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Bypass process begins

Construction along US 380 is underway and drivers will continue seeing lane shifts as it progresses. Businesses continue to open along the roadway despite ongoing congestion.

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area like the plague.” As drivers face increased trac, the planned proj- ects along US 380 are expected to address roadway congestion as many as 30 years into the future, TxDOT representative Madison Schein said.

years,” said Lacey Yates, owner and dentist at Frisco Crossing Dental Group. “In the last year, everything has just dropped out the bottom.” Yates said she has seen a decrease in patients, adding that some patients decline to schedule followup appointments because they “avoid this

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As the Texas Department of Transportation makes progress on construction projects along US 380 in Collin and Denton counties, businesses along the roadway have seen dips in customer trac. “My business was thriving for the rst couple of

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1 CityVet The business offers a number of veterinary services including medical check ups, dental exams and surgery. • Opened Nov. 4 • 12455 Eldorado Parkway, Ste. 200, Frisco • www.cityvet.com 2 Dleigh Designs Beauty Supply & Salon The combined supply store and salon offers both hair care and beauty products. • Opened Oct. 26 • 9741 Preston Road, Ste. 102, Frisco • www.dleighdesigns.com 3 Donatos Pizza The restaurant is known for its thin crust pizzas and offers several specialty flavors. • Opened Nov. 12 • 8990 Coit Road, Ste. 600, Frisco • www.donatos.com 4 Wynn Dental The business offers a number of dental services including exams and check ups.

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8 Petfolk The business offers several veterinary services such as wellness exams, vaccinations, dental care and surgery. • Opening in summer 2025 • 4453 Main St., Ste. 310, Frisco • www.petfolk.com 9 Whataburger The new locations will offer Whataburger’s full menu, which includes burgers, fries, chicken tenders, salads and shakes. • Opening in December • A 705 University Drive, Frisco • B 12465 Eldorado Parkway, Frisco • www.whataburger.com

• Opened in October • 8870 Coit Road, Ste. 112, Frisco • www.wynn.dental

Coming soon

5 Can Am Pizza The restaurant serves pizza, salads, wings and calzones. • Opening in mid-December • 8870 Coit Road, Ste. 108, Frisco • www.canampizza.com 6 Cookie Society The bakery offers a variety of cookie options, including chocolate chip, frosted oatmeal and snickerdoodle. • Opening TBA • 2155 W. University Drive, Ste. 140, Frisco • www.cookiesociety.com 7 Bharat Bhavan The menu will feature a range of vegetarian dishes. representative said in an email.

11 Sunset Cafe The cafe is a Mediterranean-fusion restaurant offering a variety of food including kebab skewers cooked over charcoal, owner Amir Homayounpour said. The restaurant will also serve a variety of foods to offer an “international taste,” Homayounpour said. A bar will be included along with coffee and boba tea. A website for the business has not yet been created. • Opening in 2025 • 9145 John W. Elliott Drive, Frisco

In the news

10 Master Park’s World Champion Taekwondo The martial arts studio offers a number of classes. According to documents filed with the state, construction was expected to wrap up in August; however, construction is still under way. • 8870 Coit Road, Ste. 104, Frisco • www.wct-park.com

• Opening in December • 13355 Main St., Frisco • www.bharatbhavan.com

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6 Uniqlo The Japan-based store, located in Stonebriar Centre, sells apparel for men, women, children and babies, according to the company website. • Opened Oct. 25 • 2601 Preston Road, Ste. 2164, Frisco • www.uniqlo.com/us/en 7 Remy The complex offers studio, one-bedroom and two- bedroom apartments. Amenities include a pool with a sundeck, an outdoor courtyard with kitchen, hammocks, firepit and a fitness center. • Opened Oct. 23 • 5775 Blairview St., Frisco • www.equityapartments.com/dallas/frisco/remy- apartments 8 Condom Sense The store moved into the Dallas Parkway space left vacant when Stumpy’s Hatchet House, an ax throwing business, closed in August. • Opened Oct. 26 • 9410 Dallas Parkway, Ste. 150, Frisco • www.condomsense.us

