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Single-family projects help fuel Frisco’s commercial surge Homes drive growth

Construction workers build a new home in Frisco’s Lexington master-planned community.

BY JACOB VAUGHN

Lettelleir, Frisco’s director of development services, of the city’s growth. Even as the city approaches build out, single-family homes remain a primary driver of commercial development in Frisco, Lettelleir said.

From master-planned communities like Lexington to custom homes at The Preserve, new neighborhoods are transforming Frisco’s remaining opening spaces and fueling commer- cial growth throughout the city. “It’s like drinking from a re hose,” said John

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3 Maha Shresta The business sells Indian gifts, clothing, jewelry and pooja items, which are religious merchandise. • Opened June 1 • 10030 Coit Road, Ste. 300, Frisco • www.mahashresta.com 4 Snow Lotus The company sells silver items crafted in India. • Opened in June • 11691 Independence Parkway, Ste. 100, Frisco • www.snowlotus.io 5 Activate Behavioral Solutions The therapy business offers applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for children between the ages of 12 months to 8 years old. • Opened June 23 • 11619 Independence Parkway, Ste. 320, Frisco • www.activatebehavior.com 6 Hareli Fresh Market The grocery store sells fresh items for Indian, South

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10 Capriotti’s The business has a new owner. The new owners also own Capriotti’s locations in McKinney and Flower Mound. • 1612 FM 423, Ste. 100, Frisco • www.capriottis.com 11 Texas Health Frisco The hospital will undergo a $25 million expansion to add 30 new patient rooms. • 12400 Dallas Parkway, Frisco • www.texashealth.org/locations/texas-health-frisco 12 The Grove Frisco Brookfield Residential celebrated the grand opening of its newest community in The Grove Frisco. A 735-acre community, The Grove Frisco features parks, hike and bike trails as well as other amenities such as pools, a fitness center and event space. • 9335 Pavonia Lane, Frisco • www.thegrovefrisco.com/homes/homebuilders/ brookfield-residential

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7 Arohana Academy of Performing Art The dance studio will teach Vazhuvoor style Bharathanatyam, which is a dance form of India. • Opening in July • 10004 Coit Road, Ste. 503, Frisco • https://deepakamathm.wixsite.com/arohana-academy 8 Arjun Archery Academy The academy will offer training programs for beginners through competition-level participants for children. • Opening in July • 10050 Coit Road, Frisco • www.arjunarcheryacademy.com 9 The Creamery Stone & Boba The menu features ice cream, gelato, boba tea and cake. • Opening mid-July

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1 Valhallan Esports Training Players can experience live, in-person gaming with teammates and peers, according to the company’s website. The business also offers camps, events and birthday parties geared towards esports. • Opened in May • 8050 Preston Road, Frisco • https://arenas.valhallan.com/frisco-tx-us 2 Premium Matcha Cafe Maiko The sweet treat store serves a variety of items made with matcha sourced from Uji, Japan, the company website states. Menu items include shaved ice, soft serve ice cream, lattes, teas and more. • Opened May 10 • 9244 Prestmont Place, Ste. 207, Frisco • www.matchacafe-maiko.com

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12 Kuchipudi Dance Studio The school offers instruction in Indian classical dance through the Kuchipudi style. The technique of Kuchipudi makes use of fast rhythmic footwork and sculpturesque body movements, the company

13 Grain & Berry The cafe offers acai bowls, yogurt bowls, smoothies and juices. It will also offer quesadillas, flatbread and toast options. • Opening TBD • 279 Main St., Ste. 126, Frisco • www.grainandberry.com/locations/frisco-texas

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Fire Station No. 10 opens in Frisco to meet population needs became involved with it over 30 years ago, but here we are,” Frisco Fire Chief Lee Glover said at the grand opening event.

