The Samaritan Inn in McKinney recently received the largest grant in its 40-year history, a $233,000 award from Green Mountain Energy Sun Club that will fund solar panels to make the homeless shelter more sustainable.  Read MoreThe Samaritan Inn in McKinney receives largest sustainable grant in its history

On May 13, Stonebridge Ranch Country Club will be hosting the 27th Annual Chamber Golf Classic dye course. There will be two shotgun start times at 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. At 11:30 a.m. there will be a lunch and online auction and at 6 p.m. a cocktail reception. Read MoreMcKinney Business Briefs: Dye course annual golf event at Stonebridge Ranch CC and more updates

The McKinney City Council approved a development agreement with Notes Live for Sunset Amphitheater in McKinney during its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 16. Read MoreMcKinney City Council OKs development agreement for Notes Live

Chris and Jeana have opened the first Lean Kitchen Co in Texas, bringing health to the community. Before you place your next order, let's connect with them and share their story in this week's McKinney Courier-Gazette's Community Spotlight. Read MorePromoting a health lifestyle is what fuels the owners of Lean Kitchen Co in McKinney

From May 2-5, the PGA TOUR professional golf spotlight will once again shine brightly on McKinney for the 56th CJ CUP Byron Nelson tournament. Read More‘More than a game:’ The CJ CUP Bryon Nelson gets ready to tee off May 2-5 at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney

Springtime is fun time in McKinney, and we have our top 5 things to do for the week of April 14-20: Read More5 things to do in McKinney: Arts in Bloom, kayaking on the lake and spring concerts

From 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Mary 11, McKinney residents can safely dispose of sensitive paperwork at this yearly paper shredding event. Proof of residency is required — a McKinney water bill or driver’s license will work. Read MoreMcKinney News Roundup: Shred event for McKinney residents and more updates

Volunteer McKinney's mission is "connecting people to their passion through volunteerism and supporting Collin County nonprofits through education and collaboration." Read MoreMaking a difference in Collin County: Learn how Volunteer McKinney connects volunteers to needs in the community

According to the McKinney Chamber of Commerce website, Vibe Car Wash is a, “local and family owned car wash brand that aims to enhance the car wash experience for each and every one of our guests.” Read MoreMcKinney Business Briefs: Ribbon cutting at Vibe Car Wash and more updates

Ed Veal was drawn into McKinney through the vibrant community and has served in multiple roles throughout his time working for the library. He currently serves as the branch manager for the Roy and Helen Hall Library in McKinney. Let's learn more about his story. Read MoreLet's meet Ed Veal, branch manager of the Roy and Helen Hall Library in McKinney