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rotation and balance, tire inspection and pressure checks and windshield wiper repair. • Open Oct. 25 • 7855 Preston Road, Frisco • www.discounttire.com 3 Glovana Lash Studio The studio offers eyelash extensions, eyelash lifts, eyelash refills and brow lamination. • Opened Oct. 6 • 7967 S. Custer Road 300, Ste. 134, Frisco • www.glovanalashstudio.booksy.com 4 New Beginnings Family Aesthetics The medical spa offers non-surgical hair restoration treatments for those experiencing hair loss, according

Now open

1 Chi Tea Menu offerings include Nashville hot style chicken sandwiches, popcorn chicken, loaded fries, macaroni and cheese, burgers and grilled chicken sandwiches. Chi Tea also offers bubble tea drinks and a banana pudding dessert. • Opened Nov. 1 • 4760 Preston Road Ste. 228, Frisco • www.officialchitea.com 2 Discount Tire The business performs a number of wheel and tire services for its customers such as flat tire repair, tire

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9 Perfumania The business specializes in designer fragrances and related gifts and accessories for men, women and children, according to the company website. It sells

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name brands such as Ralph Lauren, Clinique and Elizabeth Taylor. • Opening in February 2025 • 2601 Preston Road, Ste. 1012, Frisco • www.perfumania.com

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Now open

• 3475 Preston Road, Frisco • www.hudsonhousehp.com

12 Karmic Grounds The coffee and tea studio is now operating as a dedicated roasting lab and private event space. An Oct. 28 post from the company on social media cited the ongoing construction in the downtown area as the main driver behind the decision. The second Karmic Grounds is located at 3033 Ohio Drive, Ste. 1000 in the Summit at Stonebriar and will continue operating as a coffee and

Relocations

10 Clover Family Medicine & Esthetics The joint medical spa and healthcare services office, which is currently located at 255 W. Lebanon Road Ste. 106, Frisco, will operate out of a new space, owner Victoria Herold said in an email. The location offers a wide range of primary care services, including wellness exams, chronic disease management, women’s health and more, according to its website. • Relocating Jan. 1, 2025

tea studio, according to the post. • 7227 Main St., Ste. 600, Frisco • www.karmicgrounds.com

14 Sweet Gilly’s Specialty Bakeshop The bakery specializes in allergen-friendly desserts and pastries. The items are always free from dairy and eggs, owner Gillian Kirk said. Sweet Gilly’s has a menu of offerings such as cupcakes, cookies, cinnamon rolls and even savory options. The location has indoor and outdoor seating options along with an electric fireplace. • Opened in October • 3266 Parkwood Blvd., Ste. 100, Frisco • www.sweetgillysbakeshop.com

Closings

• 1125 Legacy Drive, Ste. 220, Frisco • www.cloverfamilymedicine.com

13 Nation’s Giant Hamburgers The restaurant, which opened in May, initially closed in September for renovations, according to a previous sign posted on the door. The lockout notice is dated Oct. 21. • Closed Oct. 21

In the news

11 Hudson House The restaurant serves brunch, lunch and dinner. Menu options include lobster rolls, hamburgers, fish tacos and more. A filing with the Texas Department of License and Regulation states renovations on the space are

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Government

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Frisco Planning and Zoning Commission members recom- mended the city approve an updated site plan for The Rail- head, a mixed-use development currently being built in northwest Frisco, during a Nov. 12 meeting. The big picture The updates focus on three lots inside a portion of The Railhead between Branchline Street and Junction Street. That portion will now include an additional, larger Commission OKs additions for The Railhead project

hotel and additional retail and restaurant spaces instead of the original plan to feature an office building majority. The overall development spans over 80 acres of land located just south of Wakeland High School and west of the Dallas North Tollway. Other amenities and buildings planned throughout The Railhead include urban living residential buildings, three parking garages and multiple park spaces. What comes next? Commission members are expected to continue discussing details of the project, including specific building plans and land- scaping plans, at future meetings.

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7.5M visitors came to Frisco in 2023

Visit Frisco Director Marla Roe said at the Nov. 19 meeting. “I am so proud of the Visit Frisco team,” Roe said in a news release. “Their passion and love for this city and our visitors shines through in their daily efforts. FY24 was another significant year of accomplishments for the team and our wonderful partners.” A fiscal year runs from Octo- ber-September. The city saw $15.9 million in earned media value during that time, a figure that represents the cost of advertising the city would have to put out to receive the same economic impact, according to the release.

