DTX-MCK: Impact 10/27/2025

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🎓️ Collin College will soon be rolling out two new degree programs.

The two programs—associate of applied science in law enforcement, public administration and supervision and associate of applied science in cosmetology—were approved by the board of trustees. 

About the programs: Both programs include 15 semester credit hours of general education requirements as well as 45 semester credit hours of workforce education coursework. Students on each associate track are required by Texas law to complete 60 semester credit hours, college officials said.
 

🥗 The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill opened Oct. 21 in McKinney, a company representative said.

What they offer: The menu features appetizers including humus and dolmades, salads, gyros and entrees such as grilled steak souvlaki and a falafel plate.

📍5701 S. Custer Road, McKinney

🚗 City staff are preparing for a new downtown parking study in summer 2026.

Every five years, McKinney’s Planning Department conducts a study of parking in the downtown area to evaluate how parking serves visitors, employees and businesses, according to the city’s website. The study was last updated in 2019 and staff completed a Parking Action Plan in 2021.

The overview: The new study is coming after city staff have completely moved out of the downtown area and into the new City Hall, said Cassie Bumgarner, downtown development and preservation planning manager. Bumgarner presented an update on downtown parking during an Oct. 21 McKinney City Council work session.

Also of note: City staff are also expecting to conduct a feasibility study in spring 2026 for a new parking garage at the corner of Hunt and Kentucky streets, according to a staff presentation. The parking garage could address an anticipated increase in parking capacity needed for downtown redevelopment, Bumgarner said.

🏗️ Construction is in various stages of completion at The Landing, a new multi-building retail development situated on a 12-acre site in McKinney, Albert Enterprises President Cary Albert said.

The project by development company Albert Enterprises will bring new restaurants, retailers and service-based businesses to McKinney.

The specifics: The development is located on the north side of the intersection at University Drive and Aviation Way. The easternmost portion of the property will feature an Albert Enterprises retail strip center, which will house a variety of confirmed tenants, including:

• Shipley Donuts
• Barrio Tacos + Tequila + Whiskey
• Redefined Eye Care