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2022 HIGHER EDUCATION FOCUS

Automotive tech program earns top ranks Going into its third year, Collin Col- lege’s Automotive Technology pro- gram has received the highest level of accreditation recognized by the National Institute for Automotive Ser- vice Excellence. In the post-pandemic world, the automotive industry is struggling to nd employees, area ocials said. Universal Technical Institute rep- resentatives predict a wave of older mechanics retiring will create 100,000 auto technician job openings over the next decade. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projected a 4% decline in employment in the eld through 2029, CONTINUED ON 20 BY SHELBIE HAMILTON & MIRANDA JAIMES COLLIN COUNTY outer loop The Collin County Outer Loop is proposed to extend east from the Denton County and Collin County line, then south to Rockwall County. When complete, will span 55 MILES across Collin County 7 MILES are complete 30 MILES part of a 240-MILE project.

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County once complete. Collin County’s portion will feed into the larger proposed Outer Loop proj- ect—a project that in its entirety will not be nished for several more decades, but would span seven counties and 240 miles around the northern portion of Dallas-Fort Worth, ocials said. “The goal is mobility and to try to alleviate some of the congestion that is going to occur as Collin County con- tinues to develop and grow,” said Dun- can Webb, the regional Transportation CONTINUED ON 24

This year a segment of roadway was completed on Collin County’s portion of the Outer Loop project, and a new one is set to begin next year just north of McKinney. In 2023 work is slated to start on a two-lane, east-west frontage road between Preston Road and US 75. It is a segment of the county’s portion of the Outer Loop, a 50-year total proposed freeway project that would extend east from the Denton County and Col- lin County line then south to Rockwall BY SHELBIE HAMILTON & MIRANDA JAIMES

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COMING SOON 3 Washington-based modern baby apparel retailer Little Bipsy is expanding to McKinney. The shop’s new location at 3601 N. McDonald St., Ste. 100, is set to open in mid-September. It will feature both warehouse space and a showroom for in-person shopping. www.littlebipsy. com 4 A new Cava is coming to McKin- ney, according to an email from a Cava customer experience representative. The new location will open at 3510 W. University Drive, Ste. 200, McKinney, just east of Hardin Boulevard, according to a listing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The construc- tion work is expected to be completed in mid-February, but no opening date has been announced. The Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant allows patrons to create their own dishes with bases, such as salad, grains and pitas; dips and spreads, such as red pepper hummus and roasted eggplant; protein, such as falafel, harissa honey chicken and spicy lamb meatballs; and a variety of toppings and dressings. www.cava.com 5 Carpet Tech broke ground on a new 12,000-square-foot facility Aug. 30 at 409 Power House St. Carpet Tech is a family-owned and -operated business that serves homes and businesses across Collin County cleaning oors, air ducts and providing 24/7 emergency re and water restoration services. The business already has a location in Prosper. The new Carpet Tech shop in McKinney is expected to open in spring 2023. 833-254-9210. www.carpettech.com/mckinney 5 E . V I R G INI A ST . LOGANST. E . L O U I S I A N A S T . 5

6 Automotive maintenance and repair center Fifth Gear Automotive is coming to McKinney. The auto center oers preven- tive and planned maintenance services, such as oil changes and wheel alignment as well as intensive repair services. Fifth Gear has two other locations in Lewisville and Argyle, and is adding its third at 115 Industrial Blvd., Ste. B, McKinney. The location is anticipated to open in mid-No- vember. 469-325-3939. www.fthgear.biz ANNIVERSARIES 7 Habitat for Humanity of Collin County marked its 30th anniversary Aug. 26 at 2060 Couch Drive in McKinney. Habitat for Humanity of Collin County is part of a global, nonprot housing organization that works to build homes and communities. Habitat for Humanity of Collin County has built more than 228 homes in Collin County since 1992 with the support of community partnerships and volunteers, according to its website. It also operates the Habitat for Humanity ReStore, which oers furniture pieces and home goods for resale, with all proceeds going toward Habitat for Humani-

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2 WellMed opened a clinic in McKinney at 1620 N. Hardin Blvd, Ste. 2000. The facility opened Sept. 6, according to Proj- ect Manager Andrew Rosales. The health care oce focuses on “helping patients live healthier lives through preventive care,” according to their website. The fa- cility oce oers care for both acute and chronic conditions as well as preventative screenings and diagnostic services. www. wellmedhealthcare.com DAVISST.

