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⚖️ One of Frisco’s most closely watched criminal cases just took another major turn. A Texas judge has denied Karmelo An...
08/23/2026

⚖️ One of Frisco’s most closely watched criminal cases just took another major turn. A Texas judge has denied Karmelo Anthony’s request for a new trial, leaving intact his murder conviction and 35 year prison sentence in the 2025 stabbing death of 17 year old Austin Metcalf. The deadly confrontation happened during a high school track meet in Frisco, where witnesses testified that an argument over Anthony sitting beneath another team’s tent escalated before Metcalf was stabbed in the chest. Anthony argued at trial that he acted in self defense, but jurors rejected that claim and convicted him of murder in June. His attorneys sought a retrial over several issues, including an off the record agreement concerning potentially damaging character evidence and restrictions they said affected public access to the original proceedings. Judge Michael Chitty denied the request after a two-day hearing, and Anthony’s attorney says the fight isn’t over, the defense plans to appeal.

Frisco’s growing traffic problem may soon get a high tech upgrade, and emergency vehicles could be among the biggest ben...
08/22/2026

Frisco’s growing traffic problem may soon get a high tech upgrade, and emergency vehicles could be among the biggest beneficiaries. Regional transportation officials have approved more than $11.2 million for new traffic technology across North Texas, with Frisco among 10 cities selected for improvements beginning in 2027. Frisco is slated to receive emergency vehicle preemption technology, which can give ambulances, fire trucks and other emergency vehicles priority at traffic signals, helping them move through intersections faster before signals return to their normal coordination. The broader North Texas investment also includes adaptive traffic signals that respond to changing traffic, railroad crossing alerts, traffic sensors and technology aimed at dangerous roadways. The push comes as rapidly growing communities search for ways to fight congestion and improve safety without relying entirely on adding lanes or widening roads. Implementation is expected to begin in 2027, with participating cities responsible for maintaining the equipment after installation.

While many household costs keep climbing, Frisco residents are about to see one monthly bill actually move in the opposi...
08/20/2026

While many household costs keep climbing, Frisco residents are about to see one monthly bill actually move in the opposite direction. Frisco City Council approved a new 10 year contract with Waste Connection Lone Star that will reduce residential trash and recycling rates by 10% during the first year, dropping the monthly rate from $15.39 to $13.85. The agreement keeps the company providing Frisco’s solid waste services through 2037 and will eventually bring another noticeable change to neighborhoods: existing residential and commercial trash and recycling bins are expected to be replaced during the second and third quarters of 2027. The new carts will feature a city selected design, the Frisco logo and a QR code connecting residents to educational information. A city commissioned market analysis also compared Frisco’s waste rates with Allen, McKinney, Plano, Coppell and Richardson, finding only Allen had lower rates than Frisco. Commercial customers, however, face a different story, with front load rates scheduled to increase under the new agreement.

🚨 A welfare check at a Frisco home has led to serious criminal charges and a $1.5 million bond. Frisco police arrested 4...
08/19/2026

🚨 A welfare check at a Frisco home has led to serious criminal charges and a $1.5 million bond. Frisco police arrested 49 year old Mary Ann Burton on Aug. 11 after officers received reports of possible child neglect and abuse and conducted a welfare check at a home in the 12000 block of Bethel Drive. Police say officers found evidence that led them to obtain arrest warrants charging Burton with injury to a child causing serious bodily injury and endangering a child. Burton, whom authorities identified as the victim’s mother, was subsequently booked into the Collin County jail with bond set at $1.5 million. Police have not publicly released details about the child or explained what investigators allege occurred, leaving significant questions surrounding the case unanswered. The charges are allegations, and no determination of guilt has been made. Anyone with information about the investigation is being asked to contact Frisco Police at 972-292-6010.

📊 Frisco schools look dramatically different than they did just a decade ago, and the size of the shift may surprise lon...
08/18/2026

📊 Frisco schools look dramatically different than they did just a decade ago, and the size of the shift may surprise longtime residents. According to Texas Education Agency enrollment data cited in the report, Asian students now account for 44.9% of Frisco ISD enrollment, an increase of 24 percentage points since 2016, meaning the share has grown from roughly one-fifth of students to nearly half. FISD currently serves 62,713 students across 76 campuses, although the demographic makeup can vary significantly from school to school. At Lone Star High School, for example, White enrollment stands at 33.4%, down 16.5 percentage points from 2016, while at Wakeland High School, White enrollment is 51.6%, down 19.9 points. Frisco’s shift also stands out among nearby districts examined in the report: Plano has experienced more modest demographic changes, McKinney’s White enrollment share has declined 12.7 points, and rapidly growing Celina has seen its White share fall 26 points. The numbers offer a striking snapshot of just how quickly Frisco and the communities surrounding it have transformed over the past decade.

