McKinney Matters

09/17/2026

🤠 Think the Wild West never made it to McKinney? Think again.

Right between the Square and City Hall sits the old Elm Saloon, an easy-to-miss piece of McKinney history with a connection to Frank James, the notorious outlaw and brother of Jesse James. 👀

The Old West may feel a long way from modern McKinney, but some of its stories are still hiding in plain sight.

09/16/2026

We see that vintage green window trim, and we like it!

09/15/2026

NEW McKinney HOTSPOT 👀

Chestnut Hall brings the views with a rooftop patio just off the Square, while Cipher Lounge takes things underground with a completely different vibe. 🍸🌇 Two spaces. One incredible McKinney destination.

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09/12/2026

09/11/2026

Save the date for Empower McKinney!

Join us Friday, October 2, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a Marketing and Networking Roundtable. We’ll share practical ideas about building relationships, creating stronger marketing, and growing your business.

Erica Vedane Pendergrast is one of the best networkers we know. Laura Tye, Jared’s wife, has built a very successful travel business using TikTok as her primary lead source. Jared Tye and Bruce Quernemoen will also be sharing their insights and experiences.

Location is TBD. More details coming soon!

09/10/2026

It’s coming… 🐔

09/09/2026

Empower McKinney presents Alessio Arzola of Tutto Italian Kitchen!

Alessio brings amazing energy to everything he does. From Tutto’s incredible Italian food to the fun, authentic personality behind its social media presence, he has built a local business that people genuinely enjoy supporting. Tutto is known for its panini, pasta and pizza, but Alessio’s passion and personality are a huge part of what makes it special.

We’ll meet Thursday, September 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at STIX Icehouse, located at 301 Eldorado Parkway in McKinney. We’ll also have a special guest, Joy Booth and Shannon White from Grace2Change. This should be a fun and inspiring Empower McKinney gathering, so save the date!

08/31/2026

Some people are asking for money to help fund their latest political experiments. We’re asking for exactly $0.

Seriously. Keep your money. But if you feel like opening your wallet, make a donation to a good local charity instead. Help feed somebody. Help a kid. Help a family going through a hard time. Help an organization that is actually making McKinney better.

And if you do, drop the name of the charity in the comments. Maybe your donation will inspire somebody else to do the same.

There are plenty of ways to make a difference in this community. Not all of them involve politics. ❤️