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Nearing build-out increases demand for local housing

VALUES ON THE RISE From May 2018-May 2022, the median sales price of homes sold in Frisco has increased by 72.62%. As Frisco becomes more built out, and developments and services are enhanced, values increase.

Approximate Frisco build-out: 66%

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Drivers regularly sit in stop-and-go trac at the Frisco inter- section of Preston Road and Main Street, while a few blocks away cattle graze in an open eld. Both scenes represent the rapidly developing city for the time being, ocials said. About 75% of Frisco is built out or claimed at this point, Frisco’s Development Services Director John Lettelleir said. That includes projects in the northern part of the city, such as the Professional Golfers Association of America headquarters CONTINUED ON 22

Approximate Frisco build-out: 75%

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When it comes online in 2023, the reservoir will create a new water supply source for the district and its 13 member cities, which include Frisco, McKinney, Plano, Richardson and parts of Dallas County. Late last year it was estimated that the city of Frisco would use more than 12.9 billion gallons of water in 2022, an increase of about 9% over ve years. Although Collin County and its rapidly

growing cities are the primary benecia- ries, the $1.6 billion reservoir is located northeast of the DFW Metroplex in Fan- nin County. NTMWD ocials said the reservoir is necessary to keep up with growing water demand. The district estimates the population in its service area of 2 million people in 2021 will double in the next CONTINUED ON 28

The North Texas Municipal Water District is wrapping up work on the rst new major reservoir in Texas in nearly 30 years. As a result of the construction of the 16,641-acre Bois d’Arc Lake, the water district started a concurrent project to cre- ate a new forest of 6.3 million trees in the area to help oset the loss of local natural habitat.

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NOW OPEN 1 Children’s Health Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine opened a new clinic June 20 at 6950 Stadium Lane, Frisco. Like the Plano location, the Frisco clinic offers treatment for sports injuries and musculoskeletal concerns related to bones, tissue and joints, including X-rays and ultrasounds. Physicians, physical therapists and athlet- ic trainers specialize in pediatric care, but the clinic also offers physical therapy for adults and Children’s Health employees. 469-303-3000. www.childrens.com/ locations/sc-orthopedics-sports- medicine-frisco 2 Korean fried chicken restaurant Bonchon opened June 20 in the Frisco Village Shopping Center, located at 4760 Preston Road, Ste. 228, Frisco. In addition to hand-battered chicken, the restaurant serves popcorn shrimp, Korean tacos, potstickers, edamame and more. The Fris- co opening marks Bonchon’s third DFW location, according to a news release. The other two restaurants are in Addison and The Colony. Bonchon in Frisco will be the first location to offer pickup boxes, per the release. 469-888-5510. www.bonchon.com 3 Italian restaurant Caffe Baonecci opened June 20 at 7151 Preston Road, Ste. 451D, Frisco. Menu items include pastas, salads, pizzas and traditional Ital- ian desserts. The restaurant is accepting reservations via OpenTable and by phone. 469-473-4080. www.caffebaonecci.com COMING SOON 4 Rodeo Goat is bringing its gourmet burgers named after celebrities to east

Frisco at 3111 Preston Road, in a building formerly occupied by Romano’s Macaroni Grill. The location will be the biggest for the brand at over 8,000 square feet, according to a company spokesperson. The burger joint is known for its burgers, fries and beers. The building was the best fit for Rodeo Goat because of the existing infrastructure already in place, according to a company spokesperson. The Frisco location is one of two under construc- tion, and the other site in East Dallas is just over 6,000 square feet. Rodeo Goat in Frisco will be the company’s seventh restaurant. Construction is halfway com- plete, according to the company, and the restaurant is expected to open in July. www.rodeogoat.com 5 Jam + Toast is a family-owned break- fast spot in Irving and Los Colinas, and a third location will be opening in Frisco. The restaurant will serve the same menu items for breakfast and lunch. The break- fast menu features pancakes, French toast, omelets and crepes. The lunch menu has sandwiches, salads, burgers and paninis. The restaurant will feature fresh-squeezed orange juice, which is something not offered at the other two locations, according to owners Tima and Urim Seferi, and Zife and Louie Kerimi. The owners will gain possession of the building in July and expect the build-out to take four to five months. The location will be at the Three Corners Plaza at 12335 University Drive, Ste. 100, Frisco. The Seferis and Kerimis expect to open the restaurant by the end of the year. www.sites.google.com/view/jamntoast RENOVATIONS 6 Richardson-based Halff Associates is designing Independence Trail for $107,00,

