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I don’t know about you, but I’m still writing “2025” on everything and pretending my holiday leftovers are part of a balanced diet. We’re officially in that weird zone where resolutions are fresh, gyms are packed, and we’re all pretending to love salads again.

Whether you’re here for the events, the news, or just the sarcasm, you’re what makes Frisco Insider feel like home.

Now, let’s get into this week’s headlines, from Big Tex’s financial diet to a 52 year old mystery solved, plus your weekend events lineup (we’ve got painting, yoga, and mochi).

🎡 State Fair of Texas Pledges Lower Prices for 2026

Big Tex might be smiling a little wider next year, because fair officials say their #1 goal for 2026 is affordability.
After 2025 saw the lowest attendance in years (down 400,000 visitors), the State Fair is promising to “rein in pricing” for tickets, food, and rides.

• Tickets last year ranged from $7-$29

• Prices rose $2 in 2025

• Vendors will work with officials to lower costs

Fair President Mitchell Glieber said they’ll do a “deep dive” on pricing to help families who’ve been priced out. Council members agreed, noting they constantly hear the same complaint: “We just couldn’t afford it.”

Translation: cheaper corn dogs, more happy Texans, and maybe… just maybe… we’ll finally be able to afford a second Fletcher’s this year.

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🕵️‍♂️ 52-Year-Old Missing Persons Case Finally Solved

After five decades of mystery, Dallas police have solved Texas’s oldest missing persons case, identifying teenager Norman Prater, who vanished in 1973.

Detective Ryan Dalby connected the dots between Norman’s disappearance and a long unidentified hit and run victim found that same year in Rockport. The breakthrough came after a photo of the victim resurfaced in late 2025, helping investigators confirm his identity.

Norman’s brother, Isaac, identified him from the photo, finally giving his family closure after 52 years. Police Chief Daniel Comeaux called it “a testament to never giving up.”

One family’s half century wait for answers is finally over, and it’s all thanks to persistence, collaboration, and one detective who refused to let the case fade away.

🎶 Lost Spanish Guitar Masterpiece Revived by North Texas Musicians

Here’s one for the music lovers. Dallas guitarist Iván Duran Aguayo just brought back to life a long lost Spanish concerto from the 1890s, “Premier Concerto pour Guitare, Op. 48” by Ernest Shand.

Aguayo discovered the sheet music in a Georgetown guitar shop and realized no one had ever recorded it with the original string quartet. So, he did it himself, performing with the Texas Guitar Society and recording the piece at Keller City Hall last year.

Proof that art never really disappears, sometimes it just needs a Texan with a $20 find and a whole lot of passion.

🚚 H-E-B Named in Lawsuit Over Fatal 18-Wheeler Crash

A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against H-E-B and several trucking companies after a tragic crash in the Texas Panhandle killed four young women last November.

The women’s car had pulled over for a flat tire when an 18-wheeler, allegedly speeding and failing to slow down, collided with them. The impact flipped the truck and left no survivors.

The lawsuit accuses the driver and associated companies of negligence and is seeking damages for the victims’ families.

H-E-B said in a statement that the truck was operated by a third-party vendor and that they’re “devastated by this tragic accident” while fully cooperating with the investigation.

A sobering reminder that safety on the road, especially in rural Texas….can’t be taken for granted.

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🖌️ Twist Family Winter Song Bird – Painting with a Twist, Frisco | Ticketed

📅 Friday, Jan 9 | 5:00–6:30 PM | 4112 Legacy Dr, Ste 306, Frisco
Dor kids (6+) and adults, this cozy painting class lets families create a winter masterpiece together. Younger painters can explore their creativity, and parents can paint or just enjoy watching. All supplies included, just bring a smile and maybe an old t-shirt for the inevitable paint smudge.
Details: Here

📚 Book Launch & Signing: Grief Is a Gateway – Plano | No-Cost

📅 Saturday, Jan 10 | 1:00–3:00 PM | MOTW Coffee & Pastries, Plano
Meet author Guerlyne Guercy for the official launch of her new book, Grief Is a Gateway, a heartfelt reflection on finding faith through loss. Expect a live reading, Q&A, and casual coffee shop vibes, plus a chance to connect with others navigating their own journeys through grief and healing.
Details: Here

Pappalecco Plano Grand Opening Weekend | No Cost (50% Off Menu)

📅 Saturday, Jan 10 | 11:00 AM–9:30 PM | 1009 14th St, Plano
Say ciao to Plano’s newest Italian café. Pappalecco, a San Diego favorite, is celebrating its grand opening. Enjoy Italian coffee, pastries, paninis, and gelato stuffed croissants in a cozy European inspired space. Ribbon-cutting starts at 11 AM.
Details: Here

🍡 Mochitsuki: Japanese New Year Celebration – Richardson | No Cost

📅 Sunday, Jan 11 | 2:00–5:00 PM | Edith & Peter O’Donnell Jr. Athenaeum
Experience Japan’s traditional mochi-pounding ceremony, symbolizing good health and happiness for the year ahead. Try freshly made mochi, explore calligraphy, and watch cultural performances from local artists. Free parking and family-friendly fun for all ages.
Details: Here

🧘‍♀️ Shop & Flow Yoga @ Fabletics Legacy West – Plano | No Cost

📅 Sunday, Jan 11 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM | 7400 Windrose Ave, Plano
Start your Sunday right with a free all-levels yoga flow led by @KimConnYoga inside Fabletics. Bring your mat, and breathe deeply.
Details: Here