Frisco Insider - Stabbing + Election Results + More

Howdy, Frisco

Hope your weekend was as exciting as trying to cross Preston Road during rush hour without losing your mind. We’ve got some serious news this week, big wins for local elections, and some all star women's sports headed our way, plus a stellar lineup of events to keep your calendar packed and your AC running.

🕌 Security Guard Stabbed at Frisco Mosque During Prayers

A frightening scene unfolded Saturday night at the Islamic Center of Frisco. Omar Yaqoob, a security guard for the mosque, was stabbed during Isha Salah, one of the five daily Muslim prayers. Frisco Police responded quickly and arrested the suspect, who officials say had regularly attended the mosque for months.

Yaqoob is now in stable condition and recovering at home. The mosque briefly closed but reopened Sunday afternoon with extra police presence. Authorities say there’s no indication this was a hate crime, but the investigation is still ongoing.

🗳️ Burt Thakur & Jared Elad Win Frisco City Council Runoffs

History was made this weekend. Burt Thakur defeated incumbent Tammy Meinershagen for Place 2 and will become the city’s first Indian American councilmember. Meanwhile, Jared Elad won Place 4, beating fellow Indian American candidate Gopal Ponangi.

These races came after a heated election cycle marked by controversy, including leaked audio of Meinershagen criticizing the Indian community’s integration. Voter turnout was strong, and both Elad and Thakur say they’re committed to building bridges, even if they don’t always agree on policy.

🏌️‍♀️ Women’s Golf & Football Take Over Frisco

Mark your calendars: June 19–22 brings two major women’s sports events to Frisco.

• The KPMG Women’s PGA Championship comes to Fields Ranch East, making history as the first time this tournament hits Texas soil.

• That same weekend, the Women’s National Football Conference Championship will be hosted at Ford Center at The Star.

Expect top tier talent, empowering programs, and yes, lots of parking challenges.

🚧 Road Closure: PGA Parkway Westbound

Heads-up drivers. Westbound PGA Parkway between Hillcrest and Preston is closed daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Monday, June 9. Plan your detour now, or just yell into the steering wheel like the rest of us.

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“imPRESSive” Printmaking Exhibit
Frisco Discovery Center | 🗓️ June 4–Aug 2 | No Cost
A bold, hands-on celebration of printmaking! Explore woodcuts, screen prints, linocuts and more from regional artists.
🗓️ June 7: Artist panel + lino workshop from 2–6 p.m. (space limited)

“Artrageous” by Visual Arts Guild of Frisco
Community Gallery @ Discovery Center | 🗓️ June 1–29 | No Cost
A colorful, juried summer art show full of local talent.
🗓️ Don’t miss the closing reception June 28 w/ music, snacks & artists.

🎶 Live After 5 – Bryan Mayberry
Kaleidoscope Park | 🗓️ Thurs, June 12 | 6–8 PM | No Cost
Settle in for two chill hours of live tunes on the Community Stage. Bryan Mayberry brings acoustic vibes and sunny energy.

🚀 NASA: The Apollo Project “Robotics” Exhibit
Frisco Heritage Museum | 🗓️ Now–June 28 | No-Cost
Explore the tech, trials, and triumph of landing on the moon. Great for history buffs, curious kiddos, and sci-fi dreamers alike.

🥗 State of the City Luncheon
Embassy Suites | 🗓️ Tues, June 10 | 11 AM–1 PM
Frisco’s top dogs talk growth, innovation, and future plans. For the first time ever, three modern-day mayors will share the stage: Jeff Cheney, Maher Maso, and Mike Simpson. Free lunch? Not quite. But big ideas? Absolutely.

Mon 9 – Partly Cloudy | 87° / 69°
Tue 10 – Mostly Cloudy | 85° / 70°
Wed 11 – Scattered Thunderstorms | 77° / 70°
Thu 12 – Thunderstorms | 80° / 70°

Translation: It’s that classic “Texas might cry or fry you” kind of week. Keep an umbrella and sunscreen in the car.

That’s a wrap, Frisco fam! Stay safe, check in on your neighbors, and don’t forget that printmaking counts as culture and stress relief. Win-win.

Catch y’all Friday!

— Hamza Sohail | Frisco Insider

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