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McKinney Edition VOLUME 10, ISSUE 5 AUG. 23 SEPT. 24, 2024
McKinney Mayor George Fuller speaks at a Plug and Play launch event held at the McKinney Cotton Mill in March.
COURTESY PLUG AND PLAY TECH CENTER
Local investments support McKinney’s startup ecosystem
The city has grown its startup ecosystem in recent years as a result of e orts by the MEDC, but more growth is expected as Plug and Play works to connect local startups to resources through its global network, Thompson said.
drive advancements and business growth, said Rick Thompson, McKinney Plug and Play director. The company partnered with the McKinney Economic Development Corporation, which has been invest- ing in startups since 2020 through its Innovation Fund program.
BY DUSTIN BUTLER, COLBY FARR & SHELBIE HAMILTON
Startup accelerator Plug and Play launched its McKinney o ce in March, marking the beginning of the organization’s investment in local startups. Plug and Play is a global innovation platform that connects startups, corporations and investors to
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evergreen trees and flowering trees, and plants such as shrubs and ground covers. • Opened Aug. 3 • 4685 W. University Drive, McKinney • www.moonvalleynurseries.com 5 Texas Hot Tub Company The business offers a variety of hot tubs as well as swim spas, saunas and cold plunge tubs. • Opened July 18 • 4800 W. University Drive, McKinney • www.texashottubco.com
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6 Mountain Mike’s Pizza The business will serve a variety of classic and specialty pizzas as well as chicken wings, salads and sandwiches, according to its website. • Opening in 2025 • 4702 W. University Drive, Ste. 210, McKinney • www.mountainmikespizza.com 7 Pelican Liquor Once open, Pelican Liquor will sell beer, wine, mixers and liquor such as vodka and bourbon. • Opening in late October • 1880 Bray Central Drive, McKinney • www.pelicanliquor.com 8 Stop-N-Go Gyros The eatery will offer gyros and plates with protein options such as chicken or beef shawarma, and falafel. • Opening TBD • 4550 W. Eldorado Parkway, Ste. 103, McKinney • www.stopngogyros.com 9 Tutto Italian Kitchen The restaurant will offer panini sandwiches, pizza and pasta dishes. • Opening in August • 4150 W. Eldorado Parkway, Ste. 600, McKinney • www.tuttoitaliankitchen.com
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• Opened in early July • 305 W. Louisiana St., McKinney • www.erideoutfitters.com
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1 CheerLand The business offers an indoor play space for toddlers, teens and young adults. • Opened July 12 • 3935 S. Lake Forest Drive, Ste. 115, McKinney • www.cheerlandusa.com 2 E-Ride Outfitters The shop offers a variety of electric bikes and skateboards as well as parts and repair services.
3 Goody Goody The store sells a variety of beer, wine, liquors, mixers and snacks. • Opened June 28 • 3801 S. Lake Forest Drive, McKinney • www.goodygoody.com 4 Moon Valley Nurseries The business sells trees such as citrus and fruit trees,
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Now open
10 Burger King The restaurant was closed for six weeks while renovations added digital kiosks and improved the
Chuy’s Orlando-based Darden Restaurants is set to acquire Chuy’s for about $605 million, the companies announced in a July 17 joint news release.
drive-thru. It reopened in late July. • 1700 W. University Dr., McKinney • www.bk.com
• Various locations • www.chuys.com
11 Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop The shop reopened July 9 following a change in ownership to franchisee Frank Frazier. • 3194 W. University Drive, McKinney • www.capriottis.com 12 Medical City McKinney The hospital’s new CEO, Mark Deno, began his role with the organization Aug. 1, according to a news release. • 4500 Medical Center Drive, McKinney • www.medicalcityhealthcare.com 13 Yoho Sushi and Seafood The Storming Crab, which offers seafood, is rebranding as Yoho Sushi and Seafood. The restaurant will also add all-you-can-eat sushi to its menu.
