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North Texas Longhorns Prepare for Connie Mack World Series
CELINA, Texas (KXII) - School might be out for the summer but some Texoma baseball players are right in the middle of another season. The North Texas Longhorns are made up of a group of local players that have been the face of Texoma baseball for the last few years. Several all state players from the area are coming together with the sole purpose of winning a world series title.
Committee recommends retaining term lengths, increasing compensation for McKinney City Council
Committee Chair Bill Cox presented recommendations for potential changes to the city charter at a July 23 city council meeting. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact) A committee of community members that reviewed the McKinney city charter recommended that the current term lengths should remain for council members, according to a July 23 City Council meeting presentation.
How employers are taking steps to safeguard workers from extreme heat
MCKINNEY, Texas — At the start of every work day, construction worker Charles Smith puts on the essentials: hard hat. Safety glasses. A reflective vest. And a small, watch-like band for his wrist. But rather than track time, its purpose is to ensure he doesn't overheat while working during...
McKinney vs. Neville: Prairie Dirt Classic Decides Summit Modified Nationals Championship
Mike McKinney and Trevor Neville are in a tight battle for the Summit Modified Nationals championship at the Prairie Dirt Classic, with only six points separating them going into the final lap at Fairbury Speedway. McKinney leads with 7 feature wins this summer, while Neville has 4 wins. Yes, But.
Celina government center project moves forward, seeks local bids
Swinerton, serving as construction manager at risk for the Government Center project, aims to present a guaranteed maximum price to the city council in September. The project includes a three-story, 33,000-square-foot parking garage with 372 spaces.
Tell Me Something Good: The Owen Foundation helps kids score a good time
If you have some good news to share with us, send us an email at goodnews@kxii.com. We want to hear about events, accomplishments, anniversaries, or even just something that made you smile!. Also, remember to tag us when you see good things going on using the hashtag #goodnews12. We love...
Vote for McKinney’s farmer's market
The McKinney Farmers Market at Chestnut Square is seeking community support in the 16th annual America's Farmers Market Celebration. The event, organized by American Farmland Trust, is "the only annual ranking of the top farmers markets in the United States as voted on by the public," according to the organization's website. It aims to highlight the role farmers markets play in communities nationwide while recognizing farmers, staff and volunteers.
Furniture Chain Confirms Bankruptcy – Texas Stores Closing Soon
Furniture and appliance shoppers in cities such as Webster, Austin, Lewisville, Texarkana, and the Greater Houston, Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio areas might soon find themselves with one less option when it comes to furnishing and outfitting their homes. A one-time leader in the furniture and appliance industry has officially confirmed it has filed for bankruptcy protection as of this past Tuesday.
CenterPoint draws state ire after Hurricane Beryl power outages. Here’s what you need to know.
When Hurricane Beryl swept through southeast Texas on July 8, its damaging 80-mile-per-hour winds took down thousands of trees and knocked out much of the electricity system. More than 2.6 million Texas power customers went without electricity for days in the summer heat. In the days that followed the storm,...
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