Historic Downtown McKinney earns Main Street accreditation for 15th year

The City of McKinney’s historic downtown has once again been designated as an accredited Main Street America program for meeting rigorous performance standards set by the National Main Street Center. This is the 15th time McKinney Main Street ha...

Final teams determined for 2019 Texas High School Lacrosse League State Championships in McKinney

Teams will face off this weekend in McKinney for the 2019 Texas High School Lacrosse League State Championships. The top four teams from Division I and Division II will vie for the State Championship May 11-12 at McKinney ISD’s Ron Poe Stadium, ...

Unofficial election results for McKinney bond, charter and City Council election

Today McKinney residents cast their ballots in the general election to vote for or against five general obligation bond propositions, two charter amendments and to elect three Council seats.

General Obligation Bond Election

McKinney voters approved all five...

McKinney National Airport opens 40,000 sq. ft. hangar

The McKinney National Airport has completed construction on a new 40,000-square-foot hangar, by far the largest hangar at the airport, as part of a public-private partnership with Western LLC.

The hangar will store up to four Gulfstream G-550 aircraft, hav...

Election Day is Saturday, May 4 in McKinney

Election Day is Saturday, May 4 for McKinney voters. Registered voters will cast ballots on five general obligation bond propositions, two charter amendments and three Council seats.

Registered voters can cast their ballots at any polling site listed on th...

McKinney holds public input meeting for FY20 budget, launches online survey

McKinney residents and stakeholders are invited to provide feedback as City of McKinney staff prepare the city’s budget for Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20), which runs Oct. 1, 2019 – Sept. 30, 2020.

The public is invited to attend a public inpu...

McKinney Air Center earns national recognition as #1 for third consecutive year

McKinney Air Center, the fixed0based operator (FBO) at McKinney National Airport, earned the prestigious designation as best in the nation in the 2018 Pilots’ Choice Awards by FltPlan.com for the third consecutive year. It is the fifth win overa...

Birthday Bash - May 25 (Members Only)

Celebrate Our Second Year!

Birthday Bash is a members-only celebration for our second year in operation. The event is from 7-11 p.m. on May 25. We're inviting all of our members to come and enjoy the indoor and outdoor pool, free food, fun and prizes.&...

A Summer Full of Fun is Waiting! Summer Camps are Happening June-August

Summer Camps at the Apex Centre

Need something fun for your kids to do while you're at work? Our summer camp program is the perfect way for your child to spend their summer days. Your child will get to swim, play games, make crafts, go on weekly field trip...

Polar HIIT with James - Starts June 3

HIIT Gets Polarized this Summer!

This High-Intensity Interval Training program includes a Polar M200 heart rate watch and GPS tracker (retail $150) for each participant to keep! The Polar M200 watch will be used throughout the training in conjunction with ...

Yamuna Body Rolling Workshop - Begins June 2

Get ready to relax and roll!

Yamuna Body Rolling uses the body’s natural order and bone stimulation with a ball to put traction on the muscle, creating space and structurally reorganizing the body.

Save Your Back • Sun. June 2, 2-3 p.m.&a...

Silent Yoga - May 24

Back by Popular Demand

Shhh...it's back! We're bringing you another Silent Yoga class on Friday, May 24 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.! Come be a techie yogi! We'll be using the Sound Off^TM headphones that allow you to hear the instructor and music through a wireless...

Elevate Your Game Basketball

Elevate Your Child's Basketball Game this Summer!

This summer, we're offering basketball training for different grade levels. Elevate Your Game basketball training sessions help students develop formational skills in shooting, dribbling, passing, reboundin...

Enrich Your Summer with Art!

Does your Child Like Art?

As part of a summer full of fun, we're offering art enrichment classes! 

Art enrichment class will include themed projects such as World Travel, 3D Art, Space Art Adventure, Under the Sea Art and many more exciting project...

Back to the Basics Clinics April - August

Let's Get Back to the Basics

Back to the Basics is a series of monthly clinics, led by one of our certified personal trainers. We offer a different clinic every month and each clinic is a 30-minute workout with a personal trainer. These clinics are free fo...

Dive in Movie Night - June 1

Come to Our Outdoor Pool and Enjoy a Movie!

Saturday, June 1 kicks off our first Dive-In Movie night of the season! Come on over to our outdoor pool for a swim and a movie. We'll be showing Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse. You'll be able to enter the outd...

TRX Suspension Training - Begins June 4

Want to Learn how to use the SYNRGY machines?

Our popular TRX training class is the perfect way to learn how to use the SYNRGY machine we have on the fitness floor. This class improves your strength by using functional movements and dynamic positions. TRX ...

Silent Blackout Cycle - Register by June 7

Shh...Cycle!

Wear your brightest white clothes and shoes as we use the Sound Off™ mic and headphones for our blackout cycle class. Our Sound Off^TM headphones enable you to hear the instructor and music through a wireless headset. This class is on...

Boot Camp with Trainer Lisa June 11 - July 16

Trainer Lisa Is Hosting a Boot Camp!

Our Certified Personal Trainer Lisa is offering a boot camp session from June 11 through July 16 from 8:15-9:15 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Our boot camp program is a fun and challenging way to sculpt your core and ...

Run Club at the Apex Centre

For the Love of Running!

Whether you're a passionate runner or someone looking to try something new, Run Club at the Apex Centre is the perfect club for you! This club meets every Saturday morning, weather permitting, for an outdoor run. Each run varies in...

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Fire sprinklers shut down flames at Montessori school in McKinney

The McKinney Fire Department received a report of a structure fire at approximately 10 p.m., on Friday, Feb. 22 at Wonderland Montessori, 3132 Hudson Crossing. A person passing by the building called 9-1-1 after hearing the alarm and seeing the flashing s...

