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6 Spin! Pizza The Frisco location is no longer listed on Spin! Pizza’s website and its Facebook page has been taken down as of Dec. 10. Spin! Pizza is listed as permanently closed on Google, and calls to the business from Community Impact went unanswered. The pizzeria opened its Frisco location in 2023 and offered pizza, salads, soups, sandwiches, gelato and more, according to its website. Spin! Pizza operates another Dallas-Fort Worth location in Richardson. • Closed fall 2025 • 4387 Main St., Ste. 200, Frisco • www.spinpizza.com 7 Harper Row Home The home goods store closed, owner Heather Harper- Hirosky said. Harper Row Home has sold furniture, home decor and gifts from her store in Frisco since 2019, but she said the changing retail market led her to reconsider in-person sales. Once the move-out is complete, Harper-Hirosky said the next step is streamlining her online presence to make digital sales as easy as possible. She plans to overhaul her existing website in early 2026. • Closed Dec. 28 • 105 King Road, Frisco • www.shopharperrowhome.com

4 H-E-B fulfillment center The 51,599 square-foot building, which will be located at FM 423 and US 380 in Frisco, has an estimated construction cost of $14,439,910, according to the TDLR filing. The construction project is slated to begin in July 2026 and be completed by June 2027. • Intersection of FM 423 and US 380, Frisco • www.heb.com 5 McDonald's It will be 3,845 square-foot restaurant, which will be located at the northwest corner of PGA Parkway and Preston Road. It has an estimated construction cost of $1.5 million and is slated to begin construction in February and scheduled for completion in June. • Located at the northwest corner of PGA Parkway and Preston Road, Frisco • www.mcdonalds.com

8 Portillo’s The Chicago chain broke ground on its first Frisco location Dec. 11, according to a company news release. A variety of Portillo’s signature menu items will be available at the new Frisco location, including: Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, char-grilled burgers and chocolate cake. • Opening early 2026 • Northwest corner of Gordon Heights Lane and FM 423, Frisco • www.portillos.com

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4 Slice House by Tony Gemignani The fast-casual pizza franchise was founded by world renowned pizzaiolo Tony Gemignani, according to Dec. 4 news release. Slice House by Tony Gemignani features pizzas sold by the slice or whole. Beyond pizzas, Slice House offers pasta dishes, including a gemelli pasta with vodka tomato cream sauce, salads and various Italian desserts, such as spumoni, cannoli and gelato. • Opening January 2026 • 5995 Preston Road, Ste. 102, Frisco • www.slicehouse.com 5 Texas Tabletop Society The business will be a family-friendly space and feature a growing library of more than 1,000 modern board games, which business co-owner Reggie Bradshaw said is one of the largest open collections in the area. The business will have premium tables, comfortable seating and a welcoming atmosphere designed for families, friends and gamers of all experience levels. Guests can use games from the business’ collection or bring their own favorites, Bradshaw and business co-owner Ryan Goodwin said. • Expected soft opening Jan. 12 • 8050 Preston Road, Ste. 204, Frisco • www.texastabletopsociety.com

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1 Belk The department store recently opened one of two new stores introducing a fresh concept called Belk Market in Frisco, said Holly Richter, Belk vice president of corporate communications and associate experience. Customers can expect new items across men’s, women’s and kids’ apparel, as well as shoes, handbags, accessories, home décor and fine jewelry. • Opened Dec. 8 • 3333 Preston Road, Ste. 700, Frisco • www.belk.com/store/belk-market-frisco- tx/?StoreID=722

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6 IM=X Pilates and Fitness The fitness studio has completed renovations at their Frisco location, owner Nancy Lawrence said in an email. Lawrence purchased the studio on Sept. 2. IM=X features Pilates classes as well as strength training, boot camps, yoga and Zumba. The studio has been painted, redecorated and reorganized. Since renovating,

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IM=X has doubled the amount of classes on their schedule, and they now offer one-on-one sessions in their new private training room. • 5353 Independence Parkway, Ste. 400, Frisco • www.imxpilates.com/texas/frisco 7 KidsUnited The youth soccer program that uses sports to help children hit developmental milestones, celebrated its first year in north Plano, across the tollway from Stonebriar Centre, in November. The location, owned by Naureen Mithani and Samira Kamrudin, is the first KidsUnited franchise in Texas.

