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1. The Demographic Shift: Frisco, Plano, Celina, McKinney, Dallas ISDs (dallasexpress.com) — Frisco ISD now has nearly 63,000 students and one of the most dramatic demographic shifts in North Texas, with Asian students making up about 45% of enrollment. A new analysis compares Frisco's changes with Plano, McKinney, Celina, and Dallas, showing how each nearby district's racial makeup and growth trends are evolving differently.
2. < In Texas, some Asian immigrants say they're facing increased hostilities (npr.org) — Asian and Muslim residents in Frisco say they're feeling new hostility, even as the city's diversity and halal-friendly grocery options have grown. The report follows local families, debates over a new mosque and Hindu and Jain temples, and neighbors who rallied outside the Islamic Center of Frisco, culminating in council approval and a new mayor promising to keep Frisco welcoming.
3. Frisco Eyes First Tax Hike Since 2017 While Dallas Cuts Again - What Does The Gap Mean? (dallasexpress.com) — Frisco officials are weighing their first city property tax rate increase since 2017, considering a jump to about 44.13 cents per $100 in value while Dallas continues slowly cutting its much higher rate. The story explains how Frisco's proposal compares with Dallas, Plano, McKinney and Prosper, and walks through what those different city rates could mean for a typical homeowner's annual bill.
4. Raven Gates Opens Up About Struggling with Anxiety and Responds to Criticisms of Her New Home (bachelornation.com) — A reality TV-famous couple, Raven Gates and Adam Gottschalk, are building their long-planned dream home in Frisco and sharing the process with followers. Raven recently responded to criticism that the house is too large and opened up about managing anxiety, explaining how therapy, communication with Adam, and staying busy help keep intrusive thoughts in check.
5. Ranked: The best US cities for home buyers in 2026, according to data (ktvu.com) — Frisco has been ranked the best real estate market in the country, thanks to a large share of newer homes, relatively manageable housing costs, and one of the strongest job growth rates nationwide. The same study also puts nearby McKinney at No. 2, underscoring how attractive this corner of North Texas has become for homebuyers.
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