Big healthcare news: Texas Health Resources is building a brand-new hospital and medical campus in north McKinney, near U.S. 75 and Laud Howell Parkway.

The nonprofit system plans to open the 51-acre campus in 2028, starting with 60 beds and room to expand to 120 as the area keeps growing. The facility will include a Women’s Services Center (labor & delivery + NICU), Emergency Department, surgical suites, cardiology, and advanced imaging - meaning families in north McKinney, Anna, Melissa and Princeton won’t have to drive as far for serious care.

With Collin County among the fastest-growing areas in the country, this is a clear bet on long-term growth. Translation: more emergency access, more specialty care, and fewer highway miles when it matters most. (Source: Texas Health Resources)

🎶 Dallas Country Music & Arts Festival
16 hours of CMA, Texas CMA, and Billboard Top 10 country artists, plus arts & crafts, a farmers market, and a Texas Food Garden with craft beer and wine - all at Myers Park.
Myers Park & Event Center, March 28-29 ($7 two-day tickets, free parking, kids under 12 free).

McKinney National Airport (TKI) is going commercial. Avelo Airlines will establish a main base there, leasing three of the four new gates and initially operating 4-6 nonstop flights per week.

The no-frills carrier (average fare around $110, bags extra) will base 3-4 Boeing 737-800s in McKinney - with crews and maintenance staying local. That means roughly 100 new jobs to start. Routes haven’t been announced yet, but both eastbound and westbound destinations are expected. Source: WFAA

Looking for a summer job? McKinney Parks & Recreation is hiring lifeguards, camp counselors, party hosts, athletic assistants, and customer service/fitness staff - with a come-and-go hiring fair on Saturday, March 7 (8AM–1PM) at City Hall, 401 E. Virginia St. Source: City of McKinney

Homes are sitting significantly longer than last year in most ZIP codes, with days on market up 20%+ in areas like 75069, 75070, and 75072. The sweet spot for buyers remains $400k-$699k, which saw the most sales in January. Median prices were mixed depending on ZIP code, signaling a market that’s cooling in pace but not collapsing. Source: MetroTex Association of Realtors

🪵 Wood Carving - SRC
Free drop-in group to work on and share your self-directed wood carving projects - just bring your own supplies.
Senior Recreation Center, 8:30AM - 12PM (Free, no registration needed - day pass or membership required).

♠️ Casino Party
Poker, blackjack, roulette, craps… all the Vegas vibes without leaving McKinney. Music, food, friends, and a little friendly competition.
Watermere, 3351 Virginia Pkwy, 4:00–5:30 PM (RSVP)

🕹 92¢ Pint Night at Arcade 92
Sip select Rollertown Beerworks brews for just 92¢ while enjoying 100+ arcade games set to free play - no game cards, just pure retro fun.
Arcade 92, 3PM - 1AM (Pints 92¢ while supplies last).

🧁 February Bake Sale
Small-batch biscotti (plain or chocolate-dipped), fresh cinnamon rolls, vanilla mini cakes with raspberry filling, and oversized buckeye brownies - all homemade right here in McKinney. Pre-order or stop by.
McKinney Cottage Bakehouse, 8AM-4PM.

🥕 McKinney Farmers Market - Winter Hours
Shop local produce, grass-fed meats, tamales, pastries, woodwork and candles at Texas’ #1 farmers market. Knife sharpening is happening too!
Chestnut Square, 9AM - 12PM (Free).

💃 Jasmine’s Beat: Adaptive Fusion Dance
An inclusive, beginner-friendly dance class blending tap, ballet, jazz, Bollywood, ballroom, and hip-hop. Led by a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and fully adapted for all abilities and ages.
Old Settler’s Recreation Center (OSRC) (10AM - 11AM, Resident: $75 / Non-Resident: $80)

🍻 Festival of Darkness 2026
VIP tickets already sold out for this annual celebration of dark beers at TUPPS Brewery. 12+ stouts on tap, dark-themed food, live music - what more may a stout lover wish for?
TUPPS Brewery, 402 E Louisiana St, 6PM (Regular $46.54, Non-Drinker $12.44)

Bonus event: Rummage Sale at Myers Park & Event Center

🧬 Genealogy Office Hours (Adults)
Stuck on a family mystery? Get one-on-one help from the North Collin County Genealogical Society and dig deeper into your roots. Drop in anytime during office hours with your questions.
John and Judy Gay Library 1:00–3:00 PM (Adults, Free)

🎸 Jade Nickol
State Fair Records artist Jade Nickol, calling herself ‘‘a casualty of rock and roll’’ is known for bold songwriting and acoustic takes on songs you love.
The Stix Icehouse, 7-10PM (Free)

🎸 The Vinyl Stripes
A high-energy throwback to 50s and 60s rockabilly, early rock and roll, and surf music - skinny ties, upright bass, Gretsch guitars, and pure vintage swagger.
Harvest at the Masonic, 7:30-11PM.

🎸 Jon Christopher Davis Live
Texas country-rock singer-songwriter with decades of Nashville grit and Lone Star storytelling - expect big hooks, road-worn lyrics, and a high-energy set.
The Rook, 7:30PM.

🎸 Van Ulrich & The Murphy’s Law Band - Acoustic Duo
Catch a Friday night acoustic duo show at Cadillac Pizza featuring Van Ulrich and members of The Murphy’s Law Band, whose roots trace back to late-80s Murphy, Texas.
Cadillac Pizza Pub, 9-11:30PM (Free).

🎤 Jett Platt Live at The Stix
Country, pop, rock, R&B, even Rat Pack… all in a soulful one-man-band show. Texas-born powerhouse Jett Platt blends guitar, piano, loops, and standout vocals into a genre-crossing set that keeps every crowd locked in.
The Stix Icehouse 7–10PM (Free)

🎤 Chaz Marie Band Live at Harvest
Powerful country-soul vocals with real-life storytelling - from Nashville stages to Texas festivals, Chaz Marie brings 20+ years of heart, grit, and connection to every show.
Harvest at the Masonic, 7:30-11PM.

🎶 Zin Zen Live Music Featuring Chant Duplantier
Original soul and uniquely arranged R&B covers from a Louisiana-born guitarist steeped in blues, jazz, and classic soul - expect grit, groove, and serious musicianship.
Zin Zen Wine Bistro, 8-11PM.

Fri: ☀️ Warm & sunny, high 79°F
Sat: 🌤️ Partly to mostly sunny, breezy & warm, high 82°F
Sun: 🌤️ Sunny to partly cloudy, breezy & warm, high 81°F

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