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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Find the Cheapest Gas in McKinney
Local Business
This might be old news, but I just stumbled on a site that reports gas prices based off of user input and luckily for us, there is a McKinney section. There are listings for Regular, Midgrade, Premium and Diesel.
It looks like the gas stations out on Hwy 5 @ Eldorado are almost 20 cents cheaper per gallon than the stations near my house! (Eldorado @ Lake Forest area).
Here is an example of the information provided on DallasGasPrices.com :
| Regular Gas | Midgrade | Premium | Diesel Fuel |
| Lowest Regular Gas Prices in the Last 24 Hours | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Station | Area | Time | Thanks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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RaceTrac |
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McKinney | Wed 8:08 AM |
fillerup71 |
| Hwy 5 & Eldorado | |||||
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QuikTrip |
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McKinney | Wed 8:08 AM |
fillerup71 |
| Hwy 5 & Eldorado | |||||
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Albertsons |
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McKinney | Wed 8:08 AM |
fillerup71 |
| Eldorado & Medical Center Dr | |||||
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Shell |
|
McKinney | Wed 8:46 AM |
Stargazer_1 |
| Hwy 5 & Industrial | |||||
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Murphy USA |
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McKinney | Wed 8:08 AM |
fillerup71 |
| US 380 & Custer | |||||
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Valero |
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McKinney | Tue 11:59 AM |
n5vkm |
| Lake Forest Pkwy & US 380 West | |||||
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Tom Thumb |
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McKinney | Wed 8:08 AM |
fillerup71 |
| Eldorado & Hardin | |||||
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Conoco |
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McKinney | Wed 8:08 AM |
fillerup71 |
| Eldorado & Ridge | |||||
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7-Eleven |
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McKinney | Wed 8:08 AM |
fillerup71 |
| Eldorado & Hardin | |||||
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Valero |
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McKinney | Tue 12:00 PM |
n5vkm |
| US 75 & White Ave | |||||
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Chevron |
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McKinney | Wed 8:08 AM |
fillerup71 |
| Eldorado & Lake Forest | |||||
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Shell |
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McKinney | Wed 8:08 AM |
fillerup71 |
| Eldorado & Lake Forest | |||||
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No Auto Parts on the West side of McKinney
Local Business
I have been a resident of McKinney, Tx for 4 years and in that time, I have had a need for a few auto parts here and there.
Now, I don't do any major auto repair in my driveway or anything. But, if I happen to need a new [insert minor auto part here] for my vehicle, and it isn't a wiper blade or an air filter, I have to drive all the way across town to get to an Auto Zone, O'Reilly's, or the like.
It makes me wonder...is this by design or what?
At one time, I started looking in to what franchise scenario's might be available. I just can't imagine that an auto parts business somewhere along Eldorado wouldn't thrive. What I found was that, of the franchiseable stores, the rights for the city are held by the first franchisee. And apparently those owners aren't interested in expanding their business (I guess?).
Why don't we have any parts stores on the West side of McKinney?
McKinney, Tx Web Development: World Wild Web Systems, Inc
Local Business
World Wild Web Systems, Inc is an online application and web development company
passionate about developing websites and online applications that are
clean, scalable, powerful and effective.
Some of the great services World Wild Web Systems offers: Complete Website design / re-design, E-commerce / shopping carts, Search Engine Positioning as well as Consulting on your own application.
The great guys at WWW are actually the creators of this great free web site/blogging network www.InstantSpot.com.
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Coffee Shops in McKinney, TX
Local BusinessWe all know that AnyCity, USA is going to tout at least a few Starbucks locations and McKinney is no exception to that rule. Here are a few alternative coffee shops we have here in McKinney.
- Back Stage Coffee Co.
- Back Stage Coffee is located on the square in McKinney - about a block from the McKinney Public Library.
- Hours:
- Monday - Thursday 7am – 5pm
- Friday - 7am – 10pm
- Saturday - 8am – 10pm
- Website: http://www.backstagecoffee.com/
- Address: 103 East Virginia St. Suite 109
- Number: 972-562-6620
- Kalare Coffee Company
- Address: 407 East Louisiana Street
- Number: (972) 547-0667
- Bill Smith’s Café
- While not strictly a coffee shop, Bill Smith’s Café is a McKinney landmark. “There is no better place for quite a ways, especially if one considers the atmosphere as well as service and food. Its an old-time town cafe and there aren't that many of those around anymore. Plus my little boy absolutely LOVES the place.”
- Address: 1500 W. University Drive
- Number: (972) 542-5331
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