Kroger and Albertsons Companies The companies released a list of stores, including 26 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, in July that could be sold if the two companies complete a nearly $25 billion merger agreement with C&S Wholesale Grocers. Stores listed include Market Street and Tom Thumb. • Various locations • www.thekrogerco.com
15 Neighbor Books The store offers books in a wide array of genres, such as nonfiction, fiction, children’s books and other special interest genres, as well as puzzles and games. The shop, owned by downtown McKinney residents Joey and Ginny Honescko, will also host storytimes and other events. • Opened July 26
Closings
14 Salad and Go The drive-thru restaurant chain offered a variety of salads and wraps, as well as several drinks. • Closed in July • 4001 W. University Drive, McKinney • www.saladandgo.com
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handicrafts, as well as home and wedding decor, garden supplies and statues. • Opened May 18 • 1530 Independence Parkway, Ste. 180, McKinney • www.srishtiusa.com 5 Starbucks The Seattle-based coffee company is known for its hot and cold espresso drinks. • Opened July 28 • 7950 Eldorado Parkway, McKinney • www.starbucks.com 6 StretchLab The business offers assisted stretching classes in a group or one-on-one services. • Opened July 1 • 8801 Eldorado Parkway, Ste. 500, McKinney • www.stretchlab.com 7 The Hy-Life The store sells wine, spirits and liquors such as tequila, bourbon and gin. • Opened May 23 • 4051 S. Custer Road, Ste. 1140, McKinney • 214-548-4136
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1 Aoki Head Spa The business offers a number of services including scalp massage and cleaning. • Opened June 13 • 3751 S. Stonebridge Drive, McKinney • www.aokispa.com 2 El Rincon The restaurant serves Mexican fare such as tacos, fajitas and chalupas. El Rincon also offers appetizers, soups, salads and cocktails. • Opened July 24 • 7951 Collin McKinney Parkway, Ste. 700, McKinney • www.elrincontx.com 3 Maple Street Biscuit Company The breakfast restaurant offers biscuits, tacos, waffles and bowls. • Opened July 23 • 8801 Eldorado Parkway, Ste. 100, McKinney • www.maplestreetbiscuits.com 4 Srishti The business offers brass, bronze, silver and Indian
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8 Ambitions Behavioral Health The business will specialize in applied behavior analysis therapy, offering assessments for children. • Opening in August • 3120 Hudson Crossing, Ste. B1, McKinney • www.ambitionsbh.com/texas 9 Black Rock Coffee Bar Along with coffee, the shop will serve tea, smoothies and other specialty drinks. • Opening in late 2025 • 9701 W. University Drive, McKinney • www.br.coffee 10 Mio Salon McKinney The business will offer eight luxury salon suites for lease to professionals offering a variety of wellness, spa and cosmetic services, owner Kim Sanchez said. • Opening in August • 210 Adriatic Parkway, Ste. 102, McKinney • www.miosalonmckinney.com 11 The Manifest Barbershop The shop will offer haircuts, beard trims, hair coloring
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12 Archway Dental The business, previously located at 11501 Custer Road, Ste. 100 in Frisco, has relocated to McKinney. The dental office offers check ups, cleanings and implants. • Relocated Aug. 5 • 2751 S. Stonebridge Drive, Ste. 3, McKinney • www.archwaydentalmckinney.com
14 Escape 360 Cafe The cafe offers a variety of hot and iced coffee drinks as well as teas and flavored sodas, according to its menu. The menu also features savory food items such as pasta and souffles, as well as a variety of desserts including souffles with sweet toppings, cakes and ice cream. • Opened in July • 7540 SH 121, Ste. 100, McKinney • www.escape360cafe.com
Closings
13 Jason’s Deli Just over a year after opening its doors, the restaurant closed due to property acquisitions as part of the US 380 bypass project, said Kim Collura, vice president of marketing for Jason’s Deli. • Closing July 31 • 8600 W. University Drive, McKinney • www.jasonsdeli.com
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BY SHELBIE HAMILTON & SUMMER SHERRED
McKinney City Council members unanimously authorized the sale of parkland that will be used for the development of the US 380 bypass project at a July 16 meeting. Roughly 2.8 acres of land in north McKinney will be purchased by the Texas Department of Transportation as part of the right-of- way acquisition process for the US 380 bypass project. The property is located on the north side of County Road 164 at the intersection with Taylor Burk Drive. The city will retain ownership of about 67 acres of parkland directly to the north for future use, McKinney Director of Engineering Gary Council approves parkland sale for US 380 bypass
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The US 380 bypass project will provide an eight-lane freeway with frontage roads that runs through north McKinney. The project began in 2017 with a variety of possible alignments that was later refined to fewer options in 2018, Graham said. The alignment was finalized in September 2023, with TxDOT officials selecting the blue alternative, which was one of five options named after different colors and composed of various road segments. The parkland being sold is located along one of these segments of the blue alternative. “I think [the Texas Department of Transportation] did a really admirable job to minimize the impact to the park,” Graham said. “We worked on the schematic to minimize any takings to this land.”
