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McKinney Edition VOLUME 12, ISSUE 1 APRIL 29MAY 27, 2026 Driving dollars into McKinney Extended tournament contract to bring visitors, economic boost

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The CJ Cup Byron Nelson golf tournament is expected to remain in McKinney for at least another ve years following an extension agreement. The tournament exists to promote and raise money for mental health services. (Courtesy Salesmanship Club of Dallas)

McKinney sees $1.5 billion of new construction value in 2025—learn the details Government Page 11

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• 210 Somerville Drive, McKinney • https://kiddieacademy.com

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4 Paris Baguette The eatery’s menu includes cakes, tarts, donuts and other sweet options. Savory items like buffalo chicken and ranch pizzetta, four cheese quiche and crab meat croquette are also available. Non-baked goods include salads, sandwiches and wraps. The drink menu features hot, iced and frozen beverages. • Opened Mar. 16 • 4702 University Drive, McKinney • www.parisbaguette.com 5 Uptown Cheapskate The business buys and sells gently-used clothing and accessories that are in excellent condition. The company focuses on buying current trends and unique finds for men and women, including active wear, dresses, graphic t-shirts, jackets, jeans, purses, shoes, shorts, skirts and tops. • Opened in March • 2414 W. University Drive, McKinney • www.uptowncheapskate.com

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6 MaxStrength Fitness The personal training gym is expected to open in a 3,000-square-foot space, according to the filing. MaxStrength offers 20-minute guided workouts with an emphasis on high-impact, low-force strength training, according to its website. • 3783 S. Lake Forest Drive, Ste. 200, McKinney • www.maxstrengthfitness.com/location/mckinney 7 Mo’ Bettahs The restaurant offers a traditional plate lunch, featuring a choice of meats—grilled teriyaki chicken or steak, kalua pig, pulehu chicken, katsu chicken or shrimp tempura—paired with macaroni salad and white rice. Work on the new restaurant is set to begin in September and conclude in December, and cost $550,000, the filing states. • 4070 W. University Drive, Ste. 100, McKinney • www.mobettahs.com

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2 Hair Heaven The salon offers haircuts for women, men and children. • Opened April 1 • 4550 Eldorado Parkway, Ste. 102, McKinney • Facebook: Hair Heaven 3 Kiddie Academy of Trinity Falls The business, located within the Trinity Falls master- planned community, offers preschool and daycare programs for children between the ages of 6 weeks to 12 years, per its website. Kiddie Academy of Trinity Falls includes 11 classrooms and an outdoor playground with a splash pad, sensory equipment and basketball court,

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1 Cafe Zupas The restaurant offers a variety of salads and protein bowls, such as the hot honey cottage cheese bowl, the Southwest avocado bowl and the California Cobb salad. Customizable bowls are also available. Other menu items include sandwiches, soups and desserts. The McKinney location features a drive thru and offers delivery and catering services. • Opened in late March • 4004 W. University Drive, McKinney • www.cafezupas.com/location/mckinney

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lunch menu, fresh produce and packaged foods, as well as home goods and gifts. • Renovated in January

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8 McKinney Hat Company The shop, which recently celebrated its fifth anniversary, will soon occupy the space that formerly housed boutique Ambrosia. The business provides customized hat services, including shaping and sizing, and also sells straw and felt hats, belt buckles and boots. • Relocating in late June • 116 N. Tennessee St., Ste. 101, McKinney • www.mckinneyhatcompany.com

• 116 N. Tennessee St., Ste. 102, McKinney • www.patinagreenhomeandmarket.com

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Happy Ski School The business, which is owned and operated by Lewis Anderson, offers private ski and snowboarding lessons for ages 2 years and up. • Opened March 11 • 4065 E. Plano Parkway, Ste. 240, Plano • www.happyskischool.com

In the news

9 Beautiful Hair The business is celebrating 20 years of business in McKinney this year and 10 years in their current location, co-owner Jimmy Galaviz said. The full-service salon offers haircuts for men, women and children. • 1600 1st Ave., McKinney • www.beautifulhairmckinney.com 10 Patina Green The storefront, which used to be a shared space with neighbor Ambrosia, underwent renovations to divide it into two separate spaces. The eatery offers a seasonal

