The city of Frisco laid out its legislative priorities for 2027 at its Oct. 20 meeting, outlining a roadmap ahead of the Texas 90th Legislative Session next January and defining Frisco’s key policy goals to help leaders advocate for state-level support on issues affecting local services, infrastructure and future growth.

The details: City documents state the highest priority of the 2027 legislative plan is preserving the ability to govern effectively for residents, businesses and visitors. Guiding themes for the legislative agenda include fiscal and financial strength, public safety, environment and development.

Rustin Stewart, Frisco’s interim director of public works, said developing Frisco’s 2027 legislative priorities is “a comprehensive process” that carefully considers the city’s past while developing priorities within the Texas political landscape.

Hill Wound Care opened its Frisco oxygen therapy and advanced wound care center.

The details: The business specializes in treating chronic and nonhealing wounds, using advanced treatments like hyperbaric oxygen therapy, skin grafts, wound debridement and specialized dressings.

• 6700 Dallas Parkway, Ste. 210, Frisco

Six new restaurants are now open in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, offering a variety of dining experiences:

• Cajun Bistro Cafe & Market opened mid-September in Colleyville, serving Louisiana-sourced seafood, pasta, gumbo, étouffée and po' boys.

• Smithers Smokehouse opened Sept. 26 in Denton, offering authentic Texas barbecue, including meats by the pound, sandwiches, plates and nachos.

• Jimmy’s Burgers and Pizza opened Sept. 29 in Fort Worth, featuring items like crab rangoon pizza and cowboy burgers.

• Diamond Pastry opened Aug. 16 in McKinney, offering sweet and savory pastries made with organic ingredients.

• The Henry, an upscale restaurant, opened Oct. 21 in Plano with an open kitchen, an indoor-outdoor bar and a full-service coffee bar.

• Ajeena Mediterranean Café & Bakery opened Oct. 17 in Richardson, offering traditional and modern Mediterranean cuisine rooted in Palestinian and Lebanese heritage.