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Dallas-based developer proposes apartment, townhome project in East McKinney

Streetlights Residential is proposing a new residential development in East McKinney near the Old Settler’s Recreation Center.

The setup: Developers are proposing a mix of for-rent and for-sale townhomes alongside traditional multifamily buildings on nearly 18 acres, according to a city document. Streetlights Residential is seeking zoning approval for the project from the city.

McKinney’s Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-2 to recommend approval of the request during a July 14 meeting. Commission members Russell Buettner and Charles Wattley voted against the motion to approve.

A closer look: Though the project site plan is not finalized, developers are planning for a mix of two-story townhomes and three-story apartment buildings on the property. The townhomes would be located south of Greenville Road and the apartment buildings would be located to the north.

What's next: The zoning request will be forwarded to McKinney City Council for final consideration and action Aug. 4, according to the city document.

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Netrio to expand headquarters presence, relocate within McKinney

McKinney-based IT company Netrio is expanding its headquarters and relocating to the McKinney Corporate Center 1 building in Craig Ranch.

The context: The company is a full-service IT managed service provider that offers IT operations and cybersecurity services, according to its website. Netrio was founded in 2013 and has since grown to include 500 employees serving enterprises around the world, according to a news release from McKinney Economic Development Corp.

The specifics: Netrio is currently headquartered at 116 N. Tennessee Street in downtown McKinney, however the company has employees in three different locations in the area, Chief Revenue Officer Mike Cromwell said. The company is moving 100 employees to the corporate center in Craig Ranch later this year, Cromwell said.

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Your Weekend To-Do List

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

Bag of Books Sale

Intro to Pottery: Clay Planter Workshop

July 17-20, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Plano

July 18, 6-8 p.m.
Denton

More info

Soccer Social Finale Watch Party at The Reserve at The Highland

National Ice Cream Day at Margaret's Cones & Cups

July 19, 1-5 p.m.
Dallas

July 19, 11-9 p.m.
Frisco

More info

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Gov. Abbott: More than 75 people rescued amid 'record' Texas rainfall, flash flooding

As heavy rain and flash flooding threatens large swaths of South and Central Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott spoke to reporters about the state's preparation for and response to the severe weather July 15.

The big picture: The heaviest rainfall is occurring in southwest Texas, according to the National Weather Service, with 10-15 inches of rain expected through July 16 along the U.S. 90 corridor west of San Antonio. As of 2:40 p.m. July 15, all or parts of 14 counties were under a flash flood warning, including Comal, Hays and Bexar counties.

The city of New Braunfels announced several road closures July 15, and the city closed recreational access to the Comal River due to continued rainfall and rising water levels, Community Impact reported.

The severe weather came just over a year after historic flooding killed more than 130 people in Central Texas on July 4-5, 2025.

More details: Dozens of other counties were under flood watches, advisories and warnings. Fifty-nine counties were also under a state disaster declaration as of July 14.

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