12 Freshly Cut Stems Flower bouquets, featuring flowers grown at the business’ Van Alstyne flower farm, can be purchased 24/7 from the new Freshly Cut Stems’ flower vending machine. The machine is stocked regularly with fresh seasonal flowers. • Opened in March

Closings

11 Ambrosia The shop offered home goods, gifts, decor and more, per its social media. • Closed Dec. 31 • 116 N. Tennessee St., Ste. 101, McKinney • www.ambrosiatexas.com

• 702 N. Tennessee, McKinney • www.freshlycutstems.com

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Nepali dumplings, come in a variety of flavors. Curries, naan, kabobs and more are also available. • Opened Jan. 30 • 1550 S. Custer Road, Ste. 700, McKinney • www.mustangmomo.com 4 Naba Style Nails The beauty industry business offers Russian manicure and pedicure services. Owner Nesim Zeydanli said the nail service techniques they implement creates a detailed and refined result, provides a longer lasting manicure and pedicure than regular services, and allows nails to grow healthier and stronger. • Opened in December • 3721 S. Stonebridge Drive, Ste. 503, McKinney • www.nabastylenails.com

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VIRGINIA PKWY. cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, emergency dentistry, family dentistry and preventative care. The business also has locations in Allen, Arlington, Frisco and Hurst. • Opened Apr. 1 • 1550 S. Custer Road, Ste. 100, McKinney • www.brush365dental.com VIRGINIA ST. U N I V E R S IT Y D R . 1 Brush365 The dental practice will provide a variety of services including sedation dentistry meant to lower anxiety, 380 2 Degree Wellness The health and wellness center offers a variety of wellness services such as full-body cryotherapy, cold plunge, infrared sauna, red light therapy and IV drips, owner Nicholas Schrapps said. Degree Wellness also offers compression massages, vitamin booster shots and contrast therapy, according to its website. • Opened March 21

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5 Pilates Addiction The new Pilates studio will offer four signature classes focused on strength, mobility, endurance and more, the company website states. Renovation work for the space, which is set to begin in late April, is expected to conclude in July and cost $250,000, the filing states. • 1871 Lake Forest Drive, Ste. 100, McKinney • www.pilatesaddiction.com

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McKinney Education Foundation Karen Walker will serve as the next CEO of the McKinney Education Foundation, or MEF, according to an April 6 news release. CEO Sheila Due has served in the position since 2023 and will conclude her tenure May 15. • www.mckinneyef.org

Closings

6 Mahjong Chinese Kitchen The eatery, which offered lunch and dinner service, served Chinese cuisine including various soups, salads, and noodle and rice dishes. Another Mahjong Chinese Kitchen is open in Plano. • Closed in late February • 210 N. Custer Road, Ste. 130, McKinney • www.mahjongkitchen.com

7 Arome The restaurant offers a variety of Caribbean dishes, including the Bol Aux Crevettes Des Îles from its Healthy Bowls menu. This dish features grilled shrimp, quinoa, vine-ripened tomatoes, cucumbers and vinaigrette drizzle. • Opened March 1 • 6851 Virginia Parkway, McKinney • www.aromerestaurant.com

Pepper Lunch The Japanese fast-casual restaurant features a do- it-yourself teppanyaki concept with meals served on 500 degree Fahrenheit hot plates, allowing customers to cook their food to their preference at the table. The menu offer pepper rice dishes, teriyaki options, stakes, seafood, curry and vegetarian options. • Opened March 28 • 9180 Warren Parkway, Ste. 150, Frisco • www.pepperlunchrestaurants.com

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Government

BY COLBY FARR

In 2025, McKinney officials issued permits for a mix of residential and nonresidential developments that reached more than $1.5 billion in construction value. That total was driven by a record-breaking year for non-residential construction value added to the city, according to McKinney’s 2025 annual development report. Development Services Executive Director Michael Quint presented the report during an April 8 McKinney City Council meeting. “The city of McKinney continues to experience strong growth,” he said. Although fewer single-family construction permits were issued in 2025 than 2024, the city is experiencing what Quint called “sustainable residential growth.” “Anywhere from 1,500 to 2,000 building permits is a good sustainable amount for the city,” he said. McKinney sees $1.5B of new builds in 2025

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City planners issued 1,639 single-family permits in 2025, which includes permits issued for homes within city limits and the Trinity Falls Municipal Utility District. Residential developments that saw the most permits issued for single-family homes included Painted Tree, Trinity Falls, Aster Park and Hidden Lakes. New single-family homes accounted for more than $220 million in construction value, though that number could increase again as more residen- tial developments get underway, Quint said. “You’ll start seeing that number increase with [Honey Creek], Highland Lakes and some other developments that are in the queue right now,” Quint said. The full 2025 Annual Development report can be accessed at www.mckinneytexas.org/1046/ reports .

