Frisco Insider - Students + Floods + More

Howdy, Frisco.

Can we all agree that this weather has actually been...pretty nice lately?

Sure, we're still in Texas, and stepping into your car at 3 PM feels like opening an air fryer full of regret. But compared to the triple digit furnace that usually arrives by now, I'll take these low 90s and evening breezes all day long.

We've got school test results, summer events popping up everywhere, and enough live music this week to make your Spotify playlist jealous.

Let's get into it.

📚 Texas Students Show Math Gains, Reading Holds Steady on STAAR Exams

The latest STAAR results are in, and the report card is basically:

Math: Getting better

Reading: Kinda stuck

Parents: Still confused by STAAR scores

Texas elementary and middle school students showed slight gains in math and social studies this year, while reading scores mostly remained unchanged.

Some highlights:

• Math scores improved in most grade levels

• Reading scores remained mostly flat

• High school students saw gains in every tested area

• 59% of eighth graders met reading expectations, up from 56% last year

Education officials say progress is encouraging, but there's still work to do.

The bigger news?

STAAR's days are numbered.

Texas plans to replace STAAR beginning in the 2027-28 school year with three shorter assessments spread throughout the year instead of one giant stress inducing testing season.

Translation:

Students may soon have fewer weeks of hearing teachers say:

"Remember, this will be on the test."

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🎟️ Texas Voucher Program Launches, But Questions Remain

Texas' new school voucher program is officially underway, and it's already generating a lot of conversation among parents and educators.

The program will provide state funded education accounts that families can use toward:

• Private school tuition

• Educational materials

• Lessons and extracurricular programs

• Technology expenses

The program launches with approximately $1 billion in funding.

However, early data shows many of the approved recipients were already attending private schools rather than transferring from public schools.

Supporters say it expands educational choice.

Critics argue it could divert resources away from public schools.

One thing everyone seems to agree on?

Parents now have one more thing to research at 11:30 PM after spending two hours helping with math homework.

🚗 Texas Flooding Update: Wingstop Employee's Car Refuses To Quit

In perhaps the most Texas story of the week...

A Wingstop employee in Waco watched her car literally float away during historic flash flooding.

And somehow...

It still works.

Video showed the vehicle submerged in floodwaters and even floating through a parking lot Sunday night. Yet by Monday morning, the owner was driving it back to work.

Current damage report:

• Engine works

• Drives normally

• Still gets you to work

• Floorboards are basically a kiddie pool

Honestly, somebody at Toyota, Honda, Ford, or whoever made that thing deserves a raise.

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🎶 E. Lou Stroll in Downtown McKinney | No Cost

📍 East Louisiana Street, McKinney

📅 June 18 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

One of those events that's hard not to enjoy.

Expect:

• Local shops

• Live music

• Patio drinks

• Pop up vendors

Perfect excuse to wander around downtown McKinney pretending you're in a Hallmark movie.

Details: Here

🎉 Little Elm Juneteenth Concert | No Cost

📍 The Lawn, Little Elm

📅 June 19

Celebrate Juneteenth with an evening of:

• Live music

• Food vendors

• Local shopping booths

• Community presentations

• Special message from Opal Lee, the "Grandmother of Juneteenth"

A great opportunity to celebrate history, culture, and community together.

Details: Here

🌳 Bravo Park Grand Opening | No Cost

📍 Allen

📅 June 20 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Allen is opening a brand-new community park and celebrating with:

• Live music

• Food trucks

• Vendor market

• Pickleball lessons

• Yoga classes

• Dog adoptions

• Lawn games

Plus, somebody is literally giving away six months of free rent.

Which in 2026 may qualify as a major sporting event.

Details: Here

🎵 Make Music Day Frisco | No Cost

📍 Across Frisco

📅 June 21 | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

One of Frisco's coolest annual traditions returns.

Musicians will perform all over the city throughout the day in:

• Parks

• Sidewalks

• Public spaces

Details: Here

🍋 Lemonade Dash | Ticketed

📍 Bachman Lake Park

📅 June 21

Whether you're a serious runner or someone who just likes medals and snacks, the Lemonade Dash is back.

Options include:

• 5K

• 10K

• Family 1K

Finisher medals

Post race party

The race kicks off the Summer Dash Series.

Details: Here