McKinney Fire Department battles intense house fire

The McKinney Fire Department (MFD) received a call about a structure fire Sunday evening that included secondary explosions. MFD crews arrived at 4613 Wemberly Ct. to find intense flames in the garage and the left side of the home. First responders say th...

One fire sprinkler head extinguishes out-of-control cooking fire in apartment

The McKinney Fire Department responded to a call on Saturday, January 19 about an appliance fire at the Post Oak apartments. Units arrived and found light smoke and a single fire sprinkler head that had activated in the apartment. Thanks to the sprinkler ...

McKinney Fire Dept. takes lead in Critical Incident Stress Management training

The McKinney Fire Department (MFD) is taking steps to help our first responders deal with stress. Eleven MFD leaders volunteered to take part in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) training at the Collin College Public Safety Training Center. First...

Fire sprinkler activation stops cooking fire in McKinney

The McKinney Fire Department (MFD) was called to the Lakes of Eldorado apartments, 1400 Eldorado Pkwy, on Sunday for a reported kitchen fire. The resident told firefighters she was heating oil on high heat when it suddenly ignited. The fire sprinkler abov...

Fire sprinkler stops apartment wall fire in McKinney

The McKinney Fire Department (MFD) responded to a report of a small fire at the Venue at Stonebridge apartments Monday morning. Firefighters arrived to find smoke in the bedroom, but the apartment’s fire sprinkler system had already put out the ...

McKinney Fire Department hosts international intern from Poland

The McKinney Fire Department (MFD) is hosting Officer Cadet Michal Zugaj from the Main School of Fire Service in Warsaw, Poland, who is part of a prestigious international program that provides Polish fire officer candidates the opportunity to experience ...Read on...

Election Results

Find out when unofficial and official election results will be available from the Collin County Elections Administrator.

Kids to Parks Day May 18

Bring your kids to the McKinney Community Center for a national day of outdoor play. Take a nature hike, explore, learn to fish and more!

MPAC Summer Concert Series Begins June 22 With Hot Club of Cowtown

Hot Club of Cowtown seamlessly melds the worlds of Western swing and gypsy jazz. They've been called, “…one of the most original groups on the Americana circuit.” Purchase your tickets today!

Enjoy Tacos and Casual Conversation with Your Neighborhood Cops June 6

Bring your family and friends for an evening with McKinney police officers. A DJ will provide music, and a bounce house will be available for the kids. Register by May 31.

The Bodarks Are Coming to Jammin' in June 13

Jammin' in June brings The Bodarks to Bonnie Wenk Park. Relax on the grass, have a picnic or get up and dance. Summer is here!

Summer Camps - Sign Up Today!

The City of McKinney offers a variety of summer camps that will give your child a summer to remember.

Spring/Summer 2019 Calendar

Join us for free programs and events for everyone!

The McKinney Public Library System’s programs and events are free but space is limited. Free tickets are available one week in advance on a first-come-first-serve basis. For groups larger than ten, please ...

John and Judy Gay Construction Update

The long-awaited expansion of the John and Judy Gay Library has arrived. Construction has started! In the coming days expect to see exciting progress as the building process comes alive.

The John and Judy Gay Library expansion and renovation groundbreaking...

Friends of the McKinney Public Library: Rosemary Rumbley

Friends of the McKinney Public Library: Rosemary Rumbley presents “I was a Depression Baby, but I was Never Depressed”

Rosemary Rumbley recounts her experiences in Depression-era Dallas.

Rebel Revolt Tabletop Escape Room

Rebel Revolt Tabletop Escape Room (6th-12th Grade) - Hall

The United World Government’s W.A.R. facility is near completion. Your crew must stop this from happening by solving lots of interesting and fun puzzles! But watch out for those psychopathic killer ...

Concert in the Courtyard: Austin Cuningham

Local Musician Austin Cunningham 

Join us for a concert in the courtyard as we welcome local singer/songwriter Austin Cunningham for 'Stories and Songs'.  

Polynesian Beach Party

Polynesian Beach Party- All Ages (Hall)

Families come create flower leis, enjoy fun beach games, and a live Hula dace performance!

Adult Book Club

Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Join us for conversation and snacks as we discuss our current book: The Interior by Lisa See 

Travel Smart

Make your next trip the best one ever. 

World travelers, George and Denise Bouhasin, will share tips and tricks they learned from their many trips abroad in this two-part series. John and Judy Gay Library- Wednesdays, June 5th and June 12th. at 7:...

Plano Symphony Orchestra presents: Movie Royalty May 19

The Plano Symphony Orchestra presents Movie Royalty. Chamber ensembles will perform music about kings, queens, princes, and princesses in film!

MPAC Presents: Hot Club of Cowtown June 22

An Austin-based trio – violin, guitar and upright bass – that seamlessly melds the worlds of Western swing and gypsy jazz, Hot Club of Cowtown has a global reputation for unforgettable live shows.

MPAC Presents: Larry, Rudy and Steve - The Gatlin Brothers July 6

The Gatlin Brothers...together Again! It’s worth “All the Gold in California” to have these Grammy Award-winning brothers on the Courtroom Theater stage.

MPAC Presents: The Peterson Brothers August 24

This is a summer concert soul revival with blues guitar virtuosos. Brothers Glenn and Alex Peterson were just twelve and ten years old when a box of old records purchased at a garage sale changed the course of their young lives.

Movies in the Bark May 23

Bring Fido and enjoy a movie under the stars at the Bonnie Wenk Park amphitheater.

Breakfast Bunch Trip May 28

Join the Senior Recreation Center members for breakfast at Spoons Cafe in Historic Downtown McKinney.

Grandparent's Camp June 11

Grandparents, bring your grandchildren to the Senior Recreation Center for a day of laughs and crafts!