Frisco officials said the city’s tourism industry has reached record-breaking heights. The gist According to data compiled by Visit Frisco, some of which was presented during a Nov. 19 Frisco City Council meeting, the city saw a record-breaking amount of money in fiscal year 2023-24 come into the city from nearly 8 million visitors during calendar year 2023. Visit Frisco is the official destination marketing organiza- tion for the city. Frisco’s tourism industry saves each household approximately $2,400 in taxes,

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Northwest Community Park construction to wrap in 2026 very youngest to the most accomplished bikers, but we really believe it’s a park for everyone,” Engineering Director Jason Brodigan said. In case you missed it Park amenities

Contractors are beginning work on Northwest Community Park, an 18-month project that will feature looping bike trails, an observation deck and play areas, city officials said. Frisco City Council members approved a $34.21 million construction contract for Northwest Community Park 5-0 during a Nov. 5 meeting, pushing the park toward development after years of discussions. The details Frisco officials received three bids for the proj- ect, according to meeting documents. The contract they chose, which was with Millis Development and Construction-Dallas, LLC, is for $33.36 million with an $850,000 construction contingency fee. A separate $3.45 million construction contract was issued Nov. 19 with a specialized bike park contractor, according to meeting documents. “While the majority of the land is focused towards biking, it is inclusive of all bikers, from the

One of the city’s goals for the park’s northern bike trail system was to leave it as untouched and well-preserved as possible, council member Bill Woodard said. The city has $40 million in available funds for the park. Including the construction contract, bike park contract, $1.47 million for playground equipment and $333,580 for public art, there is still $531,992 left in the budget, Brodigan said. Looking ahead The city is “ready to go” and prepared to start construction before November ends, Brodigan said. Northwest Community Park is projected to finish in May 2026, he said.

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Government

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Frisco library sees record-breaking visitors during first year million visitors and 6.28 million overall transac- tions in FY 2023-24—549,530 of which were for September alone, Holley said.

The Frisco Public Library saw 3.42 million checkouts during the first fiscal year in its Dallas Parkway space, Library Director Shelley Holley said during a Nov. 5 Frisco City Council presentation. “Our reputation for having the most well-used collection in the state reigns supreme,” Holley said. “We still are seeing a lot of demand put on the collection and we are delighted by how receptive people have been toward it.” The details A fiscal year runs from October-September. To break it down further, 3.42 million checkouts in 12 months is equal to: • 1 item checked out every four seconds • 16 items checked out every minute • 950 items checked out every hour The Frisco Public Library and its staff saw 1.2

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Library transactions include checkouts, visits, Wi-fi log-ins, guests asking a librarian for help, database uses, class attendance and more, according to the library report. Considering Frisco has a population of roughly 225,000 people, a library that sees more than 27 times that in transactions is “quite remarkable,” Holley said. One more thing During FY 2022-23, which was when the library opened, the facility saw 4.78 million transactions. “We’re really grateful to the council and the city manager’s office for their support of the library and to the citizens for their profound use,” Holley said. “We feel useful. It’s wonderful.”

The Frisco Public Library saw a milestone-making amount of check-outs in fiscal year 2024, according to a Nov. 5 Frisco City Council presentation.

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Education

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After Frisco ISD’s voter-approval tax rate election and bond elections failed in November, the district is opening up some of its campuses for students who live outside the district—an initiative that could generate about $6.75 million in revenue. In May, Frisco ISD officials adopted a budget with a shortfall potential of $30.8 million for the 2024-25 school year. Along with the proposed tax rate increase, Frisco ISD had a $1.08 billion bond package that included maintenance, technology and sports facilities on the November ballot. Without additional state funding, FISD officials are expecting to use rainy day funds from their reserve fund balance to mitigate the size of the district’s potential shortfall. Officials are expecting to pull $7 million out of FISD’s total $77 million reserves for FY 2023-24. An additional $23 million is expected to be pulled from the fund for the FY 2024-25 budget. About the program Access Frisco will allow kindergarten through seventh grade students from surrounding areas to attend Frisco ISD schools starting next school year. The new students will fill spaces in schools that are under capacity. The program is designed to use the staffing that is in place and not require additional staff, said Esther Kolni, FISD’s general counsel. Frisco ISD opens enrollment to out- of-district students

Access Frisco campuses Frisco ISD has split the open campuses through the Access Frisco program into three zones—east, central and west. Students assigned to these campuses will follow the zone's feeder patterns.

