Frisco officials are moving forward with plans to roll out an on-demand microtransit service through a partnership with the Denton County Transportation Authority.

What you need to know: City staff presented details about the agreement to Frisco City Council members at a Feb. 17 work session. The service could launch as early as mid-May, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Zooming in: Brian Moen, Frisco assistant director of transportation, said microtransit offers an on-demand, technology-based shared ride service as an alternative to traditional public transportation options. Riders would be able to request trips through a mobile app or by phone, with shared vehicles that pick up and drop off passengers curb-to-curb.

Next steps: DCTA officials are set to consider approving an agreement with Frisco at their March 26 meeting. Frisco City Council is expected to consider the item April 7, Moen said. 

Outlaw Fitcamp is planning to open soon in downtown Frisco, according to a business representative. 

Zooming in: The fitness studio is aiming to open by mid-May, although an exact date has not yet been announced. The business offers personal training and group fitness classes, according to its website.

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On March 31, Texas’ roughly 9,000 licensed consumable hemp retailers will face sweeping regulations, including a more than 3,000% increase in annual licensing fees and a ban on most smokable cannabis products.

The overview: The new rules, which also include age verification requirements, stricter packaging guidelines and more rounds of product testing, were originally proposed in December. The Texas Department of State Health Services, which regulates the state’s hemp industry, adopted the rules March 2.

The debate: Supporters of the increased regulations previously said they hoped the changes would result in more comprehensive oversight of Texas’ hemp industry and improve consumer safety. 

Some experts said they were concerned the new rules were taking effect too quickly and could lead some hemp businesses to close their doors.

"It is really tragic that these entrepreneurs are being faced with this, especially in a state like Texas that touts being pro-business ... and here we are shutting down businesses and relegating consumers to an illicit market," said Heather Fazio, director of the Texas Cannabis Policy Center.