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By Toni Andrukaitis, TSB Contributor
A community came out to support one of their own Monday. Officer John Libby served on the McKinney Police Department from 2007 until May 27, 2013, when he was lost in an off-duty motorcycle accident. Offic...
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The McKinney Ladies Association presented a $50,000 check Friday that will fund college scholarships for the children of McKinney’s first responders during the next 10 years. “The $50,000 check...
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Do you know of a 2013 high school graduate that will be enrolling in a college ROTC program and plans to serve in the military upon their college graduation? The Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program, T...
By Colin Bado, TSB Contributor
It’s Friday evening and the temps were hovering just below 100 degrees as the sun began to resign just over the framework of the historic Dulaney House. Guests arrived in high spirits and congregated as t...
By Kristin Zodrow, TSB Staff
It is 6 a.m. and the sun is just now rising. Despite the empty streets of downtown and the uncommon quiet on McKinney's historic square, yoga instructor Kirsten Weissert is full of energy and leading c...
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By Christine Baker, Sawyer Erickson, Kristin Zodrow, TSB Staff
Addicted to Pinterest? We are too. Each Monday, TownSquareBuzz.com will be posting a weekly Pinterest how-to based on some of our favorite pins. Upcoming posts will include homemade bath products, kids cra...
Submitted by Anna Clark, City of McKinney
The City of McKinney has received the Celebrating Leadership in Development Excellence Award from the North Central Texas Council of Governments. McKinney is recognized for the comprehensive implementation...
By TSB Staff
Zach Lee, the No. 2-ranked prospect in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization, has had an outstanding year for the Class AA Chattanooga Lookouts. Lee, a 2010 McKinney High graduate, was named the Southern Le...
By Matthew Bado and Sara Thomas
Matt and guest co-host Sara Thomas debate a new outreach campaign to combat teen pregnancy in Chicago (right). Would a campaign featuring photos of pregnant boys work in Texas, a state with one of the high...
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By Morgan Smith, The Texas Tribune
When Gov. Rick Perry signed House Bill 5 on Monday, he ended weeks of speculation that he might veto the high-profile education legislation because of concerns that it would weaken high school graduation s...
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The US Department of the Navy announced the advancement of Trenton A. Rath to the rating of OperationsSpecialist Petty Officer 2nd Class (E-5). Rath, 21, is a McKinney High School graduate Class of 2011. H...
by Stuart J. Pearlman, TSB Staff
Wendy Shelley has a job. It may not be a job with a salary but there is no question it is a job. Wendy Shelley is a self-proclaimed “Community Volunteer.” You might see Wendy running a meeting...
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By Ben Lane, TSB Staff
Jenna MacDonald is the kind of mom any kid would be lucky to have. How many moms would move to a whole new city, basically sight unseen, to provide a better life for her son? Jenna MacDonald for one. A li...
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By CCA North Texas
One of McKinney’s most respected family therapists has expanded her business to fill an unmet need. Dr. Suzanne Hales has opened the Crescent Moon Lodge and Retreat Center to provide a serene, natural sett...
By TSB Staff
The McKinney Indepdendent School District's Athletic Department recently announced the selections for Coach of the Year. Each year a high school coach and a middle school coach are selected to receive th...
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Linda Wilson was recognized by McKinney ISD and Durham School Services for performing CPR in early May on a student rider that had stopped breathing. Wilson is a seven-year veteran at her job. She helped a...
Submitted by Jolie Williams
I came across the CDC’s Quality of Life Survey while on the City of McKinney’s website. I feel people need to be informed of this survey, and some of the questions and concerns which I have regarding this...
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by Stuart J. Pearlman, TSB Staff
Wendy Shelley has a job. It may not be a job with a salary but there is no question it is a job. Wendy Shelley is a self-proclaimed “Community Volunteer.” You might see Wendy running a meeting...
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By Stuart J. Pearlman, TSB Staff
When you talk to Roy Garcia Sr. you can’t help but smile, probably because he is always smiling, if not with his mouth then with his eyes. Roy and his wife Sara moved to McKinney from Mississippi to...
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By Matthew Bado, TSB Staff
      Buy local 24/7/365! TownSquareBuzz.com, McKinney’s No. 1 independent news source, and McKinney-based Curious Complex, the premier virtual marketplace platform, have partnered to...
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By Ben Lane, TSB Staff
  David Russell is a convicted sex offender. A jury of his peers found Russell guilty of multiple sexual offenses on April 23. The jury determined, based upon the evidence presented to them, that Ru...
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By Jason Gatsby, TSB's Chow Hound
Chef Tim Bevins arrived in McKinney in the fall of 2012, acquiring the position as Executive Chef at Rick’s Chophouse and its neighboring sister restaurant, Sauce on the Square. Top Chef host Tom Colicchi...
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By Christine Baker, TSB Staff
Now that school is out it’s officially summer. But without the hustle and bustle of the school year, at times summer can seem boring. No worries. We live in a city that was rated the No. 2-best small city...
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By Maria Lucé, TSB Columnist
Dear Daddy, I would love to be with you today. In person. HERE. But on this Father’s Day as I reflect upon my time on earth with you….and as I write this on this Father’s Day, memories are all I now have w...
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McKinney Marketplace

By Jane Clark
After fourteen years as one of McKinney’s best Realtors®, Kw McKinney Realtor Jane Clark knows that one of the most important aspects of negotiating a purchase contract on that ideal McKinney Hom...
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By Olive Garden McKinney
This Sunday is Fathers Day and we at the Olive Garden in McKinney would love to see all of you come out and celebrate with your family.  Come and enjoy our some great Italian Food with our warm and friendl...
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By Market With Mario
Believe it or not, Pinterest is not just about recipes and arts and crafts projects.  I do enjoy using it for those things, but Pinterest is also a great way to market your business.  Especially if your p...
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By Baylor Medical Center at McKinney
Guys, routine checkups aren't just for your car. It's important to keep your health in check too. Fortunately, Baylor Medical Center at McKinney’s FREE men's health event makes it simple. Join Baylor McKin...
By That Elegant Touch
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