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Graham said at the meeting. The land sale will follow the procedures outlined in state law to allow city-owned land that has been designated for use as a park to be sold, Graham said. The property is adjacent to Erwin Park, an established park in north McKinney directly to the east of the site. City Attorney Mark Houser noted a similar easement in the Erwin Park area was also acquired as part of the planning for the bypass project.
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Council term limits on November ballot McKinney residents will consider four propo- sitions that could result in changes to the city’s charter as part of the Nov. 5 election. McKinney City Council members approved an ordinance calling for the items to be added to the ballot at an Aug. 6 meeting. The details A 21-person committee was appointed in May to consider key areas of the charter including term lengths, term limits and council compensation. The committee presented recommendations for potential ballot items at a July 23 meeting, but council members ultimately decided the items put on the ballot. Early voting for the November election will begin Oct. 21 and continue until Nov. 1, with hours varying by day. Election day is Nov. 5.
Garver to design airport improvements Engineering and planning firm Garver will conduct design and engineering work related to planned improvements on the east side of McKinney National Airport, according to a July 16 McKinney City Council meeting. The gist Six infrastructure projects will be designed as part of the work, McKinney National Airport Director Ken Carley said at the July 16 meeting. The planned improvements, totaling $5.4 million, will enable the development of both commercial and general aviation uses. The design work by Garver is expected to be completed by February 2025, a represen- tative of the city said in an email. Council members will review the project prior to any construction work.
Propositions on November ballot
Proposition A
Shall the city charter be amended to allow the mayor and City Council members to serve three consecutive terms of four years each, beginning with the 2025 election?
Proposition B
Shall the city charter be amended to compensate newly elected council members $750 per month and the newly elected mayor $1,000 per month, beginning Oct. 1, 2025?
Proposition C
Shall the city charter be amended throughout to correct non-substantive errors such as misspellings and grammar, and revise references to state law?
Proposition D
Shall the city charter be amended to delete provisions, practices, and policies no longer used by the City of McKinney?
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City officials propose lower tax rate for FY 2024-25 McKinney city leaders have plans to lower the city’s property tax rate for the ninth year in a row. Prior to adopting the actual tax rate, McKinney City Council members adopted a tax rate ceiling at an Aug. 6 meeting. The gist work session on the upcoming year’s budget, a tax rate of $0.415513 per $100 valuation was proposed. A public hearing on the city manager’s recom- mended budget was held Aug. 20. On Sept. 3, the city will hold a second public
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hearing on the budget and plan to adopt the final version of the budget as well as hold a public hearing on the tax rate and adopt the new tax rate.