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ear feet of trails and two playgrounds for toddler and elementary-aged children, respectively. Additional park features include a shade structure, a “restorative native meadow” and a new parking lot, per city documents. Upon completion, Davis Park and Trail is expected to be a “state-of-the-art neighborhood park” and serve as the “east Frisco trailhead portal to the city’s hike-and-bike trail network,” city documents stated. www.friscotexas. gov/615/park-trail-development CLOSINGS 8 After six years of serving its Chinese fares to the Frisco community, Veggie Express ceased operations on May 29. The restaurant, located at 8200 Stonebrook Parkway, Ste. 110, offered vegan dining options. The owners of the restaurant cited effects of the coronavirus pandemic as their reason for closing in a statement to cus- tomers on Facebook. www.facebook.com/ veggieexpressfrisco

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NOW OPEN 1 Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers opened in mid-May at 2626 Stonebrook Parkway, Ste. 500, Frisco. The clinic specializes in orthopedic, neurological, vestibular and balance therapies. “Our goal is to be the therapy provider of choice to the physicians, people and communities we serve,” owner Reming- ton Burke said. 469-252-0433. www.fyzical.com/stonebrook-tx 2 Uni K Wax, a Florida-based wax stu- dio, opened its rst Texas location June 16 at 5355 Dallas Parkway, Frisco. The studio, which has 35 locations in Florida, New Jersey and New York, will open in Frisco at The Shops at Starwood, accord- ing to owners Boris Sar and Lucy Freire.

The studio oers over 160 wax services using its all-natural, gluten-free elastic wax, according to the company’s website. 972-777-5949. www.unikwax.com 3 Poki Bowl opened June 18 at 16710 FM 423, Ste. 100, Frisco. The quick-serve poke restaurant will let guests build bowls from base ingredients, such as white and brown rice or lettuce, according to Frisco location owner Shane Smith. Several protein options will be available, including ahi tuna, salmon, shrimp and yellowtail sh. Additional toppings, such as avocado, edamame and sauces at various spice lev- els, will be oered. Poki Bowl has several locations across the nation, according to its website. Additional Texas stores are planned for Trophy Club and San Antonio. 469-481-2192. www.pokibowl.com/frisco

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The council commended Wilks Development President Kyle Wilks for working with city ocials over the years to arrive at an agreeable plan. At his rst meeting with Wilks in 2017, Mayor Je Cheney said the city would never approve the project, originally called The Oxbow at Frisco, citing that it wasn’t aspirational enough. “This is a very aspirational vision for what this piece of property can become,” Cheney said of the approved plan. “The open space that runs through it is music to our ears.” Council members Tammy Meinershagen and Angelia Pelham said Firey Park will provide a space for people of all ages to gather.

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JULY 10 VAMONOS DE FIESTA Toyota Stadium welcomes Banda El Recodo and Gerardo Ortiz for their “La Invasion” tour. The group will perform banda, norteno and mariachi music for attendees. 2:30 p.m. (gates open). $70 (general admission), free (children under age 10). 9200 World Cup Way, Frisco. 214-705-6700. www.bit.ly/LAInvasion 13 LEARN WITH LIVE ANIMALS Meet furry friends at the Frisco Public Library during the “All About Animals” educational program. Children in kindergarten through fth grade can learn how animals conserve water, depend on water to survive and live with an abundance of fresh water every day. Showtimes are at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Free tickets will be available at the door 30 minutes before showtime on the 4th Floor in the McCallum Room at the George A. Purefoy Municipal Center. 6101 Frisco Square Blvd., Frisco. 972-292-5669. www.friscolibrary.com 16 THROUGH 17 MEET CONTENT CREATORS YouTube streamer Tim ‘TimTheTatman’ Betar is hosting a tailgate event at the Ford Center. The festival-style event will feature an in-person esports event,

