The Frisco Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously voted to recommend approval of rezoning for a 5-acre planned development on the southwest corner of Independence Parkway and Main Street in a Dec. 10 meeting.

The background: The commission originally denied a request to rezone the property from agricultural to retail in 2023. Since the original denial, the applicant has collaborated with the city to create guidelines for the planned development that center on pedestrians and ensure cohesion with the nearby Harold Bacchus Community Park.

Quote of note: “What a great success story on something that was a previous denial, but that you all worked so carefully and thoughtfully with staff to find a solution,” commission chairperson Brittany Colberg said after the vote to recommend approval passed.

Looking for something to do as the new year approaches? Check out a list of five upcoming events in Frisco. 

2025 Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl
This year’s tournament will showcase the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Rebels and the Ohio University Bobcats. The Frisco Bowl is one of 17 postseason college football games owned and operated by ESPN Events.

• Dec. 23, 8-11 p.m.

• Dec. 26, 7 p.m.

News about airports is flying around Dallas-Fort Worth with DFW International Airport aiming to open its sixth terminal by 2027 and McKinney National Airport gaining its first commercial service provider. 

See details from these stories and more in this list of the top six most-read stories from Community Impact's DFW coverage areas from Dec. 15-19.

1. Stonebriar Centre announces new tenants for 2026 in Frisco

2. H-E-B set to build 51,599 square-foot electronic fulfillment center in Frisco

3. Check out 6 restaurants newly opened in the Dallas-Fort Worth area

4. Avelo Airlines signs on as 1st commercial service provider at McKinney National Airport

5. See 14 senior living options in Frisco

6. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport board approves additional work on Terminal F, Skylink Station

Community Impact compiled important holiday travel-related information, including what to know about traffic and airport activity, gas price data, and driver safety tips ahead of the year-end travel season, which runs Dec. 20-Jan. 1.

The overview: Texans should give themselves extra time to reach their destinations the weekend before Christmas, with many travelers expected to hit the road Dec. 21-22. Congestion is also expected as some Texans return home Dec. 26, according to INRIX, a transportation data company.

Minimal traffic is expected Dec. 24-25 and Dec. 31-Jan. 1, although AAA warned in a Dec. 10 news release that unexpected delays could arise from severe weather or crashes.

For the first time, more than 8 million people nationwide are expected to take domestic flights during the year-end holidays.

More information: Texas drivers will likely pay less for gas this holiday season than in recent years, AAA fuel data shows. On average, one gallon of unleaded gas costs about $2.51 in Texas as of Dec. 18, down from $2.65 one year prior.