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12 Minett Elementary School 13 Pink Elementary School 14 Purefoy Elementary School 15 Griffin Middle School 16 Wilkinson Middle School West zone

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1 Elliott Elementary School 2 Sonntag Elementary School 3 Ogle Elementary School 4 Wortham Intermediate School 5 Scoggins Middle School 6 Vandeventer Middle School East zone

7 Bright Academy 8 Rogers Elementary School 9 Tadlock Elementary School 10 Staley Middle School 11 Trent Middle School

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Frisco Education Foundation provides grants, scholarships

In its 25-year history, the Frisco Education Foundation has awarded more than $10.7 million in scholarships to Frisco ISD seniors. The Frisco Education Foundation is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit that works in partnership with Frisco ISD and the local community to provide educational opportunities and other benefits for students and teachers. The foundation was established in 1999 and has awarded college scholarships to over 10,000 FISD seniors. “We are here to celebrate these students,” said Ashley Sine, director of the education foundation. About the foundation The foundation’s scholarship program allows a student to complete one application for about 800 scholarship opportunities, Sine said. “When your community can rally around your students … and encourage them to continue their education, then you’re a success,” she said. In addition to scholarships, the foundation

supports the district through teacher grants. Grants for Great Ideas are given to teachers who need funds to enhance their teaching. The grants are used to promote classroom engagement and create an innovative approach to the curriculum, Sine said. Last year, the foundation gifted a Nelson Middle School teacher with a 3D printer for the classes’ makerspace, an area for the students to build and create. The Mindbender Academy was started by the foundation in 2007. The academy is a middle school summer camp with innovative STEAM programs which allows students to explore their interests in science and technology, Sine said. The foundation also supports the Frisco ISD Business Incubator Program, where students can learn about starting businesses and apply for pitch money. Started in the 2018-19 school year, the edu- cation foundation has given out almost $20,000.

Foundation impact

$10.7M in scholarships

$116,000 in new teacher grants

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5,294 students participants in Mindbender Academy

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How to help Those interested in supporting the education foundation can donate directly at www.friscoisd. org/departments/frisco-education-foundation/ home. The foundation will also be hosting a gala at the Omni PGA Frisco Resort March 28.

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BY HANNAH JOHNSON

Frisco ISD sets academic calendar for 2025-26 Frisco ISD students will return to school for the 2025-26 school year on Aug. 13, 2025. The district’s board of trustees approved the calendar Nov. 18. The calendar was created by the district’s calendar committee which consisted of FISD staff, community members and students. Dates to know The fall and spring semesters are similar in length with only four more instructional days in the spring semester. The complete calendar for the 2025-26 school year can be found online. The framework All FISD staff were sent a survey to provide feedback during the calendar creation process, said Natalie Miller, principal of Elliott Elementary School and member of the calendar committee.

FISD sets priorities for legislative session Adjusting the school funding formula for inflation and maintaining local control for curriculum are among a list of priorities Frisco ISD officials set ahead of the 89th legislative session which begins in January. The gist The district’s board of trustees approved the list of priorities during a Nov. 18 board meeting. This list will guide the district’s Government Affairs department and other staff during the upcoming legislative session, according to the meeting agenda. The priorities touch on three topics— school finance, assessment and account- ability, and student experience. The list of priorities is available online through the district’s website.

Important dates to note First day of school: Aug. 13 Fall break: Oct. 10, 13-14

Thanksgiving break: Nov. 24-28 Winter break: Dec. 22-Jan. 5, 2026 Spring break: March 16-20, 2026 Last day of school: May 22, 2026 Bad weather makeup days are scheduled for April 6 and April 30.

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The committee received feedback from almost 2,000 staff members. Constraints taken into consideration when creating the calendar were teacher preference for starting school on Wednesday or Thursday and balancing the semester’s school days, Miller said. The calendar includes 75,600 minutes of instructional time, which is required by the state. The committee also considered aligning major school breaks with neighboring districts.