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leaders in labor and delivery.” Medical City McKinney is also set to begin a project in 2023 that is expected to cost $17 million and will include a 21-bed neonatal intensive care unit, a 19-bed well-baby nursery and a 12-bed VIP postpartum unit, according to the news release. 972-547-8000. https://medicalcityhealthcare.com/loca- tions/medical-city-mckinney CLOSINGS 9 Rye Craft Food & Drink has closed “indenitely” after being damaged during a re, according to a message on the business’ phone line. A re broke out in an alley courtyard in downtown McKinney the morning of Aug. 15, according to a McKin- ney Fire Department news release. The re department responded to the blaze and ex- tinguished it, but the ames caused some damage at Rye, located at 111 W. Virginia St. A message displayed on Rye’s website said sta are hopeful to return in 2023. The restaurant’s Dallas location remains open. 469-625-1793. www.ryemckinney.com The private development is located on 5.3 acres between Virginia Street and Walker Street along the east side of SH 5. The four-story project will include 312 apartments, four townhomes and 12 live-work units. The development will also feature over 4,300 square feet of retail space that faces the Virginia Street and SH 5 intersection. It is also directly adjacent to the site of the McKinney Municipal Complex project and less than a mile from the Tupps Brewery project. The yet-to-be-named project, spearheaded by Columbus Realty Partners, was presented at a McKinney Development Update meeting held by the McKinney Chamber of Commerce FEATURED IMPACT COMING SOON A new project will extend the Davis at the Square apartment and retail development across SH 5.

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SEPTEMBER 23 THROUGH 25 GRAB A BIER AT MCKINNEY OKTOBERFEST Historic Downtown McKinney will host this year’s annual Oktoberfest, a celebration featuring authentic German food, music and costumes. 5-11 p.m. (Sept. 23), 11 a.m. -11 p.m. (Sept. 24), noon-5 p.m. (Sept. 25). Free admission. 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney. www.mckinneytexas.org/664/ Oktoberfest 24 SEE CLASSIC CARS AT DODGE CITY OF MCKINNEY Dodge City of McKinney is hosting a classic car show with all proceeds beneting the Love Life Foundation. Attendees can win door prizes, eat at on- site food trucks and more. All car makes and models are welcome to enter to win a best-in-class trophy. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free to attend, $20 to enter a car. 700 S. Central Expressway, McKinney. www.facebook. com/events/585251289653307/ OCTOBER 09 FEEL THE HEAT AT A CHILI COOKOFF The Adriatica Business Association and the Love Life Foundation are hosting a chili cook-o at Adriatica Village. This family-

friendly event will also feature music, vendor booths and more. Tickets are on sale online to take part in the chili tasting. 2-6 p.m. Free (under age 12), $20 (adults). 6633 Virginia Parkway, Ste. 102, McKinney. www.visitmckinney.com/event/bring-on- the-heat-chili-cook-o-benetting- love-life-foundation/2822 12 CULINARY CREATIONS WITH A SUPPER CLUB The Peat & Pearls Supper Club will feature chef Carlos Mancera of CT Provisions as part of its fall supper lineup. The multicourse dinner event will feature local ingredients as well as fresh Gulf oysters. 6:30 p.m. $125 (per person with Supper Club members receiving additional discounts). 205 W. Louisiana St., Ste. 102, McKinney. 214-315-5042. https://peatandpearls.com/p/ fall-supper-series-chef-carlos-mancera 15 EXPERIENCE DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS IN MCKINNEY McKinney’s Día de Los Muertos celebration will be held at Dr. Glenn Mitchell Park. The event will feature live music, food trucks and Día de Los Muertos traditions. Noon-9 p.m. Free admission. 300 W. Louisiana St., McKinney. www.visitmckinney.com /event/mckinney-día-de-los-muertos /3886/

