City officials are planning extensions of Laud Howell Parkway and Stonebridge Drive in the coming years. Here are five updates on current or planned transportation projects in McKinney.

This list is not comprehensive. Residents can learn more about additional projects through McKinney's Capital Improvement Program website, which tracks road projects in the city.

1. Laud Howell Parkway extension
Project: Construction of two lanes of Laud Howell Parkway between Trinity Falls Parkway and Lake Forest Drive
Update: McKinney City Council approved a design contract with LJA Engineering in June, and design is underway. Construction of Lanes 1 and 2 by Republic Property Group is already underway.

2. Stonebridge Drive extension
Project: Construction of two lanes of Stonebridge Drive between US 380 and Bloomdale Road. A full six-lane bridge will be constructed over Wilson Creek.
Update: The preliminary alignment study is nearly complete. A final design contract is expected to be presented to McKinney City Council for approval in fall 2026.

Looking for a new place to grab brunch? Check out these McKinney-area restaurants serving up breakfast and lunch classics.

This list is not comprehensive.

1. Broken Yolk Cafe
What’s on the menu: Popular menu items include chicken-fried steak and eggs, cinna-cakes and the chilaquiles bowl, which comes with a choice of shredded chicken, carne asada or beef barbacoa.

• 6651 Alma Road, Ste. 250, McKinney

2. The Brunch District
What’s on the menu: The restaurant’s menu features omelets, eggs benedict, biscuits & gravy, brisket tacos, avocado toast, pancakes, French toast, crepes and more.

• 4590 W. University Drive, Ste. 250, McKinney

In Texas, 246 of the state’s 254 counties are designated by the federal government as “mental health professional shortage areas,” meaning local law enforcement are often tasked with responding to mental health crisis calls.

The situation: All Texas peace officers are required to complete crisis intervention and deescalation trainings, according to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.

What's happening: Across Community Impact’s coverage areas, some city and county law enforcement agencies are partnering with local mental health professionals to respond to crisis calls. However, law enforcement and criminal justice leaders from smaller communities told state legislators July 7 that they have “limited tools” to effectively respond to mental health calls and help people in crisis.

“We do not have any inpatient mental health facilities in my county—we've never had that, and we've needed them for decades,” Comal County Criminal District Attorney Jennifer Tharp said July 7. “We originally started out sending individuals to the San Antonio area, and right now we are transporting individuals for inpatient treatment to North Austin.”