The value of non-residential construction surpassed the city’s previous record set in 2022. Some 2025 projects include: • BMW of McKinney: $24 million • Encore Wire expansion: $20 million • Denizen Hotel: $11.4 million Non-residential construction value Non-residential construction value added in 2025 topped the previous record set in 2022. More permits were issued for retail developments compared to other land uses. Number of permits #

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New construction value in 2025 New construction value was reported at more than $1.5 billion in 2025, according to an annual development report from McKinney.

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Office 14 Retail 33

Institutional 11 Recreation 19

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Non-residential $732.9M

Single-family $553.1M

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McKinney seeks feasibility study for proposed rec center McKinney City Council members approved a resolution authorizing a contract with Parkhill to conduct a feasibility study for a proposed recreation center in north McKinney. It would be located on more than 110 acres purchased by the city in January. City ocials are currently planning for the development of a new recreation center and

McKinney ocials to negotiate with architecture rm Parkhill for proposed 300-acre sports complex

City ocials are entering into an exclusive negotiating period with architecture and engineer- ing rm Parkhill to develop about 300 acres in north McKinney for a sports and entertainment complex. The details McKinney City Council members approved a resolution April 7 authorizing the city manager to negotiate an agreement with Parkhill to lead, develop and program a “landmark sports and enter- tainment complex,” according to a city document. The negotiating period will run up to 180 days, after which an agreement will be presented to council for consideration. Parkhill was selected from a pool of four rms that responded to a request for qualications. Plans have been in the works for development of the land since 2020, when the city and the McKinney Community Development Corp. began

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water pump station at the site. The fea- sibility study would coincide with the master site planning services that Parkhill is already providing for the project.

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purchasing the property. The purchase was nalized in 2021. Council approved guiding principles for the park in 2025 that includes development of a world-class sports park and entertainment district that meets growing demand for sports and recreation.

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Board recommends zoning change for Cannon Beach project City leaders are considering a zoning change to accommodate the future Cannon Beach surf resort at the northeast corner of Stacy Road and SH 121. What’s happening? McKinney’s Planning and Zoning Com- mission voted unanimously to recommend new zoning for the project during a March 10 meeting. McKinney City Council is expected to consider the zoning request and take nal action at a future meeting. If approved, over 58 acres would be zoned to allow a mix of uses that are expected at the future surf park. Many of the same development regulations were already included under the existing zoning.

McKinney leaders discuss potential roundabout addition at Ridge Road, Glen Oaks intersection

designs are expected to come at a later date. City sta were asking council members for guidance on moving forward with either a roundabout or a trac signal at the intersection, which operates as a four-way stop. It sees an average of 22,064 vehicles per day, according to Director of Engineer- ing Gary Graham’s presentation, with most trac volume heading north or south on Ridge Road.

McKinney ocials are revisiting the idea of installing a roundabout at the intersection of Ridge Road and Glen Oaks Drive. The full story Council members indicated a consensus for moving forward with a proposed roundabout during a March 17 work session. Preliminary

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McKinney ISD ocials predict $7.5M budget shortfall for FY 202627

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Local property taxes are a signicant source of revenue for the district, according to district documents. The district’s tax rate is made up of two parts, maintenance and operations, or M&O, and interest and sinking, or I&S. The tax rate in the adopted 2025-26 budget is set at $1.1043 per $100 assessed valuation, per district documents.

