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Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Frisco, having completed the multi-step certification process, has been designated a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO). The Music Friendly Texas program, the first in the nation since introduced by TMO in 2016, seeks to foster music business-related economic development and job creation in Texas cities and communities.

“I congratulate the City of Frisco on earning the Music Friendly Texas Certified Community designation,” said Governor Abbott. “Music is key to the Texas brand and is deeply rooted in the cultural traditions of our great state. Music Friendly Texas Communities certified by the Texas Music Office are serious about attracting and developing the local music industry to boost local job creation and economic growth. Together, we will continue to work alongside local leaders in Frisco and across every region to ensure our communities have the tools needed to grow and prosper.”

“This Music Friendly Texas Community certification, and the new committee formed because of it, allows us to showcase the continuous hard work our cultural arts organizations put in to developing Frisco’s sound,” said Frisco Mayor Jeff Cheney. “It will also highlight unique ways we can champion Frisco artists, the live music industry, and our fantastic music venues.”

“Frisco City leadership and City Council consistently prioritize entertainment for our residents and the more 6 million tourists who visit the city each year,” said Visit Frisco Executive Director Marla Roe. “This Music Friendly Texas Community certification is the city’s commitment to developing our entertainment and music industry. Frisco has the unique ability to put our commitment into action next month by hosting the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards. Through this event and upcoming live music programs, Frisco will support local and traveling artist as they showcase their talents.”

TMO Community Relations & Outreach Specialist Chip Adams will present the Music Friendly Texas designation at the Frisco City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 4.

This certification event is free and open to the public.

Frisco Music Friendly Texas Community Certification Ceremony Tuesday, April 4 6:30 PM George A. Purefoy Municipal Center, City Council Chamber 6101 Frisco Square Blvd., Frisco, TX 75034

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Media inquiries may be directed to: Lisa Bethea, Director of Destination Services, Frisco, lisa@visitfrisco.com, 972.292.5255

Frisco becomes the 42nd Texas city to receive the official Music Friendly Texas Certified Community designation, joining: Abilene, Alpine, Arlington, Austin, Bastrop, Brenham, Bryan, Conroe, Corsicana, Dallas, Denison, Denton, Dripping Springs, Edinburg, El Paso, Fort Worth, Granbury, Grand Prairie, Harker Heights, Houston, Lindale, Lubbock, Marshall, McAllen, McKinney, Nacogdoches, New Braunfels, Odessa, Port Aransas, Round Rock, Salado, San Angelo, San Antonio, San Marcos, Selma, Stephenville, Victoria, Vidor, Waco, Waxahachie, and Wimberley.

Learn more about the Music Friendly Texas program: gov.texas.gov/music/page/music-friendly-communities

The Texas Music Office (TMO) in the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism is the only state music office in the nation. For more than 30 years, TMO has fostered the economic development of Texas music businesses, Texas musicians, and Texas communities. TMO operates an extensive network of certified Music Friendly Texas community partners across the state, serves as a clearinghouse for Texas music industry information, acts as a liaison between music businesses and government offices, publicizes significant industry developments, and attracts essential music industry to the Lone Star State. A vibrant Texas music industry supports local job creation while drawing visitors from around the globe, attracting a talented workforce across industries, and supporting business recruitment and expansion efforts throughout the state.

A much-anticipated, popular Japanese curry restaurant chain, Coco Ichibanya, opened its doors in Frisco this week, drawing a line out the door for its soft opening on Sept. 5, its owner said.

The restaurant, which specializes in curry rice, dumplings and omelets, represents the chain’s seventh location in the mainland United States and its first in Texas. The other U.S. stores are located in Southern California and Hawaii.

For the past few years, Dallas-Fort Worth residents have been awaiting the opening of Coco Ichibanya ever since the restaurant announced plans to open in June 2021. Construction and logistical issues delayed the store’s opening by about a year, but that did not wane any enthusiasm for the store’s arrival.

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During its soft opening, owner of the franchise Michael Clark said that despite not advertising the restaurant’s opening date, the establishment still saw a significant lunch and dinner rush.

So far, the dish ordered by customers the most is the pork cutlet curry, which is also considered the most popular among Japanese customers. However, at the store’s other U.S. locations, the chicken cutlet curry is typically preferred, Clark noted.

“I don’t know if that’s because we had a lot of folks that lived in Japan or the Marines, airmen, sailors, soldiers that served in Japan, especially Okinawa, that came by, so maybe they were more experienced with the pork cutlet,” he said.

In addition to the pork and chicken cutlet curries, the menu boasts a variety of different meats, including seafood and beef, along with several vegetarian curries, including mushroom, okra, tofu and spinach.

The restaurant is also known for how customizable its food options are, meaning you can choose your curry base, rice portion, spice level and toppings.

History of the store

Coco Ichibanya, which literally means “number one store” in Japanese, opened in 1978 on the outskirts of Nagoya, Japan, as a small cafe operated by a couple. The country is now home to more than 1,300 restaurants.

Moreover, the store’s growing popularity in Japan and now the U.S. speaks to a larger trend of curry dishes taking over the Japanese food scene, previously dominated by sushi and ramen, in recent years.

“You find ramen, you find sushi and all kinds of other locations here in Dallas-Fort Worth,” Clark said. “You just don’t find a lot of dedicated curry restaurants, so it’s definitely going to be a growing market here.”

Coco Ichibanya is located at 9351 Warren Parkway, Ste. 125, Frisco. ichibanyausa.com.

