Frisco Insider - New Mayor + BBQ

Howdy, Frisco.

Between election season finally wrapping up, random summer thunderstorms, and the annual tradition of asking "why is my electric bill this high?", it's been a busy few days around town.

This week feels a little different.

The signs are coming down. The campaign texts are (hopefully) slowing down. And Frisco officially has a new mayor for the first time in nearly a decade.

No matter who you voted for, or if you spent election day avoiding politics entirely and eating tacos instead, at the end of the day, we're all neighbors. We all want safe streets, good schools, thriving businesses, and a bright future for the city we call home.

So let's dive into what's happening around Frisco.

🗳️ Mark Hill Wins Historic Frisco Mayoral Race

After one of the most talked-about local elections in Frisco history, voters have chosen Mark Hill as the city's next mayor.

Saturday's runoff election saw Hill defeat Rod Vilhauer with more than 58% of the vote, earning over 19,000 votes and becoming Frisco's first new mayor in nine years.

A few notable facts:

• First open mayoral seat since 2017

• More than 33,000 voters participated

• Over $1 million spent during the campaign

• Frisco has grown roughly 40% since the last open mayoral race

• Hill officially takes office July 7

Hill's campaign centered heavily around unity and inclusion during a race that often became heated as debates over growth, traffic, immigration, religion, and Frisco's changing demographics dominated headlines.

Speaking to supporters Saturday night, Hill thanked members of Frisco's Hindu, Muslim, Hispanic, and Asian communities and said his campaign succeeded because it had "friends in different places."

His supporters celebrated with chants of "Mayor Hill!" while waving pom-poms and wearing shirts featuring his campaign slogan, "Unite Frisco."

Looking ahead, Hill has said some of his priorities include:

• Addressing traffic congestion

• Attracting more corporate employers

• Maintaining low taxes

• Supporting public safety

• Managing Frisco's final stages of growth

Now that the election is over, let's do something radical:

Be nice to each other.

Whether you voted for Hill, Vilhauer, somebody else, or spent the entire election wondering why your mailbox suddenly gained 14 pounds, we're all on the same team now.

Here's hoping Frisco's next chapter is a great one. <3

The Link Up

The Link Up is the social experience bringing real conversations back. From game nights and kickbacks to live events around Frisco, The Link Up helps people laugh, connect, and actually get to know each other beyond small talk. Expect fun questions, wild moments, honest conversations, and unforgettable energy. We’re building something different for the city, and you’re invited to be part of it.

Frisco's real social scene is waiting, download The Link Up on the App Store here and find your people.

Instagram & Facebook: @playlinkup
Contact: [email protected]
Phone: 214-809-0926

🏥 $25 Million Texas Health Frisco Expansion Nears Completion

Good news for anyone who's ever spent way too long sitting in a waiting room.

Texas Health Hospital Frisco is nearing completion of a major $25 million expansion project that will add 30 new patient rooms by November.

The expansion will increase the hospital's capacity to:

• 123 total beds

• 30 brand-new private patient rooms

• Faster movement from ER to inpatient care

• Family-friendly rooms with recliners and pull-out sofas

• Natural lighting in every room

Hospital leaders say the goal is simple: reduce wait times and get patients into treatment spaces faster instead of holding them in emergency rooms.

And they're not stopping there.

The hospital opened in 2019 and continues to grow alongside Frisco's booming population.

Because apparently everything in Frisco eventually gets an expansion, including traffic.

🚧 Roadwork Alert: Your GPS Is About To Get A Workout

Latest roadway construction updates for the week.

New pavement replacement projects include:

• Stonebrook Parkway near 2828 Stonebrook

• Old Orchard Drive at Tanyard Lane

Ongoing work continues on:

• Barkwood Lane

• Grasslands Drive

• Preston Trace Road improvements

• Morgan Hill Road and Old Barn Drive

Remember, every orange cone is simply Frisco's state flower.

Core Strength Wellness Center

If your back, knees, or neck have been nagging you, there's a good chance you don't need surgery or a lifetime of pills to fix it. Dr. Jared Wilson at Core Strength Wellness Center helps people ditch chronic pain through holistic chiropractic care, no drugs, no going under the knife, no guesswork.
Most people walk out feeling better than they have in years. Right down Preston Rd from Frisco, worth a conversation.

Grab your no cost consultation here

🎤 NO LIMITS Karaoke & Open Mic Night | Monday | No Cost

📍 The Revel Patio Grill | 7:30 PM – 1:30 AM

Need a cure for the Monday blues?

The Revel has its weekly karaoke and open mic night, where brave souls attempt everything from country classics to songs they definitely should've practiced first.

Expect:

• Karaoke all night

• Live local music

• Crawfish specials

• Bar food and drinks

• Open mic performances

Whether you're the next American Idol or the reason your friends leave the table when you grab a microphone, everyone's welcome.

Details: Here

⚽ Movie Night: Kicking & Screaming | Wednesday | No Cost

📍 Tostitos Championship Plaza at The Star | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

One of the most Frisco events imaginable:

A soccer movie at The Star.

Bring your:

• Lawn chair

• Blanket

• Appetite

• Soccer enthusiasm

Before the movie starts, families can enjoy games, activities, photo opportunities, and sweet treats around the plaza.

Details: Here

🧠 Borrow My Brain Women's Meetup | Wednesday | Ticketed

📍 Kelly's Craft Tavern | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Imagine networking, but without the awkward elevator pitches.

This collaborative meetup allows women to share ideas, challenges, business plans, goals, or life decisions and receive real-time feedback from a room full of supportive people.

The event is designed to help participants think through challenges together rather than simply exchanging business cards and disappearing.

Details: Here

🎶 Live After 5 | Thursday | No Cost

📍 Kaleidoscope Park | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

If your idea of a perfect Thursday includes live music, lawn games, and pretending you're not already thinking about the weekend, this one's for you.

Enjoy:

• Live performances

• Local artists

• Interactive lawn games

A great excuse to get outside before summer decides to crank the thermostat up another 10 degrees.

Details: Here

🤠 Texiest Texas | Thursday | Ticketed

📍 Frisco Heritage Museum | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

The event name alone deserves bonus points.

Expect a full on Texas celebration featuring:

• Live country music

• Mechanical bull rides

• Cowboy hat bar

• Flower bar

• Barbecue

• Peach cobbler

• Equestrian performances

• Texas sized drone show

If somebody handed a committee the assignment "make this as Texas as possible," this appears to be the result.

Boots encouraged.

Details: Here