A nancial outlook for McKinney ISD’s scal year 2026-27 shows a potential $7.5 million budget shortfall, district ocials said. Budget discussions began ahead of the upcoming scal year, with McKinney ISD’s Chief Financial Ocer Marlene Harbeson giving a presentation at a March 23 meeting. The budget shortfall is a projection and could change, she said. As of late March, district ocials are predicting to end the 2025-26 scal year with a fund balance of about $93.4 million, which would result in just over $321,000 in surplus funds, according to district documents. Various factors could change that number by the time the scal year ends, Harbeson said. “As far as this year is concerned, it’s denitely a moving target,” she said. “I’m pretty condent in saying it will change again before we get to the end of this year.” In predicting the 2026-27 budget, the district predicted a 96% average daily attendance rate with about 24,000 students, Harbeson said, as the average daily attendance rate will determine a portion of the district’s funding. Ocials also factored in a 4% increase in property tax values and a 3% mid-point pay increase for sta, Harbeson said. The projected budget predicts the district will generate about $261.7 million in revenue from sources including property taxes, state revenue and federal revenue, per district documents. It shows that expenses will total about $269.2 million, which includes costs for

MISD historical tax rate

McKinney ISD's tax rate has been decreasing since scal year 2021-22.

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Looking ahead

stang, transportation, recapture and more. As a result of estimated expenses exceeding projected revenue totals, district ocials are estimating a $7.5 million shortfall next scal year, per district documents. McKinney ISD’s bond issuance is complete, and the district is expecting to do a refunding in August, which will increase interest savings, Harbeson said. “Right now our preliminary projections for refunding [bonds] will end up saving us anywhere from $3 [million] to $4.5 million in interest,” Harbeson said.

McKinney ISD is also predicting a $500,000 increase in recapture, Harbeson said. Recapture involves districts with excess local revenue paying into a fund for other districts, according to the Texas Education Agency. The district received certied property value estimates April 7, which Harbeson said can be used to more accurately project the next year’s budget.

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Upcoming projects

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VIRGINIA PKWY. between Virginia and Lamar streets, Lamar Street between Tennessee Street and SH 5, and Hunt Street between Kentucky Street and SH 5. The project includes waterline, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, illumination, hardscape and landscape improvements. Update: Design is 90% complete, and ocials expect to bid the project in fall 2026. • Timeline: late 2026-late 2028 • Cost: $16 million • Funding source: city of McKinney EL DORADO PKWY. 2 East Virginia Street improvements Project: Reconstruction is planned for East Virginia Street between Murray Street and Airport Drive. The project will include a new alignment and connection to Airport Drive and a new roundabout at the intersection of Virginia Street and Lively Hill Lane. The project includes waterline, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, illumination, hardscape and landscape improvements. Update: Design is 90% complete, and ocials expect to bid the project in late 2026. • Timeline: late 2026-late 2028 • Cost: $15 million • Funding source: city of McKinney 3 Infrastructure improvements on College, Hunt, Davis and Church streets Project: Reconstruction is planned for existing MAINST. 1 Infrastructure improvements along Tennessee, Lamar and Hunt streets Project: Reconstruction is planned for Tennessee Street waterlines, sanitary sewer, drainage infrastructure, and street pavement on select sections of College, Hunt, Davis and Church streets. Update: Design is complete. Right-of-way and easement acquisitions are underway, and franchise utilities are expected to start within the next few weeks. Ocials expect to bid the project this summer. This project will be combined with infrastructure improvements on Church, Henry and McKinney streets into a single bid project. • Timeline: fall 2026-late 2028 • Cost: $14.7 million • Funding source: city of McKinney ROLATER RD.

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4 Downtown infrastructure improvements Project: Reconstruction is planned for existing waterlines, sanitary sewer, drainage infrastructure, and street pavement on select sections of Church Street and other downtown roadways. Update: Design is complete. Right-of-way and easement acquisitions are underway, and franchise utilities are expected to start within the next few weeks. Ocials expect to bid the project this summer. This project will be combined with infrastructure improvements on College, Hunt, Davis and Church streets. • Timeline: fall 2026-late 2028 • Cost: $10.5 million • Funding source: city of McKinney

Ongoing projects

5 Eldorado Parkway and Virginia Parkway rehabilitation Project: Reconstruction of failing concrete panels and broken curbs along Eldorado Parkway between A Ridge Road and US 75, and B Virginia Parkway between Stonebridge Drive and US 75. Update: Panel replacement work has been completed on Eldorado Parkway. Construction on Virginia Parkway will start in April. • Timeline: June 2025-late 2026 • Cost: $10.3 million • Funding source: city of McKinney

