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Howdy Frisco,

Happy Monday, friends! Hope you survived the weekend's weird mix of humidity and patio weather. As we head into the last stretch of April (can you believe it?), here’s everything you need to know to start your week.

In the News

Frisco's Biggest Opportunity: Arts (and Why People Are Moving Away)

Frisco has the Cowboys, PGA HQ, and award-winning restaurants... but apparently, it’s missing soul. Mayor Jeff Cheney says the #1 reason residents leave isn’t for jobs or bigger houses, it’s for more arts and culture.

That’s why Cheney and city leaders are pushing hard for Propositions A & B on the May 3 ballot. If passed, they'll fund a $340 million Center for the Arts, bringing Broadway shows, national tours, concerts, and student productions right here to Frisco.

A massive GPS study tracked 54.8 million data points and found Frisco residents are flocking to places like Legacy West and Toyota Music Factory... meaning, yep, we want entertainment.

Voters will decide soon, it's Frisco’s biggest ballot issue this year.

Major Road Projects Ahead (Brace Yourself)

Frisco’s gearing up for 10 big transportation upgrades, from new roundabouts to major six-lane expansions. Here’s the quick scoop:

• Teel Parkway widening (Q3 2025)

• New Roundabouts coming to Frisco Street (2026)

• New Traffic Signals on Custer Trail & Stonebrook Drive

• Mahard Parkway growing to 6 lanes by 2026

• Dallas Parkway frontage road getting extra lanes

• Main & 4th Street, full pedestrian plaza underway

• PGA Parkway expansion, major upgrades by 2026

Translation: Expect orange cones, but also easier drives (eventually).

From Lone Star High to the NFL

Frisco’s own Ashton Jeanty is officially NFL-bound. The Lone Star HS alum and Boise State star was drafted #6 overall by the Las Vegas Raiders.

College stats:
🏆 2,601 rushing yards in one season
🏆 29 touchdowns
🏆 Unanimous All-American honors

Frisco ISD: Straight A's (Almost)

Frisco ISD officially earned an A rating from the Texas Education Agency for the 2022-23 school year!

Only three campuses scored a “C”, otherwise, it’s straight A’s and B’s across the board.

👏 Great job, FISD students, teachers, and parents.

Upcoming Events

Signals & Sirens Roadshow

Tuesday, April 29 | 3–8 PM | Frisco Public Library
Get up close with police radar tech, traffic cameras, fire gear, and more. Hands on fun for all ages.

More info: Signals & Sirens Event

Frisco RoughRiders vs. Wichita Wind Surge

Tuesday, April 29 | Riders Field
The Texas Rangers' AA team is back in action. Family friendly baseball vibes + fireworks shows = a perfect spring night.

🎟️ Get tickets

Duckhorn Wine Dinner: A Taste of Country

Thursday, May 1 | 6:30–9 PM | HALL Park Hotel
Kick off ACM Week with a five-course Southern-inspired meal, paired with Duckhorn’s best wines, plus some live country music.

🎟️ $125/person | Reserve your seat

Savor at PGA Frisco

May 1–4 | Omni PGA Frisco Resort
Swing, sway, sip, and savor at Frisco’s biggest food + music festival yet:
Celebrity chefs like Aarón Sánchez and Stephanie Izard
Live music by Midland
Celebrity golf action with Michael Strahan

🎟️ Tickets & full schedule

• Mon 28 – Cloudy | 81° / 68°

• Tue 29 – AM Clouds/PM Sun | 81° / 66°

• Wed 30 – Thunderstorms | 69° / 59°

• Thu 1 – Partly Cloudy | 83° / 61°

Heads up for Wednesday, could be a good day to find a cozy coffee shop.

That’s all for today, Frisco! Whether you're voting, wine-tasting, library-hopping, or just dodging construction cones, make it a great week.

Catch y’all soon!

— Hamza Sohail | Frisco Insider