A new re station opened in north Frisco. The new station opened in what ocials say is one of the fastest growing areas of Frisco. City leaders and Fire Department personnel celebrated the grand opening of Fire Station No. 10 at a hose-uncoupling event June 30, which was done instead of cutting a ribbon. The event ended with what’s called a push-in, where residents and city leaders pushed a re engine into the new station. The details Fire Station No. 10 sits on Fields Parkway in northwest Frisco near the Fields development. Fireghters at the station have access to an indoor and outdoor workout space, as well as individual dorms. It’s a three-bay station where 12 reghters will work. “Sometimes it’s dicult to believe that this department has grown to 10 stations since I rst

The station cost $16 million and was paid for by 2019 voter-approved bond funds. Frisco re stations 9 and 6 previously served this area of the city. What they’re saying City Manager Wes Pierson said the new station is an accomplishment for the city but that there’s more re stations to build and more public safety personnel to hire. Mayor Je Cheney said the new station demon- strates the city’s commitment to public safety in one of the fastest-growing parts of Frisco. “Taking a proactive approach to having this station open and built as the growth is happening is really important and a commitment to make sure that we keep our residents safe,” he said.

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Collin County jail campus works to reduce repeat inmates

The majority of inmates at Collin County Detention Center have served time in jail before and center ocials are working to change this. Collin County Detention Facility is oering in-jail programs and classes to inmates in the hopes of reducing recidivism, where a person reoends and commits a crime after being released, Inmate Program Coordinator Amy Larson said during an open house for the programs. About 94% of inmates in Collin County’s jail have served time previously, she said. The education programs not only improve pub- lic safety, but the jail environment, Larson said. “This is not being soft on crime,” said Johnny Jaquess, Collin County Detention Facility assistant chief deputy. “It’s a strategic way to have better outcomes and make your jail safer … for the sta and for the inmates.” Zooming in Collin College has funded various life skills education courses for more than 100 inmates with the help of an Adult Education and Literacy grant provided by the Texas Workforce Commission, according to a June news release. The in-jail classes are taught by Collin College professors and are part of the Sheri’s Convicted Oender Re-Entry Eort. The courses are designed for younger or rst-time oenders and focus on personal growth, academic readiness and re-entry preparation, Collin College ocials said. “We don’t just guard inmates here, we lead and manage them and that’s the dierence,” Jaquess said. “That’s what separates Collin County from any jail in the United States.” The rate of individuals re-oending and

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returning to prison within three years of release is 14.7% in Texas, according to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice’s biennial report. Studies have shown that educational programs can reduce recidivism by 43%, Larson said. The Washington State Institute for Public Policy found that correctional education returns $5 for every $1 invested. This comes from reduced costs seen in fewer arrests, fewer court cases and lower costs for housing inmates, she said. Since April, Collin College has been oering practice GED exams to inmates with 60 male and female participants, a Collin College representative said. The college has begun a series of structured classes, with dierent courses such as life skills. “These programs help people re-enter society successfully,” Larson said. “Investing in education behind bars is not just the right thing to do, it’s a scally responsible strategy that improves public safety and strengthens communities.”

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Plans for new Frisco Police shooting range move forward The Frisco Police Department will get a new shooting range, city documents state. Frisco City Council approved a contract for the new shooting range as part of its consent agenda at a July 1 meeting. The details Several contractors were considered, but City Council members awarded a $778,438 contract to Fort Worth-based construction company SEDALCO Inc. for the new range. About $7,500 is for preconstruction services. The range will be 25,000 square feet and include 4,000 square feet of administrative space, accord- ing to city documents. There will be multiple shooting lanes to accom- modate shooting distances of up to 100 yards. The

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New buildings dedicated to commercial development will be constructed in Frisco. Frisco City Council approved a permit for two new buildings at its July 1 meeting. The buildings will include office, warehouse and distribution center space. The details The two buildings will total 180,400 square feet and sit on the northwest corner of SH 121 and Custer Road. They will be built and oriented so that trucks dock internally and are hard to see from nearby roads, trails and parkland. There is parkland to the north of the property, as well as a trail to the east. There will be open space on the eastern side of the site where it will border Frisco’s trail along West Rowlett Creek.

range will also feature space for offices, storage, weapons cleaning, a classroom and a break room. The facility will be built on undeveloped land just south of Frisco Fire Station No. 9. The structure will be integrated into the existing public safety training center. The total construction budget for the new range is estimated to be $13.5 million , including design

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Council proposes grant overhaul to boost Rail District

