Frisco Insider - Memorial Day + Elections + More

Howdy, Frisco.

It’s Memorial Day Monday, which means a little extra time to sleep in, a lot of flags flying high, and the smell of backyard BBQs in the air. Whether you're honoring the fallen, dodging the rain, or debating if it's still socially acceptable to wear jeans in 80-degree weather, we’ve got your full scoop on what’s happening across the city today.

So grab your iced tea, fire up the grill (or the group chat), and let’s dive into what’s happening around our town.

Frisco Runoff Elections: What You Need to Know

Frisco’s not quite done voting yet. Two City Council races are heading to a runoff election on Saturday, June 7, with early voting starting May 27.

📍 Place 2: Tammy Meinershagen vs. Burt Thakur
📍 Place 4: Jared Elad vs. Gopal Ponangi

🗓️ Early Voting: May 27–31 and June 2–3
🗳️ Election Day: June 7

In Collin County, vote anywhere.
In Denton County, early voting is flexible, but on election day, you’ll need to hit your assigned precinct.

New $16M Nature Center & Parks HQ Coming to Frisco

Frisco Parks & Rec is getting a serious upgrade. On May 20, City Council approved a $1.29M design contract for a new nature center + admin building which is a huge step towards a project funded by 2019 bond money.

It’ll include classrooms, a small live animal exhibit, and park programming space.
Total project budget: $16M
Design Firm: PBK Architects (out of 13 considered)

Currently, staff work out of City Hall. This gives them a home base, and gives us, the public, more opportunities to connect with nature and outdoor learning.

Frisco Station Breaks Ground on 85,000-Sq-Ft Medical Office

Big things are brewing over at Frisco Station. The mixed use giant just started building its first ever health hub, part of its new Health & Wellness District.

Location: NW corner of DNT & Warren Pkwy
Opening: Late 2026

Expect this 35 acre wellness district to reshape how Frisco does outpatient care, faster diagnoses, smoother experiences, and a whole lot more health focused convenience.

🚧 Weekly Roadwork Roundup: May 26

A few orange cone sightings you should know about:

Warren Pkwy & Preston Rd — Daily lane closures (9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)
Sahalle Dr. & Commonwealth Dr — Pavement replacements in progress

Memorial Day Tribute @ Kaleidoscope Park

🕑 Monday, May 26 | 2 PM
📍 6303 Frisco Square Blvd
No Cost

Honor fallen heroes at a heartfelt ceremony hosted by Frisco VFW Post 8273 and the Frisco Garden Club. Expect a ceremonial flag raising, Taps, and a reading of Collin County's own KIA heroes.
Free refreshments available.

🔗 More info

🎖️ Frisco Memorial Day Observance @ Frisco Commons Park

🕘 Monday, May 26 | 9 AM
📍 8000 McKinney Rd
No Cost

Start your morning with a moving ceremony at the Veterans Memorial, featuring remarks from Staff Sgt. Jason Morgan, a Purple Heart recipient, and performances by the Frisco Community Band and Frisco Chorale.

Perfect for families wanting to teach the next generation the meaning behind the day.

📚 Family Story Time @ Frisco Library

🗓️ Tuesday, May 27
📍 8000 Dallas Pkwy
No Cost
Fun, rhythm, and rhymes await your little ones in the Storytime Room. Tickets available 1 hour before at the Youth Desk.
Intended for walkers to age 5

🎶 Live After 5 @ Kaleidoscope Park

🗓️ Thursday, May 29 | ⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 Community Stage
No Cost
Wind down your week with local artist Charlie Cope Duo bringing the tunes at golden hour. Bring your date, bring your dog, or just bring your need to escape the inbox.

• Mon 26 – AM Thunderstorms | 76° / 65°

• Tue 27 – AM Clouds / PM Sun | 81° / 65°

• Wed 28 – Partly Cloudy | 81° / 65°

• Thu 29 – AM Showers | 80° / 64°

You might want an umbrella for Memorial Day morning, but the rest of the week looks like peak patio weather. Hydrate, Frisco.

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That’s it for today, neighbors! Whether you’re reflecting at the park, enjoying an extra-long brunch, or just giving your air fryer a break for the day, make it meaningful. Let’s honor the ones who gave everything, and enjoy the freedoms they fought to protect.

Catch y’all Friday.

— Hamza Sohail | Frisco Insider