Take a look back at some of the most-read stories out of Community Impact's coverage of Frisco ISD. 

Frisco ISD to begin armed school marshal program at elementary campuses
Frisco ISD will be placing an armed officer at each of its elementary school campuses over the next two school years. Through the program, the district will hire 49 marshals with four lead marshals. Marshals will be on campus solely for armed protection and not to stop fights or direct traffic. 

Frisco ISD to end school a week early in the 2026-27 school year
Frisco ISD students will be out of school a week earlier than usual in the 2026-27 school year due to the upcoming PGA Championship. The championship, which will be held the week of May 17, 2027, creates operational and safety concerns, and district officials determined from a safety and security standpoint that the best way to move forward was to end the school year a week earlier than typical.

Through a new partnership with radiology software provider Civie, North Star Diagnostic Imaging has added new technology to all of the business's 15 locations throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

How it works: The unified Radiology Information System uses artificial intelligence to reduce the administrative burden on physicians and provide an improved patient experience. According to a North Star Diagnostic Imaging news release, benefits of the technology include:

• Lower patient costs
• Faster imaging results
• Reduced wait times for scheduling and authorizations
• More time for providers to spend with patients

Looking for something to do on New Year’s Eve? Check out these events in the Dallas-Fort Worth area happening Dec. 31.

This list is not comprehensive, and events are subject to change.

1. New Year’s Eve at Free Play Arcade in Richardson
Ring in the new year at the Free Play Arcade with arcade games, along with food and drinks.

• Dec. 31, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
• 1730 E. Belt Line Road, Richardson

• Dec. 31, 8 p.m.-2 a.m.
• 6765 Winning Drive, Ste. 810, Frisco

This November, Texas voters approved 17 constitutional amendments, also known as state propositions. Here’s what’s next for some of those propositions and what they mean for Texans.

The overview: Texas voters authorized the state to spend $1 billion annually on water supply funding, totaling $20 billion over a two-decade period, through Proposition 4. Funding will flow into the Texas Water Fund, a state account created in 2023 to help finance water projects.

However, state law requires that the money does not begin moving into the water fund until September 2027, and it will not be available for grants until 2029. Until then, state agencies, water utilities and local organizations will need to plan for funding, adjust rules and processes to align with recent state laws and update Texas’ water and flood plans, according to the Texas Water Foundation.

More details: Texas homeowners were set to see expanded property tax breaks on their 2025 tax bills under Propositions 11 and 13. Four other property tax exemptions approved by voters will take effect Jan. 1.