Catch up on the latest development stories from projects around McKinney. This roundup includes coverage of the McKinney Performing Arts renovations, Cannon Beach surf resort and two planned apartment communities.

1. McKinney Performing Arts Center closes for renovations: The McKinney Performing Arts Center will be closed for much of 2026 as it undergoes a $10 million renovation project. It’s the building’s first major renovation project since the 2000s and includes plans for a public restrooms refresh, new theater seating and infrastructure improvements.

2. 327-unit apartment community slated for 2027 opening in McKinney’s Craig Ranch: Palladium Craig Ranch, a new multifamily development, is expected to bring 327 apartment homes to a 4.7-acre site in Craig Ranch Town Center. The project by Dallas-based Palladium USA will include a four-story residential building wrapped around a concrete parking structure.

McKinney National Airport officials have appointed a new airport maintenance and operations manager, according to a news release.

The gist: Teresa Lyons is stepping into the airport's No. 2 position to oversee and support its transition to a commercial service airport with the upcoming passenger terminal. Lyons was hired as airport operations analyst in 2023 and promoted to airport operations supervisor in 2024, according to the news release.

Quote of note: “As a lifelong learner and lover of all things aviation, I am fortunate to call McKinney National Airport my second home as we work together to rewrite aviation history in North Texas,” Lyons said in a statement. “I appreciate the support of Airport Director Ken Carley and the entire TKI team, and am so proud of what we’re accomplishing to deliver commercial air service to McKinney.”

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Frisco will serve as the home base for the Sweden National Team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

What you need to know: Sweden secured its spot in the tournament with a 3-2 win over Poland in the UEFA Path B playoff final March 31, according to a FC Dallas news release. Sweden will use Frisco’s Toyota Stadium as a training facility and stay at the nearby Westin Stonebriar Golf Resort and Spa in between games.

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. The Dallas-Fort Worth area will host nine matches, which is more than any other U.S. host city.

One more thing: Toyota Stadium is currently undergoing $182 million worth of renovations, including adding more than 3,400 seats, new sports lighting and luxury suites. A FC Dallas spokesperson said construction will pause while the stadium is hosting Sweden for their training facility and resume after summer.

The Texas power grid is undergoing “generational” growth, experts said during the Electric Reliability Council of Texas’ annual summit March 31 in Round Rock. Much of that growth is due to data centers—an industry under scrutiny from state lawmakers as some Texas communities push back against proposed developments.

The big picture: Over 2,000 projects totaling 453,000 megawatts are currently looking to connect to the state grid, ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas said April 1. About 357,000 megawatts of those connection requests are potential data centers, ERCOT documents show.

Looking ahead: Communities should take the lead on discussions about individual data center projects, Vegas told reporters. He said that when “communities that are ready to support those investments,” ERCOT is prepared to help data centers connect to the grid.

During a March 31 discussion on data centers, panelists noted that the projects have an “increasingly high” negative reputation in communities across the state. Austin consultant Eric Goff said developers often need to make commitments to local residents to earn their support for data center proposals.