Frisco Insider - School Closes + Cookies + More

Howdy, Frisco.

Happy Friday, neighbors! 🍂 The mornings are crisp, the pumpkins are overpriced, and the H-E-B parking lot is starting to look like the State Fair midway. Whether you’re planning a spooky movie marathon, finding the best matcha in town, or dressing your dog as a taco for the third year in a row, I’ve got your local scoop, weekend plans, and weather wrapped up tighter than a mummy.

Frisco ISD to Close Staley Middle School After 2025–26

It’s official, one of Frisco’s oldest schools is saying goodbye. The Frisco ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously Monday to close Staley Middle School at the end of the 2025–2026 school year.

• Opened: 1973 (originally as Frisco High School)

• Location: 6900 block of Stadium Lane

• Why it’s closing: Declining enrollment + costly repairs

• Students will be rezoned to: Griffin, Trent, and Hunt Middle Schools starting in 2026–27

Trustee Sherrie Salas said, “We’d prefer FISD be immune to campus closures, but that’s not the case. The landscape of Texas public education is changing.” The decision follows the failure of Proposition B, a 2024 bond measure that would’ve rebuilt Staley for $102 million.

While it’s a tough loss for longtime residents, district leaders emphasized that the move is about keeping Frisco schools sustainable long term, not shrinking opportunities.

Frisco’s Bryson Howard Commits to Duke 🏀

Big blue just got a big name. Bryson Howard, the No. 1 basketball recruit in Texas and son of former Mavs star Josh Howard, officially committed to Duke this week.

• School: Frisco Heritage High

• Height: 6'6"

• Rank: 4th-best small forward, 12th overall in the U.S.

• Chose Duke over: Kentucky and North Carolina

Howard led Heritage to the Class 5A State Semifinals last season, putting up 24 points and 13 rebounds in their regional final win. His father, a 2007 NBA All-Star, said he’s proud to see Bryson “carry the Howard legacy forward.”

Frisco Gives Out $50 Gift Cards for Rail District Shopping, Gone in 3 Hours 💳

If you blinked, you missed it. The city’s $50 “Shop Local” gift card hand out for the Downtown Rail District sold out in just over three hours Wednesday morning.

• What it was: $50 cards to spend at Rail District shops & restaurants

• Where to claim: Frisco City Hall (1,500 cards available)

• Use by: January 31, 2026

Assistant City Manager Ben Brezina said the goal was to “help residents rediscover our local gems” during Main Street construction. Judging by how fast those cards went, mission accomplished, and maybe a good sign for a future round?

Chip City Cookies Opens Oct. 31, Sweet News for Frisco 🍪

Your Halloween just got a lot tastier. Chip City Cookies, the NYC based cookie chain known for its gooey, palm-sized treats, is opening October 31 right here in Frisco.

📍 Address: 6975 Lebanon Rd, Ste. 307
⏰ Opening: Thursday, Oct. 31
First-week flavors include:

• Chocolate Chip

• S’mores

• Cookies ‘n Cream

• Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter

• Snickerz-doodle

• Chocolate Lava

• Dairy-Free Horchata

Founded in 2017 in Queens, Chip City now boasts 50+ locations nationwide, and yes, the McKinney one already has a cult following. Consider this your warning: arrive early.

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🎬 Spooky Movie Series: “Twitches” – No Cost

Friday, Oct. 24 | 7–9 PM @ PGA District
Bring a blanket (no chairs) for this family friendly outdoor movie. Restaurants on site are open for dinner and snacks, and pets are welcome on leashes.
Movie: “Twitches”
Details: Here
P.S: If it’s raining, it’ll probably be cancelled.

👻 Heritage After Dark: Haunted Heritage – Ticketed (Adults Only)

Friday, Oct. 24 | 6:30–9 PM @ Frisco Heritage Center, 6455 Page St
The Heritage Center transforms is going to turn into a haunted village for one eerie night. Expect tarot readings, owl encounters, live rockabilly music by The Rumble Kings, and haunted tours of historic buildings. Ticket includes mocktails and snacks, costumes encouraged, nerves of steel required.
Details: Here

🤼 Lucha on the Lawn – Ticketed

Saturday, Oct. 25 | Starts 4 PM @ Rollertown Beerworks, 6450 Main St
Mexican wrestling meets music fest! Featuring Aerostar vs. Monster Clown, plus Los Menores, Bidi Bidi Banda (Selena tribute), and local DJs. Food, beer, and chaos guaranteed.
Details: Here

🎃 Halloween Par-Tee – Ticketed (Family Event)

Saturday, Oct. 25 | 6–9 PM @ PGA Frisco
An “un-fore-gettable” Halloween bash with a pumpkin putting patch, trick or treat golf carts, carnival games, face painting, Hotel Transylvania movie night, and a drone show finale. Lawn blankets welcome, lawn chairs not.
Details: Here

✨ Festival of Lights – Frisco Diwali Celebration – No Cost

Sunday, Oct. 26 | 3 PM @ Kaleidoscope Park
A vibrant community celebration hosted by DFW Gujarati Samaj. Enjoy a Ram Leela performance, Bollywood dances, Diwali Bazaar, delicious Indian food, and fun for all ages.
Details: Here