Frisco is about 9 miles west of Allen. The city is currently hosting the Nexo Dallas Open, a tennis tournament featuring a $500,000 prize pool. The event draws top American players and has grown from a single meeting in 2020 into a major attraction for fans across the Dallas-Fort Worth region.
Past champions Tommy Paul and Riley Opelka are among the competitors. The tournament offers luxury fan experiences beyond standard seating, and a new partnership with Creative Artists Agency aims to expand the event's vision beyond the American Airlines Center.
In other local news, Frisco Independent School District briefly placed all campuses in a modified secure status on Monday following a reported online threat. Thousands of parents waited in long lines to pick up their children during the disruption. Police later determined the threats were non-credible and confirmed that everyone was safe.
Several other incidents were reported in the area. Frisco police investigated a sledding incident on Sunday afternoon that resulted in the death of a 16-year-old girl and left another girl in critical condition. Authorities stated that a 16-year-old boy was driving a Jeep Wrangler and pulling the two girls on a sled. The deceased girl had been on life support since the crash.
A McKinney man was sentenced to life without parole for a 2017 murder in Frisco that had remained unsolved for years. In a separate case, Myles Jack was charged with deadly conduct for discharging a firearm in certain municipalities. Additionally, a North Texas woman received a record 20-year sentence for a four-year stalking ordeal against a Frisco woman.
Law enforcement also addressed a $55 million gold scam involving raids on North Texas jewelry stores that targeted elderly victims. On New Year's Eve, a stolen vehicle alert led to a brief chase and barricade at a Frisco home, ending with the custody of a 42-year-old suspect. A McKinney man was also sentenced for a 2017 Frisco murder.
Local businesses are facing challenges. La Finca Coffee & Bakery reported a 30% drop in revenue due to torn-up sidewalks and limited parking. Smith and other Main Street businesses have complained to Frisco about the impact on commerce. Meanwhile, a lawsuit claims a Texas law requiring the Ten Commandments in public schools violates religious freedom.