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New Collin College partnership offers path to 4-year degrees A new initiative from Collin College will allow students the opportunity to obtain a degree from a four-year university without leaving Collin County. Collin College is partnering with Texas State University and The University of Texas at Dallas to create the Collin College Academic Alliance, according to an Aug. 13 news release. The details The program allows students to earn an associate degree from Collin College as well as a bachelor’s degree from either UT Dallas or Texas State University. Participants could see a savings of about $20,000 on educational costs, the release stated. The program will begin in the spring semester of 2025, according to Collin College’s website. Future program expansions could see
$2.1M grant supports literacy programs A grant from the Texas Workforce Com- mission will support the expansion of adult education and literacy programs at Collin College, according to a July 30 news release. The grant will provide $2.1 million annually for the next two years, and will contribute funding towards free services for adults in Collin and Rockwall counties. The details The grant funding will be used for an array of programs, including literacy education, workforce preparation and training, English as a second language preparation, civics instruction and more. The services supported by the grant will be available at no cost to participants. More than 15 employment opportunities to support the programs were also created.
Bachelor’s degree programs The degree programs to be offered are pending approval from two higher education boards.
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education certification and other programs added, the release stated. Quote of note “We are thrilled to take our partnerships with Texas State University and The University of Texas at Dallas to a new level,” Collin College District President Neil Matkin said in the release. “This alliance creates true streamlined pathways that guide students from Collin College degrees to top programs at exceptional universities while offering tremendous cost savings.”
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Education
BY HANNAH JOHNSON
While McKinney ISD students outpaced state averages on all end-of-course State of Texas Assessments of Academic Read- iness, district students’ scores dipped in most subjects from 2023 to 2024. STAAR scores were published by the Texas Education Agency in June. The gist Students are tested in five subject areas—algebra I, biology, English I and II, and U.S. history. Four performance levels are used to measure a student’s score: • Did not meet grade level means a students has not shown sufficient understanding of the subject matter and skills. • Approaches grade level means the student has some gaps in the content knowledge. This is still a passing score. • Meets grade level means a student has a strong under- standing of the content. • Masters grade level means the student has shown mastery of the course. McKinney ISD sees decreases in STAAR scores
Passage rate changes, 2023-24 The data shows the change in percentage points of students who passed the STAAR between the spring 2023 and spring 2024 administrations. Some subjects saw no change.
McKinney ISD Statewide -4 -2 0 +2 +4
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MISD student scores decreased slightly from the 2022-23 school year in algebra I, English I and II, and U.S. history, while biology scores saw no change. Learn more Parents and guardians can view their children’s individual STAAR scores, including their student’s answers for each question, on the TEA’s Texas Assessments website.
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Transportation
BY PRESTON RAVIN
Roads in East McKinney are undergoing infrastructure improvements prior to the opening of the new McKinney City Hall. The project targets East Virginia Street and Throckmorton Street. Improvements that will be implemented as part of the project focus on the roadways, drainage systems, utilities, pedestrian areas and lighting. The project was recommended in a street and tra c study conducted in preparation for the new city hall, Capital Improvements Program Manager Blake Sills said. Construction commenced on March 11 and is scheduled for completion in spring 2025. The $13 million project is funded entirely by the city of McKinney. Road closures in the project area, including Virginia Street, are Eastside sees road upgrades
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Beller said the project will result in better roadways and infrastructure and will improve mobility. The improvements also aim to calm tra c and direct cars away from the adjacent residential areas, he said. The roadway improvements will also include improved sidewalks. “These things enhance our ability to use and enjoy our neighborhoods without sacri cing safety,” Beller said.
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expected to decrease construction time by two or more months, Sills said. “While it has caused some disruption to residents and businesses, the completed improvements will undoubtedly make it all worthwhile,” McKinney City Council member Justin Beller said in an email.
A portion of Virginia Street will remain closed during construction.
