McKinney News

Source: ThinkProgress Carolyn Compton is in a three year-old relationship with a woman.

In the 1920s and '30s, music filled the streets, theaters, joints, and churches of Deep Ellum, an area just east of downtown Dallas that thrived as an African-American mecca of culture and commerce before construction of Central Expressway altered the neighborhood's character after World War II.

Jeremiah Hammer, Master Gardener and general green thumb, has spent years discussing his gardening go-to's with friends and, with some help from the city and devotion from gardeners, Hammer is seeing his goal come to fruition in a tasty way.

On May 20, the McKinney Arts Commission will begin their annual grant application process.

McKinney, Texas-based RV shade supplier MCD Innovations will be featured on "Rock My RV," a Travel Channel original series featuring rocker Bret Michaels.

Around 5:45 p.m., McKinney police and fire personnel responded to a single-vehicle accident in the 8900 block of Virginia Parkway, near the McKinney-Frisco border.

In the matter of just a few weeks, TAPS Public Transit has been designated to manage and operate the public transportation system for both Collin County's rural areas and in the City of McKinney.

Located 5 minutes' drive from The Heard Natural Science Museum, this McKinney, Texas hotel offers an outdoor pool and hot tub, has spacious room with free Wi-Fi and serves a daily hot breakfast.

McKinney residents turned out to cast their ballots in the general election to vote for the mayor and city council representatives for District 1, District 3 and one at-large seat.

McKINNEY, TEXAS - The McKinney Fire Department is pleased to partner with the U.S. Fire Administration and other agencies across the country in recognition of Arson Awareness Week, May 5-11, 2013.

Summer is quickly approaching, and it's not taking any detours. But before the temperatures hit the triple digits, we're in a bit of a sweet spot, weather-wise: the few weeks wherein being outside is still wholly enjoyable, without all the sweat and risk for heat stroke.

The McKinney Ladies Association will close out its 2012-13 club year by supporting businesses on the historic downtown square and the SPCA branch in McKinney.

TAPS buses are on track to travel more than two million miles this year, and with this new acquisition, their service population will multiply exponentially.

From food trucks to an Uptown seafood restaurant, there are a couple of spots that made a repeat appearance in our Restaurant Report Card.

A North Texas junior high school teacher has been placed on leave after being arrested for allegedly having inappropriate physical contact with a child.

Clark Junior High School math teacher Matthew Pappas was placed on leave May 8, 2013 after he was arrested on a charge of aggravated sexual assault of a child.

Grammy winning folk icon group the Indigo Girls will perform in McKinney Performing Arts Center's Courtroom Theater on Friday, May 17 at 8 p.m. Tickets are available and already selling fast.

McKinney is coordinating a Chunk Your Junk event on Saturday, May 18, to encourage residents to help make the city a cleaner community.

Nothing taps America's generosity more than a tragedy like the explosion in West, Texas except perhaps one thing: Patriotism.

No matter what type of electronic systems you install into your house - whole-house music, home theater, lighting control, home automation - it's going to require the addition of a few black boxes.