The seven-story, 242,000-square-foot retail and office space building is along State Highway 121 and Spring Creek Parkway.

FRISCO, Texas — It is the newest building to grace Collin County's ever-changing skyline.

The seven-story, 242,000-square-foot retail and office space building is along State Highway 121 and Spring Creek Parkway. It is dubbed The Offices at Southstone Yards, and it is unlike any other building you'll find in North Texas.

"They walk off the elevator and they say 'wow.' They smell it. Lots of times people say it smells like popsicle sticks. They can't help but come up and touch it," said Jim McCaffrey, managing director of Crow Holdings Development.

The Offices is built almost entirely of the environmentally friendly mass timber. The mass timber concept has been around for decades but has not been used in large scale projects.

McCaffrey said technological advances have allowed for the material to be mass produced and better utilized.

"By taking these boards and assembling them into panels and laminating them through a variety of methods you increase the strength of the wood," said McCaffrey.

The wood specifically used in the Offices project is southern yellow pine, which is harvested in Texas and Florida and southeastern United States. McCaffrey said cross layers of that wood help it withstand seismic and wind loads.

He said the first questions they get are about fires. The building is built to fire code, he said.

"It's engineered to all the same standards that any other building of other product types are," he added.

"Compared to more commonly used building materials like steel and concrete, mass timber construction is more sustainable, provides greater design flexibility, results in a lighter environmental footprint, offers higher thermal insulation, and creates a warmer, more engaging, and productive workplace," read a statement from Crow Holdings.

Floors two through seven are mass timber and the building's core and first floor podium are concrete. McCaffrey told WFAA that the International Building Code only allows for mass timber structures to be six floors high.

Jim said environment matters and that a mass timber space invites warmth and light.

"They want their employees to feel good about coming into the officer where culture, collaboration, and productivity thrives. We humans have an innate desire to connect with nature," said McCaffrey.

The project is part of a 45 acre mixed-use development with parks and multi-family units planned. Crow Holdings has given prospective tenants tours of the site.

McCaffrey said they are encouraged by the interest firms and the public have in the building. He could not elaborate on who or how many tenants have signed up to lease space, but only to say there is "significant interest."

Frisco's growth surge: Challenges and changes in education and housing

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Frisco, Texas - Frisco, a quickly growing city, is seeing many changes. There are more homes being built, new businesses are opening, and even a Universal theme park is coming. Many people moved to Frisco for its excellent schools, but this fast growth might cause some problems, according to Dallas Metro News.

Frisco's school district is growing very quickly. In December, they reported that one middle school and three high schools are already full. This could mean that some students might have to go to different schools in the 2023-24 school year. This is a worry for parents who bought homes in Frisco so their kids could go to these top-rated schools.

The number of students in Frisco's schools has been increasing. In the 2021-22 school year, there were 65,167 students. Officials believe this number will keep growing over the next decade, reaching up to 72,872 students in ten years.

This rapid increase in students was unexpected for some people. Lauran Ituarte, who works in real estate, said that anyone moving to Frisco now might not be able to send their kids to the school they want. These students might have to go to other schools in the district, some of which might be far from their homes.

Many schools in Frisco are already at their maximum capacity. These include Nelson Middle School, Lebanon Trail High School, Reedy High School, and Wakeland High School. One way to deal with this issue might be to change the school zones. But this could lead to other problems, like splitting up communities.

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Mike Waldrip, the Superintendent of the school district, said they try to keep students in schools as close to their homes as possible. But sometimes they might need to consider other schools. The district is also planning to build new schools to deal with the increasing number of students.

At the same time, Frisco's housing market is booming. Three big housing projects are expected to bring about 13,000 new households into the community by 2032. These projects will add even more homes to the city, and some will be close to the city's golf courses and luxury homes.

Mayor Jeff Cheney isn't worried about Frisco becoming too crowded. He believes real estate agents should inform buyers about what they're getting into. Schools play a big role in people's decisions to move to Frisco, as they are some of the best in the state.

Finally, city officials expect that there will be over 21,000 new apartment units in the next ten years. These new homes will offer more choices for different people and budgets.

The World of Barbie is the experience dreams are made of. This November, North Texans can join in on the Barbie sensation at the Stonebriar Centre.

From Nov. 18, 2023, to Jan. 31, 2024, the exhibit will call Frisco home. The experience was previously in Los Angeles and Toronto, with over 250,000 guests in attendance.

The World of Barbie offers everything that a devoted fan, young or old, of the iconic doll could ever imagine. To begin with, you'll find life-sized replicas of the Barbie Dreamhouse and DreamCamper, both expertly crafted by West Coast Customs.

Within the space, you'll also discover a theater, a fashion studio and a music studio where you can unleash your inner rockstar. Prepare for your close-up at the TV studio, satisfy your curiosity at the science center (where you can craft your unique Barbie color combination), indulge in exclusive merchandise and immerse yourself in the captivating World of the Barbie Doll Gallery! And of course, how could one forget about the Barbie Spaceship?

World of Barbie will also present Sips After Sunset, a series of adults-only evenings inside the venue. Grab your bestie, dress in your most fabulous Barbiecore and get your tickets now for Sips After Sunset.

World of Barbie is an experience for all ages — there’s something for every Barbie. Free entry is available for infants aged 12 months and under. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The venue is fully accessible for guests with special needs.

Hours of operation: Wednesday: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Thursday: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Friday: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Tickets for the experience are now for sale. They start at $34.50 for adults and $25.50 for children. Click here to purchase tickets to the World of Barbie before it sells out.