McKinney's economy seems to be thriving
News, Local BusinessBrandi Hart, from the McKinney Courier-Gazette, writes:
"McKinney seems to be weathering the downturn in the national economy as residential and commercial development continues to thrive throughout the city. The citys employment rate was below the state unemployment rate last month. The citys unemployment rate in January was 4.1 percent, which is higher than the Collin County unemployment rate of 3.9 percent last month, but higher than the state 4.5 percent unemployment rate, according to the Texas Workforce Commission. McKinney has maintained an unemployment average of 4 percent since 2005, and had an 8 percent unemployment rate in 2004."
Great news for McKinney! Read the full article here
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McKinney Trade Days this weekend - 1/18/08 through 1/20/08
Community Events, Local BusinessHOURS: 8AM to 5PM
ADMISSION: FREE
PARKING: $3
Third Monday Trade Days in McKinney, Texas is the oldest and largest monthly trade days/flea market in North Texas. Located in a historic area of Collin County amid trees and a creek, TMTD is less than an hour’s drive from Dallas and Fort Worth.
Over 400 vendors offer almost anything you can imagine—unique gifts, delightful home décor, trendy clothing and accessories, sporting goods, antiques and collectibles, landscaping materials, tools, and small animals along with many specialty “state fair” type food concessions.
Shoppers will find plenty of all-weather parking, clean restrooms, two ATMs, an air conditioned and heated Mall building, mobility cart rental, wagon and stroller rental, and a family-friendly atmosphere. Third Monday is open year-round from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday before the third Monday of each month. Admission is free and parking is only $3.00.
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Christmas Eve Services: First Baptist McKinney
Community
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Slight Change On Site
NewsUH-OH!
Looks like the city of McKinney didn't like our old banner. So, we tossed together a quick replacement for the time being, which might turn out to be permanent :)
If anybody reading this is proficient at logo designs, we need a new McKinney Texas logo for the banner.
Thanks!
"Good afternoon,
My name is Kelly Ferneding and I am Marketing Coordinator for the City of McKinney. Your blog was brought to our attention a few weeks ago, and first off, I'd like to thank you for your interest in the City's official news and programming.
However, I would like to request that you remove the McKinney logo and "Mr. McKinney Would Love What We've Done With His Town..." tag line from your site. While we greatly appreciate your pride in the community and our message, this tag line and logo are strictly identified with official City of McKinney communications, advertising, etc. In addition, the City has obtained a copyright for the use of the McKinney logo.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions/concerns/comments. My email address is kferneding@mckinneytexas.org and you can reach my direct phone line at 972-547-7381.
Again, thank you for your interest in all things McKinney.
Kind regards,
Kelly
Kelly Ferneding
Marketing Coordinator
City of McKinney"
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Recording Artist Jennifer Grassman Tours Historic Texas to Promote New Christmas Album
Community EventsThe album, entitled Keep Silent, is a collection of traditional Christmas carols dating back to the 5th century, and arranged in Grassman’s gothic/classical style. To promote her upcoming release, Grassman will be touring many historic Churches and buildings in cities across the state of Texas.
“I
wanted to perform at venues that would create a powerful atmosphere in
which to showcase these ancient carols,” said Grassman. “The Churches
became a dream come true. Not only are they architecturally,
acoustically and historically impressive, but the congregations are so
very excited to host my performances. I didn’t want these concerts to
be the sort that parent’s felt like they needed to hire a babysitter in
order to attend, or where people on fixed incomes would have to save up
forty dollars to get a ticket. These concerts will be all inclusive
and free of charge. This is going to be a Christmas tour in every
sense of the phrase.”
Familiar tracks on the
Keep Silent album include Silent Night, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,
Carol of the Bells, Greensleeves, and O Holy Night. The total track
count lists fourteen songs, including two of Grassman’s original
composition, Can This Be So and John’s Song. The oldest of the songs
was originally translated from Latin, and is part of The Liturgy of St.
James. Keep Silent was recorded at Sugarhill Recording Studios in
Houston, Texas and is produced by Dan Workman on TLM Productions
independent record label.
Friday, Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m. – Dallas
Landon Winery
101 N. Kentucky Street, McKinney, TX 75069
Additional dates and locations will be listed on www.JenniferGrassman.com and www.MySpace.com/JenniferGrassman as they are scheduled.
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