Debating Broadway in Frisco, Peyton Manning, and Your DIY Projects

Welcome back to Frisco FYI, the official newsletter of Lifestyle Frisco!

Before we get down to business, consider this: if you’ve ever dreamed of turning your backyard into a tropical paradise or at least making your neighbors jealous with a fancy new fence, this weekend is your moment. See that graphic up there in the header space? It’s your FREE opportunity to solve all your home projects in one weekend. It’s a very springy thing to do.

Now onto the other reason you’re here: local news, hot headlines, and trending topics.

Top 5 Things to Do This Week

🌸🛍️ Spring Market: Celebrate the season as you stroll through a pop-up outdoor marketplace featuring 40+ vendors offering a curated selection of handmade items, boutique clothing, jewelry, flowers, candles, and other one-of-a-kind treasures.

⚾ Texas Tech vs OU Baseball: On Tuesday, April 1 at 6:30 pm, pick your team and head to Riders Field for a fun, mid-week matchup. Are you a former student of either team? Bring your school spirit!

⛳ 🀄Mulligans and Mahjong: Ladies, grab your friends this Thursday, March 27, from 6-8 p.m. for a women’s-only event at the PGA of America Coaching Center. Start with a beginner-friendly golf session, and end with a lively game of Mahjong (with expert guidance), complimentary wine, and snacks.

🐎🎶 Rodeo Celina: Head to Southfork Ranch for a weekend full of heart-pounding rodeo action and kid-friendly activities. Plus, when the sun goes down, Collin County’s only PRCA-sanctioned rodeo is adding two nights of live country music, Friday, May 30 and Saturday, May 31 at 10 pm. Featured artists include Josh Ward and Randall King.

🏡🌿 Greater Frisco Home and Garden Show: We said it earlier and we’ll say it again — this must-attend event is a FREE opportunity to solve all your home projects in one weekend. To help you decide whether to attend, we’ve jotted down what to expect from this kid-friendly event. Check out 👉👉 Why the 2025 Greater Frisco Home and Garden Show Is the Most Exciting Thing Since Free Samples at Costco

Looking for additional things to do? Check out our events calendar.

Frisco Rumor Mill

The latest whispers and speculations about exciting local developments, from potential new biz openings to upcoming community projects and events everyone is talking about. Have a scoop or thoughts about the headlines below? Send us a note.

• The ACM Awards announced the first 3 artists set to perform at the May 8th event in Frisco: Blake Shelton, Eric Church, and Lainey Wilson are coming to town! They’ll bring Reba and some other friends with them too. More performers are expected to be announced in the next couple of weeks.

• Did you see the dirt moving at The Mix (formerly known as Wade Park)? It's like watching a long-awaited sequel to a movie that left us all on a cliffhanger—except this time, active excavators and bulldozers are tooling around making progress!

• The funding needed to kick off a massive new expansion at McKinney National Airport has been officially secured. If everything goes according to plan, McKinney will be home to the third commercial airport in the metroplex.

• We’ve heard some strong Frisco feelings lately as residents prepare to vote for or against the proposed Frisco Center for the Arts Project. The campaign signs say “It costs you nothing” and tout the long-term benefits to the destination city of Frisco. Others (who are inclined to vote no), say nothing is free and they have serious concerns about the proposed bond funding of $160,000,000, in addition to the private funds promised that are not yet secure - allegedly putting taxpayers at risk. There are numerous perspectives you can explore to learn more and form your own opinion before voting. Among the more vocal contributors to the conversation include longtime City Manager George Purefoy (retired), former City Councilwoman and future candidate for Mayor Shona Sowell, and current Councilman Brian Livingston for the “we’re very concerned and will vote no” side of the equation. On the “this is very good for Frisco” side, Mayor Jeff Cheney and City Councilwoman Tammy Meinershagen (among others) have worked hard on this passion project for a long time. What do you think? Submit a letter to the editor and we’ll publish the responses in a future edition of Frisco FYI (anonymously, unless you tell us otherwise.)

• Peyton Manning has invested In Frisco-Based Good Good Golf: The popular golf lifestyle brand, Good Good Golf, has secured a $45 million investment to expand its content, retail, and live experiences. The funding round is led by Creator Sports Capital, with significant backing from Manhattan West Private Equity, Sunflower Bank, and Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions. Master storytellers, Good Good Golf has more than 1.76 million YouTube subscribers across multiple channels and received 5 million hits with their viral video “The Greatest Golf Shot in YouTube History.” Watch it below.

Weekly Flavor Fest

If you're craving some seriously delicious Chinese food, you’ve got to check out 88 Bao Bao! This spot is making waves for its mouthwatering dumplings, bao buns, and noodles that are all made fresh. The vibe is super chill, and you can even watch the chefs whip up your meal through a window – how cool is that? Some must-try dishes are the Xiao Long Bao and Wontons in chili oil. Whether you're grabbing a quick bite or settling in for a feast, 88 Bao Bao is the place to be for a tasty adventure. 🍜🥟

Sports Spotlight

⚽ FC Dallas is Hosting a Night Inspired by the Movies. Cue the dramatic music and get your popcorn ready as Toyota Stadium transforms into a cinematic spectacle on March 29th. Guests are invited to stay seated after the final whistle for the first drone show of the season when the sky becomes illuminated with beloved movie moments set to iconic film scores. Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra will perform PLUS if you arrive early, you can catch red carpet-style fan activations, including photo ops, and movie-themed entertainment.

🏀 Or, if March Madness has you bananas for basketball right now, catch the Texas Legends at Comerica Center on Saturday at 7:30 pm. Legends games are always family-friendly, affordable, and bonus - easier to manage logistically than heading downtown for a Mavs game.

🤠 Speaking of our local NBA team, the Dallas Mavericks want a new facility. The NBA team’s lease at the American Airlines Center expires in 2031, prompting discussions about “should we stay or should we go now” (nod to The Clash, obviously). Irving has been on the table for reasons relating to money and the primary fan base. If they decide to remain in Dallas proper, however, several sites are being considered, including a new arena in the Design District or a possible location near the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. Also on the table is the Lew Sterrett Justice Center near Commerce and Riverfront - also known as the Dallas County Jail - which would be torn down and moved elsewhere. Until the 2031 lease expires, the Mavs will continue to make improvements to the American Airlines Center.

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Where are you going this SUMMER? ☀️🏖️⛰️

Does your household like the beaches of 30A or the mountains of Tennessee? Tell us your favorite summer vacation spots, and we’ll share them in our “Ultimate Guide to Summer Travel” coming soon to Inboxes across Frisco.

Nicole Barron
Editor

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