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A new health sciences center is coming to Collin College’s Frisco campus. The 120,000-square-foot center will provide additional space for the college’s current health science programs while creating spaces for new programs, said Mark Smith, provost of the Collin College McKinney campus, in an email. The project is estimated to cost approximately $70 million and is expected to open in spring 2027.

About the project Established health science programs will be expanded in the new facility. The facility will also create spaces for new imaging and diagnostic programs that will serve the growing health care sector in northwestern Collin County, Smith said. Classes are expected to be offered in the new center in the spring 2027 semester.

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1 PGA Parkway reconstruction Project: PGA Parkway from Hillcrest Road to Coit Road is being reconstructed to a six-lane divided roadway. Update: Construction started in September. • Timeline: September-mid-2026 • Cost: $31.10 million • Funding source: city of Frisco, Collin County 2 Stonebrook Parkway and FM 423 intersection improvements Project: Roadwork at Stonebrook Parkway and FM 423 will improve traffic capacity. Update: Construction started in May. • Timeline: May-mid-2025 • Cost: $9.71 million (cost includes the six other city intersection projects) • Funding source: city of Frisco

ROCKHILL PKWY.

VIRGINIA PKWY.

HILLCREST RD.

LEWISVILLE LAKE

PANTHER CREEK PKWY.

2478

ELDORADO PKWY.

ALL STARS AVE.

ROGERS RD.

Frisco

MEADOW HILL DR.

KING RD.

HOME RD.

MAIN ST.

WITT RD.

N. COUNTY RD.

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ROLATER RD.

WADE BLVD.

P KWY.

LEBANON R

423

Upcoming projects

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289

GAYLORD PKWY.

3 Legacy Drive and Stonebrook Parkway widening and reconstruction Project: A portion of Legacy Drive and a small portion of Stonebrook Parkway will be reconstructed and widened. Update: City officials expect to send the project out to bid for a contractor in early 2026. • Timeline: 2026-mid-2027 • Cost: $15 million

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municipalities, will become a three- and four-lane roadway in the next two years. Update: A contractor is expected to bid on the project and start construction before the end of 2024. • Timeline: TBD-early 2026 • Cost: $10.14 million • Funding source: city of Frisco and a combination of funds from the other municipalities 6 Ohio Drive and Gaylord Parkway roundabout Project: Ohio Drive and Gaylord Parkway is one of many intersections across Frisco slated to be turned into a multi-lane roundabout. Update: The roundabout project is currently on hold. The delay is due to some right-of-way issues currently being resolved, according to a city social media post.

• Timeline: TBD-late 2025 • Cost: $3.9 million

• Funding source: city of Frisco and a mix of federal dollars and transportation development credits 7 Meadow Hill Drive and North County Road reconstruction Project: Two portions of Meadow Hill Drive, A between Rogers Road and North County Road and B from Home Drive to the street’s end, and a portion of North County Drive C from Meadow Hill Drive to All Stars Avenue, will see reconstruction begin in 2025. Update: Designs for the reconstructed roadways are 90% finished and slated to wrap up in early 2025. • Timeline: TBD-mid-2026 • Cost: $3.7 million • Funding source: city of Frisco

• Funding source: city of Frisco 4 Ohio Drive roundabout

Project: A new roundabout will be built at the intersection at Ohio Drive and Wade Boulevard. Update: Designs are expected to wrap up before the end of 2024 and then go out to bid. • Timeline: TBD-mid-2026 • Cost: $2.13 million

• Funding source: city of Frisco 5 King Road construction

Project: A stretch of King Road, which has some shared jurisdiction between Frisco and surrounding

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Frisco’s Rail District, which is in the middle of a multimillion-dollar reconstruction project, will soon have mixed-use residential buildings flanking the city’s pedestrian-friendly improvements. Developers with the boutique real estate company CAP Multifamily are currently in the middle of bringing four multifamily residential buildings to The Rail District. CAP Multifamily projects follow a “simple urban infill design philosophy” that tries to stay away from large-scale multifamily and instead fit its res- idential projects into the existing community they move into, according to its website. The company believes “large, anonymous master plan devel- opments” have transformed multifamily living Developers look to take part in Frisco’s Rail District

