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Frisco Edition VOLUME 11, ISSUE 2 SEPT. 9OCT. 12, 2023

Destination: Downtown

Frisco aims to attract new visitors to Rail District

Elm Street construction is expected to nish in late 2023.

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Also in this issue

Impacts: German Doner Kebab coming soon to Frisco (Page 6)

Government: Collin County residents to see bond (Page 13)

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Dining: Neighborhood residents open Halo Pizzeria (Page 33)

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4 Thai Spice Once open, it will offer dishes that include panang beef, tom kha noodle soup and dim sum, according to its website. • Opening late fall • 13355 Dallas Parkway, Ste. 600, Frisco • www.thaispicedallas.net 5 Habibi Hookah Lounge and Cafe The cafe will serve Middle Eastern dishes, such as chicken and beef shawarma and kebabs. • Opening mid-September • 14111 King Road, Ste. 2100, Frisco • www.instagram.com/habibi.cafe.hookah.lounge The Bays Golf Experience and Suites A new resort with private golf bays and a TaylorMade Custom Fitting Center is slated to open in Frisco, according to a news release. The Bays Golf Experience and Suites will span 18 acres and will be located near the Professional Golfers’ Association of America headquarters. • Opening spring 2025 • Located on PGA Parkway

6 German Doner Kebab German Doner Kebab is opening a Frisco location, said Zainab Tahir, marketing coordinator for German Doner Kebab North America. The restaurant’s first Dallas-Fort Worth location will serve a variety of dishes, including doner kebabs, doner wraps and

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6 The Cookie Rack The Cookie Rack closed its Frisco location. The cookie shop originally opened in 2018 and offered customers 32 cookie flavors to choose from as well as cookie- decorating classes. • Closed early July • 2552 Stonebrook Parkway, Ste. 300, Frisco • www.thecookierack.com

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1 American Bank of Dallas The bank opened a new location, according to a company news release. The bank will offer a range of services for commercial and consumer needs, including commercial real estate loans, auto loans, personal deposit account options and more. The location will have a lobby and a drive-thru for banking services. Frisco is the third American Bank of Dallas office to open in Dallas-Fort Worth. • Opened Aug. 7 • 3382 Preston Road, Frisco • www.abdallas.bank

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8 Bitty & Beau’s Coffee Bitty & Beau’s Coffee is slated to open in Frisco, co-founder Amy Wright said in an email. With more than 20 shops nationwide, Bitty & Beau’s Coffee also employs people with intellectual and developmental disabilities “to change the way people see people with disabilities,” according to its website. The name for the coffee shop comes from two of the Wright

family’s children, Bitty and Beau Wright, who were both born with Down syndrome. Bitty & Beau’s Coffee serves iced and hot coffee drinks including mochas, chai lattes, cold brew and more. It also offers frappes, smoothies and food options such as bagels, muffins, cake pops and cookies. • Opening end of the year • 6560 John Hickman Parkway, Frisco • www.bittyandbeauscoffee.com

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A curfew originally designed to keep younger Frisco residents inside after midnight will no longer be enforced in the city. Frisco City Council members repealed a 2007 ordinance mandating a 12:01-6 a.m. curfew for juveniles aged 10-17 years old during their Aug. 15 meeting. The request to repeal the ordinance did not come from the city. The 88th Texas Legislature passed House Bill 1819 in June prohibiting cities from enforcing their own juvenile curfews starting Sept. 1. “It’s been an effective tool in our tool kit ... to help juveniles sometimes when they’re in need of help,” Frisco Mayor Jeff Cheney said. “It’s a disappointment ... that we’re being mandated from the state level on how we keep our citizens safe.” Some context Frisco is one of many cities across Texas repealing their curfew ordinances ahead of HB 1819’s deadline. “[Repealing the ordinance Juvenile curfew repealed to abide new law

would] take it off the books so there’s no confusion,” Frisco Police Chief David Shilson said Aug. 15. “So, it’s not still out there for people to look at and wonder if this is enforceable.” Repealing the curfew does not mean there will be a sudden surge in juvenile crime, he said. “Beyond the curfew violation, the goal was to get these juveniles off the streets after hours and get them back home to prevent them from being victims of crime that take place in the late-night hours,” Shilson said. Keep in mind The curfew was enforced with 518 citations written over the past 13 years. There were also 1,224 incident reports involving juveniles during the same hours over the same time period. Police officers still have other methods to monitor situations involving juveniles—such as soliciting or trespassing—without the curfew, Shilson said. “While we hate to lose this ordi- nance as a tool, it’s appropriate to repeal our ordinance based on HB 1819, which was passed this past legislative session,” Shilson said in an emailed statement. “We will continue to utilize other statutes for enforcement and as a means to keep our young people safe.”

