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🌱 How did Frisco ISD stay Texas’ largest A-rated school district?

Coming up on the Frisco Patch calendar: Economic Development Corp. Board Meeting

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Good morning to you Frisco! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How did Frisco ISD stay Texas' largest A-rated school district?
  • How one Frisco milk depot reached 50,000 ounces in a year
  • What's at stake in this week's Frisco track meet stabbing hearings?

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 106 and low of 82 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 106, low: 82.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 105 and low of 81 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Frisco ISD Remains Texas' Largest A-Rated School District (localprofile.com) — Frisco ISD has secured its fifth straight A rating from the state, remaining Texas' largest district to earn the top grade and posting an overall score of 91 for 2025-26. District leaders stress that while the accountability system measures achievement, growth and equity, they're also using a local "Future-Ready" framework and detailed improvement plans to track broader student success.
   

2. Texas Health Frisco milk depot collects over 50,000 ounces in first year (communityimpact.com) — Texas Health Frisco's breastmilk collection depot has gathered more than 50,000 ounces of donor milk in its first year, serving as the city's only drop-off site. Working with the Mothers' Milk Bank of North Texas, the program supports fragile NICU babies while also offering free breastfeeding help and classes as demand for donor milk continues to grow.
   

3. Karmelo Anthony case back in the spotlight as defense seeks new trial, new judge (fox4news.com) — Hearings this week tied to the Frisco track meet stabbing could decide whether the judge in Karmelo Anthony's murder case is removed and whether he gets a new trial. Civil rights advocates are urging peaceful public attendance as a visiting judge in McKinney reviews concerns about impartiality and access, with potential new evidence and future appeals still on the table.
   

4. Plano offers Texas' best internet value at $0.33 per Mbps (cw33.com) — Frisco ranks among Texas cities offering strong value for home internet, with residents paying about $0.36 per Mbps according to a new national broadband pricing study. While Plano tops the list at $0.33 per Mbps, Frisco's rate still places it in a highly competitive tier for speed per dollar, useful context if you're comparing local internet options.
   

📸 Around Frisco

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Frisco

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    Wednesday August 19
  • Economic Development Corp. Board Meeting →
    George a. Purefoy Municipal Center Frisco Economic Development Corporation Office - 6605 Warre
    4:30 pm
  • Meet the Eagles
    Jim Spradley El Prosper High School, 301 Eagle Dr, Prosper, TX 75078, USA
    6:00 pm
  • Meet the Raiders
    Jim Spradley El Richland High School, 64HR+7C, Prosper, TX 75078, USA
    6:00 pm
  • Meet the Blue Hawks
    Jim Spradley El Rock Hill High School, 16061 N Coit Rd, Frisco, TX 75035, USA
    6:00 pm
  • Meet the Wildcats
    Jim Spradley El Walnut Grove High School, 3500 E First St, Prosper, TX 75078
    6:00 pm
    • Thursday August 20
  • JV Tennis v. Frisco @ FHS; 4:45P
    Independence H S Frisco, TX 75035
  • Football Scr. v. Lebanon Trail @ IHS; 9/JV/V; 6P/7P
    Independence H S Frisco, TX 75035
  • LT Varsity Cross Country @ Ryan Gingerbread Jamboree
    Lebanon Trail H S Camp Copass, 8200 E McKinney St, Denton, TX 76208, USA
    7:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

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  • Omni Hotels & Resorts posted a job opening for Lobby and Public Attendant AM Shift - Housekeeping in Frisco. Apply here.
  • Maid Brigade of Prosper posted a job opening for Residential House Cleaner - No Experience Required in Prosper. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Frisco here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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