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Frisco officials discussed updating Rail District grant programs to help support businesses. Frisco City Council discussed consolidating two existing programs offered to Rail District busi- nesses in an effort to garner more participation during a work session July 1. The approach Ken Schmidt, director of special projects for the city, told members of the City Council that the new single grant program could be operated by the Frisco Community Development Corporation. Businesses must be in the Original Town Com- mercial District, be considered commercial uses and comply with city regulations to be eligible for the programs. That would not change if the programs were consolidated. The original town commercial district is a part of the Rail District. There would be broadened eligibility for area businesses under the new program, which would

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Frisco officials approved an ordinance to increase the local homestead exemption. Frisco City Council unanimously approved the ordinance, which will grant residents the state’s maximum homestead exemption of 20%, at a special-called meeting June 30. The details The general homestead exemption, which was just increased by City Council, applies to all homeowners on their primary resi- dence as long as they lived there Jan. 1 of the tax year. Previously, the maximum homestead exemption in Frisco was 15%. The city also offers an exemption of $80,000 for disabled homeowners or those 65 or older.

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prioritize architectural character and tourism enhancement near Toyota Stadium, which sits near the Original Town Commercial District. There would also be a $300,000 cap on the matching grant provided under the proposed program. Businesses could see matching grant funds for new construction under the proposed program. This is not allowed under the two existing pro- grams, Schmidt said.

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Frisco ISD to see $9M revenue surplus in operating budget

Frisco ISD officials have approved the budget for the 2025-26 school year and the district expects a $9 million revenue surplus after three years of budget deficits. The district’s board of trustees approved the total $988.34 million budget during a June 17 meeting. The budget accounts for general operat- ing needs, child nutrition services and paying off district debt and interests. The operating budget has $771.69 million in rev- enue with $762.68 million in expected expenses— creating a $9 million surplus. A closer look District officials have found cost savings by eval- uating open positions in central administration and restructuring, standardizing class loads across campuses and reworking department budgets to be priorities based. Other budget cuts for the 2025-26 school year are reducing extracurricular spending by $600,000 and reducing the payroll

budget by $7.5 million through vacant positions, according to a June budget presentation. More details The district’s approved compensation plan includes raises for all staff as well as increases spe- cifically for teachers from new Texas legislation. Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 2 into law June 4. HB 2 will provide permanent raises for educators and support staff; overhaul how the state funds special education; and set aside money for schools to spend on fixed costs, such as utilities and insurance. The pay raises for classroom teachers are: • $2,500 for one to four years of experience • $5,000 for five or more years of experience All eligible employees who have received a satisfactory evaluation are eligible for a 3% raise. Employees who are on a stepped pay scale plan will receive their next step increase or the 3%

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Total budget $988.34M

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raise, whichever is greater. The starting salary for first-year teachers with no experience will be $62,000 in the 2025-26 school year, according to the compensation plan.

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Update: The project is in the design phase but it is expected to go out for construction bids by September 2025. • Timeline: September 2025-June 2027 • Cost: $26.5 million • Funding source: city of Frisco, external funding

6 Stonebrook trac light Project: A new trac light is being installed at the Walmart on Stonebrook Parkway o FM 423. Update: The project went out to bid late last year and it

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is expected to be completed later this year. • Timeline: late 2024- September 2025 • Cost: $250,000 • Funding source: city of Frisco

Ongoing projects

7 Panther Creek Parkway construction Project: The project will construct a six-lane divided roadway from Dallas North Tollway to Preston Road. Update: The project is still under construction and is expected to wrap later this year. • Timeline: early 2024-end of 2025 • Cost: $56.4 million • Funding sources: city of Frisco, Collin County 8 Fields trac signal installation Project: A new trac signal is being added to the Fields

4 Trac light installation Project: A new trac light is being installed at the Lebanon Road and 4th Army Drive intersection. Update: The project went to bid late last year. Poles for the lights have been installed. • Timeline: late 2024-September 2025 • Cost: $250,000 Project: A water line is being installed along Parkwood Boulevard from Stonebrook Parkway to Cotton Gin Road and Cotton Gin Road from Parkwood Boulevard to Dallas Parkway. Update: The project is under construction • Timeline: early2025-end of 2026 • Cost: $14 million • Funding source: city of Frisco • Funding source: funding source 5 Water line installation