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Jason’s Deli Fast-casual eatery Jason’s Deli is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The restaurant is celebrating the event by giving out one free Deli-Bration Cookie—a sugar cookie topped with sprinkles—to all reward members, per the release. The pastry will join the menu permanently to honor the company’s milestone. • Various locations • www.jasonsdeli.com

Offline: sells women’s clothing and accessories Little Woodrow’s Bar & Grill: is an eatery featuring American fare and cocktails. The restaurant will be located at 8320 SH 121, next to iFly. Urban Outfitters , a retail business, is also slated to open in 2026. • Opening in 2026

8 Stonebriar Centre tenants Stonebriar Centre is set to welcome new tenants in 2026. The new tenants will include: Abercrombie & Fitch: sells clothing Alo Yoga: sells yoga wear and accessories Editked: sells women’s clothing and accessories Princess Polly: sells women’s clothing, shoes and accessories

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Government

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Officials move retail near Bacchus Park forward The Frisco Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously voted to recommend approval of rezoning for a 5-acre planned development. Plans for the development were revised with input from city staff following an initial failed rezoning request two years ago. The commission originally denied a request to rezone the property from agricultural to retail in 2023. According to city staff, commissioners were hesitant about some of the land uses permitted under base retail zoning, and they wanted to ensure that the property would be developed in a single phase. What changed Spiars Engineering worked with city staff to develop restrictions on car-centric land uses, which are generally permitted in retail devel- opments but will be prohibited at this planned

Frisco Stormwater Utility Fee to increase Frisco City Council voted to increase the monthly Stormwater Utility Fee by 20% at a Jan. 6 meeting. The rate increase will take effect Feb. 1. The details The fee for each property is based on impervious area, or the amount of land that does not absorb water. Fees for single-family residential properties fall into three tiers based on square footage. For properties other than single-family homes, the fee will increase from $1.73 to $2.07 per 1,000 square feet of impervious area. Current rate increases were decided in the fiscal year 2025-26 budget adopted on Sept. 16. Residents will likely see more increases in the future, according to city documents.

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development, including: • Restaurants or banks with drive-thrus • Convenience stores with gas pumps • Big box stores • Child care or fitness centers

The developer also plans to include a sidewalk that will provide a direct connection between the retail space and Bacchus Park.

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Election

BY SAMANTHA DOUTY

Voter Guide

2026

Dates to know

Where to vote

Jan. 14: First day of early voting Jan. 27: Last day of early voting Jan. 31: Election day

Denton County residents can cast their ballots at any polling location during early voting; however, election day locations are by precinct. Collin County residents can cast a ballot at any polling location during early voting or on election day. Visit www.votedenton.gov or www.collincountytx.gov/elections for polling locations.

Only candidates in contested elections are included. Go to county election websites for information on uncontested races.

Frisco City Council, Place 1

Ann Anderson Occupation & Experience: Insurance agency owner; executive background; governance expertise; scal stewardship; extensive community leadership; civic advocate www.ann4frisco.com 214-491-7618

Mark Piland Occupation & Experience: Public safety consultant; former Frisco re chief; led Frisco’s COVID response; managed $45M city budget www.markforplace1.com 972-980-8060

Why are you running for oce?

I am running to ensure Frisco remains safe, smart and connected as we grow. My leadership will focus on planning with purpose, supporting public safety, improving mobility and strengthening community partnerships so our city continues thriving for generations, while honoring the small-town feel we all value.

I am running because Frisco needs change. Frisco leadership needs transparency and no conicts of interest. I’m running to ensure condence that decisions are shaped by meaningful citizen input through open public hearings and active listening. I’m running to serve you and to ensure you and your family are safe.

What are the biggest challenges facing the city?

Frisco faces continuing growth pressures, trac congestion and rising demands on infrastructure and services. Maintaining public safety stang, preserving quality of life and ensuring smart, responsible planning are central challenges. We must balance development with infrastructure capacity and keep neighborhoods connected and supported as the city evolves.

Managing growth, density and redevelopment proactively is Frisco’s central challenge. Trac congestion, infrastructure strain, water-supply constraints, increases in taxable value without sucient eective tax-rate compression, public safety stang and multifamily concentration (apartments) must be addressed to protect neighborhoods, aordability and long-term quality of life.

How do you plan to address these issues?

I will support smart trac solutions to keep Frisco moving, invest in public safety and guide balanced growth that aligns infrastructure with development. Strengthening regional partnerships will help coordinate transportation and utilities, and community engagement will ensure all voices are included in decisions that shape our shared future.

Nothing gets accomplished without collaboration among council members. I believe in principled disagreement, restoring statesmanship and regional cooperation to solve our challenges. We must partner with city sta, rely on relevant data, listen carefully to residents and represent them in earnest, guided by their priorities rather than our own assumptions.

