Frisco Insider - Draft Party + Voting + More

Howdy, Frisco.

First of all, I owe you an apology. This email is a little later than usual. For some reason, I was running on approximately 3 brain cells and could hardly sleep this weekend. Rather than sending out a chaotic, typo filled disaster, I decided sleep is better than nonsense. You deserve a clean, organized, actually helpful edition. So here we are. Also I just wanted to mention that I love the weather today.

Let’s get into it.

📸 Frisco Student Wins National Gold Medal for Photography

We’ve got some serious talent in this city.

Ahan Jain, a Frisco student at Greenhill School, just earned a National Gold Medal in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards for his experimental photography piece titled “Crossing.”

Here’s what makes it special:

• Uses a complex darkroom technique called Mordançage

• Creates flowing, veil-like distortions in the image

• Explores how people move through beautiful environments….glued to their phones

The photo reflects how we often walk past each other, and past the world, without really seeing it. The distortions represent that disconnect.

Honestly I think it’s deep. Also a little too accurate.

Big congrats to Ahan for representing Frisco on a national stage with something thoughtful and creative. We love to see it.

Solve your pain

Knees sore on stairs? Stiff getting out of the car? That discomfort often starts in your back or hips, not the knee itself.

Core Strength Wellness is a local near-Frisco chiropractor focused on helping people move better and hurt less. They're offering a no cost consultation, no pressure, just a real look at what's going on.

If you've been putting it off, this is an easy first step.

More info on the No Cost Consultation Here

🚨 Overnight Stabbing, Suspect Found in Trash Can

Frisco Police are investigating an overnight stabbing that happened near Main Street and Hillcrest Road around 11 p.m. Friday.

Here’s what we know:

• Officers quickly set up a perimeter

• The juvenile suspect was found hiding inside a trash can

• The victim is expected to survive

Police initially asked residents to avoid the area due to a heavy police presence.

The situation was contained quickly, and thankfully the victim is expected to recover. If you see suspicious activity, as always, call it in.

🗳 Early Voting Starts Today (April 20)

Alright, Frisco. It’s officially go time.

Early voting runs April 20–28 for the May 2 election.

On your ballot:

Frisco ISD

• Place 4

• Place 5

Frisco City Council

• Place 5

• Place 6

Mayor

Mayor Jeff Cheney has termed out, so this race is wide open.

Important notes:

• Collin County residents can vote at any polling location

• Denton County residents can vote anywhere during early voting, but must vote at their assigned location on Election Day

And yes…we are officially in the final stretch before all those campaign yard signs disappear. Your neighborhood corners will soon be peaceful again.

Weekly Roadwork Roundup

If your commute feels slightly more adventurous this week, here’s why:

New Pavement Replacement

• Ridge Creek Pkwy (West of Custer)

• EB Rolater Rd at Bendbrook Dr

Ongoing

• Morgan Hill Rd & Old Barn Dr (Pearson Farms Subdivision)

Expect about two weeks for completion (weather permitting).

As always: leave five minutes early and pretend it was intentional.

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💘 Speed Dating (30s/40s) | Ticketed

📍 Black Hawk Brewery, Prosper
🗓 Tuesday, April 21 | 7 PM – 9 PM

Meet up to 12 potential matches in 6-minute “pre-dates.” No swiping. No ghosting (at least not immediately). Just real humans, face to face.

• 6-minute rounds

• Hosted at a brewery

• Organized and structured (no awkward wandering)

If you’ve been saying “dating apps are exhausting,” this might be your plot twist.

Details: Here

🎶 Music Bingo | No Cost

📍 Sidecar Social
🗓 Tuesday | 7 PM

Music Bingo is exactly what it sounds like, but way more fun than your aunt’s church hall version.

• Hosted by Headtilt Entertainment

• Prizes for winners

• Food + drinks available

Listen to the music. Mark your card. Yell “BINGO” dramatically.

Details: Here

⚽ FC Dallas vs Minnesota | Ticketed

📍 Toyota Stadium
🗓 Wednesday, April 22 | 7:30 PM

MLS action under the lights.

Mid-week games are nice because parking is slightly less chaotic.

Details: Here

🏈 2026 Dallas Cowboys Draft Party | No Cost

📍 Ford Center at The Star
🗓 Thursday, April 23 | Doors open 6:00 PM

This is the one.

The Draft Party is one of the biggest nights of the year at The Star, and it’s no cost.

What you get:

• Live coverage of the NFL Draft

• Watch the two Cowboys first round picks

• Player & alumni appearances

• Cowboys Cheerleaders + Rhythm & Blue

• DJ 13lackbeard

• Mascot Rowdy chaos

• Miller Lite anniversary cans (April 23–25)

Visa card holders get early entry at 5:30 PM.

You’ll literally be watching the draft from the field inside Ford Center. It’s loud. It’s electric. It’s peak Frisco energy.

If you go to one thing this week, make it this.

Details: Here