DTX-MCK: Impact 10/31/2025

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Interested in learning more about local higher education institutions? Check out updates and information about 13 universities and colleges in North Texas.

1. Collin College: Beginning in the fall 2025 semester, Collin College students gained access to online education from schools across the state through a partnership with the Texas Statewide Course Sharing Exchange Program. Collin College will also serve as a teaching institution for students from course exchange partners within the program, which aims to increase course options and availability for these students.

• College type: two-year, four-year
• Campuses in Frisco, McKinney, Plano, Wylie and more

• College type: four-year
• 2800 S. University Drive, Fort Worth

🚙 Learn more about transportation projects in the McKinney area aimed at improving utilities and roadways. Projects listed are either underway or expected to start within the next year. This list is not comprehensive.

1. SH 5 utility relocations
Project: Existing water and wastewater mains are being relocated ahead of the planned SH 5 reconstruction project by the Texas Department of Transportation.
Update: Construction on the first phase is underway.
Timeline: mid 2024-May 2026

2. Infrastructure improvements to College, Hunt, Davis and Church streets
Project: Replacement of water and wastewater mains and reconstruction of street paving and sidewalks.
Update: Design is underway with construction expected to start in 2026.
Timeline: early 2025-2027

🌯 Dos Bros Fresh Mexican Grill recently opened in McKinney, Store Managers T.J. Harris and Junaid Syed said.

On the menu: The restaurant, which was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Tennessee, serves customizable burritos, bowls, salads, nachos, tacos and quesadillas, the company website states. A variety of protein options are available, including:

• Chicken
• Steak
• Carnitas

⛽️ A new gas station featuring 16 pumps recently opened at Walmart Supercenter on Redbud Boulevard in McKinney, a company representative said.

Zooming in: The estimated cost for the new construction project is $2.3 million.
 

Since Nov. 7, 2000, at least one person has died on Texas roads every day, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. As the Lone Star State nears 25 years of daily traffic deaths, officials at all levels of government are investing in new roadway safety projects and encouraging Texas drivers to do their part to curb deadly crashes.

The big picture: In the past 25 years, over 91,000 people have died on Texas roads. That is enough people to fill Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas, according to TxDOT.

On average, 11 people died daily on Texas roads last year. In 2025, an average of 10 people had died per day as of Sept. 24.

Zooming in: State and local leaders found that the top factors in severe crashes include:

• Impaired driving
• High speeds
• Distracted driving
• Pedestrian and cyclist safety
• Lack of seatbelt use
• Roadway or lane departures
• Wrong-way driving