Frisco Insider - Rezoning + Drowing + More

Howdy, Frisco!

Hope the weekend treated you well, whether that meant World Cup watch parties, actual grocery shopping, or successfully avoiding both. This week we're looking back at how two European World Cup squads fell in love with Texas (boots, barbecue, and all), plus a sad update out of Frisco Lakes, a small zoning change in west Frisco, and your usual dose of roadwork to route around. There's also a few days of simpler events ahead, movie nights, trivia, and yes, more soccer. Let's get into it

European World Cup Teams Got a Kick Out of Texas While Training in Dallas Suburbs

Sweden and Czechia may have exited the World Cup early, but their weeks spent training in Frisco and Mansfield left a lasting impression, on the teams and on the cities hosting them.

• Sweden trained at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, even as the venue was mid construction, while Czechia used Texas Health Mansfield Stadium just days after it opened

• Both teams fully embraced the Texas experience, Czechia sampled Joe T. Garcia's and Hurtado's Barbecue and caught a Rangers game, while Sweden played a little football at The Star and 12 players got special access to golf at PGA Frisco's Fields Ranch East

• Mansfield gifted Czechia's coach custom Lucchese boots with his initials and the national coat of arms, and set up a "branding bar" for players to customize leather luggage tags

• Local businesses got in on it too, Blue Goose Cantina printed a Swedish translated menu and sold a special blue Swedish margarita during the tournament

• Frisco officials hope the exposure helps the city's bid to host 2031 Women's World Cup games, while Mansfield's tourism office says it now joins the ranks of Texas cities tied to Czech culture, alongside West, Ennis, and Praha

Wild to think our sleepy stadium parking lots hosted actual World Cup teams, "Hej Y'all" might be my new favorite phrase to come out of this whole tournament.

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🏗️ Frisco Rezones 2 Acres in West Frisco to Allow Townhomes, Offices

Frisco City Council unanimously approved rezoning a small stretch of land off FM 423 from agricultural to planned development, opening the door for townhomes and office space.

• The 2.1 acre site currently has an automotive repair shop on the north end, with the rest of the lot undeveloped

• Neighbors raised concerns about trash, vehicles along the neighborhood road, and existing fencing, the city says code enforcement will address those issues

• Sheds and a mobile home currently on the site will need to be removed now that the zoning has changed

• A fence, landscape buffer, and sidewalk are expected to be added around the automotive business by August 2027

• Council member Laura Rummel called it "a giant step in the right direction" for an area the city has wanted to clean up for a while

Small parcel, but it's the kind of quiet zoning change that ends up reshaping a whole corner of town a few years down the road.

🚧 Weekly Roadwork Roundup

Your regular heads up on street work that might mess with your commute this week, plan accordingly.

• New pavement replacement: Eastbound Stonebrook Parkway at Hampstead Drive, and Westbound Stonebrook Parkway at Teel Parkway

• Ongoing pavement replacement: 5503 Norfolk Ln., 3147 Roadster Dr., Brunswick Isles Way, and Lenox Ln. at Siena Dr.

• Ongoing utility work: Preston Trace Road

• Most projects are estimated at about two weeks to complete, weather permitting

Consider this your official permission to blame the orange cones for being five minutes late all week.

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🤡 Monday Mindstretcher: Ramazinis | No Cost

Monday, July 13 | Multiple sessions: 9:30 AM, 11 AM, 2:30 PM, 4 PM, 7 PM | Frisco Library 📍 8000 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco

Clown duo Kelli and Julio bring circus arts and plenty of silliness to the library for a program geared toward kids 5 and up.
Attendees are asked to stay seated and attentive throughout, anyone having trouble with that is welcome to step out and rejoin once settled. Space is limited, with tickets available at the door 30 minutes before each session.

Details: Here

🎬 Movie Night: Shrek | No Cost

Monday, July 13 | 8 – 10 PM | Corona Stage & Lawn, Grandscape

An outdoor screening of the original green ogre classic, presented by Crest Cars. Bring the family and settle in on the lawn, parking is available at the Crest Auto Parking Garage, and Grandscape's Homestead area has plenty of food and shopping to explore before or after the movie.

Details: Here

⚽ Spain vs. France World Cup Semifinal Watch Party | No Cost

Tuesday, July 14 | 2 – 4 PM | The Revel Patio Grill 📍 9305 Preston Road, Frisco

Big screens, stadium sound, and a full menu for the first World Cup semifinal matchup. If you can't make Tuesday's game, The Revel is running a second watch party on Wednesday for the other semifinal, so you've got two chances to catch the road to the final.

Details: Here

🧠 Trivia at The Green Gator | No Cost

Wednesday, July 15 | 7 – 9 PM | The Green Gator Frisco 📍 5566 Main St #110, Frisco

Contactless trivia with teams of 1–6 players competing for prizes in the top three spots. Seating is first come, first served, and you'll only need one charged up smart device per team to submit answers.

Details: Here

☕ Coffee & Conversations: "The Company We Keep" + Mix, Layer & Glow Workshop | Ticketed

Thursday, July 16 | 6:30 – 8 PM | Lucky Goat Coffee, Eldorado Pkwy 📍 2440 Eldorado Parkway #210, Frisco

A multi generational conversation on "The Company We Keep," paired with a guided fragrance blending workshop where you'll craft your own body oil. Ticket includes a drink, a pastry, and the workshop experience.

Details: Here