Good morning, Frisco 👋
Road closures, World Cup prep updates, new restaurant announcements, and a few fun weekend picks — here’s what you need to know this week.
🍽️ New & Coming Soon
🍔 Stackz Smash Burgers & Cocktails — Coming to The Shops at Starwood
A new smashburger concept is slated for Ste. 123 (6959 Lebanon Rd), featuring double-patty burgers, boozy milkshakes, and craft cocktails. Target opening: mid-to-late 2026.☕ La La Land Kind Cafe — Opening This Summer
The “kindness first” coffee concept is coming to 11660 Legacy Dr., taking over the former Mochas & Javas space. Construction is expected to wrap in June, with an opening to follow shortly after.
🎉 This Weekend in Frisco
🍻 Culture on Tap — Feb 26 @ Three Empires Brewing
A casual after-hours meetup to learn about Frisco’s arts scene, connect with local creatives, and share ideas with Cultural Affairs staff. Starts at 5:30 PM, with trivia to follow at 7 PM.→ Event details💆 Mom’s Night Out — Feb 21 @ Mokara Spa, Omni PGA Frisco
Evening spa access from 6–8 PM with bubbly and light bites. Held during the resort’s Daddy Daughter Dance — advance booking required.→ Event details
🏗️ Around Town
🗳️ Election Recount Complete
The Feb 23 recount found no discrepancies; Jan 31 results stand. Ann Anderson will be sworn in March 3 as Place 1 Council member.🌍 World Cup Prep Underway
The city continues infrastructure planning for 2026, including roads and hospitality. Residents are also discussing the new “Frankie” AI visitor assistant.🚧 WB Lebanon Rd Closures
Intermittent westbound closures between Teel and Lone Star Ranch begin Feb 23. Plan alternate routes.⚠️ Utility Billing Update
The temporary secure payment link remains active on the City of Frisco website while vendor BridgePay recovers from a ransomware incident.🚧 5th Street Reopened
Utility work between Main and Elm has concluded; all lanes are now fully open.
👨👩👧👦 Family Pick of the Week
🧒 Family Pick: National Engineers Week — Feb 28 @ Sci-Tech Discovery Center
A hands-on STEM day from 10 AM–4 PM with engineering challenges, plane builds, wind experiments, and large-scale LEGO creations at the Frisco Discovery Center. → Event details
📅 Mark Your Calendar
🍕 Frisco College Baseball Classic — Feb 27–Mar 1 @ Riders Field
Annual NCAA tournament featuring major college programs and a full weekend of baseball action. → More details🎰 Texas Pinball Festival — Mar 20–22 @ Embassy Suites & Frisco Conference Center
A large, family-friendly arcade and pinball show with tournaments and open play throughout the weekend. → More details
✨ Quote of the Week
“Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” – Robert Brault
💼 Local Spotlight
The Book Shoppe & Coffee — A cozy independent shop where you can browse curated books and enjoy locally roasted coffee in a relaxed Main Street setting.
📍 Located in Main Street Village (Main & Teel) → Visit Site
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