The City of McKinney is celebrating the season with a festive lineup of holiday events, highlighted by the community’s signature celebration, Home for the Holidays: A McKinney Christmas, taking place Thanksgiving weekend in Downtown McKinney. From Nov. 28–30, families and visitors can enjoy one-of-a-kind shopping, dining, live entertainment, and holiday activities across the historic square. In addition to this beloved tradition, the city will host a variety of family-friendly events throughout November and December, ensuring there’s something magical for everyone this holiday season. photo by Allen Rich

Celebrate the holidays with Vitruvian Lights at Vitruvian Park in Addison! On Saturday, Nov. 29, the magical wonderland with more than 1.2 million sparkling LED lights wrapped around 468 of the park’s trees will host a special event featuring fun for the whole family. At 6:00 p.m., Dallas String Quartet will take the stage, playing a fusion of fun holiday classics as well as pop and rock staples on both traditional and electric strings. The musical group has performed for former Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush, as well as for the NFL and NBA.

The Dallas Firefighters Museum is kicking off the holiday season with one of its most beloved community traditions – Santa at the Station, a free family event taking place Saturday, Nov. 29, from 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. The Museum is located at 3801 Parry Ave. in Dallas. This annual celebration invites families from across North Texas to step inside the historic fire station, experience the magic of the holidays, and enjoy a special visit with Santa Claus himself.

Beginning at 5:30 p.m., Dickens Carolers will serenade guests around the historic Fannin County Courthouse as businesses and organizations sell hot cocoa, cider, cookies and more to help raise funds for the Fannin County non-profit organization of their choice. At 6:00 p.m., we will flip the switch to light up the beautiful 30' Christmas tree, generously donated by Bonham Chrysler in 2015, to bring Christmas magic back to the Bonham square.

Well Newt, the voters and residents of Fannin County have for months been asking you to resign the office of Fannin County Judge. Your only reply has been to continually complain that the courthouse has not been completed.

1925 – The Grand Ole Opry begins broadcasting in Nashville, Tennessee, as the WSM Barn Dance. The Grand Ole Opry is a regular live country-music radio broadcast originating from Nashville, Tennessee, on WSM, held between two and five nights per week, depending on the time of year. It was founded on November 28, 1925, by George D. Hay as the WSM Barn Dance, taking its current name in 1927. Currently owned and operated by Opry Entertainment (a joint venture between NBCUniversal, Atairos and majority shareholder Ryman Hospitality Properties), it is one of the longest-running radio broadcasts in U.S. history. Dedicated to honoring country music and its history, the Opry showcases a mix of famous singers and contemporary chart-toppers performing country, bluegrass, Americana, folk, and gospel music as well as comedic performances and skits. It attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world and millions of radio and internet listeners.