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Scarborough Renaissance Festival celebrates 45 years of entertainment

restaurants, pubs and taverns. “It is a fully immersive, interactive experience,” said Janna Zepp, who plays Catherine Parr and also serves as the festival’s assistant entertainment director and cast director. “For 10 hours Saturday and Sunday, we take our guests, and for a moment in time, they are in the 16th century watching nonstop entertainment.” Around 100 cast members bring the festival to life, interacting with guests as villagers, nobles, performers and other characters. Diving in deeper Although the festival has evolved over the years— additions include sit-down restaurants, ticket scanners, modern restrooms, an air-conditioned first aid center, and a wider variety of shopping, food and drink—Zepp said that interpersonal magic

On a 25-acre park in Waxahachie, hundreds of actors and artisans will bring to life a 16th-century English village over eight weekends in spring, com- plete with jousting, feasts and Scarborough Castle. Scarborough Renaissance Festival, one of the oldest and largest Renaissance festivals in the nation, celebrates its 45th annual season this year, providing immersive entertainment from April 4-May 25. The overview The year is 1545, and King Henry VIII and Catherine Parr, his sixth wife, are about to visit the village of Scarborough alongside up to 200,000 visitors. They will have the opportunity to watch jousts and other entertainment on the festival’s 20 stages, explore games and rides, shop hand- made goods, and eat and drink at the variety of

Guests at the festival can visit the Mermaid Lagoon to interact with live mermaids.

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2026 festival schedule

Barbarian Weekend • April 18-19 • High-energy costuming, themed contests and bold village revelry Celtic Weekend & Deaf Awareness Day • April 25-26 • Celtic music and dance throughout the village; Saturday features select American Sign Language- interpreted performances Spring Celebration & Chivalry Weekend • May 2-3 • Maypole dancing, floral traditions, chivalry lessons and vow renewals time in two years with a new history exhibition. Visitors should arrive early and bring sunscreen, walking shoes and a charged phone for lots of pictures, Zepp said. For more information, visit www.srfestival.com . “The Renaissance community is the most welcoming environment you can find,” General Manager Veronica Castelo said. “Come as you are, and you will be welcomed with open arms.”

Flights of Fantasy Weekend & Mother’s Day • May 9-10 • Fantasy, cosplay and fairy folklore; children 12 and under are admitted free on Mother’s Day Sunday Legends of the Seas Weekend • May 16-17 • Pirates, mermaids and nautical-themed adventures The Last Huzzah! Memorial Day Weekend • May 23-25 • Season finale featuring music, celebration and a Memorial Day Veterans Parade and Fallen Heroes Tribute on Monday

Opening Weekend & Easter Celebration • April 4-5 • Opening Day pageantry, Easter Egg Stroll for children, and a Renaissance-style Easter service on Sunday. Children 12 and under are admitted free opening weekend; seniors 65 and older receive a gate discount. Artisan’s Showcase Weekend • April 11-12 • A spotlight on Scarborough’s artisan community with live demonstrations and more than 200 handcrafted shoppes between actors and guests remains a constant. “At Scarborough, [there] is a friendliness and a willingness to entertain and a willingness to tailor the entertainment to you,” Zepp said. What you need to know This year, the jousts have been reimagined on the royal dais, a new location that will provide better audio and can seat almost 2,000 spectators. Scarborough Castle will also reopen for the first

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2nd Saturday Bird Walk The Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary will host an event to help beginning and intermediate birders with bird spotting and identification techniques. • May 9, 8-9:30 a.m. • $16 (adult ticket), $14 (senior ticket), free (members) Comic Con The John and Judy Gay Library is hosting an all-ages event including vendors, cosplay, costume contests and activities. Registration is required. • May 9, 10-11:30 a.m. • Free (admission) • 1 Nature Place, McKinney • www.heardmuseum.org Historic McKinney Trolley Tour Heritage Village at Chestnut Square is hosting a one-hour trolley tour that will take guests through McKinney’s Historic District. • May 9, 9:45-10:45 a.m. • $20 • 315 S. Chestnut St., McKinney • www.visitmckinney.com • 6861 Eldorado Parkway, McKinney • www.mckinneytexas.org/calendar