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Frisco officials are one step closer to approving the city’s new budget and tax rate. Frisco City Council members held the first of two budget-cen- tered public hearings during their Aug. 15 meeting. What you need to know The city’s proposed general fund for fiscal year 2023-24 is $266.84 million. Some items listed in the fund include: • more than 55 new full-time-equivalent positions, 32 positions of which would go to the Frisco Police Department • the city’s budget is slated to add more than 70 new positions altogether • $7.38 million for library expenditures Another update in the budget is a new $0.432205 per $100 valua- tion property tax rate to replace the city’s $0.4466 rate. Budget shows lower property tax rate Universal Kids Frisco is one step closer to its June 2026 opening. Frisco Planning and Zoning Commission members unani- mously approved a preliminary site plan for the park during their Aug. 8 meeting. The gist The plan includes: • An 8-foot-tall berm and hedge screen in a 30-foot buffer along Dallas Parkway • A 6-foot-tall berm and hedge screen in a 25-foot buffer along Fields Parkway and Panther Creek Parkway

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Keep in mind While no residents chose to speak during the public hearing portion of the Aug. 15 meeting, they still have opportunities to share their thoughts with coun- cil, Mayor Jeff Cheney said. “This public hearing process is the opportunity for our residents to give us feedback,” Cheney said. “You don’t have to neces- sarily come to speak before us during the council meeting—send us your emails or calls.” Residents who are unable to attend the meetings in person can watch a livestream on the city’s website.

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Collin County residents will see a $683 million bond package on the Nov. 7 ballot. County commissioners unanimously approved placing ve propositions on the ballot during an Aug. 14 meeting. The bond includes ve measures with the larg- est at $380 million dedicated to roads and county transportation projects. The county animal shelter and detention center are among other items up for improvements. The details Proposition A includes $261.86 million for justice facility projects , such as: • The completion of the Adult Detention Center inrmary expansion and renovation project along with the jail kitchen • Russel A. Steindam Courts Building expansion to add 12 courtrooms and oce suites as well as a 400-plus-vehicle garage • Construction of an additional housing cluster at the juvenile justice facility as well as the relocation and expansion of the Plano Juvenile Probation Oce Proposition B includes $5.7 million for the county’s animal shelter . Renovations would include the construction of a one-story, 10,000-square-foot addition attached to the north side of the existing animal shelter building. This addition would include: • Four kennel runs Collin County bond to update roads, animal shelter

An expansion of the Collin County Animal Shelter is one of ve propositions residents will see on the Nov. 7 ballot.

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Bond scope The Collin County bond, if passed, will fund renovations and construction of new county facilities and road improvements.

Proposition A: $261.86M justice facility projects Proposition B: $5.7M county’s animal shelter Proposition C: $13.36M medical examiner’s oce

Proposition D: $22.45M parks and open spaces Proposition E: $380M various road projects

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Construction will take nearly three years to com- plete with an estimated August 2025 completion, according to the presentation. Proposition D encompasses $22.45 million for parks and open spaces throughout the county. The bond could: • Provide $20 million in funding to cities and other organizations on a matched basis for the development of parks and open space • Use $2.45 million for selected construction and renovation at the Myers Park and Event Center Proposition E would dedicate $380 million for various road projects . This includes: • Rebuilding county roads that are projected to be overloaded • Development of regional corridor roadways • Development of the Outer Loop

• Additional funding for US 380 • Regular contribution to Texas Department of Transportation projects • City thoroughfare improvements The backstory A planning board prepared the bond proposi- tions. Collin County last called a bond election in 2018, which was approved. Several Collin County residents spoke during the Aug. 14 meeting’s public comment in support of the bond, specically the proposition for animal

• A cat quarantine room and sick bay • A clinic room with two surgery bays • Oce and storage areas

Proposition C includes $13.36 million for a med- ical examiner’s oce . The project would include the construction of a one-story, 20,000-square- foot facility. The building would include: • Family meeting rooms • Administration and shared oce area • Autopsy complex The medical examiner’s oce will be located at 2300 Bloomdale Road, McKinney. The project would be partially funded by Amer- ican Rescue Plan Act funds of nearly $4 million.

