,359 pro- grams and events, Smith said. These programs include cultural events, such as Black History Month, His- panic Heritage Month, multilingual

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McKinney hospitals have been awarded higher designations and are expanding their facilities in the coming years, and have already made headway on some projects. Below is a roundup of projects and initiatives underway or recently completed at two McKinney hospitals. 1 BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER -MCKINNEY

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Baylor Scott & White McKinney was awarded a Level II designation for its trauma center in late March, according to a hospital representative. The designation is granted by the Texas Department of State Health Services. A Level II Trauma Center is considered a major trauma facility that can begin care for all injured patients and offer immediate coverage by specialists, according to hospital’s website. The hospital is the second Level II Trauma Center in McKinney and the third in Collin County. There are 27 Level II Trauma Centers in the state, according to state health services. 5252 W. University Drive 469-764-1000 www.bswhealth.com/locations/mckinney-hospital

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CITY Community voices concern at McKinney National Airport meeting on expansion

KNOWING AIRCRAFT NOISE Preliminary results of an environmental impact study for the proposed airport expansion project provided insight on projected noise levels.

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departures, which estimated 20 ights per day in 2026 and 22 ights per day in 2031, to create the model, McAnally said. However, city ocials have his- torically referenced the medium-de- mand gure, which estimates about 12 ights per day at the beginning of operations. “We want to just prepare for all contingencies,” McAnally said. Project representatives also estimate the planes will approach from the north and take o toward the south about 70% of the time, another factor that was included in the noise analysis. Those factors and more were all used to create a noise contour map. The map represents the concentra- tion of sound created at the airport both if the project proceeds as well as if it does not. In maps for noise projections in both 2026 and 2031, a majority of sound created at levels that would require noise mitigation per the Federal Aviation Administration was contained within airport property. Trac projections The trac analysis focused on FM 546, a road that runs just south of the airport and would facilitate most terminal trac. The city’s policy is that all planned roadways are designed to function at a D level of service or higher, according to a grading system from A, the high- est level of service with free-owing trac and no delays, to F, represent- ing the lowest level of service with considerable trac and delays. The trac projections estimate the level of service for the roadway would remain at an A level at the proposed 2026 opening date. In 2031, the roadway would recede to a B level of service, indicating light to moderate trac but still no delays. Trac projections for this roadway do not take the planned Spur 399 project into account, because the proposed terminal, if approved, would be constructed and operational before Spur 399 is completed, according to the presentation. Spur 399 will run to the east and south of the airport, connecting US 380 and US 75.

Residents of McKinney and surrounding communities shared concerns about the environmental eects of the proposed McKinney National Airport expansion at a March 23 open house meeting. The meeting, held in east McKin- ney at Old Settler’s Recreation Center, featured presentations from project engineers and city leaders. The meet- ing focused on preliminary results from the environmental assessment being conducted for the proposed expansion, including insight on trac, noise, and impacts to rivers and wetlands. The environmental assessment process is determined by the National Environmental Policy Act and includes evaluating both the pro- posed action for the project as well as the alternative if there was no action. Environmental eects The presentation included a visualization of water resources surrounding the project site. The environmental study area is all contained within airport property already owned by the city. There are 100-year ood plains to the north and south of the subject property as well as streams and wetland areas. The site has no ponds or wetlands in the study area, according to the presentation. The east end of the site does have a stream from a fork of the Trinity River. “We’re trying to actually protect that stream,” said Mitchell McAnally, an engineer and North Texas aviation leader with engineering rm Garver. “We’re trying to actually avoid that tree grove altogether to avoid that and minimize that impact.” Noise mitigation The noise analysis uses a model that shows the average amount of noise created over a yearlong period represented as one 24-hour day. The analysis also includes an additional penalty added to sounds created during nighttime hours from 10 p.m.- 6:59 a.m. The noise forecast used the “very high” demand for average daily

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Resident Reactions McKinney resident Billy Simmons spoke about his concerns for not having airline commitments and a nalized environmental study prior to the May bond election. “I just think we’re moving too quickly,” Simmons said. “We don’t have enough of the information to push the bond.” Other residents expressed concerns for eects on neighboring cities, the impact to wildlife in the area, how this expansion will aect the development plans for McKinney and more.