a car show, music, yard games and a retro arcade. The popular internet personality also invites fellow content creators to meet with their fans at the event. Festivities begin at noon for both Saturday and Sunday and scheduled events continue through 7 p.m. both days. Tickets for the weekend start at $99. 9 Cowboys Way, Frisco. www. tatmantailgate.com 16 LISTEN TO MUSIC ON MAIN STREET The streets become a stage the third Saturday of every month as local musicians perform across seven blocks of downtown Frisco. The Melody of Hope nonprot brings its Nashville and Austin experience to Frisco with more than 10 performers in the Rail District. A full list of performers and a map is available on the event website. 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Free (admission). www.musiconmainfrisco.org 16 ADMIRE THE ARTS Frisco Parks and Recreation hosts their annual “Play Artistically” open house to showcase the arts in the Black Box Theater and Frisco Art Gallery in The Frisco Discovery Center. The event will feature performances from an Irish dance team, Theatre Frisco, Dallas Classical singers and live painters. 2-4 p.m. Free. 8004 N. Dallas Parkway, Frisco.

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Dak is back with his annual Dak Prescott Youth Football Camp at The Star in Frisco. During the two-day camp, the Dallas Cowboys quarterback will provide football tips and hands-on instruction to children in grades 1-8. The camp will also be staed by area high school and college coaches. Registration is required. 9 a.m.-noon. $249. 9 Cowboys Way, Frisco. www.procamps.com/Prescott22 (Courtesy ProCamps)

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WATCH A BASEBALL GAME Baseball fans can head to Riders Field to cheer on the Frisco RoughRiders as they play against the Midland RockHounds

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and Amarillo Sod Poodles. The rst pitch is thrown at 7:05 p.m. for games Tuesday-Saturday and 6:05 p.m. on Sunday. The RoughRiders follow a themed schedule for their games. • Silver Slugger Tuesday: Fans age 65 and older receive a $10 ticket at the box oce. • Texas Baseball Legends Wednesday: Baseball legend hosts meet and greet with fans. • Thirsty Thursday: Fans can enjoy $3 Yuengling through the seventh inning in the seating bowl. • Fireworks Friday and Sky-Lit Saturday: A reworks show is held directly following the end of game. • Kids Sunday Funday: Kid-themed days are held at Riders Field. JULY VS. MIDLAND 12 Silver Slugger Tuesday 13 Texas Baseball Legends Wednesday

04 Thirsty Thursday 05 Fireworks Friday 06 Sky-Lit Saturday 07 Kids Sunday Funday RIDERS FIELD 7300 Roughriders Trail, Frisco 972-334-1993 www.milb.com/frisco/tickets Ticket prices starting at $11

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Play Frisco brings big trucks the department’s Touch a Truck event at Northeast Community Park. The hands-on interaction event will feature vehicles that can drive, y and oat. The free event is from 8:30-10:30 a.m. 2895 Honey Grove Drive, Frisco. 972-292-6500. www.playfrisco.com (Courtesy Community Impact Newspaper le photo)

at $20. 8004 N. Dallas Parkway, Frisco. 972-370-2266. www.theatrefrisco.com AUGUST 05 LISTEN TO LIVE MUSIC Father-daughter music trio “Shaw Revolver” brings their talents to The Frisco Bar. The group plays rock ‘n’ roll, blues, folk, Motown, rockabilly, Tejano and originals of all styles. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Free music. 6750 Gaylord Parkway, Ste. 120, Frisco. 972-712-0808. www.thefriscobar.com

972-292-6500. www.playfrisco.com 16 THROUGH AUG. 14 SEE “SOMETHING ROTTEN!” Watch young performers as Theatre Frisco presents “Something Rotten!” at the Black Box Theater in the Frisco Discovery Center. The show follows two brothers, Nick and Nigel, who are trying to write a hit play when they are told the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting all at the same time. The duo set out to write the world’s rst musical. Performance times vary depending on show date. Tickets start

