This March, Frisco ISD leaders narrowed down the search for the district's next superintendent to a lone finalist. Meanwhile, local candidates are gearing up for the district's school board election which is being held May 2. 

Catch up on some stories from Frisco ISD and Collin College. 

Frisco ISD names lone finalist for superintendent position
Frisco ISD has named its Deputy Superintendent Todd Fouche as the lone finalist for superintendent. Fouche would replace Superintendent Mike Waldrip who has served as superintendent of FISD since 2017 and announced his retirement in November.

More than 1,300 Frisco ISD teachers eligible for state stipends
More than 1 in 4 Frisco ISD teachers are now eligible for a stipend from the state. The Teacher Incentive Allotment is intended to attract and retain top teachers, according to the Texas Education Agency.

A new dance studio is set to offer classes soon in Frisco.

The overview: Studio Ace offers dance classes for ages 2-18. The classes feature ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary and hip-hop for beginner to advanced levels. 

“We are passionate about creating a space where dancers feel safe, confident and excited to learn,” Studio Ace's owner Meara Patterson said in an email. “Our goal is for every student who walks through our doors to feel like they belong.”

• 8050 Preston Road, Ste. 206, Frisco

Cascadia Pizza Co. is scheduled for an early summer opening for the business’ first Texas location in Frisco, company representative said.

On the menu: The eatery, which was founded in 2015 in Washington, specializes in wood-fired pizzas, the business website states. In addition to pizza, salads, wings and dessert pies are also served.

• 2484 Stonebrook Parkway, Ste. 180, Frisco

A north Fort Worth data center and multifamily development in Frisco are two of many new projects filed recently with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Here are five of the most expensive permits filed with TDLR in the past week.

1. Grupo ACS Fort Worth campus data center
A Spanish infrastructure company is constructing a two-story data center in north Fort Worth, according to a TDLR filing. The center will be located on a 77-acre site near Hicks Field Road, according to city documents, and is estimated to be a $2.1 billion investment. Construction for the facility is estimated to take nearly two years.

• Location: Hicks Field Road, Fort Worth
• Estimated timeline: Aug. 6, 2026-May 17, 2028
• Estimated cost: $100 million

The Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Board approved spending an additional $1.2 million to ensure the Rental Car Center renovation is completed ahead of the World Cup.

That was one of four items approved during the March 5 board meeting held at DFW Airport headquarters.

Rental Car Center renovation: James R. Thompson Inc., from Dallas, was awarded the work on the Rental Car Center master renovation for the front of house for all rental car tenants and to replace and upgrade the HVAC systems.

Due to delays associated with the change in market shares of rental car companies, additional resources are required to implement the changes and to accelerate the work, according to board documents.

The first game in Dallas Stadium is the Netherlands vs. Japan on June 14.

Runway rehabilitation: Runway 18L-36R, constructed in 1974 when the airport opened, handles 50% of all departures on the west side of the airport, according to board documents.

An engineering assessment identified the need for rehabilitation for the runaway.

Looking to explore food opportunities beyond your community?

Check out the following restaurant news from across the Dallas-Fort Worth metro, as previously reported by Community Impact. This list is not comprehensive.

Colleyville: Rings Donuts
The shop offers a variety of doughnuts, including chocolate, glazed, blueberry fritters, doughnut holes, cinnamon rolls and filled doughnuts, according to its website. Customers can also purchase croissants, breakfast sandwiches and kolaches. Available drinks include coffee beverages like lattes, mochas and macchiatos, as well as orange juice, apple juice, energy drinks and tea.

• Opened March 21
• 1101 Cheek-Sparger Road, Ste. 103, Colleyville

• Opened March 3
• 3410 N. I-35, Ste. 130, Denton