What would your top priorities be if you are elected?

My top priorities are protecting quality of life, ensuring infrastructure and trac solutions keep pace with growth, supporting public safety through data-driven planning, practicing responsible budgeting and strengthening transparency and community engagement so residents feel informed, heard and connected.

My priorities are your family’s safety through public safety readiness, lower taxes, trac, infrastructure solutions, responsible growth (limit apartments), transparency, and no conicts of interest. Residents deserve clear, honest communication, thoughtful planning, leadership that balances economic success with protecting neighborhoods and long-term quality of life with people over development.

Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity. For more election coverage, go to www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide.

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Education

BY HANNAH JOHNSON

Frisco ISD begins superintendent search Frisco ISD is searching for its new superinten- dent, and a lone nalist could be named by this March. The district’s board of trustees selected Impact Education Specialists to guide the district through its executive search process Dec. 15. How we got here Superintendent Mike Waldrip’s retirement was announced by the district Nov. 10. Waldrip has served as superintendent of FISD since 2017 and is stepping down June 30. During the school board’s November meeting, trustees voted to retain a search rm for the superintendent position. The approach Impact Education Specialists was one of two search rm options selected by district sta.

District launches new course selections Frisco ISD students will have the opportu- nity to take new courses next school year. At a glance FISD is oering four new classes. • Turf Grass Management will help stu- dents develop techniques and practices for careers in horticultural systems. • Practicum in Law is a capstone experi- ence for 12th grade students in a cohort sequence of Law and Public Service. • Multivariable Calculus is available to 11th and 12th grade students who have completed AP Calculus BC. • Sports Medicine will introduce 10th-12th grade students to psychomotor appli- cations of sports medicine and athletic training.

Mid-December: superintendent position posted Mid-January: community input sessions Late January: application deadline Early February: initial candidate screening Mid-February: candidates selected for interviews Late February-early March: rst interviews Late March: proposed hiring date Search timeline District ocials aim to name a lone nalist by March 30, rm partner Keith Bryant said, and a search timeline for the new superintendent is:

SOURCE: IMPACT EDUCATION SPECIALISTSCOMMUNITY IMPACT

The consulting rm was formed in summer 2023, and since then has nalized 19 executive searches, rm partner Doug Williams said. The rm has previously completed superintendent searches for Ponder ISD, Greenville ISD and Lubbock-Cooper ISD, among others. Impact Education Specialist’s search process includes creating a personalized prole for Frisco ISD, which will be used when accepting applicants. The consulting rm will involve the FISD commu- nity in the search by conducting input sessions.

Collin College makes headway on Frisco expansion Collin College is getting closer to opening its new health sciences center at its Frisco campus. The overview The 120,000-square-foot center will include a three-story building with classrooms, clinical

laboratories, faculty oces, conference rooms and collaboration areas for students. The rst oor will house new radiology and imaging programs while the second oor will be dedicated to nursing. The project is estimated to cost approximately $71.8 million and is expected to open in spring 2027.

College leaders along with city of Frisco ocials celebrated a construction milestone as the nal beam was lifted and placed on top of the Health Sciences Center during a topping-out ceremony held Dec. 3, according to a college news release.

The center will create space for new programs while expanding current health science programs.

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1 Mahard Parkway construction Project: Mahard Parkway is being constructed, and it will be six lanes. The roadway will span PGA Parkway to US 380 and will border the Firefly Park development. Update: The project is under construction and is expected to be completed at the end of next year. • Timeline: late 2024-late 2026 • Cost: $11.03 million • Funding source: city of Frisco 2 Hillcrest Road intersection Project: An intersection is being added to Hillcrest Road at Eldorado Parkway. The project cost will be reimbursed by the developer. Update: The design phase for the project ended in early 2025. • Timeline: early 2024-early 2026 • Cost: $5.99 million • Funding source: city of Frisco 3 Meadow Hill Drive Project: The road is being reconstructed as a 26-foot- wide concrete road from North County Road to Rogers Road. Reconstruction will include a drainage ditch and drainage system improvements and roundabouts.