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Visitors to the Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary can see a 46- foot T-Rex while walking the sanctuary’s nature trails as part of the museum’s seasonal exhibit. The family-friendly exhibit will feature 10 animatronic dinosaurs, educational activities, play areas and an outdoor fossil dig. The exhibit is available during regular museum hours, Tue.-Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. 1-4 p.m., closed Mon. $9-$12 (per person, included in general admission.) 1 Nature Place, McKinney. 972-562-5566. www.heardmuseum.org/dinosaurs-live (Community Impact Newspaper sta)

15 OUTDOOR PAINTING EVENT AT THE HEARD MUSEUM The McKinney Plein Air Society is hosting a “paint-out” at the Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary. The event will live painting followed by

guest voting and professional judging of the art works. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. $9-$12 (per person, included in general admission). 1 Nature Place, McKinney. 972-562-5566. www.visitmckinney.com/event/ mckinney-en-plein-air-2022/3887/

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1 Ridge Road extension Construction continues on the Ridge Road project between US 380 and Wilmeth Road in McKinney. Ridge will be constructed as a four-lane, divided roadway, including additional turn lanes at US 380 and a multilane roundabout at the intersection of Ridge and Wilmeth. During September, multiple traffic shifts and a temporary closure of CR 124 west of Ridge will occur as part of the inter- section construction. Work will continue on the new bridge over Wilson Creek. The project is expected to be complete in spring 2023. Timeline: September 2021-spring 2023 Cost: $18 million Funding source: city of McKinney

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3 Eldorado Parkway widening Eldorado Parkway will be widened from four to six lanes between Custer Road and Orion Drive, including widening the existing bridge structure at Rowlett Creek, according to McKinney’s interim Capital Im- provements Manager Blake Sills. Additional turn lanes and intersection improvements at Custer will be included with the project. Other improvements along the corridor associated with the H-E-B construction, in- cluding turn lanes and a new traffic signal, have begun. Construction is expected to begin in September, with work beginning near Orion. In areas where construction activities are occurring, only one lane of traffic will be kept open. The project is expected to be complete in summer 2023. Timeline: September 2022-early summer 2023 Cost: $3.6 million Funding sources: city of McKinney, McK- inney Community Development Corp., private development, city of Frisco

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Dallas North Tollway widening A three-year project to widen the Dallas North Tollway through Frisco started in August. The project will add a fourth lane to both northbound and south- bound traffic, beginning at US 380 and ending at the Sam Rayburn Tollway. Improvements to the John Hickman exit ramp and Gaylord Parkway will be made. Officials with the North Texas Tollway Authority also plan to demolish the existing bridge at Fields Parkway. A new overpass will be constructed in its place,

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DEVELOPMENT McKinney’s silo mural project completed, portrays community

BY SHELBIE HAMILTON

Van Helten said the mural was completed about a week late due to weather-related delays. Van Helten also said that, at the time of the event, a title for the piece had not been nalized, as he prefers to wait for a “reective moment” once the piece is nished to make that decision. The piece remains untitled as of this publication’s press time, according to McKinney Communications and Media Manager Denise Lessard. “Sometimes I don’t even give them titles because I feel like the place is an identier enough for that project,” Van Helten said. The mural is painted on the 100-foot-tall concrete silos and grain elevator on Louisiana Street across from SH 5 on the McKinney Mill building. Van Helten began the project earlier this year when he took more than 5,000 photos, interacted with residents in the historic neighborhoods

A project to cover McKinney’s 100- foot historic grain silos with a commu- nity-inspired mural is now complete. At a ribbon cutting event for the artwork on Aug. 31, McKinney Mayor George Fuller said the work will sup- port the “strong community identity” of McKinney. “In a world where places tend to start looking like each other, places with strong public art expressions give communities a stronger sense of identity and celebrate the qualities that make one place dierent from another,” Fuller said. Representatives of the project’s sponsors, Robert Shaw of Columbus Realty and Matt LoBello of HEB, also spoke. Mike Buchanan, owner of McK- inney Hat Co., gifted the Australian artist completing the project, Guido Van Helten, a custom hat as a “little piece of Texas,” Buchanan said.

