Karmelo Anthony Case Update
A judge has removed Judge John Roach from further proceedings in Karmelo Anthony’s murder case, citing the strict legal standard for avoiding even the appearance of partiality. Retired Judge Michael Chitty will now hear Anthony’s request for a new trial Thursday.
Massive Italian-Inspired Waterfront Development Proposed Near Prosper-Frisco Border
A 143-acre development featuring a boat-friendly lagoon, hotels, restaurants and as many as 4,400 homes could transform one of Prosper’s busiest gateways.
Known as The Marco, the proposed development would sit northeast of the Dallas North Tollway and U.S. 380 / Univerity.
At its center would be an Italian-inspired village surrounded by more than 15 acres of water. Plans show a lagoon and canals designed for boats, along with a 26-foot-wide waterfront promenade.
The village center could include a public square, shops, restaurants, a performing arts venue and a waterfront hotel with condominiums. Towers, cupolas and Italian-style bell towers could serve as architectural landmarks.
The lagoon would not be purely decorative. It would also function as a regional stormwater detention facility. Most parking and vehicle traffic would be kept toward the development’s outer edges, creating a more pedestrian-focused waterfront area.
The Marco could include up to 4,400 residential units:
- 2,500 mid-rise apartments
- 400 high-rise residences
- 500 age-restricted units
- 1,000 villas, townhomes, flats, duplexes and detached homes
The tallest buildings would generally surround the waterfront village, with building heights decreasing near existing single-family neighborhoods.
Plans also call for more than 1 million square feet of office space, two possible corporate headquarters campuses and up to two hotels. A grocery store, market hall, neighborhood services and additional retail could face the Tollway and U.S. 380.
BlackStone Communities submitted the rezoning application with authorization from property owner Godwin Investments Ltd. The developer says the mix of housing, offices, shopping and hospitality would create jobs and strengthen Prosper’s tax base.
The property currently has commercial zoning that generally would not allow the proposed height, density and structured parking. BlackStone is requesting a customized Planned Development district, arguing that the project matches Prosper’s long-term vision for a higher-density, mixed-use gateway centered around water.
The Marco appeared as zoning case ZONE-26-0009 on the Prosper Planning and Zoning Commission’s Aug. 18 agenda.
The plans remain conceptual. Rezoning approval would allow the project to move forward but would not guarantee that every proposed feature—or all 4,400 homes—will ultimately be built.
Huge Frisco Northwest Community Park Update!
Play Frisco posted update photos of the coming remodel of the Northwest Community Park.
Groovy Playground, Garden Playground, Native Garden & Bison Skull Play Structures, the Bison Playground featuring a 16.5 ft multi-level Bison play structure, 2.9 acre dog park with play features and rotating large dog space, 8.9 miles of bike trails, a prairie lookout structure, bike ramps and more!
Lots of good info provided at the recent Kingwood PIP meeting last night. Including: crime stats, the crime suppression team, police on ATVs, the Birch Creek gun shots, update on the guy busting pipes, Fire Station 101, flock cameras, Houston 911 operations, ebikes/scooters, and the weird concrete barriers at Foster Elementary.
Full meeting notes are available here:
https://www.kingwood.com/msg/kingwood-pip-meeting.php?p=5990830
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Maya Creamery & Lounge Coming Soon
New Maya Creamery coming to the Northeast Frisco area! The new location will be the third location in the Frisco area, and will open near the intersection of PGA Parkway / Virginia & Coit.
Pics attached are of another Frisco location to give you an idea of what will be coming soon!
Construction Start Date: Aug 15, 2026
Expected Completion Date: Dec 1, 2026
Address: 215 S Coit Rd, Ste #108, McKinney, TX 75072
Frisco's $325M Budget Public Hearings
Frisco will be holding public hearings on the new budget on August 18th, 2026.
Increases proposed: 3.7% increase in property tax rate, 9% water rate increase, 5% sewer rate increase, 10% stormwater rate, and 5% environmental service rate increase for commercial users.
The City of Frisco sprayed for mosquitoes this weekend after finding its seventh mosquito "positive" for West Nile Virus.
This is roughly similar to past years around this time period:
2024 - *6* positive West Nile tests from June through end of August, 2024.
2025 - *7* positive West Nile tests from June through end of August, 2025.
2026 - *7* positive West Nile tests from June through August 17th, 2026.
Spraying was done in a roughly square region bounded by Main St & Stonebrook Parkway (on the north and south), and Parkwood and Preston (on the west and east). Neighborhoods include: Downtown Rail District, Hickory Springs, Oakbrook Park Estates, Woodstream and Hickory Hills.
Frisco Map Guesser Game for Monday, Aug 17th, 2026
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Frisco Restaurant News - Two new developments recently:
New Restaurant Announcement: MiYa Chinese will be the first restaurant coming to The Mix development (Hole by the Toll / Lebanon & DNT), expected to open April 2027. MiYa, meaning "Little Rice Girl", and will server modern and classic Chinese cuisine.
Newly Opened: Lala Land is currently under its soft opening. Located at Eldorado and Legacy, this cafe offers premium coffee and matcha drinks. Location: 11660 Legacy Dr Ste 043, Frisco, TX 75034
Frisco Property Tax Increase Likely
In the recent special work session, the Frisco City Council tentatively approved a property tax increase from the current rate of $0.425517 to a new rate of $0.441289 per $100 property valuation.
The city's final budget has not yet been formally adopted. There will be public hearings on the budget on August 18th, 2026 and September 1st 2026.
To put this property tax increase into perspective:
- This new rate would still be slightly lower than the tax rate during 2018 through 2023 ($0.4466).
- It would mean an increased tax bill of roughly $79 per year for a $500,000 house.
- The rate would still be lower than neighboring Little Elm and Prosper.
Collin County Child Predator Sentenced To 65 Years In Prison
Ivan Espinoza-Montes, 21 years old, has been convicted by a jury of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child and will server 65 years in prison.
Espinoza-Montes was a family friend, and was discovered sleeping in bed by the victim child's mother. After a police interview and DNA testing, Espinoza-Montes was arrested.
Espinoza-Montes was found guilty by a jury of a first-degree felony of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child.
At the time of arrest, Espinoza-Montes was out on bond facing pending charges that included counts of Aggravated Robbery, Aggravated Assault on a Public Servant, Evading Arrest with a Motor Vehicle, and Theft of a Firearm.
Frisco Map Guesser Game for Tuesday, Aug 11th, 2026
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Potential 39 Acre Data Center Coming to Prosper
A new "Project Tomahawk" data center is seeking approval from the Town of Prosper for a 39 acre data center at the Southeast corner of FM 1385 & Parvin road.
Project Tomahawk is being developed by White Rose Partners. The company has multiple data center projects around the country, some of which have received pushback from local residents. The major project objections include concerns about noise pollution, impact on local wildlife, excessive water usage, and strain on the power grid.
Neighborhoods and organizations within a one mile radius include: Windsong Ranch, Sutton Fields, ArrowBrooke, Sandbrock Ranch, Winn Ridge, Savannah, Union Park, Providence Village, Shady Creek, Grace Chapel & Preschool, Aubrey Montessori, Cheek Middle School, Digg Pet Resort, Future Prosper Town Park, and more.
The town of Prosper is looking to review the project on August 18th.
While responding to a call, Deputy Nordt spotted a small owl in distress and quickly stepped in to help. With assistance from Animal Control Officer Deputy Alvarez, he connected with a local wildlife rescue and carefully transported the injured owl to safety.
The little guy has a broken leg, but rescuers expect him to make a good recovery with proper treatment and care.
Thanks, Deputy Nordt!
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