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Collin County residents will see the bond on the Nov. 7 ballot. The last day to register to vote is Oct. 10. Early voting will start Oct. 23.

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Frisco ISD STAAR grades 3-8 scores show improvement from last year

In all subjects tested in grades 3-8, FISD performed above the state average. When compared to the district’s 2022 scores, most of the reading exam scores either stayed the same or showed academic growth. The approach The 2023 STAAR was rede- signed to align the assessments closer to how students are taught in the classroom. Changes include the type of questions asked and switching to an online format. STAAR scores were delayed as a result of the new format. One more thing Officials will release the campus accountability report in late September.

On average, Frisco ISD students improved in most subjects in the spring administration of the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR, according to Aug. 16 results. “While we are pleased with the spring 2023 STAAR and [end of course] scores, we know that the true measure of a student or campus cannot be captured by the score of a single standardized test,” FISD Associate Deputy Superintendent Wes Cunningham said in an emailed statement. The gist Students in grades 3-8 are tested in reading and math. Fifth and eighth graders are tested in science. Eighth graders are also tested in social studies.

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Some Frisco ISD residents could see nearly $900 taken off their tax bills with the district’s new tax rate. FISD board of trustees lowered the district’s tax rate for the 2023-24 fiscal year in a unanimous vote. The new tax rate is $1.0275 per $100 valuation, which is $0.18 lower than last year. The overview The new tax rate is broken down into two pieces. Maintenance and operations, covers the district’s operations such as payroll. That rate is $0.7575 per $100 valuation. The second piece is interest and sinking, which pays for the district’s principal and interest on its debts. That rate is $0.27 per $100 valuation. A closer look The district received its certified Frisco ISD officials approve lower tax rate

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FY 2023-24 $1.0275 $1.2129 FY 2022-23 $1.2672 FY 2021-22 $1.3102 FY 2020-21

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Real estate

Number of homes sold

July 2022

July 2023

Residential market data

75033

75035

Frisco saw a decrease in the number of homes sold from July 2022 to July 2023 in all four of its ZIP codes. All but the 75033 ZIP code saw increases in median home sales prices.

-19.6%

-9.20%

75034

75036

380

-19.64%

-25.86%

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Median home sales price

423

2022

2023

75033 75035

75034 75036

75033

-0.4%

$715K

$718K

75034

+9.89%

$995K

$905K

Homes sold in Frisco area by price point

75035

+1.27%

$640K

$632K

July 2023

75036

+4.52%

$625K

$598K

$1 million+

$700,000-$999,999

Average days on market

$300,000-$699,999

106

+13.3%

+76.47%

+31.25%

-30%

$100,000-$299,999

>$99,999

75033

75034

75035

75036

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Frisco sees 1,001% spike in year-over-year economic growth

Music awards, downtown events and sports have made their mark on Frisco’s economy, May data gathered by Visit Frisco shows. “[Residents] may not see that dierence them- selves, but we know that through third-party research that it is having an impact on Frisco,” Visit Frisco Executive Director Marla Roe said. Visit Frisco is the marketing organization for the city. In May 2022, nearly 2,800 visitors brought an estimated $1.03 million to the Frisco economy. In May 2023, that number shot up by 1,001% to $11.34 million, the data shows. Roe said one factor behind the increase was the high-visibility events hosted in Frisco, such as the Academy of Country Music Awards and the 2023 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship. “It’s just a huge win for everybody, and these events are just the beginning,” said Christal Howard, Frisco Chamber of Commerce interim co-president and CEO. The breakdown Residents might not notice the ripple eects of the inux to the economy until they do their taxes next year, Roe said. “Tourism in general saves homeowners $1,653 per year [in property taxes],” Roe said. Months such as May are also a good sign of new business opportunities in Frisco, Howard said. For example, the hotels, restaurants and events at the Professional Golfers’ Association of America’s North Frisco campus would not exist without the larger championship events, she said. “The bigger benet is long term,” Howard said. “All of those people now know about Frisco and may come back, whether that means moving here

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or visiting again.” Dig deeper New businesses coming to the area mean jobs for future residents and workers, Howard said. “I think about it through the perspective of my daughter,” she said. “Whether it’s waiting tables at a restaurant or working at a golf course or Universal Studios coming in the future, I am excited for her to have more opportunities to work but work here near home, when she’s starting out as a teenager.”

What else? Local events also brought revenue during May, Howard said. Music on Main was able to bring North Texas musicians back to the Rail District starting in April after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Another benet from May was in its year-over- year earned media value, which jumped from $1.28 million to $108.69 million, according to Visit Frisco. “We’re still going to reap the benets of this for some time to come,” Howard said.