The mural was completed at the beginning of September by artist Guido Van Helten and illustrates the community of McKinney. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact Newspaper)

surrounding the silos and visited local businesses, according to the city website. Van Helten said he used that time to immerse himself in the city and guide his vision for the mural. The silo mural is one element of the revitalization taking place east of SH 5. The project will serve as the backdrop for the city’s new Municipal Commu- nity Complex, which will break ground in October, according to Grimes.

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DEVELOPMENT Heard-Craig Center for the Arts completes major renovations

BY GRANT JOHNSON

coat of yellow paint, and an outdoor security system was installed. Then work on the garden portion of the property began. A new paver walk- way replaced pebbles, and turf was installed to replace existing grass and overgrown branches. “When you drove by before, you really couldn’t see anything,” Zupanic said. “We want people to know they can come here and enjoy this space.” The gazebo was painted; lighting was added around the walkway by Keane Landscaping; and three stained-glass windows were framed in the groom’s secret garden, which is a section of the garden where the groom stays before a wedding. Funding for the project has concluded, but ocials plan to assess what further renovations are necessary, and another grant may be sought in 2023, Zupanic said.

The Heard-Craig Center for the Arts in downtown McKinney concluded several renovation projects to its outdoor area and garden this sum- mer. The projects were funded from a grant by the McKinney Community Development Corp., which supports community and economic develop- ment projects in the city. The center is an art museum and event center that hosts weddings, said Karen Zupanic, director of the Heard-Craig Center for the Arts. In addition to events, the museum also provides arts and educational programming. Work has been underway since last summer, when Zupanic received approval for her grant. The Heard- Craig Museum house where the art museum is held and carriage house, which is a meeting space and wedding facility, were given a fresh

A grant from the McKinney Community Development Corp. allowed for the refresh of the garden to attract more visitors. (Photos by Grant Johnson/Community Impact Newspaper)

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CITY & SCHOOLS

News from McKinney ISD, McKinney & Collin County

McKinney City Council Meets at 6 p.m. Sept. 20 and Oct. 4 at McKinney City Hall, 222 N. Tennessee St., McKinney www.mckinneytexas.org Collin County Commissioners Court Meets at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 26, Oct. 3 and Oct. 10 at the Jack Hatchell Administration Building, 2300 Bloomdale Road, McKinney www.collincountytx.gov McKinney ISD board of trustees Meets at 6 p.m. Sept. 27 at MISD Stadium, 4201 S. Hardin Blvd., McKinney | www.mckinneyisd.net MEETINGS WE COVER HIGHLIGHTS COLLIN COUNTY At a Sept. 12 meeting, county commissioners approved a fiscal year 2022-23 budget of $434.6 million, which is a 3.48% increase from FY 2021-22. Commissioners also decreased the property tax rate for the 30th year in a row. The new tax rate is $0.152443 per $100 valuation. The FY 2021-22 rate is $0.168087. Using the average home value in Collin County of $513,136, the new tax rate will cost residents an extra $115.63 per year for houses without a homestead exemption, according to the county.

District lowers tax rate for fifth year in a row, marking new low

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District officials said the reduction is a result of the district’s use of federal grant funding. Part of the low- ered rate also comes from the strong property value growth in McKinney, which has increased more than 17%. The lowered rate will still raise more taxes for maintenance and operations than last year’s tax rate, due to the property value growth. MISD is having to increase its state recapture payments, officials said.

10-acre tract to have residential, retail uses

MCKINNEY ISD Trustees adopted a new tax rate at an Aug. 23 meeting. The tax rate of $1.3129 per $100 valu- ation marks a decrease of more than $0.06, meeting documents showed. This tax rate decrease follows last year’s drop of $0.098 for a combined tax rate decrease of $0.161 over the course of two years and $0.357 over the last seven years, according to a district news release.

BY SHELBIE HAMILTON

MCKINNEY City Council unani- mously approved a project that would bring townhomes and a commercial space to the southern portion of the city at a Sept. 6 meeting. Of the total site space on about 10 acres, about 8.4 acres would be dedi- cated to the townhomes, and separately about 5,000 square feet of retail would be added. The plan also proposes some open space within the community. The developer agreed to limit all structures built to a maximum of 30 feet. Additionally, the proposed development would remove uses that are allowed now and exclude a selection of adult-oriented businesses from being able to use the commercial space.