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lanes and bike lanes. Crews are removing the existing westbound lanes to prepare for reconstruction. Trac will drive on the eastbound lanes until the westbound lanes are completed. Timeline: April 2021-fall 2022 Cost: $4.7 million Funding source: city of Frisco

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1 Legacy Drive widening After delays due to utility conicts, the reconstruction of Legacy Drive is back on schedule, a June public works department report stated. The goal of the project is to reconstruct Legacy’s existing lanes and widen the road from four to six lanes between SH 121 and Warren Parkway. Phase 1 of the project, which consisted of paving, is complete, the report stated. Trac switched to the new northbound lanes in early June, and crews are working on reconstructing the southbound lanes. Timeline: July 2021-spring 2023 Cost: $18.2 million Funding source: city of Frisco

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3 Coit Road widening Construction of Coit Road is almost com- plete. The project consists of widening Coit Road from four to six lanes. The new fth and sixth lanes from Main Street to Eldorado Parkway are paved. Crews are now preparing subgrade for the fth and sixth lanes from Eldorado Parkway to Buckeye Drive. Timeline: January-late 2022 Cost: $6.5 million Funding source: city of Frisco

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Crews prepare Legacy Drive for a traffic switch in early June. (Courtesy city of Frisco)

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4 Frisco Street construction Design is 90% complete for construction of Frisco Street. This project will extend Frisco Street from Cobb Hill Drive to Pan- ther Creek Parkway as a four-lane divided roadway. Right-of-way and easement acquisitions for the project are ongoing. Timeline: summer 2022-spring 2023 Cost: $8 million Funding source: city of Frisco

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Asphalt on Meadow Hill Drive will be replaced with concrete. (Courtesy city of Frisco)

5 Downtown street improvements Design for downtown street improve- ments is ongoing. The project will consist of two phases. Phase 1 A will recon- struct 4th Street from Main Street to Elm Street. Design is 90% complete for this portion of the project. The second phase B will reconstruct Main Street from 3rd Street to North County Road. Design is 30% complete for this portion of the project. Timeline: fall 2022-summer 2023 Cost: $8.9 million Funding source: city of Frisco

6 Lebanon Road widening Design for the fth and sixth lanes of Lebanon Road from FM 423 to Todd Drive is underway. This project will convert Lebanon road to a six-lane divided roadway and replace existing pavement as needed. Timeline: early 2023-spring 2024 Cost: $11 million Funding source: city of Frisco

Meadow Hill Drive reconstruction Construction on Meadow Hill Drive from Rogers Road to Preston Road is expected to start in July. This project will replace existing asphalt with concrete pavement and add neighborhood trac circles to assist with trac ow. Right- and left-turn lanes will also be added at the intersection of Meadow Hill Drive and Preston Road. Plans include construction of a sidewalk on the north side of the road that will connect with the existing sidewalk from North County Road to Preston Road. UPCOMING PROJECTS

Timeline: July 2022-late 2024 Cost: $7 million Funding source: city of Frisco

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DEVELOPMENT Plans shared to make Rail District in Frisco more pedestrian-friendly

This map shows the area of focus for the downtown

corridor and where the new plaza will be. BLOCK BY BLOCK

Proposed intersection improvements

BY GRANT JOHNSON

Feedback on the Main Street portion of the project from council was that they support the pedestrian experience with ample sidewalks, but asked the design firm to come back with a cost breakdown of what features could be put on Main Street at each price point. For the Fourth Street Plaza portion of the project, design highlights include

Frisco City Council was pre- sented with renderings and plans for upcoming projects in The Rail District that would make the city’s downtown area more pedestri- an-friendly during its work session on June 7. Representatives from the planning and design firms Kim- ley-Horn and Mesa

Design Group sought feedback from council to begin fine-tuning their designs and update costs for the project. “I am really passion- ate about downtown,”

“IT FEELS LIKE IT’S THE LAND THAT TIME FORGOT.” ANGELIA PELHAM, FRISCO CITY COUNCIL MEMBER

ELM STREET Design highlights Brick pavers for roads, sidewalks, trees, lighting

Design phase 95% complete

Proposed cost $10M Timeline One year, start date TBD Proposed cost $5M Timeline Nine-month project will begin this fall 2

restrooms and open space for events, staff said. Approximately 30% of the design phase has been com- pleted, and it has a proposed cost of $7