Farmers Market Shop for fresh, seasonal produce and homemade goods from 75 vendors in historic downtown McKinney. • Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon • Free (admission) • Chestnut Square Heritage Village, 315 S. Chestnut St., McKinney • www.chestnutsquare.org/farmers-market Frank Family Wine Dinner Enjoy a four-course meal paired with a guided wine tasting at Wine a Little. Attendees will sample wine from Frank Family Vineyards. • May 13, 7-9 p.m. • $118 Paint and Sip The McKinney Senior Recreation Center is hosting a Paint and Sip event. Art supplies will be provided with a $20 supply fee. Attendees must register by May 14. • May 16, 1-3:45 p.m. • $16 (member ticket) $22 (non-member ticket) • 1400 S. College St., McKinney • www.mckinneytexas.org • 7560 SH 121, Ste. 150, McKinney • www.winealittlemckinneytx.com

80’s Night at Tupps Listen to Reanimate 1988 perform music from the ‘80s while enjoying beer, wine and cocktails from Tupps Brewery. Guests are encouraged to come to the event in 80’s attire.

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First Friday Market and Music District 121 is hosting an family friendly evening of live music and shopping with local vendors. • May 1, 7:30-9:30 p.m. • Free (admission) • 6731 Alma Road, McKinney • www.district121.com Wetland Canoe Trails Join a guided tour of the Heard wetlands in a canoe. No experience is necessary, as all participants will be given an introduction to canoeing that includes boat safety. • May 3, 1-4 p.m. • $32 (members), $42 (non-members) 29th Annual Chamber Golf Classic The McKinney Chamber of Commerce is hosting a golf tournament at the Stonebridge Ranch Country Club. There will be two tee times and an online silent auction. • May 4, various times • $250 (single player), $1,000 (foursome) • 7003 Beacon Hill Road, McKinney • www.mckinneychamber.com • 1 Nature Place, McKinney • www.heardmuseum.org

• May 16, 7-10 p.m. • Free (admission) • 402 E. Louisiana St., McKinney • www.tuppsbrewery.com

Crazy Days in May Quilt Show Attendees can view a collection of historic textile artwork dating from the late 1800s and early 1900s. VIP access includes early access to the show and a private reception on May 22. • May 23-24, 10-4 p.m. • $25 (general admission), $50 (VIP) • Church Street Auditorium, 306 Church St., McKinney • www.chestnutsquare.org/events-tours/crazy-quilt-show McKinney Literary Fest The event includes a keynote speaker, panel discussions, author readings and opportunities to connect with writers and book lovers. Required registration opens May 2. • May 30, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • Free (admission) • McKinney City Hall, 401 E. Virginia St., McKinney • www.mckinneytexas.org/calendar

McKinney Chupacabras Watch McKinney’s semi-professional soccer team play at Ron Poe Stadium. Attendees can purchase season tickets or single-game tickets for the team’s six home games, which begin May 16 with a game against the Denton Diablos.

• May 16, 7:30 p.m. • $12 (adults), $10 (youth ages 15 and under) • 1 Duvall St., McKinney • www.mckinneychupacabras.com

Driving dollars into McKinney From the cover

2023 tournament economic impact More than $80 million was generated by the Byron Nelson golf tournament in 2023.

What’s happening?

Direct output (economic activity generated by the tournament itself): $35.36M Indirect output (secondary impact that measures business- to-business spending within the supply chain to support the tournament): $29.14M

the tournament. The city is also committed to spending $500,000 in infrastructure improvements for every $10 million spent by Invited Clubs, a club management company, on golf course improvements at TPC Craig Ranch. If the three-year extension is exercised, the city will contribute $500,000 more. The agreement also includes sponsorship terms for the city and the McKinney Community Development Corp. In 2023, the tournament generated $80.93 million in total economic impact for McKinney and the surrounding region, according to an economic impact study by Eventcorp Services. The tournament also supported 372 jobs. While an updated study has not been completed since 2023, two more are planned during the next five years, Drago said. “We know that McKinney’s growing and changing faster than almost any city in Texas, so I expect that to do the same,” Drago said of the tournament’s economic impact.

