DTX-MCK: Impact 5/21/2026

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Updated budget projections show McKinney ISD anticipates nearly $4M budget shortfall

A financial projection for fiscal year 2026-27 shows slowing growth in property tax values for homes within McKinney ISD, which impacts the district’s funding.

The district received certified property tax estimates at the end of April from the Collin Central Appraisal District, McKinney ISD’s Chief Financial Officer Marlene Harbeson said during a presentation at a May 18 meeting. With the certified property tax estimates, MISD is projecting $277 million in revenue and $281 million in expenses, resulting in a nearly $4 million shortfall.

Zooming in: The certified property tax estimates show a 2.75% increase in property values, Harbeson said. When predicting the district’s revenue for fiscal year 2026-27, Harbeson predicted a 4% increase in property tax values. The 2.75% increase is the lowest the district has seen in the past 10 years, she said.

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Oak & Stone serves burgers, craft beer in McKinney

Oak & Stone is now open in McKinney.

The gist: The American-style restaurant serves pizza, wings, salads, sandwiches and more, according to its website. The restaurant also offers a self-pour tap wall that features 50 rotating taps of beer, wine and more.

8575 W. University Drive, Ste. 150, McKinney

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CJ Cup Byron Nelson golf tournament returns to McKinney

The CJ Cup Byron Nelson golf tournament is returning to TPC Craig Ranch this weekend.

The gist: The first tee times are scheduled May 21 and play is currently scheduled to run through May 24, according to CJ Cup’s website. PGA golfers are returning to play a reimagined course at TPC Craig Ranch after a renovation project was completed in December. The renovations overhauled the existing course with turf enhancements, redesigned bunkers and redesigned greens.

What’s changed: For fans, multiple public venues are returning this year including The Green and the House of CJ. The House of CJ has been expanded and will feature six Korean brands revolving around food, entertainment and beauty.

The Green has been moved to hole 10 where it will sell golf lifestyle brands. Proceeds from The Green will benefit Momentous Institute, a mental health organization that offers support for children and families across the U.S. and the globe.

The CJ Cup Byron Nelson golf tournament:

May 21-24, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
8000 Collin McKinney Parkway
$50-$400 (admission)

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Dallas Fort Worth International Airport board approves repairs on pedestrian bridge, 3 other projects

The Dallas Fort Worth International Airport board of directors approved contracts for work on a pedestrian bridge, parking lot addition, Skylink and Terminal F at the May 7 meeting.

Pedestrian Bridge: A contract was awarded to Archer Western Construction of Dallas for $479,330 for both a temporary and a permanent repair of the pedestrian bridge connecting Terminals C and D.

Parking lot: Construction started in early May to expand the South Remote parking lot with Batson-Cook of Irving for $11,635. The Irving-based company will add 1,500 parking spaces and a second entrance/exit.

Terminal F: A reimbursement agreement with American Airlines for Terminal F procurement and construction services for Phases 1 and 1A was approved for $50 million.

According to board documents, the work covered interior and exterior finishes within the American back-of-house spaces.

Skylink: The public address system serving the 10 existing Skylink stations will be replaced, and the new Terminal F Skylink public address infrastructure will be integrated into the systems. The contract with Alstom Transport USA of Pittsburgh is for $3.95 million.