Frisco Insider - July 4th Events + Robbery + More

Howdy, Frisco! Happy Friday, and happy almost-Fourth!

If your neighborhood already sounds like a war reenactment thanks to That One Guy who can't wait two more days for legal fireworks, you are not alone. This week we swore in a new mayor (sort of, Tuesday, technically), sent a Roughrider to the hospital, lost a bakery shaped hole in our hearts (soon to be filled), and are bracing for a weekend so packed with fireworks, food trucks, and dachshunds in tiny capes that you may need a nap before it even starts.

Grab your sunscreen, your lawn chair, and possibly a second lawn chair because the first one always breaks, let's get into it.

Frisco Swears In New Mayor After Nationally Watched Election

Frisco's new mayor, Mark Hill, gets sworn in this Tuesday after a city election that somehow became national news. What's usually a sleepy, nonpartisan race about traffic and growth turned into a heated debate over immigration, religion, and how far campaign rhetoric should go, after Hill's runoff opponent, Rod Vilhauer, drew criticism for anti Islamic remarks and comparisons of immigrants.

The runoff shattered local turnout records, nearly 34,000 voters cast ballots, about a quarter of registered voters, compared to Frisco's usual sub-15% local turnout. Hill, a lawyer and former FISD trustee, campaigned under the slogan "Unite Frisco" and thanked Muslim and Indian voters by name in his victory speech, saying the city "will certainly need to heal." Reaction split along familiar lines nationally, with some Republicans calling it a wake-up call on tone and others blaming low Christian voter turnout.

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🚔 Juveniles Identified in Frisco Athletic Center Robbery

Frisco Police say they've identified the juveniles involved in a June 29 armed robbery in the Frisco Athletic Center parking lot.

• Officers responded around 8 p.m. to a robbery involving a firearm, believed to follow a prearranged meeting

• Suspects fled in a blue and white Ford Bronco, later found abandoned at a nearby fast-food restaurant

• The handgun, and the person who had it, were not with the vehicle when found

• With help from FISD school resource officers, police confirmed everyone involved is enrolled in the district, all parties will be held accountable

⚾ Roughriders Game Injury Sends Player to Surgery

A scary moment at Riders Field this week: Midland Rockhounds outfielder Ryan Lasko underwent overnight spinal surgery after a violent, head-first collision with a teammate while chasing a fly ball in the third inning.

• Lasko, an Athletics system prospect, suffered a fractured C6-C7 vertebra

• He underwent decompression and stabilization surgery overnight and is now listed as stable

• Both teams gathered for a prayer circle after the game

• The A's front office says all resources are being put toward his recovery, long term outlook is still unknown

Sending Ryan all the good vibes Frisco can muster.

🥐 BreadHaus Is Bringing Fresh Baked Everything to Frisco

Good news for anyone whose diet consists mostly of "I'll start eating better after this croissant", BreadHaus, a family owned bakery out of Grapevine, is opening its second ever location right here in Frisco.

• Artisan sourdoughs, cookies, bars, pretzels, and more, all baked fresh daily

• This marks the brand's first expansion beyond its original Grapevine shop, a sign the bakery is betting on Frisco's growing appetite (literally) for local, small batch options

• Known for scratch made dough and rotating seasonal flavors, so expect the menu to shift throughout the year

• The Frisco shop will anchor a small retail strip already home to a handful of local businesses, giving the area a bit more of a walkable, grab a coffee and a pastry feel

• No word yet on grand opening festivities, but if the Grapevine location is any indication, expect lines out the door the first weekend

  • 1606 FM 423, Ste. 400, Frisco

  • Opening early August

  • www.breadhaus.com

Addison Kaboom Town!® | Ticketed

Friday, July 3 | 5–11 PM | Addison Circle Park 📍 4970 Addison Circle, Addison, TX 75001

One of the biggest Independence Day parties in the country happens just down the road…maybe. A 4.4 square mile town somehow pulls in half a million people for this thing every year. The night kicks off with the Addison Airport Airshow (historic warbirds, aerial stunts) before the fireworks display that's been ranked among the best in the nation by outlets like USA Today and the Wall Street Journal. Bring cash for food and drinks, and expect Addison wide traffic, so plan your escape route now.

Details: Here

Paws & Stripes 🐾 | No Cost

Friday, July 3 | 6–10 PM | Kaleidoscope Park

Part of Frisco Freedom Fest, this is the pet festival you didn't know you needed, dachshunds and corgis racing for glory while dressed in tiny patriotic outfits.

• 6:30 PM – Dachshund Dash

• 7:15 PM – Runway Rover (costume contest)

• 8:00 PM – Corgi Clash

• All dogs must be leashed when not racing and up to date on vaccinations

• Contest registration is $10 per event; watching the chaos is free

Details: Here

Frisco Freedom Fest Block Party | No Cost

Saturday, July 4 | 5–10 PM | Riders Field 📍 7300 RoughRiders Trail (new location this year!)

Frisco's big Fourth of July bash lands at Riders Field for the Semiquincentennial (that's America's 250th, in case your brain also short circuited on that word). Opening ceremony at 6 PM with the Frisco Community Band, a classic car show from 5–7:45 PM, live music all evening, and fireworks around 10 PM following the RoughRiders vs. Midland RockHounds game.

• 6:30 PM – Frisco School of Rock

• 7:30 PM – Yara Paige

• 8:00 PM – The Buffalo Ruckus

Details: Here

Party in the U.S.A. 5K | Registration Full

Saturday, July 4 | 8–10 AM | Harold Bacchus Community Park 📍 13995 E. Main St., Frisco, TX 75035

If you're not registered, consider this your cue to go cheer on someone who is. Parking's no cost at the Bacchus southeast lot off Independence Parkway, with overflow at Preston Trail Church if needed.

Details: Here

Celebrate America: Fireworks on the Fairway | Ticketed (21+)

Saturday, July 4 | 6–10 PM | The PGA District 📍 3255 PGA Parkway, Frisco, TX 75033

The fancy option, for those who'd like their fireworks paired with a Darius Rucker concert and two free drinks. Premium tickets are the last tier remaining and include prime sightlines for the drone-and-fireworks finale, food trucks, and carnival games.

Details: Here