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COMPILED BY SHELBIE HAMILTON 2022 HIGHER EDUCATION FOCUS GUIDE McKinney college campuses

1 Collin College McKinney Campus Collin College’s rst and original campus Housing: available o-campus (at Spring Levels of degrees oered: mostly associate degrees, with three bachelor’s programs and a selection of noncredit and certicate programs Degree programs available: over 100-plus programs oered online and in-person College type: two-year, four-year Admission rate: 100% 2200 W. University Drive, McKinney 9725486790 www.collin.edu/campuses/centralpark/ 2 Collin College Public Safety Training Center Creek Campus in Plano) Opened: August 1986 Collin College’s public safety training grounds feature shooting ranges, classrooms, fire science burn structures and Collin College has three campuses in McKinney, including Collin College’s original McKinney campus, the Public Safety Training Center and the Collin Higher Education Center. Collin College’s whole school graduation rate is 16%.

police training simulation facilities. Housing: available o-campus (at Spring Creek Campus in Plano) Opened: August 2018 Levels of degrees oered: associate, certi- cations Degree programs available: Associate of Fire Science, Fireghter certication, EMS, Basic Police Ocer Certication College type: two-year Admission rate: 100% 3600 Redbud Blvd., McKinney 9725486863 www.collin.edu/campuses/pstc/index.html 3 Collin Higher Education Center Hub for junior- and senior-level undergraduate classes as well as graduate programs from Collin College’s four active university partners: Texas A&MCommerce, Texas Woman’s University, University of North Texas and University of Texas at Dallas. 3452 Spur 399, McKinney 9725993100 www.collin.edu/chec/index.html Opened: January 2010

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INSIDE INFORMATION ENROLLMENT TRENDS The following data sets include facts and gures about education levels in McKinney and the surrounding areas as well demographic information about local college systems. COMPILED BY MIRANDA JAIMES

2022 HIGHER EDUCATION FOCUS

EDUCATED POPULATIONS

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Here is a look at educational attainment among residents age 25 and older.

These higher education institutions each have campuses in Collin County. The demographics here are for student enrollment as well as degrees and certicates awarded at these college systems.

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Less than ninth grade Ninth-12th grade, no diploma High school graduate (includes equivalency) Some college, no degree Associate degree Bachelor’s degree Graduate or professional degree

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34,491 total district enrollment in fall 2020 5,154 degrees/certicates issued scal year 2019-20

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DEVELOPMENT Collin College opens new cafe, Andrea-Mennen Welcome Center

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Andrea-Mennen Family Foundation for their generous gift that will beneit our students through scholarships for years to come,” Collin College District President Neil Matkin said in a statement. “The Andrea-Mennen Welcome Center is a beautiful new building that will be the warm, welcoming front door to our growing McKinney Campus.” Concurrently, construction also took place at the campus’ existing food service area in the main building, which is across the lawn from the welcome center. A new food service area was installed and includes a Starbucks. Campus Pro- vost Mark Smith said the cafe has been “slammed” since it opened. “Our food services do a phenome- nal job,” he said. More information about the campus is available at www.collin. edu/campuses/centralpark.

The Collin College McKinney Campus oficially opened the new Andrea-Mennen Welcome Center with a ribbon cutting and dedica- tion ceremony on Aug. 18. The two-story, nearly 40,000 -square-foot building is located at 2200 W. University Drive in McK- inney. It acts as a one-stop shop for student enrollment services and houses multiple other ofices, such as the career center, inancial aid, testing labs, a veterans center, counseling and accommodations for equal support services. The center was named after The Andrea-Mennen Family Foundation in recognition of a $1 million gift for endowed scholarships. This is the newest building addition to the McKinney Campus, and construc- tion began in 2021. “We’re thankful to The

The Andrea-Mennen Welcome Center opened in August. It provides a single space for student enrollment services. (Photos by Miranda Jaimes/Community Impact Newspaper)

The new dining area also debuted this semester at the McKinney campus with a Starbucks.

All the outside-facing windows at the welcome center are specially designed to automatically self-tint.

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