Frisco ISD's superintendent of schools since 2017 is stepping down at the end of this school year.

The overview: The district announced Superintendent Mike Waldrip's retirement in a Nov. 10 news release. Waldrip has served in public education for nearly 44 years and will retire effective June 30, 2026.

Quote of note: “It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve the students, staff and families of Frisco ISD,” Waldrip said in the release. “Every accomplishment over the past nine years has been the result of collaboration, dedication and a shared commitment to doing what’s best for kids. As I look ahead to retirement, I do so with tremendous gratitude for this community and confidence in the continued success of the district.”

Muchacho Tex-Mex is slated to open spring 2026 in Frisco, a company news release states.

What they will serve: The menu, which features lunch, dinner and weekend brunch options, includes handmade tortillas, enchiladas, tacos and mesquite grilled fajitas. House specialties are pozolé verde, hamachi aguachile, ahi tuna taquitos and camarones “a la diabla.” More than a dozen specialty margaritas, craft cocktails, mocktails and an extensive wine and beer list will also be available.
 

Lands’ End recently closed its store at The Centre at Preston Ridge in Frisco.

The details: The store held a liquidation sale leading up to the closure.

The second phase of airport roadway construction is underway at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

The airport announced that new access into Terminal B started Oct. 20 with new right-hand exits from International Parkway, a new bridge to the terminal and associated roadway improvements.

The second phase of the construction will be right-hand access into Terminal A from International Parkway. Work is expected to stretch through the winter holiday travel period, according to a news release.

The specifics: Work on the roadway to Terminal B was completed two weeks ahead of schedule, and that allowed the work for Terminal A to start earlier. A full detour began Oct. 24.

All exits out of Terminal B will be directed to the south exit plaza, but travelers who need to return northbound can make a left-hand U-turn before the exit plaza, according to a news release.

A closer look: The first entrance into the parking garage at Terminal A is closed for the duration of Phase 2.