🚨 Frisco’s massive Fields West development just added seven more recognizable names, and the project is already 75% pre-...
08/17/2026

🚨 Frisco’s massive Fields West development just added seven more recognizable names, and the project is already 75% pre-leased before opening. The latest additions are Lululemon, Tecovas, Warby Parker, Boll & Branch, Evereve, Flower Child and SusieCakes, bringing the development’s announced tenant roster to 44 businesses. Fields West is being built as a 55 acre luxury urban village in north Frisco, combining shopping, restaurants, entertainment, offices and residential living near the Dallas North Tollway. Once completed, plans call for approximately 360,000 square feet of retail, dining and entertainment space, 350,000 square feet of Class A offices and 1,150 high-end residences. And Frisco residents will have to wait a little longer before experiencing it, the massive district is scheduled to begin opening in phases in late 2027, with additional openings continuing into 2028. With construction moving quickly and three quarters of the project already pre-leased, the final Fields West lineup could become even bigger before the first phase opens.

🏈 One of Frisco’s biggest high school football stars has already decided where he wants to play at the next level. Lone ...
08/16/2026

🏈 One of Frisco’s biggest high school football stars has already decided where he wants to play at the next level. Lone Star quarterback Trey Wright has verbally committed to USC, choosing the Trojans over programs including SMU, Oregon, Arizona and Kentucky, and making the decision just six days after receiving an offer from USC. Wright is only entering his junior season, but his breakout sophomore year put him firmly on the national recruiting radar: he threw for 3,927 yards, rushed for another 1,734 yards and accounted for 53 touchdowns while helping Lone Star finish 15-1 and reach the Class 5A Division I state championship game. The three star dual threat quarterback ultimately received 25 scholarship offers and earned District 5-5A Division I MVP, Star Local Media all area MVP and MaxPreps Sophomore All America honors. Frisco fans still have plenty of chances to watch him before college, the Rangers begin their 2026 season Aug. 28 at Royse City.

🏆 Frisco ISD just received another major report card, and the results put the district in rare territory statewide. The ...
08/15/2026

🏆 Frisco ISD just received another major report card, and the results put the district in rare territory statewide. The Texas Education Agency gave FISD an overall ‘A’ accountability rating with a score of 91 out of 100, marking the fifth consecutive year the district has earned an A. According to Frisco ISD, that also makes it the largest A-rated school district in Texas. Of the district’s 76 rated campuses, 75 received either an A or B, while Staley Middle School, the only campus receiving a C, closed this summer. The state’s accountability system looks at factors including student achievement, academic growth, graduation rates, college and career readiness, and performance gaps between student groups. FISD also maintains its own local accountability system that considers factors beyond standardized testing, including community feedback and student needs. District officials are expected to present a deeper breakdown of the results at a future Board of Trustees meeting.

🔥 Frisco residents may want to be extra cautious outdoors as extreme heat and dangerously dry conditions fuel grass fire...
08/14/2026

🔥 Frisco residents may want to be extra cautious outdoors as extreme heat and dangerously dry conditions fuel grass fires across North Texas. Multiple fires broke out around the region this week, including incidents in Grand Prairie, Saginaw, Payne Springs and Chico, where one fire became concerning enough for students at a nearby elementary school to be temporarily evacuated. Thursday marked North Texas' 20th day at or above 100 degrees this year, with temperatures around 102°F and heat index values reaching roughly 106°F. Strong winds, low humidity and increasingly dry vegetation have created conditions where fires can spread quickly, and the Texas A&M Forest Service says nine out of 10 fires are human caused, with debris burning and equipment use responsible for a significant portion. While the reported fires were not in Frisco, the same extreme heat affecting the region extends across the Frisco area, making caution especially important around dry grass and anything capable of creating a spark. And the heat isn't expected to disappear quickly, with forecasts calling for more 100 degree days across North Texas.

🚨 Frisco is preparing to spend more than ever, and residents could feel some of that increase in their monthly bills. Ci...
08/13/2026

🚨 Frisco is preparing to spend more than ever, and residents could feel some of that increase in their monthly bills. City leaders are considering a $325.3 million budget for FY 2026-27, roughly 7% higher than last year's $304 million budget, alongside several proposed rate increases. The city's proposed property tax rate of $0.441289 per $100 valuation would be about 3.7% higher than last year, while staff is also recommending a 9% water rate increase, 5% sewer increase and 10% stormwater increase. The proposed water and sewer changes would add about $9.99 to the average monthly residential bill, with stormwater adding another $0.73. The larger budget would fund 43 new full time positions, including seven police positions and nine parks and recreation related positions, while a combined $151.7 million would go toward police and fire services. Nothing is final yet, residents can weigh in during public hearings on August 18 and September 1, before City Council votes on the budget September 15. If approved, the new budget and rates would take effect October 1.

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