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More than 370 homes in McKinney were sold and over 490 new listings were added to the market during June. Two ZIP code areas also saw a year- over-year increase in median home sales price. Residential market data
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Events
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Postcard Art Exhibit to help support MillHouse Foundation
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Marshall Crenshaw Singer, songwriter and guitarist Marshall Crenshaw will perform at the McKinney Performing Arts Center playing favorites from his career spanning four decades. • Aug. 24, 6:30 p.m. • $35 • Courtroom Theater, 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney • www.mckinneytexas.org 2024 Summer ArtFest The MillHouse Foundation and the Cotton Mill Partners are hosting their 10th juried indoor art festival. More than 65 artists, jewelers, potters, woodworkers, photographers, ber artists, and more are expected to showcase their work. • Aug. 24-25, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. • Free (admission) • McKinney Cotton Mill, 610 Elm St., McKinney • www.millhousefoundation.org/artfest Movie Night: ‘Zootopia’ The entire family is invited to a movie showing at District 121 for a special screening of “Zootopia.” The animated lm follows bunny o cer Judy Hopps as she teams up with fox con artist Nick Wilde to solve a mystery.
The Postcard Art Exhibit, an annual interna- tional art exhibition, will be held at the McKinney Cotton Mill in September and October. The gist The exhibit will feature over 700 pieces of art submitted by artists from around the world. The art pieces are in a wide array of mediums such as watercolor and textile art, and feature various subject matter. The art pieces are limited to the size of a postcard, which is 5 by 7 inches. “The artworks are quite incredible, and they come from a wide range of artists, from novice artists to artists who are represented in galleries and museums,” said Robin Maria Pedrero, a local artist and the curator of this year’s exhibition. A portion of the proceeds from the event will bene t the MillHouse Foundation, which o ers resources and promotes women entrepreneurs in creative elds through events, workshops and more.
The speci cs The event will begin at 1 p.m. Sept. 21 with an opening gala, followed by a grand opening for the general public at 2 p.m. The exhibition will continue from the opening day until Oct. 10. Attendees will have the oppor- tunity to purchase art pieces in person at the exhibition for $40 each. “Even if you’re not an art collector, this is a great way to start,” MillHouse Foundation CEO and Executive Director Beth Beck said. The event was founded in 2010 by David Sandum, an artist from Norway, in an e ort to raise funds for a local library, according to the organization’s website. The event, formerly known as the Twitter Art Exhibit, utilizes social media to engage with artists around the world. Since its inception, the Postcard Art Exhibit has been held annually in di erent cities around the world with the proceeds supporting various causes.
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Jurassic Night Out Experience life-size animatronic dinosaurs while under the stars. This adults-only evening features a screening of 90’s blockbuster “Jurassic Park” as well as food from vendors and a selection of beverages. • Sept. 7, 7-11 p.m. • $19-$25 • Heard Natural Science Museum, 1 Nature Place, McKinney • www.heardmuseum.org/jurassic-night-out Open Mic Night Audiences at The Comedy Arena's Open Mic Night will experience local seasoned and rookie comedians in a stand-up comedy show. Each comic will perform approximately ve minutes of material. • Sept. 24, 8-9:30 p.m. • Free • 305 E. Virginia St., Ste. 104, McKinney • www.thecomedyarena.com
Farm to Table Dinner The annual event at McKinney's Chestnut Square will feature a ve-course dinner prepared by four local chefs. Proceeds from the event will bene t Chestnut Square as well as the McKinney Farmers Market. Tickets are limited. • Sept. 19, 6 p.m. • $125 • 315 S. Chestnut St., McKinney • https://bit.ly/mckinneyfarmtotable
Exhibition curator Robin Maria Pedrero is collaborating with MillHouse Foundation leaders Beth Beck (left) and Aimee Woolverton (right) to host the event.
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The big picture
Plug and Play’s relationship with the MEDC was paramount to opening a tech center in the city, Thompson said. Plug and Play and the MEDC share an interest in driving technology innovation and economic growth in the region, he said. “If it wasn’t for the McKinney EDC, Plug and Play would not be in McKinney,” Thompson said. The McKinney location launched in March with a focus on two programs: enterprise and AI, and FinTech, or financial technology. Plug and Play’s first accelerator program opened with participa- tion from 21 startups from around the Dallas-Fort Worth area, he said. The Innovation Fund program also focuses on technology businesses but has a longer list of business types that are eligible to participate in the program. The industries selected are competitive and offer jobs to the community, Kowski said, but they also contribute to creating an intentional startup ecosystem and supporting future growth.
