McKinney Daily Local Headlines: Kroger Breaks Ground, Tourism Honor, Boyd Playoff Win

Top headline: New Kroger Marketplace breaks ground Friday

McKinney is set to add another major grocery option, with Kroger planning a public groundbreaking at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 27, at the southeast corner of North Custer Road and Frontier Parkway. The company says the new Marketplace-format store is scheduled to open in early 2027.

While the store won’t arrive overnight, the groundbreaking is a clear marker that the project has moved from announcement to construction. Residents near Custer and Frontier should expect a long buildout, with periodic traffic shifts and work zones as the site takes shape.

City leaders are expected to be part of the ceremony, underscoring how closely McKinney tracks big retail additions that can influence nearby development patterns.

Tourism: Local hotel earns a partnership award

The city’s tourism office has named Fairfield Inn & Suites Dallas-McKinney its 2025 Tourism Partner of the Year, citing steady collaboration that helps visitors find places to stay when McKinney hosts tournaments, conferences, and seasonal events.

In practical terms, that kind of partnership often shows up as coordinated room blocks, visitor packages, and reliable service during high-demand weekends. For residents, it’s also a reminder that hotel capacity and guest experience play a quiet but real role in keeping event-driven spending in local restaurants, shops, and venues.

Sports: McKinney Boyd keeps its playoff run going

McKinney Boyd’s boys basketball team earned a 46–37 bi-district playoff win over Denton Guyer on Tuesday night, Feb. 24, in Carrollton. The game was tied after the first quarter, but Boyd held a small halftime edge and gradually stretched it into a nine-point win.

Next up, Boyd advances to the area round, with Grand Prairie listed as the next opponent.

What to watch

• Friday’s Kroger groundbreaking is a good snapshot of where the city’s next wave of retail growth is clustering.
• Postseason schedules can move fast; families should keep an eye on updated tipoff times and venue details as Boyd advances.

Sources

• https://www.aol.com/news/kroger-starts-construction-mckinney-store-200103498.html
• https://www.visitmckinney.com/articles/post/fairfield-inn-awarded-tourism-partner-of-the-year/
• https://www.ntxe-news.com/artman/publish/article_144829.shtml