See how Frisco ISD students performed on 2025 STAAR exams
Frisco ISD students have outperformed their state peers on all sections of the 2025 spring administration of the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness.
Quote of note: “Texas students and educators continue to work hard to demonstrate academic excellence,” Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath said in a news release.
By the numbers: The data provided shows the difference in the percentage of students who are approaching the grade level, which is considered passing, between the spring 2024 and spring 2025 administrations of the STAAR.
Maple Street Biscuit Company locations close in Frisco, Keller, McKinney
Representatives of the Florida-based breakfast restaurant Maple Street Biscuit Company have closed four locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
The details: The Frisco, Keller and two McKinney locations have closed. Sign at the former Maple Street Biscuit Company locations in Keller and McKinney point customers to the company's website. The restaurant's parent company, Cracker Barrel, announced 14 Maple Street locations would close in a Sept. 17 financial report.
Potobox to offer self-photo studio, photo printing in Frisco’s Stonebriar Centre
Potobox is set to open this fall in Frisco, said Randy Barnett, Stonebriar Centre Senior General Manager. The store will be located on the lower level of the mall, in the Macy’s wing.
The details: The photo-centric business will offer the following services:
Photo booth: an immersive experience featuring frame options and instant photo prints.
Photo zone: customers’ phone snapshots will be transformed into vivid prints
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Andalous Fresh Mediterranean is slated to open in the first quarter of 2026, said Wassim Merched, founder of Andalous Mediterranean Concepts.
The modern, fast-casual eatery will feature a dining experience that combines buffet-style service with plated dishes. Cold items, including fresh dips, salads and toppings will be available buffet-style while proteins will be plated fresh from the kitchen, Merched said in an email.
“This location will serve as a prototype model for future growth opportunities, allowing us to perfect a scalable concept while delivering the same authentic Andalous flavors,” Merched said.
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Le Beef Steak & Frites recently opened in Plano’s Shops at Legacy North, a company representative said.
The French cuisine restaurant, which is owned and operated by brothers Alex Nunes and David Jeil, serves a prix fixe menu, including an artisan salad, 50-day wet-aged, USDA Prime top blade steak, signature fries and a proprietary Le Beef sauce. Other protein options include chicken and sausage. A vegetarian plate is also available.
Texas to overhaul STAAR, launch 3 new exams in 2027
The Texas Education Agency will begin transitioning to a new standardized testing system after Gov. Greg Abbott signed a law Sept. 17 to replace the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness with three shorter exams.
The overview: Through the 2026-27 school year, Texas public school students in third through 12th grade will continue taking the STAAR each spring. Beginning in fall 2027, students will take three tests at the beginning, middle and end of the year under House Bill 8, the new law.
Students’ results will be released within 48 hours after each new test is administered. STAAR scores are currently released about six weeks after a test ends, according to the TEA.
The debate: Bill author Rep. Brad Buckley, R-Salado, said the new system will reduce test-related anxiety; give students and teachers feedback throughout the school year; and increase legislative oversight of Texas’ assessment and accountability systems. Critics of the plan said it would increase the amount of time students spend taking exams and essentially create “another STAAR test” developed by the TEA.
