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Learn more about 4 health care facilities, hospitals in the McKinney-area

Hospital systems in the McKinney area have seen various updates, including nationwide recognitions and expansion initiatives. Check out updates from four local hospitals. 

1. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-McKinney: The 192-bed hospital was awarded a Level III designation for its maternal care, a hospital representative said. The designation indicates that the hospital meets various requirements for its maternal care, including the ability to care for pregnant and postpartum patients with conditions that present a risk of maternal morbidity, according to the Texas Administrative Code. The hospital is also a designated Primary Stroke Center and Primary Heart Attack Center.

An expansion project that will add two new hospital floors and 84,000-square-feet of space is underway at the facility.

  • 5252 W. University Drive, McKinney
 
In Your Community
McKinney ISD board approves 2026-27 budget with projected $6M shortfall

McKinney ISD officials are projecting a nearly $6 million budget shortfall in the 2026-27 school year.

The big picture: The district’s board of trustees unanimously adopted the budget at a June 29 meeting. Action on the tax rate for the 2026-27 school year will come later this summer after the district receives certified property values, Chief Financial Officer Marlene Harbeson said.

The budget projects a roughly $5.8 million shortfall between revenues and expenses within the district’s general fund. More than $276 million is projected in revenues, and nearly $282 million is projected in expenditures, according to the budget.

 
In Your Community
Kiddie Academy of McKinney offering childcare under new ownership

Kiddie Academy of McKinney is now under new ownership, a June 17 news release states.

What you need to know: The franchise location of Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care is now owned and operated by husband-and-wife Elango Karunamoorthy and Kirthika Balu, along with business partners Vijay and Deepika Ilavarasan, per the release.

The specifics: Kiddie Academy of McKinney offers care for children 6 weeks to 12 years old, including full- and part-time care, as well as after-school care and summer camp programs.

  • 6300 Virginia Parkway, McKinney
 

Your Weekend To-Do List

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

Southlake Stars and Stripes

Fireworks on The Fairway

July 3, 5-11 p.m.
Southlake

July 4, 6-10 p.m.
Frisco

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Star-Spangled Spectacular

Red, White, and Boozy Brunch

July 4, 1 p.m.
Dallas

July 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
McKinney

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CI Business
Hopdoddy Burger Bar acquired by New York-based restaurant group

Austin-based restaurant Hopdoddy Burger Bar has been acquired by by Founders Table Restaurant Group.

What's happening: Hopdoddy CEO Jeff Chandler will transition to an advisory role. Hopdoddy Vice President of Operations Kenny Jett will assume the role of president.

"I've had the privilege of seeing firsthand what makes this brand so special—from our incredible team members to the loyal guests who support us every day," Jett said in a news release. "I'm honored to step into this role and excited to build on the strong foundation we've created as we continue growing the brand."

The background: Hopdoddy was founded in Austin in 2010 and has 47 locations today, including in Houston, Dallas and San Antonio.

Founders Table was founded in 2020. The brand's portfolio includes Chopt Creative Salad Company, Dos Toros Taqueria and Protein Bar & Kitchen.

 

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