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Update: Design plans are approximately 90% complete and construction is expected to begin in 2026. • Timeline: 2025-2027 • Cost: $3.7 million • Funding source: city of Frisco 4 Lebanon Road widening Project: Lebanon Road will be widened from a four- lane roadway to a six-lane divided roadway from FM 423 to Todd Drive. Improvements include pavement reconstruction, bridge repair, drainage improvements and street light replacement, among others. Update: Frisco City Council awarded a contract for construction in October and construction was anticipated to begin in December 2025. • Timeline: October 2025-late 2027 • Cost: $22.99 million • Funding sources: city of Frisco, external funding 5 PGA Parkway widening Project: The roadway will be reconstructed from an existing two-lane asphalt road to a six-lane, divided concrete roadway from Preston Road to Hillcrest Road. Update: The road is under construction. Once complete, the improvements will include a new traffic signal, drainage upgrades, street lighting and the placement of a 36-inch water line. • Timeline: 2024-mid 2026 • Cost: $31.10 million

• Funding sources: city of Frisco, external funding 6 Legacy Drive and Stonebrook Parkway widening Project: The project spans Legacy Drive from Lebanon Road to Stonebrook Parkway and Stonebrook Parkway from Legacy Drive to 4th Army Drive. The project will widen and reconstruct the roadway. Update: The project’s design phase is expected to be completed by mid-2026. • Timeline: mid 2026-late 2027 • Cost: $18 million Project: Teel Parkway will be widened from a two-lane roadway to a four-lane roadway from Stafford Middle School to Oliver Branch Road. Update: The design was completed in 2025 and construction is anticipated to be complete in 2026. • Timeline: September 2025-end of 2026 • Cost: $12.36 million • Funding sources: city of Frisco, external funding 8 Frisco Street roundabouts • Funding source: city of Frisco 7 Teel Parkway widening Project: Roundabouts will be added along Frisco Street at A Technology Drive, B Sports Village Road, C All Stars Avenue and D Research Road.

Update: The project is in the design phase and will go out for construction bid next year. • Timeline: mid 2026-early 2028 • Cost: $12 million • Funding source: city of Frisco 9 Fields Parkway traffic signal installation Project: A new traffic signal is being installed at the Fields Parkway and Dallas Parkway intersection. The traffic light is adjacent to the new Universal Kids Resort theme park. Update: The project is currently under construction. • Timeline: mid 2025-mid 2026 • Cost: $350,000 • Funding source: city of Frisco

Completed projects

10 Panther Creek Parkway Project: A new six-lane roadway has extended Panther Creek Parkway from Dallas North Tollway to Preston Road. The new roadway provides a continuous route across the city from FM 423 to Custer Road. Update: The road was opened in late October. • Timeline: 2024-fall 2025 • Cost: $56.4 million • Funding sources: city of Frisco, Collin County

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Health & Wellness Edition 2026

Community Impact ’s Health & Wellness Edition Happy New Year and welcome to our second annual Health & Wellness Edition! This guide is a resource to those looking to live a healthier 2026. The goal of this guide is to bring you news on full-body wellness, developing healthy habits and preventative care. In this edition, you will nd stories about the importance of dental health, where you can go locally to get outside and some of the latest trends happening in the health and wellness industry. All these stories are written by our local team of journalists. You can nd all these stories and more are on our website and in our free daily newsletter.

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Dr. Camelia Cooper talks dental practices Camelia Cooper, DDS, is a dentist who owns and operates Sweet Tooth Dental Loft in Frisco. She obtained her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. Sweet Tooth Dental Loft opened in 2013. Dr. Cooper answered questions from Community Impact about best dental care practices and the importance of dental care. Answers have been edited for length and clarity. If an adult has never been to the dentist, why would you say it’s important to make an appointment? It’s always a good time to start. There are a num- ber of reasons an adult is visiting the dentist for the rst time including parents not having the money or people from other countries not having access. Sometimes people just don’t know you should come, even if it’s not hurting. It’s always good to get a checkup—to know that your gums are healthy, get

a few tips and tricks, and then we can just maintain and keep an eye on everything to make sure it stays healthy. Why is it important to take care of our teeth? The teeth are part of the body. Nowadays, teeth have leaned more towards aesthetics and not health. A lot of times we can see dierent diseases in the mouth. If you have diabetes, then a lot of times your gums are going to manifest dierently. If you have vitamin deciencies, we tend to see that in the mouth. We have it in our head that we go to the physician for certain things and at certain intervals in life, but in dentistry, I feel like we’ve not drilled that in as much as being standard. Certain aspects of dentistry have gotten sensationalized, starting with extreme makeovers. Everyone wants pretty teeth, but don’t care what is underneath them, or the foundation for the gums.

