Howdy Frisco -
Happy St. Patrick's Day! I just tried to convince my 4-year-old to wear green this morning and she informed me, very seriously, that she only wears pink. So here we are. The baby is in a onesie that technically has a frog on it, so I'm counting that. We're doing our best.
Let's get into it. ⬇️
🏆 Heritage Coyotes Are State Champions
The Heritage High School boys basketball team beat Beaumont West Brook 60-47 on Saturday at the Alamodome in San Antonio, becoming the first Frisco ISD boys basketball team to ever win a UIL state title. Let that sink in.
Senior guard Bryson Howard was named tournament MVP after dropping 28 points and 15 rebounds. Senior Cameron Lomax added 17 points, 5 steals, and threw a picture-perfect alley-oop to Howard in the third quarter that essentially ended the comeback. It was over after that.
Heritage finished 34-2 and won their 29th straight game to close the season.
Senior forward Zion Minja said something after the game that hit different: "This state championship is going to bring the community so much closer than it's ever been. This is the first time the state championship has been brought to Frisco."
That's the kind of thing that makes you proud to live here.
Congrats, Coyotes. Frisco's got you.
🎪 The Circus is Literally in Town
Okay, I cannot not tell you about this.
Flip Circus, a big-top production from the family behind the legendary Circus Vazquez, is set up right now at Riders Field (7300 Roughriders Trail) and runs through March 30.
Here's what makes this one different from your typical arena circus: it's only 800 seats, and no seat is more than 50 feet from the ring. That's an insanely intimate setup. My girls would lose their minds being that close to the action.
The lineup includes:
🎩 Italian illusionist Jimmy Saylon
🤸 The Kung Fu Boys doing gravity-defying acrobatics
🎯 Dede Larible, an eighth-generation circus artist with precision juggling
✈️ A two-time Guinness World Record holder on single trapeze
🎵 Live music throughout from the Flip Circus Band
Weeknight shows are at 7 p.m. Weekend shows are at 1, 4, and 7 p.m.
Tickets start at $20.88 for kids / $31.16 for adults. Emily and I are genuinely thinking about taking the girls this weekend. If you go, grab tickets at FlipCircus.com.
📚 Texas ESA Deadline is Tonight
This is time-sensitive, so I'm putting it here.
If you've been thinking about applying for Texas' new Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program, tonight at 11:59 p.m. is the deadline. Applications are submitted through a platform called Odyssey, and the state comptroller's office says families can still edit their submissions right up until the window closes.
Quick breakdown:
Private school students: ~$10,474 for tuition and related expenses
Homeschool students: $2,000
Students with disabilities: up to $30,000
Applications are not first-come, first-served; Odyssey won't start reviewing anything until after the deadline closes. So don't panic if you haven't submitted yet. You have until midnight.
As someone whose wife is planning to homeschool our oldest for kindergarten this fall, I'll be honest, we've been tracking this. The $2,000 homeschool allocation doesn't cover everything, but it's not nothing either.
A few important things to know:
~156,000 applications have been submitted so far, and the program can fund roughly 90-100k students, so a lottery is likely
Priority goes first to students with disabilities, then lower-income families
Families above ~$165k household income are limited to 20% of total program funding
The application takes about 15 minutes.
🏠 Where Frisconians Are Moving To
While people are moving into Frisco from the coasts, some locals are cashing out and heading to places like Phoenix, Austin, and even smaller cities where their dollar stretches a bit further. Translation: Frisco is desirable… but not cheap, and some folks are taking their equity and running (honestly, can you blame them?).
And if you’re thinking about making a move, the agent you pick matters a lot. My wife Emily runs a referral service that helps you avoid the “spin the wheel on Zillow agents” strategy; she talks with you, understands your situation, and connects you with someone who actually fits (relocating, first-time buyer, downsizing, investing, all of it). It costs you nothing (the agents pay her) and it’s a much smarter first step than falling down a late-night Zillow rabbit hole wondering why every listing says “charming.” Book a time with her here.
📅 Events This Week
Tuesday, March 17
☘️ Lucky Goat Kids Craft & Coffee | 10:00 - 10:45 AM | Lucky Goat Coffee, 2440 Eldorado Pkwy #210 Kids craft, coffee for you, St. Patrick's Day discounts on matcha and kids drinks. Hosted by North Dallas Moms.
