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Van Alstyne splash pad reopens after two-month closure
VAN ALSTYNE, Texas (KXII) -Several “start of the summer” events were postponed due to a prior mishap, but now the pad is ready for a splash. Van Alstyne’s newest park, the Central Social District, closed their splash pad for nearly two months after an unexpected incident. Tyler Bark, Van Alstyne Parks and Recreation Director, explains this “unfortunate” event.
McKinney carves its history into tree trunk with new city project
MCKINNEY, Texas — Instead of removing a dead tree from one of its parks, the city of McKinney is carving its history into the trunk. A pecan tree in Finch Park is being turned into an art project by the city to preserve it and its surrounding history. Finch Park is one of McKinney oldest parks established in the early 1900s, and once featured the city's first swimming pool and zoo.
How Harvest At The Masonic Fosters History And Community
Two rows of cowboy hats line the far wall — not something you’d expect in a restaurant, even in North Texas. But in Harvest at the Masonic, it makes perfect sense. “There’s the McKinney Hat Company next door, and over time, I’ve just kind of collected them or got them as gifts,” says Executive Chef Andrea Shackelford, pointing to the hats. “All of these hats have stories.” Shackelford wears many hats — in every sense. But as executive chef, she shines in the kitchen. As I arrive, she’s finishing the final preparations before the doors open for a Friday night. Shackelford works...
Burger King in McKinney to debut renovated restaurant
Renovations to the restaurant improved the drive-thru and added digital kiosks. (Courtesy Archmill House) A Burger King location on West University Drive in McKinney is holding a grand re-opening ceremony in July after undergoing renovations. Burger King was closed for six weeks while renovations added digital kiosks and improved the...
Escape 360 Cafe offers coffee, pastries in south McKinney
Escape 360 Cafe is now open in McKinney. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact) Escape 360 Cafe is now open at Hub 121 in south McKinney. The cafe offers a variety of hot and iced coffee drinks as well as teas and flavored sodas, according to its menu. The menu also features savory food items such as pasta and souffles, as well as a variety of desserts including:
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