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3 Grand Park Project: The park will span more than 1,000 acres when completed and include ponds, playgrounds, an amphitheater and a dog park. Update: Frisco City Council approved a contract for the first phase of construction Oct. 7. The first phase will include 68 acres of key infrastructure, lake and trail development, ecological enhancements, and public amenities such as pavilions, playgrounds and ponds. • Timeline: construction of Phase 1 to begin and end in 2027 • Cost: $35 million (Phase 1) • Funding sources: city of Frisco, state funding 4 4th Street Plaza Project: The new plaza will serve as an outdoor community gathering space for the Rail District with a pedestrian connection between Elm Street and Main Street. Update: The design phase was completed and construction is expected to be completed in early 2026. • Timeline: 2024-2026 • Cost: $18.7 million • Funding sources: city of Frisco 5 Warren Sports Complex Pickleball Courts Project: The sports complex is getting more pickleball

courts. Once completed, the park will have 12 dedicated pickleball courts, lighting, pedestrian paths and landscaping. Update: The courts are currently under construction. • Timeline: mid-2025-mid-2026 • Cost: TBD • Funding sources: TBD 6 Beavers Bend Park Project: The park currently features a bike trail, pavilion, pond, playground and walking trail. Update: A city review of parks identified that Beavers Bend Park needed reinvestment and improvement. City officials are currently in the design phase for park improvements. • Timeline: construction to last spring 2026-spring 2027 • Cost: TBD • Funding sources: TBD 7 Independence Trail Project: A new hike and bike trail will run from Eldorado Parkway to Pond Cypress Lane. Update: The trail is under construction and an estimated opening date has not been set yet by city officials. • Timeline: construction completion is TBD • Cost: $775,000 • Funding sources: TBD This list is not comprehensive.

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1 Cottonwood Trail Project: The city of Frisco is extending the existing Cottonwood Creek Trail to be extended under the Dallas North Tollway along the Cottonwood Branch. The addition will allow for approximately 3.3 miles of continuous trails from North County Road to Teel Parkway. Update: The trail extension is under construction and an estimated opening date has not been set yet by city officials. • Timeline: TBD • Cost: $1.6 million Project: The park will see various improvements, including a larger splash pad area, larger playground elements, new parking areas and pedestrian paths, restored native landscaping and updates to the Public Art area. Update: The park is currently under construction. • Timeline: estimated completion early 2026 • Cost: $3.3 million • Funding sources: city of Frisco • Funding sources: city of Frisco 2 Shepherds Glen Park

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8 Frisco on the Green Project: The park will feature a nature pavilion, wetland landing and ecological restoration. Update: The project is expected to begin its design phase in early 2026. • Timeline: 2026-2027 • Cost: $7.6 million • Funding sources: city of Frisco

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North Star Diagnostic Imaging, Civie partner to enhance imaging process

A closer look

Civie is an AI-powered ecosystem of radiology solutions that covers the entire patient and clinical journey, from exam ordering to image viewing, reporting and payment, the news release states. Because the technology does not rely on a third-party interface, there is no lag time in receiv- ing imaging orders or payments, according to an October news release.

“The technology is designed to optimize the delivery of imaging services right from start to nish,” CEO of Civie Dhruv Chopra said. According to a company news release, benets of the technology include: • Lower patient costs • Faster imaging results • Allowing providers to spend more time with patients

Through a new partnership with radiology software provider Civie, North Star Diagnostic Imaging added new technology to all 15 locations throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area in late 2025 that streamlines the imaging process for both patients and physicians. The unied Radiology Information System uses articial intelligence to reduce the administrative burden on physicians and provide a better experience for patients.

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Chopra said this kind of technology has the potential to change the health care industry because of the level of transparency it provides for patients. “The patients are going to start demanding this level of service across the board, across their imaging centers,” Chopra said. “The days of backward imaging centers are not going to be there anymore. Patients are going to require a lot more transparency.”

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Conquer Fitness specializes in strength training When John Dougherty opened Conquer Fitness in Frisco in January 2019, he wielded a doctorate in physical therapy, two personal loans and ve credit cards which he maxed out to make his dream a reality.

John Dougherty opened Conquer Fitness in 2019 in Frisco.

“About half of our clients are beginners,” Dougherty said. “We’re able to meet people at that beginner stage and really build up their tness level and get them to where they want to be.” Prior to working out, clients do an initial consul- tation with the studio director. “In that one-on-one assessment, you’ll do a deep dive into goals, exercise and injury history,”

Six years later, his business has expanded to ve additional locations across the metroplex, using a model focused on clients aged 40 and older to help them achieve their health goals. The set up Clients can choose one-on-one personal training or semi-private training at the Frisco location. Semi-private sessions, which are capped at six people, last one hour and are led by a trainer who demonstrates each of the workouts.

Dougherty said. Going forward

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