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Demolition of former McKinney City Hall expected to start in April

Demolition of the former McKinney City Hall and Development Services building is expected to begin in April, according to city officials.

In a nutshell: McKinney City Council members approved a contract with RNDI Companies during a March 17 meeting to demolish both buildings. Development Services Executive Director Michael Quint said the process is expected to take three months once it begins.

Parking lots on both the former city hall and development services lots will be closed to the public during demolition, according to a staff presentation. Some parking spots may be permanently removed due to site grading, Quint said.

“We want to preserve as much of that parking as we can for as long as we can, but during demolitions, a lot of that parking will be unavailable to the public,” he said.

Some context: Quint spoke on the upcoming demolition during a March 24 City Council work session. City officials have been discussing redevelopment plans for several city-owned properties in downtown McKinney since 2023.

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Paris Baguette serves baked goods, beverages in McKinney

Paris Baguette recently opened in McKinney, a business representative confirmed.

What they serve: The eatery’s menu includes cakes, tarts, donuts and other sweet options. Savory items like buffalo chicken and ranch pizzetta, four cheese quiche and crab meat croquette are also available.

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North Texas, Houston earn $116M in grants for FIFA World Cup safety measures

North Texas and Houston are set to receive a combined $116 million in grants to support public safety efforts ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to a March 25 news release from Gov. Greg Abbott’s office.

What it means: The funding will be distributed to the city of Houston and the North Central Texas Council of Governments to support additional safety personnel, equipment and other public safety resources tied to World Cup events, according to the release. The grants are part of the FIFA World Cup Grant Program, which will distribute $625 million to host cities nationwide.

Some context: The 2026 FIFA World Cup will run from June 11 to July 19, with multiple matches scheduled at AT&T Stadium in Arlington and NRG Stadium in Houston. The Dallas-Fort Worth area will host nine matches, which is more than any other U.S. host city, while Houston will host seven, including two knockout-stage games, according to FIFA’s website.

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