Some Innovation Fund participants
The MEDC created the Innovation Fund in 2020 to spur McKinney as an innovation hub by o ering technology startups grants of $50,000 to $500,000, MEDC President and CEO Michael Kowski said. Unlike other grants o ered by the MEDC, Kowski said the primary goal of the Innovation Fund is to encourage companies to open or relocate to McKinney, which leads to job growth. MEDC Project Manager Mike Wilkes said the program has brought over 700 potential new jobs to McKinney since its inception. As of July, 43 companies have participated in the program, with 11 having completed the three-year program, during which they are required to stay in McKinney. Of those 11, eight are still located in McKinney. The MEDC has seen growth in applications but has admitted fewer companies this year in an e ort to prioritize supporting the launch of Plug and Play, Wilkes said.
One Stop Wellness MedTech company offering an app- based personalized wellness service for employers Contraforce Cybersecurity management software company serving small and midsize businesses Review Wave Software company with over 100 employees serving the health care industry Autix Technology startup offering an online platform for automotive enthusiasts, vendors and dealers Rikodi SportsTech company offering an online platform for sports teams and athletes looking to create content for fans
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The Innovation Fund grant program has contributed to creating a growing reputation for the city in the startup community, Kowski said. McKinney’s startup ecosystem has also begun to “develop a personality,” he said. “Google started in a garage, Amazon started in a garage,” MEDC Marketing Manager Luke Gajary said. “The next unicorn that starts in a garage, … why can’t the garage be in McKinney?”
McKinney-based startup and Innovation Fund participant Book.io offers its customers a place to buy and sell e-books, audiobooks and other digital media, CEO Joshua Stone said. The company used the grant funding to relocate from a coworking space to its office in downtown McKinney. “There are a shockingly large number of startups,” he said of the city. “I continue to be impressed with the number of startups.”
Plug and Play officials are projecting between 10-15 participating startups during the fall FinTech program session, Thompson said. Kowski said the MEDC is also looking to support future growth by contributing to the creation of additional office space, noting that adding office space in downtown McKinney would be “valuable.” Jenn Denham, vice president of growth at Review Wave, which offices in the Common Desk building downtown, said the MEDC has worked to support the city’s startup ecosystem by facilitating networking and connections. “It’s just amazing to see that McKinney can still have that small, hometown feel … but also be able to be connected with the amazing tech innovation,” Denham said.
Innovation Fund grant types
Growth: A grant of $50,000 to support early-stage technology startups
Expansion: A grant of up to $500,000 for startups seeing rapid growth
Relocation: Up to $500,000 for startups that relocate to McKinney
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107 Roasters and Cafe What’s on the menu: The rock ‘n’ roll-themed drink shop and coffee roastery offers a variety of coffee- based drinks. Offerings: Food options • 3103 N. McDonald St., McKinney • www.107roasters.com The Arena Cafe What’s on the menu: The cafe located inside The Comedy Arena offers a selection of coffee drinks and teas, as well as breakfast and lunch options. Offerings: Food options, Wi-Fi • 305 E. Virginia St., Ste. 104, McKinney • www.thearenacafe.com Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii What’s on the menu: The Hawaii-based chain serves energy drinks, coffee, tea, smoothies and baked goods. Offerings: Drive-thru service, food options, online
Duino Coffee What’s on the menu: The shop’s menu features specialty coffees, Italian cream sodas, snacks and more. Offerings: Food options, online ordering, Wi-Fi • 7650 Stacy Road, Ste. 200, McKinney • www.duinocoffee.com Escape 360 Cafe What’s on the menu: The cafe offers a variety of hot and iced coffee drinks as well as teas and flavored sodas. Offerings: Food options, online ordering, Wi-Fi • 7540 SH 121, Ste. 100, McKinney • www.escape360cafe.com Filtered What’s on the menu: The downtown shop offers a variety of coffee drinks as well as seasonal drinks. Offerings: Food options, online ordering, Wi-Fi • 218 E. Louisiana St., McKinney • www.getmefiltered.com