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Creature Teacher at PGA Frisco PGA Frisco is hosting the Creature Teacher. Attendees will learn about various animals, including lizards, snakes, chinchillas and a kangaroo. • Sept. 30, 11 a.m.-noon • Free

willing to depart with. Plants should be healthy and pest free, and attendees will bring a new plant home with them. • Sept. 13, 6-7:30 p.m. • Free • Community Event Room A, 8000 Dallas Parkway, Frisco • https://bit.ly/3KyFMe2 National Ice Cream Cone Day Celebrate National Ice Cream Cone Day at the Monument Realty PGA District with a cup or cone of ice cream from Margaret’s Cones and Cups. In addition, the store will serve cones with a various cones with bright colors and specialty dips. • Sept. 22, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. • Cost varies • 3255 PGA Parkway, Frisco • www.pgafrisco.com/event/national-ice-cream-day Write Club Write Club meets monthly at the Frisco Public Library. Club members will discuss the writing and publishing process and share work and critique work with one another. Writers of all genres are welcome. • Sept. 24, 6:30-8:30 p.m. • Free • Creativity Commons, 8000 Dallas Parkway, Frisco • https://bit.ly/3Qu16Vx

entrepreneurs in North Texas. The event will include over 200 speakers and multiple activities covering technology, marketing, investment and more. Noted speakers include Troy Aikman, Buzzball CEO Merrilee Kick, and rapper and investor Chamillionaire, among others. • Sept. 10, 3-5 p.m., Sept. 11-14, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. • Free (registration) • 3011 Internet Blvd., Frisco • www.dallasstartupweek.com members the opportunity to meet with representatives from Play Frisco, Melody of Hope, Kaleidoscope Park, Frisco Arts Foundation and the Visual Arts Guild of Frisco. The event will feature live music, art displays and updates on Play Frisco’s art and culture initiatives. Attendees will need to register. • Sept. 13, 5:30-7:30 p.m. • Free • Hyatt Regency Frisco, 2616 Preston Road, Frisco • www.eventbrite.com/e/ blended-a-parks-arts-mixer-tickets-681847723897 Parks and Arts Mixer The Parks and Arts Mixer will allow community Community Plant Swap The Frisco Public Library is hosting a community plant swap. Attendees should bring an indoor or outdoor plant labeled with the species name in a pot they are

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Market at The Star Shop the Market at The Star, which features over 40 vendor booths selling fashion, jewelry, home decor and other items. In addition to vendors, the market will feature live entertainment and family-friendly activities. • Sept. 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free (admission and parking) • 9 Cowboys Way, Frisco • www.thestarinfrisco.com/calendar/market-at-the- star-4 Frisco Feud The Monument Realty PGA District is hosting its version of the popular game show “Family Feud.” Each team will consist of five players, and only individuals age 18 and up can play. Team names will be collected at 5:30 p.m. • Sept. 9, 6-8 p.m. • Free • 3255 PGA Parkway, Frisco • www.pgafrisco.com/event/pga-frisco-feud-game- night Startup Week The University of North Texas Frisco campus is hosting Dallas Startup Week, the largest gathering of

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Shawnee Trail Cowboy Day The Frisco Heritage Museum is hosting the annual Shawnee Trail Cowboy Day, an event that gives attendees a glimpse of what life was like along the Shawnee Trail. The event will feature several activities, such as wild west shows, stagecoach rides and live music. Some activities will require admission. • Sept. 30, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • $5-$15 • 6455 Page St., Frisco • www.visitfrisco.com/event/ shawnee-trail-cowboy-day/4579

Frisco Arts Walk and Run Frisco Arts Foundation will host the Frisco Arts Walk and Run at Hall Park. The route will take walkers and runners through the Texas Sculpture Garden with pop-up musicians, dancers, actors and visual artists along the way. • Oct. 7, 8:30-10:30 a.m. • $35 • 6801 Gaylord Parkway, Frisco • www.friscoarts.org/frisco-arts-walk-and-run

Oktoberfest Enjoy authentic German food, domestic and imported beer, and live music at Frisco’s Oktoberfest celebration. The event is hosted by The Star in Frisco. Festivities begin with a traditional keg tapping, and the event will include keg-rolling races, brat-eating contests, live music and more. • Oct. 7, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. • Free (admission) • 9 Cowboys Way, Frisco • www.friscooktoberfest.com

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