Frisco Insider - Ranked + Cybertruck + More

Howdy, Frisco.!

If you were outside yesterday when the sky decided to reenact a dramatic movie scene… you know. It rained HARD. My WiFi went out for a solid 6 minutes, and I just stood there staring at the wall like it was 1998. No scrolling. No streaming. Just vibes and existential thoughts.

Anyway, we survived. The grass is thriving. The mosquitoes are plotting. Let’s get into it.

🏆 Texas Dominates “Best Places to Live” Rankings

Texas cities are officially having their main-character moment.

U.S. News & World Report released its annual rankings, and 40% of the top 25 best places to live in the U.S. are in Texas. That’s not a typo.

Flower Mound came in at No. 3 nationally, and here’s where some of our North Texas neighbors landed:

• No. 9: Frisco
• No. 17: McKinney
• No. 23: Allen
• No. 63: Plano
• No. 100: Little Elm

They ranked cities based on value, quality of life, job market, and desirability.

So yes, next time someone complains about traffic, just remind them: “We’re nationally desirable, okay?”

Your Gutters Will Thank You

Frisco gets over 40 inches of rain a year. Every drop that can't drain sits against your fascia, seeps under your shingles, and works its way toward your foundation.

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🚗 Man Drives Tesla Cybertruck Into Grapevine Lake

A driver was arrested after intentionally driving his Tesla Cybertruck into Grapevine Lake to test the vehicle’s “Wade Mode.”

Yes. On purpose.

Police responded around 8 p.m. at Katie’s Woods Park Boat Ramp. The truck became disabled and started taking on water. Everyone got out safely before the fire department rescued the truck.

The driver was arrested on charges including operating a vehicle in a closed section of the park and multiple water safety violations.

Reminder: Just because something is called “Wade Mode” does not mean it’s a submarine.

🏛️ Trump Endorses Ken Paxton in Senate Race

President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the GOP U.S. Senate race against Sen. John Cornyn.

The endorsement is widely viewed as significant, given Trump’s strong influence within the Republican base.

Political analysts note the race could reshape the dynamics of Texas’ Senate contest moving forward, particularly if it heads to a runoff.

For clarity: Frisco Insider has no political affiliation. Our goal is simply to keep you informed about developments that impact Texas and North Texas communities.

No yard signs were harmed in the making of this newsletter.

🦁 White Lioness Sisters Begin Recovery in Wylie

Two white lioness sisters, Kali and Nzuri, were rescued from a North Texas zoo and are now at In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue in Wylie.

Animal advocates say the sisters were suffering from:

• Severe vitamin A deficiency
• Parasitic disease
• Neurological issues affecting mobility

Veterinarians say it’s unclear how much recovery is possible, but they are focused on improving the lions’ quality of life.

“They have a happy life here, that’s really all we can hope for,” one vet said.

It’s heavy news, but hopeful. And honestly, we’re rooting for them. A little bit of positive news always helps with a bad mood.

💪 HYROX Training Day | Ticketed

📍 Hustle House Frisco
🗓 Saturday, May 23 | 8 AM – 12:30 PM

If you’ve ever wanted to test your limits and question your life choices before noon, this is it.

Schedule:
• HYROX workshop at 8 AM
• Nutrition workshop at 8:30 AM
• HALFROX race style workout 9 AM–12 PM

Raffles, supplements, fitness vendors, and community vibes included.

Details: Here

🎶 Y2K Party Band Concert | No Cost

📍 PGA District, Frisco
🗓 Friday, May 23 | 6 PM – 8 PM

Get ready for the 90s and 2000s hits. Think boy bands, pop anthems, and songs you still know every word to.

Bring a lawn blanket.
No outside food or lawn chairs.
Restaurants open onsite.

Low rise jeans not required (but emotionally encouraged).

Details: Here

🍷 Wine & Cheese Master Class | Ticketed

📍 Sips Fine Wine & Spirits, McKinney
🗓 Saturday, May 23 | 6 PM – 8 PM

Learn pairings. Taste intentionally. Pretend you’ve always known what “notes of oak” means.

Doors open at 5:50 PM. Under 21 allowed with parent.

Details: Here

🎧 DJ Dance Party | No Cost

📍 District 121, McKinney
🗓 Saturday, May 23 | 7 PM – 9 PM

Family friendly dance night with DJ Art spinning crowd favorites.

Sponsored stage. Big energy. Zero cover charge.

Details: Here

❤️ Speed Dating (Ages 24–39) | Ticketed

📍 The Brass Tap, North Dallas
🗓 Sunday, May 24 | 4 PM – 6 PM

Meet up to 12 potential matches.
Six minute mini dates.
No swiping required.

Could be love. Could be a story. Either way, it’s more productive than staring at your wall during a WiFi outage.

Details: Here