9 Hillcrest Road construction Project: The project will construct a four-lane roadway from Panther Creek Parkway to PGA Parkway along Hillcrest Road. Update: The project is under construction. • Timeline: early 2024-September 2025 • Cost: $5.99 million • Funding source: city of Frisco

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Heritage How-To: Floral Design Take an hour-long flower arranging class led by Frisco florist Pink Blossom Designs at the Frisco Heritage Depot. • July 24, 6-7 p.m. • $50 • 6499 Page St., Frisco • www.friscotexas.gov/calendar.aspx?eid=6602 “Disaster!” Theatre Frisco presents “Disaster!” a musical about a group of New Yorkers attending the opening of a floating casino-discotheque who then face earthquakes, tidal waves, piranhas, infernos played to the songs of the ‘70s. • July 25-Aug. 10, show times vary by date • $25-$30 • 8004 N. Dallas Parkway, Frisco • www.theatrefrisco.com Frisco Margarita Festival Enjoy sampling 10 margaritas from Frisco’s bars and restaurants during the event at Frisco Rail Yard. The festival will feature a live DJ, street food, frozen drinks, beer garden and the chance to win a trip to Mexico. The

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Frisco Roughriders: Corny Dog Night Watch as the Frisco Roughriders take on the San Antonio Missions. Saturday night’s game is Corny Dog Night presented by the North Texas Fair & Rodeo and will feature players in their Corny Dog uniforms. • Aug. 2, 7:05 p.m. • Tickets starting at $11 • 7300 RoughRiders Trail, Frisco • www.milb.com/frisco Taylorville Shake it off to chart-topping hits of Taylor Swift at Comerica Center. The fan-sponsored homage to the singer will feature a tribute band with video wall production. • Aug. 15, 7 p.m. • $47-$75 • 2601 Avenue of the Stars, Frisco • www.comericacenter.com/events/detail/taylorville

and costumes are encouraged. • July 26, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. • $25 • 6499 Page St., Frisco • www.squadup.com/events/princess-tea

Calling All Heroes 2025 Veterans, first responders and their families are invited to join Frisco Athletic Center’s annual event. The facility will be closed to the public for late-night access to the facility. • July 26, 6-8 p.m. • Free • 5828 Nancy Jane Lane, Frisco • www.friscotexas.gov/1397/calling-all-heroes Summer Jam Golf Festival The festival is returning to PGA Frisco and will feature a nighttime celebration of golf, games, a long putt challenge and live music.

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Specialty pizza, gyros: 4 new Frisco restaurants Here are four businesses that opened earlier this year. Clutch City Cluckers opened in May and oers chicken sandwiches, wraps, tenders, tacos and salads. Vegetarian options are available. Spicy Vihaar opened in May as well and serves authentic traditional Indian cuisine. Menu items include vegetarian entrees such as channa masala, dal tadka, shahi paneer and saag kofta. Can Am Pizza oers a variety of pizza categories including specialty, gourmet, chicken and veggie. Other items include salads, gyros, calzones, pastas and more. It opened in April. Stop-NGo Gyros opened at the former Mudbugs location on FM 423 in April, as well. The restaurant oers Mediterranean dishes such as hummus, gyros, baba ghanoush, falafel and more.

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Stop-NGo Gyros opened April 19 in Frisco.

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Frisco residents Lisa and Alex Nguyen opened The Owl Bar in 2023 in Frisco.

Owlexander The Great ($22) pizza includes Canadian bacon, sausage, pepperoni, bacon, black olives, mushrooms, red onions, red sauce and mozzarella.

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Mona Lisa ($14) is a specialty drink featuring Empress 1908 gin, Hpnotiq, grapefruit juice and soda.

black olives, mushrooms, red onions, red sauce and mozzarella. Other popular non-pizza food items are the wedge salad, caprese salad, wings and pretzels. Alex Nguyen said he named some of their signature drinks after his wife and daughters. The London—an espresso martini—bears his youngest daughter’s name and is one of the top sellers. What else? The Owl Bar oers karaoke every Friday and Saturday night. Recently, dueling piano entertain- ment was well-received and a plan is in place to make it a monthly event. Sporting events are shown on multiple televisions.