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Plaza and eventual Grand Park project. All of the buildings range between three-four stories and will have commercial, office or creative spaces taking up the first floor, said Chris Aaron and Chad Patton, co-partners with CAP Multifamily. The Gallery, for example, will incorporate an art gallery for the community and its local creatives, according to information shared by CAP Multifamily. Both The Platform and The Beacon will offer fitness centers and either storage or co-working spaces. Why now? CAP Multifamily developers have been quietly DNT TOLL working behind the scenes for around two years but said they are ready to introduce themselves and their projects to The Rail District Community. The Rail District is considered one of the amenities offered with the apartments, Aaron and Patton said. “CAP has successfully developed projects throughout the Dallas metroplex and believe we are offering our residents a superior lifestyle alternative to the “big box” apartments which inhibit authentic community and neighbor engagement,” according to a statement on CAP Multifamily’s website.

from what it was meant to be—small, boutique properties in communities where the primary amenity is where and how our residents choose to live, according to the statement. The gist The four CAP Multifamily projects confirmed to be coming to The Rail District are: • The Beacon, which is currently under construction • The Platform, which is currently under construction • The Gallery, which is expected to start construc- tion before the end of 2024 • The View, which is expected to start construction before the end of 2024 Work on the two Rail District buildings that have already started construction, The Beacon and The Platform, are expected to wrap up in 2025. Each building, all of which were described as luxury residential, has under 35 units. The Gallery and The View share a section of Ash Street, which developers said they hope will turn the street into a “boulevard” overlooking the incoming Fourth Street

Where they are The developers said they consider The Rail District itself as one of the amenities at the apartments.

The Beacon: 18 units The Platform: 30 units

The Gallery: 33 units The View: 30 units

SOURCE: CAP MULTIFAMILY/COMMUNITY IMPACT

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All but the 75034 ZIP code saw an increase in the number of homes sold. The 75033 ZIP code saw the largest increase at 63.3% from October 2023 to October 2024. Residential market data

Number of homes sold

October 2023

October 2024

+63.3%

-2.56%

+5.06%

+27.59%

75033

75034

75035

75036

380

75033

Median home sales price

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75035

75036

October

2023

2024

75034

$678,500 $810,000 $642,990 $520,000

$730,000 $705,000 $623,488 $495,000

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75033

423

75034

Homes sold by price point

75035

October 2024

75036

$1,000,000+

$700,000-$999,999

Average days on the market

111

$400,000-$699,999

+56.8%

+48.65%

+8.11%

+30.3%

$100,000-$399,999

<$99,999

MARKET DATA COMPILED BY COLLIN COUNTY AREA REALTORS • WWW.CCAR.NET

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How homeowners can prepare their property for winter

Though Texans experienced a warmer than average fall, according to the National Weather Service, experts are reminding Dallas-Fort Worth residents that winter is around the corner and is expected to bring freezing weather to the region. According to the National Weather Service, the region experiences 29 freeze days on average every year. Freezing temperatures typically begin in November and can last through March. David Whitson, service manager for Colony AC, an HVAC maintenance company, said that homeowners should take steps to winterize their homes prior to freezing weather. The overview Whitson said one of the most important reasons why homeowners should winterize their homes is energy efficiency, adding that poor insulation and air leaks can lead to increased energy bills. “Properly insulating your home and sealing air gaps so you can retain heat ... is probably one of

the biggest reasons for winterizing your home,” Whitson said. It’s important to winterize a home to help avoid frozen water pipes, Whitson said, noting that external water pipes are especially at risk. The specifics When it comes to winterizing, Whitson said it’s important for homeowners to have their heating system checked by professionals to help prevent system failures. “Not only can it fail, during those times when you have failure ... [heating and AC companies] are busy and it may be a few days ... before somebody can get out to your house to look at your heater,” Whitson said. “Then you may experience the frozen pipes and all the other things that go along with it.” Whitson recommends a professional inspect the heating and cooling systems twice a year, once before summer and once before winter, but

Top tips David Whitson said homeowners can take steps to help prevent damage to homes and maintain energy efficiency during freezing temperatures.

Allow faucets to drip and open cabinet doors below sinks

Cover outdoor water spigots

Change air filters at the beginning of every season

SOURCE: COLONY AC/COMMUNITY IMPACT

said that it is more critical to check the heating systems. “Being warm is a little uncomfortable,” Whitson said. “Being cold and freezing is deadly, or at least it can be.”

