Frisco Insider - Teen's Dream + Cowboys Camp + More

Howdy, Frisco.

Happy Monday! We hope everyone had a great weekend and got enough sleep! Today’s edition is filled with some exciting events, a hometown teen chasing country stardom, FISD earning top marks, and (of course) more roadwork than any of us asked for. Let’s get into it.

🎸 Frisco Teen Balances High School & Country Music Stardom

At just 17, Tristan Roberson of Frisco is proving you can ace senior year and climb the country charts at the same time.

• He started out by posting TikToks, then released his first original song The Reaper Keeps Creepin’ at 15.

• His single Somewhere in Texas hit No. 1 on the Texas Regional Radio Chart.

• Four nominations at the 2025 Josie Music Awards + finalist for Emerging Artist of the Year at the Texas Country Music Awards.

• Over 8.3 million streams across platforms.

• This year? He’ll be juggling touring across Texas and Arkansas while still attending high school.

His influences range from George Strait to Alan Jackson, and while his career is taking off, Tristan says he’s staying focused on telling authentic country stories.

Rail District Businesses Still Struggling Amid $70M Construction

We’ve covered this before, but the disruption downtown is really hitting home for small businesses. Here’s the latest:

Dad Jokes Cheesyburger lost both entrances to road closures. Business down 50%.
Soccer City reports sales dropped more than $500,000 in 2024 alone.
Randy’s Steakhouse faced payroll challenges after decades in business.

The city says it’s working on signage and visibility to help. Mayor Jeff Cheney emphasized the project’s long-term goal: finishing by January 2026, ahead of the World Cup, to bring global eyes and feet, to the Rail District.

Frisco ISD Earns “A” Rating from TEA

Frisco ISD just became the largest district in Texas to score an A rating in the Texas Education Agency’s 2024–25 accountability system.

The number of A-rated campuses in FISD also grew from the previous year.
Ratings measure student achievement, growth, and closing achievement gaps among student groups.

Superintendent Mike Waldrip called the rating a continued success, while noting the district’s local accountability system gives a fuller picture of student performance beyond the state’s grades.

Roadwork Roundup

Heads up for the week, here’s what might slow your morning commute:

• New Pavement Projects – SB Dallas Pkwy between 380 & PGA (emergency buckle), Spirit Falls Dr., Mistley Park.

• Ongoing Work – Trailside Dr. at Timber Ridge (emergency buckle), Sleepy Hollow Trl., SB Coit at Lyndhurst (right lane closed), Sahalle Dr. & Commonwealth Dr.

• Pavement & Utility Projects – Kings Ridge Rd. between Castle Dr. & Camelot Dr.

Translation: leave five minutes early…..maybe 10 if your route includes Coit.

ESL Language Lab @ Frisco Public Library | No-Cost

📍 8000 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco | Mon, Aug 18 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Adults looking to improve their English can drop in for structured lessons at any level, beginner to advanced. Held in Community Event Room B, no registration needed.

Details: Here

Dallas Cowboys Training Camp @ The Star | No Cost

📍 Ford Center at The Star, One Cowboys Way | Tue, Aug 19 & Wed, Aug 20 | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

The Cowboys are back from Oxnard and taking the field here in Frisco. Expect:

• Live DJ, giveaways, and Rowdy on the Tostitos Championship Plaza starting at 4:00.

• Opening Ceremony Tuesday at 5:30 with Jerry Jones + the Cheerleaders.

• Two open practices (6:00–8:00 PM), with Wednesday’s “Cowboys Night” live-broadcast on TXA 21.

Free admission + parking, first come first serve.

Details: Here

Music Bingo @ Sidecar Social Frisco | No Cost

📍 6770 Winning Dr, Frisco | Tue, Aug 19 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Four rounds, two cards each, decades of music. Hear a snippet, guess the tune, yell “BINGO!” and snag a prize. Food, drinks, and plenty of laughs included.

Details: Here

Frisco’s Best Karaoke Night with Shoji @ The Revel Patio Grill | No Cost

📍 9305 Preston Rd, Frisco | Thu, Aug 21 | 9:00 PM – 1:30 AM

Weekly karaoke hosted by Shoji. Belt it out, grab dinner (kitchen open till midnight), and cheer on neighbors chasing their 5 minutes of fame. 21+ after 9 PM.

Mon 18 – Partly Cloudy | 99° / 77°
Tue 19 – Mostly Sunny | 99° / 76°
Wed 20 – Mostly Cloudy | 95° / 74°
Thu 21 – Partly Cloudy | 95° / 73°

Translation: Summer’s not done yet, it’s still “seatbelt burns and steering wheel ovens” season.

That’s it for today, Frisco! Whether you’re warming up your vocal cords at karaoke, or lining up for Cowboys Training Camp, make the most of this week. And remember, if you see a neighbor detouring around cones downtown, give ‘em a wave. We’re all in this together.

Catch y’all Friday!
— Hamza Sohail | Frisco Insider | August 18th