Frisco ISD is searching for its new superintendent, and a lone finalist could be named by next March.

The district's board of trustees selected Impact Education Specialists to guide the district through its executive search process Dec. 15.

How we got here: Superintendent Mike Waldrip's retirement was announced by the district Nov. 10. Waldrip has served as superintendent of FISD since 2017 and is stepping down June 30, 2026.

The approach: Impact Education Specialist’s search process includes creating a personalized profile for Frisco ISD, which will be used when accepting applicants. The consulting firm will also involve the FISD community in the search by conducting community input sessions.

Belk, a department store founded in 1888 and headquartered in North Carolina, recently opened one of two new stores introducing a fresh concept called Belk Market in Frisco, said Holly Richter, Belk vice president of corporate communications and associate experience.

What they offer: Customers can expect new items across men’s, women’s and kids’ apparel, as well as shoes, handbags, accessories, home décor and fine jewelry.

• 3333 Preston Road, Ste. 700, Frisco

Texans now have a new database to track the results of local bond propositions and tax rate elections, or TREs, in their communities and across the state.

The details: Texas’ Local Government Bond, Tax, and Project Transparency Database was unveiled after state lawmakers passed House Bill 103 this spring. The new law requires the comptroller to compile information about all bonds, tax rate elections and maintenance tax rate changes proposed by local governments in an election, including:

• Ballot language for all tax-related proposals
• How each tax measure would impact the local tax rate or debt service
• The difference between the adopted tax rate and voter-approval tax rate, if applicable
• The entity’s tax rate for the prior year and the tax rate following the election
• A list of projects funded by each tax measure
• The results of each election, including votes for and against a measure