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Black Rock Coffee Bar What’s on the menu: Along with coffee, the shop serves teas, smoothies, energy drinks and other specialty drinks. Offerings: Drive-thru service, food options, online ordering, Wi-Fi • 5101 McKinney Ranch Parkway, Ste. 100, McKinney • www.br.coffee Collective Coffee What’s on the menu: The downtown McKinney coffee shop offers signature and seasonal coffee drinks. Offerings: Food options, online ordering, Wi-Fi • 301 W. Louisiana St., Ste. 200, McKinney • www.collectivedowntown.com
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Habitat Plants and Coffee What’s on the menu: The plant and coffee shop offers classic espresso-based drinks, drip coffee and tea. Offerings: Food options, Wi-Fi • 214 N. Kentucky St., Ste. A, McKinney • www.habitat-plants.com Leaf Cafe What’s on the menu: The cafe serves coffees, teas and CBD-infused drinks. Offerings: Wi-Fi • 405 N. McDonald St., Ste. E, McKinney • www.mckinneyleafcafe.com Scooter’s Coffee What’s on the menu: The menu includes hot and iced coffee drinks, including blended coffee drinks. Offerings: Drive-thru service, food options, online ordering, Wi-Fi • 2741 Virginia Parkway, Ste. 100, McKinney; 8650 W. University Drive, McKinney • www.scooterscoffee.com Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea What’s on the menu: The business offers classic and signature coffee drinks, tea, frozen drinks and more.
Offerings: Food options, online ordering, Wi-Fi • 4701 S. Custer Road, Ste. 500, McKinney • www.sweetwaterscafe.com Wattage Coffee Company What’s on the menu: The European-style coffee shop offers classic hot and iced coffee drinks.
Offerings: Food options, Wi-Fi • 119 S. Tennessee St., McKinney • www.wattagecoffee.com
White Box Roastery Co. What’s on the menu: The shop offers coffee drinks made using single-origin coffee beans. Offerings: Food options, online ordering, Wi-Fi • 610 Elm St., Ste. 1340, McKinney • www.whiteboxroastery.com White Rhino Coffee What’s on the menu: The coffee chain offers drip coffee, espresso shots, cold brew, lattes and more. Offerings: Drive-thru service, food options, online ordering, Wi-Fi • 8710 W. University Drive, McKinney
Summer Moon Coffee What’s on the menu: Summer Moon Coffee offers iced and hot coffee drinks made with wood-fired coffee beans as well as its signature Moon Milk sweet cream. Offerings: Drive-thru service, food options, online ordering, Wi-Fi • 6091 University Drive, Ste. 100, McKinney • www.summermooncoffee.com
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Two of the bays o er other games such as soccer, disc golf and bowling.
The Clubhouse Indoor Golf opened in East McKinney in spring 2023.
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Sultan o ers Mediterranean options in McKinney Sultan o ers Mediterranean options that are not found anywhere else in McKinney, co-owner Chra Ismael said. “You can nd [kebabs] anywhere,” Ismael said. “But the avor and the marinade, it’s really special.” The background What’s on the menu? The restaurant serves a mix of Iraqi, Turkish and other Mediterranean cuisines, Ismael said. Sultan serves lunch and dinner daily and o ers breakfast on the weekend.
Chra Ismael owns the south McKinney restaurant with her husband Zandi Salih.
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One popular dish is the kebab sultani, which fea- tures beef tenderloins and is served with rice, grilled tomato and jalapeño. Other menu items include falafel, salads, soups and sandwiches. What’s special about it? Everything is made in house, Ismael said, adding that most of the recipes on the menu are her own. To ensure the avors are authentic, Ismael orders spices and herbs for the dishes from Iraq.
Ismael said both she and her husband have a background in software engineering but she has always wanted to open a restaurant. The couple moved to the United States from northern Iraq. “When we moved here, I told my husband that it was time to follow my dream,” she said. Ismael left her information technology job and went on to open the restaurant in August 2023.
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