DTX-FRS: Impact 10/29/2025

Theatre Frisco, which was founded in 1984, produces two musicals and two plays every year, Artistic Director Andi Allen said.

Although performances are held in the Black Box Theatre within Frisco Discovery Center, rehearsals mainly take place at the nonprofit’s warehouse in west Frisco.

Quote of note: “We're attracting actors from all over the metroplex, because they see that we're doing professional quality [performances] without the budget,” Allen said. “I think a lot of them are surprised that we have a loyal audience. They'll speak to all the actors afterwards so the actors get some recognition from someone besides their friend telling them they did a great job.”

Homebuilder Toll Brothers announced the opening of Prestwick Grove near the intersection of PGA Parkway and Preston Road in an Oct. 22 news release.

What they offer: Prestwick Grove features a variety of floor plans with four to six bedrooms, three to six full bathrooms and two- to three-car garages, according to the news release.

• Located at PGA Parkway and Preston Road

Huntington Bancshares announced in October that it would acquire Cadence Bank, which has several locations throughout Austin, Dallas and Houston. 

What you need to know: Huntington Bancshares shared an Oct. 27 news release stating that it would acquire Cadence Bank, which has 390 locations throughout the southern U.S. 

The release states that with the acquisition, Huntington will not close any existing Cadence Bank branches. 

Texas homeowners could see larger property tax breaks on this year’s bills if voters approve two state propositions on the Nov. 4 ballot.

The details: Proposition 13 would raise the property tax exemption on a Texas homeowner’s main residence, known as a homestead exemption, from $100,000 to $140,000. Proposition 11 would give homeowners who are over 65 years old or have a disability a $200,000 exemption.

The exemptions would apply only to taxes charged by public schools.

The impact: Sen. Paul Bettencourt, the Houston Republican who authored the legislation, estimated in June that the average Texas homeowner would see about $484 in annual savings if the tax cuts are approved by voters, with roughly $950 in savings for seniors and people with disabilities. These estimates do not account for potential tax rate increases by local governments.

If voters approve the two ballot measures, the cuts will take effect for the current tax year and appear on homeowners’ upcoming tax bills, according to the Texas House Research Organization.