McKinney | May 2022

THIS ISSUE

ABOUT US

Owners John and Jennifer Garrett launched the rst edition of Community Impact Newspaper in 2005 with three full-time employees covering Round Rock and Pugerville, Texas. We have expanded our operations to include hundreds of employees, our own printing operation and over 30 hyperlocal editions across three states. Our circulation is over 2 million residential mailboxes, and it grows each month with new residents and developments.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS MONTH

FROM VICKI: For many people who move to McKinney, nding a faith community is important. On Pages 21-23, our Faith Guide lists various religious organizations that call McKinney home. We hope this resource is useful to new and existing residents alike. Vicki Chen, GENERAL MANAGER

Community Impact Newspaper teams include general managers, editors, reporters, graphic designers, sales account executives and sales support, all immersed and invested in the communities they serve. Our mission is to build communities of informed citizens and thriving businesses through the collaboration of a passionate team. Our core values are Faith, Passion, Quality, Innovation and Integrity.

FROM MIRANDA: I’m catching up after being out on maternity leave. This issue is full of useful information to bring me back up to speed and keep you, our readers, connected to what’s happening in your community.

Our purpose is to be a light for our readers, customers, partners and each other.

Miranda Jaimes, EDITOR

WHAT WE COVER

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MARKET TEAM GENERAL MANAGER Vicki Chen EDITOR Miranda Jaimes

REPORTERS Brooklynn Cooper, Matt Payne SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER Chelsea Peters ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Miranda Talley METRO LEADERSHIP PUBLISHER Christal Howard MANAGING EDITOR Valerie Wigglesworth SENIOR ART PRODUCTION MANAGER Breanna Flores CORPORATE LEADERSHIP GROUP PUBLISHER Traci Rodriguez EXECUTIVE EDITOR Joe Warner CREATIVE DIRECTOR Derek Sullivan SALES & MARKETING DIRECTOR Tess Coverman CONTACT US

BUSINESS & DINING Local business development news that aects you

TRANSPORTATION & DEVELOPMENT Regular updates on area projects to keep you in the know

SCHOOL, CITY & COUNTY We attend area meetings to keep you informed

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CORRECTION: Volume 8, Issue 1 In the East Impacts section on Page 7 , the anniversary announcement should have said: Since opening in 2017, Wild Birds Unlimited has led educational presentations at the McKinney Farmers Market, as well as at local clubs and organizations.

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