🧸 Teddy Bear Picnic | 10:30 AM | Frisco Heritage Center, 6499 Page St Crafts, storytime, and a picnic. Bring a stuffed animal and a camera. Ticket required (one child + one adult). Register at squadup.com.
🍀 Lucky Brick Hunt at Bricks & Minifigs | 11 AM - 7 PM | 6363 Dallas Pkwy, Suite 108 Golden LEGO bricks hidden in the bulk tables at 11 AM, 2 PM, and 5 PM. Find one, win a mystery prize. One brick = $10 store credit.
🦢 Community Origami Night | 6:00 – 8:00 PM | Frisco Library Come and go as you please. All supplies provided. All ages welcome.
📚 Reader's Choice Frisco Book Club: We Solve Murders | 7:00 – 8:00 PM | Online (Zoom) Monthly fiction and non-fiction discussion. Meeting ID: 784 9565 5209 | Passcode: 0yejn0
Wednesday, March 18
🎥 Family Film: Puss in Boots - The Last Wish | 2:45 – 4:30 PM | Frisco Library (doors open 2:30 PM) Bring a blanket and snacks. Space is limited.
🎞️ Sunset Cinema: The Parent Trap | Activities at 6:30 PM, movie at 7:30 PM | Frisco Heritage Center, 6455 Page St | Free, no registration required. Popcorn provided. Bring a blanket and chairs.
🎬 Lilo & Stitch Movie Night at The Star | 7:00 PM | The Star, Frisco | Free outdoor screening. Plaza opens at 6 PM. Bring a chair and blanket. Grab to-go food from The Star District restaurants.
Thursday, March 19
🌱 Community Plant Swap | 6:00 – 7:30 PM | Frisco Library Bring a labeled, pest-free plant in a pot you're willing to part with, take one home. Frisco Garden Club, Play Frisco, Environmental Services, and Denton County Master Gardeners all on hand.
🍋 Jeremiah's Italian Ice - Grand Opening | 12:00 - 10:00 PM | 27062 E University Dr, Suite 220, Little Elm New location opening day. Sign up for the rewards app and get a free treat on your next visit.
Friday, March 20
🐰 Easter Bunny Photos at Golden Triangle Mall | Starting 12:00 PM | Center Court, Golden Triangle Mall Runs Friday through Sunday, then resumes March 27 - April 4. Pet Day on March 31.
🎯 Dude Perfect Family Fun Night at PGA Frisco | 5:30 – 8:30 PM | 3255 PGA Pkwy Dude Perfect-themed games, photo ops with Panda, face painting, putting on the 2-acre green, giveaways, and an exclusive never-before-seen Dude Perfect Airsoft video premiere at 8 PM. 100% of ticket sales benefit Make-A-Wish North Texas. Ticketed (children only need tickets). Bring a blanket (no lawn chairs permitted).
Saturday, March 21
🥚 Aqua Egg Hunt | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Frisco Athletic Center, 5828 Nancy Jane Ln Egg hunt in the pools by age group (ages 2-10). Includes Easter Bunny photos, face painting, goody bag, and day pass. New sensory-friendly hunt 11:30 AM - 12 PM. Residents $17 / Non-residents $23. Tickets at friscotexas.gov.
🦎 The Creature Teacher at PGA Frisco | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | 3255 PGA Pkwy Free, no RSVP. Lizards, snakes, chinchillas, and a baby kangaroo. Bring a blanket. Held on the Dance Floor Event Lawn near Ice House.
🛍️ Flea Style Market at The Star | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | The Star, One Cowboys Way Free admission and parking. Art, fashion, home décor, jewelry, kids products, DJ, and more.
🐣 Easter Egg-stravaganza at Painted Tree | 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM | 2930 Preston Rd, Suite 200B Store-wide Easter egg hunt with prizes. One winner takes a $100 gift card. Hundreds of small businesses under one roof.
🌈 Dallas Festival of Colors - Holi Mela | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Myers Park & Event Center, McKinney 16th annual Holi celebration. Food, beer and wine, cultural performances, DJ, and free color throws every 30 minutes. Kids under 10 free. College students free with valid ID. Parking $10. Tickets at DallasFestivalofColors.com.
