Frisco Insider - Judge + Trash Update + More

Howdy, Frisco! Happy Friday.

This week's news is a real mixed bag, some good news for your wallet, a couple of hard stories out of the courts, and an exciting development update. There's also a great weekend ahead, headlined by the Art in the Arena festival taking over Comerica Center.

Let's get into it.

🗑️ Frisco Trash, Recycling Rates to Drop 10% Under New Contract

Good news for your monthly bills: Frisco residents are getting a rate cut on trash and recycling service.

• City Council approved a new 10 year contract with Waste Connection Lone Star on Aug. 18, running through 2037

• Residential rates will drop from $15.39 to $13.85 per month in the first year

• New trash and recycling bins will roll out citywide through the second and third quarters of 2027, featuring the city logo and a QR code linking to educational resources

• Commercial front load rates will rise 13.75% annually through 2032 before shifting to CPI based adjustments

• A consultant's analysis found Frisco's rates compare favorably to nearby cities, with only Allen coming in lower

A rare bit of news where the city bill actually goes down instead of up, worth celebrating.

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⚠️ Frisco Mom Arrested in Child Abuse Case

A serious story out of Frisco this week: police arrested a woman on charges connected to injuring and endangering a child.

• 49 year old Mary Ann Burton was arrested Aug. 11 following a welfare check at her home in the 12000 block of Bethel Drive

• She faces charges of injury to a child causing serious bodily injury and child endangerment

• Burton is held in the Collin County jail on $1.5 million bond

• Police have not released additional details about the child or the ongoing investigation

• Anyone with information is asked to call Frisco PD at 972-292-6010, or text FRISCOPD to 847411

Just hoping for the child's safety and full recovery.

⚖️ Trial Judge Removed From Karmelo Anthony Case as Teen Seeks New Trial

An update in the case surrounding the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf at a Frisco ISD track meet last year.

• Judge John Roach has been removed from further proceedings after Karmelo Anthony's defense team argued his post verdict public comments compromised his impartiality

• A visiting judge, Sid Harle of San Antonio, granted the recusal, finding grounds where "the respondent judge's impartiality might reasonably be questioned"

• Anthony, convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years in June, is seeking a new trial, with a hearing on that motion scheduled for this week

• Prosecutors have disputed the defense's characterization of the trial proceedings

A case that's clearly still generating strong feelings locally, I’ll keep an eye on how the new trial motion plays out.

🏡 Frisco Station Sells Land to Toll Brothers for First Luxury Single-Family Community

Frisco Station is adding single family homes to its mix for the first time, with Toll Brothers set to build a new luxury community.

• The 23 acre land sale covers Frisco Station's first single family residential neighborhood within the larger 242 acre mixed use development

• Homes will range from 2,800 to 4,700 square feet on 64 foot wide homesites, with 1 and 2 story design options

• Development is expected to begin spring 2027, with homes going on sale fall 2028

• The community will sit within walking distance of The Star and Hall Park, with access to Frisco Station's 30 acre park and trail system

• This comes alongside an updated master plan for The Towers District, which could add up to 3 million square feet of office space

Frisco Station's been mostly offices, apartments, and hotels so far, so single family homes this close to The Star is a genuinely new option for the area.

🎨 Art in the Arena Frisco 2026 | Ticketed

Friday, August 21 – Sunday, August 23 | Comerica Center 📍 2601 Avenue of the Stars, Frisco

This is the big one this weekend. Up to 60 local and regional artist booths take over Comerica Center for a three day indoor fine art festival, with live music and a juried pop up gallery. Friday night kicks off with an exclusive VIP reception including a Texas sized buffet, cash bar, and first shot at the booths. Only downside is that our wallet won't know what hit it once you fall in love with three different paintings.

Details: Here

🎬 Summer Movie Night in The District: Incredibles 2 | No Cost

Friday, August 21 | 8 – 10 PM | The PGA District 📍 3255 PGA Parkway, Frisco

Bring a lawn blanket for an outdoor screening under the stars, with district restaurants open before and after and roaming beverage carts for concessions. Leashed pets welcome, no outside food, drinks, or lawn chairs. Fair warning, you will absolutely end up humming the Incredibles theme song for the rest of the weekend.

Details: Here

🕺 The Spazmatics | Ticketed

Friday, August 21 | Doors 7 PM, Showtime 8:15 PM | Rollertown Beerworks 📍 6450 Main Street, Frisco

A full throttle 80s tribute night in The Backyard, complete with neon, nerd chic style, and nonstop dance floor energy. All ages welcome, open air venue, no refunds.

Details: Here

🛍️ Hoppy Marketplace at Rollertown Beerworks | No Cost

1st & 3rd Fridays monthly | Rollertown Beerworks 📍 6450 Main Street, Frisco

A recurring evening market with rotating local makers, artisans, and small businesses, paired with Rollertown's craft beer and live music.

Details: Here

🤼 Micro Mania Tour 2026 | Ticketed

Saturday, August 22 | 9 PM | Little Woodrow's, Frisco 📍 8320 State Hwy 121, Frisco

A high energy pro wrestling show making its way through Texas, mixing athleticism with comedy for a rowdy night of entertainment.

Details: Here

Expect a louder crowd than your average Saturday night at the bar, front row seats are not for the faint of heart.