Original budget $5M

MAIN STREET Design highlights 20 -foot sidewalks, brick pavers for roads

Design phase 30% complete

Council Member Angelia Pelham said. “It feels like it’s the land that time forgot.” During the work session, the project was split into three pieces: Main Street, Fourth Street Plaza and Elm Street. Each section of the project has a $5 million budget, for a $15 million price tag for the whole project, staff said. Design highlights for the Main Street portion of the project include 20-foot sidewalks, trees, steel plant- ers and brick pavers for roads. About 30% of the design phase for this portion of the project has been com- pleted, according to the presentation to council. This portion of the project also has a proposed cost of $2 million per block for a total of $10 million. A start date has not been determined, but the project is expected to take one year to complete.

million-$8 million. A start date has not been determined, but the project is expected to take 18 months to two years to complete. Feedback from council was that they support creating bathroom structures and the aesthetics of the performance state. Design highlights for the Elm Street portion of the project include brick pavers for roads, sidewalks, trees and lighting. Approximately 95% of the design phase of this por- tion has been completed, and it has a proposed cost of $5 million. City staff said the project is ready to be sent out for bids with the expectation that work would begin in the fall and last nine months. Council was in favor of the design and suggested Elm Street move forward as the potential first phase of the project.

Original budget $5M

trees, steel planters,

FOURTH STREET PLAZA Design highlights Restrooms, permanent stage, open space for events

Proposed cost $7M- $ 8M Timeline Start date TBD. The

Design phase 30% complete

Original budget $5M

project is expected to take 18-24 months to complete.

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“It feels like we talk about down- town and Main Street, we get really hot and heavy, and then like nine months go by, and we do it again,” Frisco Mayor Jeff Cheney said during the session. “How do we finish this?” Cheney asked that Kimley-Horn

and Mesa Design Group take the feedback they received from council members and come back in “a month or two” with a breakdown of costs for each portion of the project. The next public work session for council is scheduled for June 21.

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News from Frisco, Frisco ISD & Collin County

HIGHLIGHT COLLIN COUNTY Precinct 4 Commissioner Duncan Webb has been elected chair of the Regional Transportation Council, according to a June 9 release by the North Central Texas Council of Governments. Webb has served on the transportation council since 2011. Frisco City Council Meets at 6:30 p.m. July 19, Aug. 2 City Council Chamber, George A. Purefoy Municipal Center, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd., Frisco www.friscotexas.gov Collin County Commissioners Court Meets at 1:30 p.m. July 11, 18, 25; Aug. 1, 8 at Jack Hatchell Collin County Administration Building, 2300 Bloomdale Road, Ste. 2302, McKinney | www.collincountytx.gov Denton County Commissioners Court MEETINGS WE COVER

Cost set for CTE Center expansion project

BY MIRANDA JAIMES

FRISCO ISD Trustees approved a guaranteed maximum price of $22.19 million for a construction project that will expand and renovate the district’s Career and Technical Education Center. Principal Architect with Huckabee Andre Brackens said the rm worked “diligently” with Crossland Con- struction to help lessen the eects of construction cost escalation and material shortages, according to FISD meeting documents. Construction will begin on the center this year, the district stated.

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Dallas named one of 16 host cities for 2026 FIFA World Cup

BY BROOKLYNN COOPER

20 being split between Canada and Mexico. Other host cities include Atlanta, Houston, Los Angeles, Kan- sas City, New York City and San Fran- cisco. The Dallas Sports Commission estimates a host city could yield an economic impact of $400 million and about 3,000 new jobs. In total, 16 U.S. cities will host the World Cup. Next steps include guring out how many and what level of matches Dallas will host.

FRISCO Dallas was chosen to host FIFA 2026 World Cup matches after a concerted recruiting eort by the North Texas region. “I want to thank our regional part- ners and other mayors for contribut- ing to our success,” Frisco Mayor Je Cheney said at the announcement June 16. The U.S. is slated to host 60 World Cup matches, with the remaining

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