Frisco Insider - Tragic Incident + Labor Day + More

Howdy, Frisco.

Happy Labor Day and happy first day of September! Yesterday’s rain may have watered the lawns and cooled things off, but today’s all about firing up the grill, lounging by the pool, and maybe sneaking in a nap before the Cowboys chatter kicks up tonight. September is here, y’all, the month where we convince ourselves fall is “right around the corner,” even while it’s still 90 degrees outside.

North Texas Mom Charged With Murder in Baby’s Hot Car Death

A heartbreaking case has shaken Frisco: a 27 year old Dallas woman has been charged with murder after allegedly intentionally leaving her 15 month old baby in a car with no AC for more than two hours during 95° heat.

• Location: 3200 block of Preston Road

• Child age: 15 months

• Time in vehicle: ~2+ hours without air conditioning

• Bond: $250,000 | If convicted: 5 years to life in prison + $10,000 fine

The child later died at Medical City Plano, and investigators say the mother knowingly left the baby in the hot car while she went to work. Police are reminding residents that even a few minutes in a hot car can be deadly for children or pets.

Texas Health Frisco Debuts 2nd Cath Lab for Heart Care

Big upgrades are coming to Texas Health Frisco’s heart and vascular care with the opening of a second cardiac catheterization lab.

📍 Location: 12400 Dallas Parkway
🏥 Ribbon cutting: Aug. 19
💉 What it does: Diagnoses and treats blocked arteries, heart valve disease, heart failure, and more

It means shorter wait times and better care for patients facing serious heart conditions in our growing city.

Frisco Proposes 2025 Property Tax Rate of $0.425517

Heads up, homeowners: Frisco’s proposed tax rate for 2025 is $0.425517 per $100 valuation.

• Public Hearing: Sept. 16 @ 6:30 PM, City Hall

• Average homestead taxable value: $581,925 (up 2.2% from last year)

• Average annual tax bill: $2,476.19 (an increase of about $54)

This rate is higher than the no-new-revenue tax rate, but still within voter approval limits, so no citywide election is required. In short, expect a slightly higher bill, and if you’ve got strong feelings, the public hearing is your chance to be heard.

Weekly Roadwork Roundup

Because September wouldn’t be complete without orange cones and detours:

• New Pavement Work: Stallion Ranch Rd.

• Ongoing Pavement: Speargrass Dr. & Mistley Park

• Utility Work: Kings Ridge Rd. between Castle Dr. & Camelot Dr.

Plan extra time if these roads are part of your daily school drop off survival route.

Cowboys Hour Live – Monday, Sept 1 @ Sidecar Social | No Cost
Spend your Labor Day evening hanging out with current Cowboys players and hosts Brad Sham & Nicole Hutchinson at this live taping. Expect football talk, Q&A vibes, and food + drink specials while you’re at it.
📍 Sidecar Social | 6–7 PM
Details: Here

Dinner Show: Texas Bluesmen – Wednesday, Sept 3 @ The Revel Patio Grill | Ticketed
The Blues Brothers are back, well, their tribute band anyway. The Texas Bluesmen hit the stage for a soulful dinner show filled with classic hits, good food, and groovy vibes. Book early, these tables sell fast.
📍 9305 Preston Rd | 7:30–9:45 PM
Details: Here

Live After 5 – Thursday, Sept 4 @ Kaleidoscope Park | No Cost
Back for fall! Kick off your Thursday evening with live music at the Community Stage. Grab a blanket or chair, enjoy the cooler evenings (fingers crossed), and catch local artists from Melody of Hope.
📍 Kaleidoscope Park | 6–8 PM
Details: Here

Karaoke Night with Shoji – Thursday, Sept 4 @ The Revel Patio Grill | No Cost
Your chance to shine (or embarrass yourself in style). Shoji hosts Frisco’s go to karaoke night, sing until 1:30 AM, kitchen open till midnight, and plenty of cheering whether you nail it or not.
📍 9305 Preston Rd | 9 PM–1:30 AM

Mon 1 – Partly Cloudy | 85° / 68°
Tue 2 – Partly Cloudy | 87° / 66°
Wed 3 – Sunny | 87° / 66°
Thu 4 – Sunny | 90° / 70°

Translation: Labor Day’s warm but mild, the rain has cleared out, and midweek looks downright perfect for outdoor concerts and football.

That’s it for this week, Frisco! Enjoy your Labor Day, savor that extra burger, and take a moment to celebrate the start of September. We survived the August heat and a rainy Sunday, so bring on football, patios, and maybe even a hint of fall breeze soon.

Catch y’all Wednesday! (yup, you read that right)

— Hamza Sohail | Frisco Insider | September 1st