If you've been watching McKinney National Airport quietly grow over the last few years, this is the moment it becomes official: the airport now has its own IATA code - DTX - and Avelo Airlines will begin flying nonstop from McKinney starting November 11, 2026.

The City of McKinney confirmed the announcement on June 30, with Avelo's initial routes from DTX: Las Vegas (LAS), Orlando (MCO), Tampa (TPA), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), and Fort Myers (RSW). Five nonstop destinations from McKinney itself - no DFW gridlock, no Love Field parking garage, no 45-minute drive to the terminal.

The airport is also mid-upgrade: a new 46,000 sq ft terminal is under development, and the Avelo partnership is projected to bring over 100 jobs to the area. For a city managing explosive growth, having commercial airline service within city limits seems a win for residents and businesses alike. DTX. Put it in your contacts. (Source: City of McKinney Newsflash, June 30, 2026)

A 50,000 sq ft Crunch 3.0 gym is coming to 1707 W University Drive - presale memberships already open at $9.99/month, $0 enrollment. The facility will have a Hot Studio, cycling classes, HIIT zones, HydroMassage, infrared sauna, group fitness, and full locker rooms. First 500 founding members get a free t-shirt and exclusive training discounts.
Opening End of 2026 | 1707 W University Drive, McKinney

TxDOT has approved widening State Highway 5 between McMakin Street and Power House Street from 2 lanes to a 4-lane divided highway. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2027. For residents navigating that stretch of McKinney's downtown connector, this is the long-awaited capacity upgrade. (Source: TxDOT)

City Council approved a rezoning of approximately 2.09 acres near Redbud Boulevard and West White Street for expanded commercial uses, including space for a nonprofit and community service center. Updated development standards come with the new designation. (Source: City of McKinney, July 7 Council Meeting)

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🎵 Summer Music Bingo Night at Karadise Boutique
Enjoy a girls' night of music bingo, margaritas, appetizers, boutique shopping, VIP sales, permanent jewelry, and plenty of chances to win prizes. Good tunes, good friends, good vibes.
Karadise Boutique, 6851 Virginia Pkwy #102, 5–8PM ($15, ages 21+)

🎤 Lunch Bunch: What I Paused For with Jennifer Seibert
Art professor, gallery co-founder, 25-year painting teacher - Jen Seibert is here to talk about building a creative life grounded in slowing down and paying attention. Bring your own lunch. Open to all.
MillHouse, 610 Elm St Suite 1000, 11:30AM-12:30PM (Free)

🍳 5-Minute Recipe Night
Speed. Skill. Snacks. Everything gets made in 5 minutes flat at this hands-on cooking demo night - then you eat it. Great weeknight inspiration without the mess. And there’s a babyback ribs treat!
HealThy Cooking of Texas, 3440 Eldorado Pkwy Ste 4, McKinney, 6:30-8PM ($12.51)

🎸 Dave Semans Live at Harvest
Soulful Americana from Dave Semans at McKinney's most intimate live music venue. A great low-key Tuesday night that'll hit different on the way home.
Harvest at The Masonic, 215 N Kentucky St, 6:30-9:30PM (Free)

🎨 Creative Arts Studio
Drop-in art-making for adults at the library - supplies provided, no experience needed. A low-key creative hour in a quiet space.
John & Judy Gay Library, 6861 W Eldorado Pkwy, 7-8PM (Free)

🎨 Teen Art Night: Torn Paper Collage
Teens get a guided night of mixed-media collage - watercolor, oil pastels, and torn paper layered into something genuinely cool. Materials provided, no experience needed. Just show up.
Jump Into Art Studios, 404 N Church St, 5:30-7:30PM (paid - see site for pricing)

🎵 Cory Brooks Live at Harvest
Singer-songwriter Cory Brooks brings his hook-heavy sound to Harvest for a Wednesday set worth staying out for. One of the week's best sound-to-dollar ratios.
Harvest at The Masonic, 215 N Kentucky St, 6:30-9:30PM (Free)

🎵 Video Music Bingo at The Lion & Crown
Real music videos, iconic hits, and a fast-paced bingo format where you win prizes every round. Great for groups, date nights, or a solo bar night with strangers who get it.
The Lion & Crown McKinney, 7951 Collin McKinney Pkwy, 7-9PM (Free)

🍷 DAOU Mountain Excellence: A Paso Robles Wine Dinner
Guided DAOU Vineyards tasting paired with a 4-course menu, plus a brand rep walking you through what makes these Adelaida District Bordeaux varieties different. Intimate seating, elevated evening.
Wine A Little McKinney, 7560 SH 121 Ste 150, 7PM ($139.22 all-in)

🏠 Chestnut Square Village Tour
Guided tour through McKinney's preserved 19th-century village with original buildings and costumed guides. A walk through time that doesn't put you to sleep.
Chestnut Square Historic Village, 315 S Chestnut St, 11AM ($10 adults, $7 students/seniors/military)

🧱 LEGO Bricks & More
K-5th graders get a free drop-in LEGO session at the library. No structure, no rules - build whatever imagination allows. One brick at a time.
John & Judy Gay Library, 6861 W Eldorado Pkwy (check site for time) (Free)

🔮 Psychic Night McKinney
Monthly gathering with rotating expert readers at Uptown Boutique - a Downtown McKinney tradition every 3rd Thursday. Book a 20-minute session for general insight or specific guidance. Walk-ins welcome while slots last.
Uptown Boutique, 102 E Louisiana St, 5-9PM ($30 per 20-min session)

🎶 Tyla Taylor Live at Zin Zen
Tyla Taylor blends classic rock and R&B with soulful vocals for an evening of crowd favorites and laid-back vibes. Soul good.
Zin Zen Wine Bistro, 6841 Virginia Parkway (Adriatica Village), 8–11PM (Free)

Long before outlet malls and luxury neighborhoods, Fairview was exactly what its name suggests: a stretch of open prairie with beautiful views. Settlers arrived in the 1840s, drawn by fertile Blackland Prairie soil for growing cotton, corn, wheat, and raising livestock. The community remained largely rural for more than a century.

In 1958, residents voted to incorporate Fairview - not to encourage growth, but to prevent annexation by neighboring cities like McKinney and Allen and preserve the town's rural identity. Much of Fairview adopted one-acre residential zoning, helping protect its open spaces and scenic character. Even today, the town covers less than nine square miles yet has one of the highest median household incomes in Collin County.

The biggest change came in the early 2000s with the opening of The Village at Fairview and Fairview Town Center. Those developments turned Fairview into a regional shopping destination, but the town has continued to prioritize large lots, mature trees, and green space - staying true to the vision its founders had nearly 70 years ago.

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