Going forward Another open house was held on April 19 for community feedback. Fol- lowing the next open house meeting, the FAA and the Texas Department of Transportation are expected to review the results in the summer. A formal public hearing period will be held later this year, and a nal environmental decision is expected before the end of the year, according to the presentation.

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In 2022, only the second year the tournament was held in McKinney, the event’s economic impact surpassed $50 million, according to an economic impact study of the 2022 tournament.

$55.4M in economic impact to North Texas $17.9M in direct spending

$28.8M in direct economic impact to McKinney

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The 2023 AT&T Byron Nelson golf tournament will be held at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney. (Rendering courtesy AT&T Byron Nelson)

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Returning public venues include an expanded Garrison Brothers Distillery Bunker as well as the age 21-and-over Tito’s Stillhouse Lounge that is being moved from 18 Green to the 18 fairway entrance. Ticket sales for the event are trend- ing positively, with 83% of tickets sold as of the middle of April, according to a tournament representative. General admission tickets are $75 per day and can be purchased at www. attbyronnelson.org/spectators/tickets. 3. Trac and road closures While the tournament goes on, driv- ers in the area can expect some shifts in trac patterns. The SH 121 west- bound north frontage road between Alma Road and Craig Ranch Parkway/ Exchange Parkway is scheduled to close from May 10-14. Closing the road will help with ingress and egress to the event, the city of McKinney stated in a March 21 resolution. Roads surrounding the golf course will also have various clo- sures, along with parking restrictions, according to tournament ocials. 4. Family-friendly experience The tournament’s newest addition is The Corral, a family-friendly public venue located on the 18 fairway.

The area is a family zone, Eckert said, and will include a mother’s area, games for children and more. “We’ve got a big focus on the patron experience,” Eckert said. “This is one of Texas’ and Dallas’ … biggest events, and we want to make it an extremely memorable experience, because that’s what builds the momentum as we move into the next year.” 5. Free live music The tournament will host two nights of live music performances. The concerts will be open to the public, including those without tickets to golf events, Eckert said. “A lot of what we’re doing is kind of viewing this as a ‘Thank you, Collin County; thank you, McKinney,’ type [of] event,” Eckert said. “Not only our golf patrons will be able to stay and watch music, but we’re hopeful that people from the vicinity in [Dal- las-Fort Worth] will come out.” The live music performances will feature artists such as Hayden Had- dock on May 12 as well as The Maylee Thomas Band and Bualo Ruckus on May 13. For more information about the 2023 AT&T Byron Nelson and a list of frequently asked questions, visit www.attbyronnelson.org.

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to stay in the city through its ve-year commitment ending in 2025, accord- ing to the event’s website. 1. The introduction of Ranch17 The tournament’s signature 17th hole is being rebranded as Ranch17, inspired by the namesake of the tournament, Byron Nelson. “When Mr. Nelson was younger and playing professional golf, one of his dreams was to someday own a ranch in Texas in the [Dallas-Fort Worth] area,” Eckert said. Ranch17 will feature a fully enclosed stadium-style environment with two levels of seating, Eckert said. The tournament’s signature 17th hole has featured similar designs in previous years. This year’s 17th hole has a capacity of 6,000 people per day. 2. Increased event capacity The tournament has continued increasing capacity since its rst year in McKinney. The 2023 event will have increased seating and expanded public venues, Eckert said.

The AT&T Byron Nelson golf tour- nament is readying for its third year in McKinney. The tournament will run from May 11-14 at TPC Craig Ranch. The tournament, which has been held since 1968, is named after professional golfer Byron Nelson. The tournament is hosted by The Sales- manship Club of Dallas and benets the Momentous Institute, a mental health-focused organization. “The heart of the tournament at the end of the day is more than what happens during four days of the golf tournament, but it’s … what the tour- nament supports,” 2023 Tournament Chair Je Eckert said. Since its inception, the tournament has raised $180 million for its charity beneciary, including a record high $7.6 million in 2022, according to a news release from the organization. The 2022 event also resulted in over $28 million in economic impact, including nearly $18 million in direct spending in McKinney, according to a news release. The event is guaranteed

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