McKinney

McKinney To Hold Its First Affordable Housing Summit

By Charles Grand / March 23, 2026 /

When it comes to growth, McKinney has been on a tear. All that growth, though, means the Collin County suburb might need to be more deliberate in its housing policy to address affordability issues. To that effect, housing advocates and officials are putting on the first-ever McKinney Affordable Housing Summit next month. The event will…

$200M Surf Resort in McKinney Breaks Ground

By Charles Grand / December 20, 2025 /

North Texans will have a new spot to cool off and have a blast following the groundbreaking of the Cannon Beach waterpark and resort in McKinney. Officials gathered on the project site at the northeast corner of State Highway 121 and Stacy Road this week to mark the start of construction on what will be…

Controversial McKinney Airport Expansion Enlists First Passenger Carrier

By Charles Grand / December 18, 2025 /

A North Texas project that has exemplified some of the tensions surrounding rapid regional growth is gaining steam, with local officials signing off on the release of more taxpayer funds authorized for the $79 million expansion of McKinney National Airport. Perhaps more exciting, the airport also nabbed its first commercial carrier. Construction is already underway…

Past Meets Present at This Timeless Treasure in McKinney’s Historic Heart

By Brenda Masse / October 11, 2025 /

They say houses have souls — and if that’s true, 506 W Virginia St. in McKinney may just have one of the liveliest spirits on the block. Imagine stepping back in time as you cross the threshold while still feeling the pulse of today. In this five-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath, 4,272-square-foot gem, history and modern comfort shake…

McKinney Approves $325M JW Marriott Resort at Craig Ranch

By Shelby Skrhak / July 28, 2025 /

McKinney is stepping into the luxury hospitality game with a planned JW Marriott resort and residences set to anchor the Craig Ranch master-planned community on the Collin County city’s northeast side. This 18‑story high‑rise will sit on approximately 8 acres at the corner of Collin McKinney Pkwy. and Van Tuyl Pkwy. The new JW Marriott…