The Owl Bar goes beyond booze and boasts a menu, which features what the owners, describe as elevated bar fare. Alex and Lisa Nguyen, who are Frisco residents, opened The Owl Bar in 2023 in Frisco. On the menu While naming their 14 pizza options, the Nguyens chose to stay on-theme. The Owl Pacino, featuring g jam, prosciutto, goat cheese, arugula and bal- samic drizzle is a top seller. Other customer favorites include The Hoot, which is a margarita style pizza; Dr. Whooo with alfredo sauce, fresh spinach, chicken, mozzarella, parmesan and a pesto sauce drizzle; and Owlexander The Great, which is topped with Canadian bacon, sausage, pepperoni, bacon,

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Looking to get out of your neighborhood to try a new dining experience? Check out the following restaurant news from

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Curry Up Now The restaurant offers tikka masala burritos, deconstructed samosas, tacos, Indian street foods and tandoori fried chicken sandwiches. • Opened June 7 • 2717 Cross Timbers Road, Flower Mound • www.curryupnow.com

Chilito Rojo The restaurant’s menu features breakfast dishes including chilaquiles as well as tacos, burritos and sandwiches with egg-based fillings. • Opened May 12 • 1705 W. University Drive, Ste. 118, McKinney • www.chilitorojomexicanfood.com

Zaza Thai The eatery’s menu features pho, dumplings, fried rice, wings and more. • Opened June 2 • 9615 Coit Road, Ste. 103, Plano • www.zazathai.com

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Cilantro Taco Grill Cilantro Taco Grill offers various tacos, including picadillo, pastor, carnitas and barbacoa. The menu also includes tortas, burritos and various dinner plates. • Opened April 18 • 1470 W. Frontier Parkway, Prosper • www.cilantrotacogrill.com

Selda Doner & Gyro The eatery offers build your own bowls and wraps featuring rice, lettuce, hummus, beef, chicken and more. • Opened May 28 • 101 S. Coit Road, Ste. 1, Richardson • www.seldadallas.com

Rise Souffle The restaurant focuses on serving French cuisine, offering sweet and savory souffle options as well as traditional French dishes, such as the Parisian Jambon Sandwich. • Opened May 17 • 2001 W. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 155, Southlake • www.risesouffle.com

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Readers, welcome to your annual Community Impact Home Edition. This guide features news ranging from key real estate trends and new developments unique to your neighborhood to businesses that can help make your home beautiful. All of the stories are written by our team of local journalists who are invested in keeping you informed in your community. We’re unwavering in our commitment to provide free, useful news to the community, because we believe everyone deserves to receive high-quality information about where they live.

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Multifamily housing updates in Frisco

Update: Units are being preleased in the community and interested residents can schedule a hard-hat tour of the property. One- and two-bedroom units are available in the apartment community. • 7291 Elm St., Frisco • www.beaconraildistrict.com Champions Frisco The project: Champions Frisco is a mixed-use development on the southwest corner of Mahard Parkway and University Drive that will include multifamily units, as well as oce and retail space. There will be 700 urban living units and 74 townhomes. Update: Frisco Planning and Zoning Commission approved plans for the development June 24. • Mahard Parkway and University Drive • No contact information is available North Fields The project: North Fields is a community that is part of the broader Fields development. Update: Frisco Planning and Zoning Commission approved plans for 363 urban living units and one parking garage at its June 24 meeting. All of this will sit on about 6.3 acres of land. • Tall Meadow Way and PGA Parkway • www.ieldsfrisco.com This list is not comprehensive.

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Lexington Ranch The project: Lexington Ranch is a multifamily community in north Frisco that oers both apartments and townhomes. Apartment units are oered in studios or one-to-three bedrooms. Amenities include a pool, a clubhouse, gym and more. Update: Lexington Ranch units became available in March.

The Links on PGA Parkway The project: When complete, the development will include more than 1,300 units. There are 690 units at the complex now. Update: Developers broke ground on the nal phases of the project in May. These last two phases will bring an additional 620 units and 815 underground parking spaces to the complex. • 15950 Paramount Way, Frisco • www.thelinksonpgaparkway.com

• 11401 Loblolly Way, Frisco • www.lexingtonranch.com

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The Beacon The project: The Beacon is an 18-unit apartment building in downtown Frisco. Some of the rst residents will call the building home in August.

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