The CJ Cup Byron Nelson golf tournament is returning to TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney for the sixth year in a row. The tournament is expected to stick around at least another five years after stakeholders agreed to an extension in late 2025. The agreement also includes an option to further extend the tournament’s stay in McKinney through 2033. The Byron Nelson golf tournament has been played at the TPC Craig Ranch course in McKinney each year since 2021. Two economic impact studies completed in 2022 and 2023 have shown the tournament draws thousands of people to McKinney and the North Texas region while generating an economic impact measured in millions. “We feel it’s now our forever home after having those first five years there,” Tournament Director Jon Drago said. “We’ve had a lot of great success.” Under the extension agreement, McKinney will continue providing police and fire services for

$80.93M total

Induced output (money spent in the local economy by those employed directly or indirectly in support of the tournament): $16.43M

Average spending by category

Attendees of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson golf tournament spent an average of $1,529.86 for their trip.

Accommodation: $493.33

Dining: $378.34

Retail shopping: $119.95 Transportation: $354.52

$1,529.86 total

Recreation: $99.11

Grocery and liquor shopping: $84.61

SOURCE: SALESMANSHIP CLUB OF DALLAS/COMMUNITY IMPACT

McKinney-area golf course investments

A closer look

Zooming out

1 Oak Hollow Golf Course $1M renovation cost

Completed in 2023

Visit McKinney allocates $50,000 every year for promotion around the Byron Nelson, Exec- utive Director Aaron Werner said. That covers Visit McKinney’s booth at the tournament and advertising pointed at other Texas locations. Visit McKinney uses hotel occupancy tax revenues to promote the city as a tourist des- tination. Hotel occupancy taxes are collected from hotels and short-term rentals. The number of hotel rooms booked during the tournament is “extremely high” for McKin- ney and the rest of the region, Werner said. “This event does bleed over into Frisco, Allen, Plano—just with the location of it and also with the prestige of it,” he said.

The tournament has helped “elevate McKinney’s brand” as a major sports destination, Werner said. Every community has different assets, and one of McKinney’s is TPC Craig Ranch, which was able to attract a PGA Tour tournament, he said. “It’s our job as a city and as a tourism depart- ment to try to elevate those assets and make sure that they bring the benefit to the community,” Werner said. PGA players returning in May will find a reimag- ined course at TPC Craig Ranch after a renovation project was finished in December. World Golf Hall of Famer Lanny Wadkins led the project, which completely overhauled the existing course. “It’s a fine line to walk between doing a course for a tour event and then understanding that members have to play it the other 51 weeks,” Wadkins said. Renovations are also underway at the Clubs of Stonebridge Ranch, another Invited Clubs golf course, and are expected to finish later this year. The McKinney-owned Oak Hollow Golf Course also underwent renovations in 2023. Oak Hollow Golf Course has increased its playership over the years while also offering opportunities for younger kids to get involved with the sport, Parks and Recreation Director Amy Kinkade said.

2 TPC Craig Ranch $22M

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3 The Clubs of Stonebridge Ranch The Hills Country Club $10M renovation cost Fall 2026 expected completion

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Money raised for Momentous Institute The tournament raised ore than $33 million was raised for Momentous Institute 2021 and 2024. Drago estimates the 2025 tournament raised $5.7 million.

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Measuring the impact

The tournament is officially hosted by the Sales- manship Club of Dallas and benefits the Momen- tous Institute, a mental health organization that offers support for children and families across the U.S. and the globe. “One of the things that makes our tournament unique is we exist solely for the reason of being a fundraiser for Momentous Institute,” Drago said. Since 1968, the tournament has raised more than $195 million in total for the institute. Momentous Institute was founded in 1920 by the Salesmanship Club. It provides mental health services, education, research and training within the community, Drago said. That is partly done through a social emotional learning curriculum developed for pre-K through fifth grade students, according to Momentous Institute’s website. The institute runs its own school, the Momen- tous School, in Dallas that utilizes the same curriculum, Drago said. “We use our mental health practices that we

The CJ Cup Byron Nelson tournament will continue to promote mental health while maintaining its momentum, Drago said. “Our motto here is ‘It’s more than a game,’” Drago said. “It’s about supporting mental health.”

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4 public venues to return: • House of CJ: indoor venue at hole 18 featuring Korean entertainment brands and food • The Pavilion: covered viewing deck at hole 17 • Garrison Brothers Distillery Bunker: covered outdoor area at hole 9 that offers craft cocktails and a concessions stand • The Green: retail marketplace at hole 10 that sells golf lifestyle brands

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have been employing over the last hundred years, and we have molded that into our curriculum at our school,” he said. “Basically, to show that rig- orous academics coupled with this mental health lens gives far better results than just one without the other.”

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