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Who is Audie Murphy? If you've never heard of him before, best do your homework before visiting Farmersville, particularly if it's on June 22.

McKinney ISD in large part outperformed state averages on State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) tests, according to statewide results released Monday.

Thursday morning marked the beginning of new corporate business opportunities in McKinney as officials broke ground on the McKinney Corporate Center Craig Ranch.

School bus drivers aren't required to know CPR. Fortunately for 14-year-old Dakota, a special-needs student, her bus driver does.

One man's efforts to feed the hungry will take the food right out of his mouth - literally - for 14 days.

For nearly three decades, the Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center for Education and Tolerance has been preserving the memory of the Holocaust through its various educational programs and exhibits. But for the first time, the museum will host an internationally renowned theater production focusing on some of the Holocaust's forgotten victims.

McKinney ISD officials are recommending at least a 2.25 percent pay raise for employees for the coming fiscal year, according to budget estimates presented last week to the school board.

Faubion Middle School orchestra director Kari Zamora is used to conducting in front of dozens of parents and siblings. Her audience just got a lot bigger.

Collin County couples looking for a fun and romantic way to spend a warm summer night might want to turn their eyes to the far corner of McKinney, where the classics of "Old Blue Eyes" and other jazz greats will come alive at "the best little wine house in Texas."

Weather permitting, there will be several minor traffic switches on U.S. Highway 75 at and around Bloomdale Road in McKinney between today and Friday, the Texas Department of Transportation announced.

During the past several years, the Kiwanis Club of McKinney has worked with three McKinney Independent School District elementary schools through the Kiwanis' "Terrific Kids Program."

Saying goodbye to the McKinney square likely isn't easy, but as life moves forward, local artist and gallery owner Laura Moore has closed up shop.

Collin County drivers know what it's like to sit behind a sea of taillights during their morning and evening commutes. As this scene remains typical to them, the Texas Department of Transportation is trying to determine a better way to travel.

Joli Barker is back on the nation's radar for innovative classroom instruction.

Screenplays and video production used to be his vehicles. His creativity came through in motion.

What could have been a childish prank has now gained steam as a possible hate crime as worshipers at the McKinney Islamic Association on Eldorado Parkway recall the weekend's paintballing incident.

Residents of rural McKinney had a surprise visit from a bomb squad Monday afternoon after reports of a pipe bomb caused concern from local authorities.

African Americans' freedom wasn't all that was on the line during the Civil War. Their lives and medical expertise were, too.

St. John's Masonic Lodge #51 has a motto: "Making good men better since 1850."

The McKinney Islamic Association, located at 2940 W. Eldorado Parkway, has been vandalized with nearly two dozen paintballs, according to the Dallas Morning News.

Three McKinney ISD seniors have been awarded National Merit Scholarships.

Prom is supposed to be a joyous occasion for seniors, one of the final rites of passage before graduation. For one McKinney Independent School District senior, however, it was the exact opposite.

McKinney residents who love their coffee or want to get to know their police chief and department are able to on Friday, June 7, during the Coffee with the Cops event.

If you find yourself a little culturally deprived, longing for live music or simply without something fun do to on a Saturday night, head out to either or both of the last two concerts in McKinney's Cultural Music Series on June 8 and 15.

Summer fun is already in place for residents in McKinney thanks to Tucker Hill's first-ever Courtyards, concerts and fun event scheduled for June 8.

On June 8, gallons of homemade ice cream will attempt to withstand the Texas heat in Chestnut Square.

After tickling McKinney's funny bone for several years, Four Funny Females are hitting the road to what will be their largest show yet.

Editor's Note: This article was originally published 9 p.m. Monday. It has been updated to include additional information, including funeral arrangements.

Owl-pellet observations - the day's agenda for Eddins Elementary fourth-graders. They're dissecting owl vomit, essentially.

Heritage Guild of Collin County board members have spoken out about the events surrounding the board-issued administrative leave and ensuing reinstatement of Chestnut Square director Cindy Johnson.

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