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Events

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Master Magician John Michael Hinton Magician John Michael Hinton will perform his blend of close-up magic, comedy and illusions. Hinton has been featured on “Penn & Teller: Fool Us” and “Good Morning, America.” • Dec. 13, 7 p.m.; Dec. 21- Dec. 24, 4 p.m. • $28-$215 • Nack Theater, 6711 Oak St., Frisco • www.nacktheater.com

David Gaschens A Celebration of Christmas Broadway star David Gaschens will perform a show celebrating the holiday season at The Nack Theater. • Dec. 19. 7 p.m. • $30 • 6711 Oak St., Frisco • www.nacktheater.com 2024 U.S. Army Bowl The high school football season will continue in Frisco for the U.S. Army Bowl, which brings 80 of the best high school football players together for an exhibition game. As of press time, the players who will compete in the game have not been announced. • Dec. 21, 7 p.m. • $32 • Ford Center at The Star, 9 Cowboys Way, Frisco • www.usarmybowl.com Cirque Musica: Holiday Wonderland Audiences are invited to a holiday show featuring circus artistry and holiday songs. The show features music, aerial stunts and acrobatics. • Dec. 27, 7 p.m. • Starting at $29 • Comerica Center, 2601 Avenue of the Stars, Frisco • www.comericacenter.com Business Book Club: Psychology of Money This monthly book club discusses current business, management and personal professional growth books. This month, the club is reading “The Psychology of Money” by Morgan Housel. • Dec. 28, 10-11 a.m. • Free • Frisco Public Library, 8000 Dallas Parkway, Frisco • www.friscolibrary.com Cowboys Christmas Extravaganza The Dallas Cowboys will host the annual show. The starts with a performance by the Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders followed by the lighting of a 67-foot Christmas tree. The event also features music and an appearance by Santa Claus.

• Dec. 13-14, Dec. 20-21, 6 p.m. • Free • The Star in Frisco, 1 Cowboys Way, Frisco • https://tinyurl.com/45x97m9x

Texas Legends vs Oklahoma City Blue The Texas Legends, NBA G-League team for the Dallas Mavericks, will face the Oklahoma City Blue in this exhibition contest. • Dec. 28, 7:30 p.m. • $10-$28 • Comerica Center, 2601 Avenue of the Stars, Frisco • https://texas.gleague.nba.com Noon Year’s Eve Head to the Frisco Public Library to bring in the new year without staying up until midnight. Attendees are invited to come dressed in their best New Year’s attire for a countdown to 2025. Activities include a dance party, a countdown to noon, New Year’s themed crafts and games. • Dec. 31, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. • Free • 8000 Dallas Parkway, Frisco • www.friscolibrary.com

December

Hall Park Hotel: Full Moon Yoga Hall Park Hotel is offering an instructor-led yoga class under the moon. The class will be held on the outdoor terrace at the hotel. After the class, attendees can enjoy moon-inspired cocktails by the outdoor fireplace. • Dec. 15, 7:30-9 p.m. • $35

• 3220 Internet Blvd., Frisco • www.hallparkhotel.com

Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl Toyota Stadium will host the Frisco Bowl, which will air on ESPN for the sixth year. The annual college bowl game is sanctioned by the National Collegiate Athletics Association. The 2024 teams have not been announced

as of press time. • Dec. 17, 8 p.m.

• Ticket pricing not yet available • 9200 World Cup Way, Frisco • www.thefriscobowl.com

January

Walnut’s Wassail Walk The Frisco Heritage Museum is hosting Walnut’s Wassail Walk, where visitors can enjoy carolers and complimentary wassail, a drink made of mulled cider, and mini-donuts. The event will also include activities and entertainment from local arts groups and live music from Max and Heather Stalling. • Dec. 19, 6-8 p.m. • Free • 6455 Page St., Frisco • www.friscotexas.gov/1355/frisco-heritage-center

NCAA Division I FCS Football Championship The best of NCAA football will meet in Frisco at the NCAA Division I Football Championship Series. • Jan. 6, 6 p.m. • Pricing varies • Toyota Stadium, 9200 World Cup Way, Frisco • www.ncaatickets.com/championship/ fcs-championship

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