$427K grant brings drone as a first responder program to Frisco Police Department
Frisco police will be part of a team that uses drones to respond to motor vehicle crimes. Frisco City Council approved a $427,500 award that will establish a drone as a first responder program for the Frisco Police Department at its meeting Sept. 2.
The grant money will pay for hardware, software and services for the program.
The details: The program will allow the local police to collaborate with a regional task force established by the town of Prosper. Prosper was the first city in the state to implement the drone as a first responder, or DFR, program in Texas. The task force is meant to combat motor vehicle crime with drone technology in an effort to decrease response times, increase situational awareness and keep people safe, according to city documents.
Casa Alma Restaurante Mexicano has closed in Frisco, according to a social media post from owner Blaine McGowan.
The gist: Casa Alma, which was formerly Chido Taco Lounge, opened March 7 in The Shops at Starwood. Menu items included tacos, fajitas and various dinner plates, according to its website.
Royal Jordanian Airlines to bring flights to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport in 2026
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport will add a new destination in 2026: Jordan.
The details: Royal Jordanian Airlines announced it will launch nonstop service to Queen Aila International Airport in Amman, Jordan, in May 2026, according to a Sept. 3 news release. Royal Jordanian will offer weekly flights four times a week aboard a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner with 270 seats, according to the news release.
Quote of note: “Welcoming Royal Jordanian to DFW is another exciting step in growing our global network," DFW Airport CEO Chris McLaughlin said in the release. "This new nonstop connection to Amman is a first for North Texas and will expand our reach into the Middle East and further grow DFW’s role as a key international gateway."
