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The city of Frisco has several park and trail projects underway, including hike and bike trail extensions and new neighborhood parks. This list is not comprehensive.

Cottonwood Trail
Project: The city of Frisco is extending the existing Cottonwood Creek Trail to be extended under the Dallas North Tollway along the Cottonwood Branch. The addition will allow for approximately 3.3 miles of continuous trails from North County Road to Teel Parkway.

Update: The trail extension is under construction and an estimated opening date has not been set yet by city officials.

Grand Park
Project: The park will span more than 1,000 acres when completed and include ponds, playgrounds, an amphitheater and a dog park.

Update: Frisco City Council approved a contract for the first phase of construction Oct. 7. The first phase will include 68 acres of key infrastructure, lake and trail development, ecological enhancements, and public amenities such as pavilions, playgrounds and ponds.

Anisha's Holistic Glow is now open at its new location, a manager at the salon confirmed. It was previously located at 3520 Preston Road.

The details: The salon offers haircuts, permanent hair straightening, color treatments, threading, waxing and organic facials.

A winter storm watch is in effect for the Dallas-Fort Worth area with sleet expected to begin Friday night.

What you need to know: Widespread wintry precipitation, with the majority being sleet, is expected throughout Saturday and potentially into Sunday morning.

"Dangerously cold temperatures" are forecasted to begin overnight Friday into Saturday, with temperatures anticipated to drop as low as 11 or 12 degrees Saturday night into Sunday, officials said. Along with the cold temperatures, wind chills overnight Saturday into Sunday could sit between 0 and -10 degrees.

A planned retail development at the corner of Main Street and Independence Parkway has been sent back to the Frisco Planning and Zoning Commission for further review due to a public notice error.

What they’re saying: Eight residents spoke against the project at the Jan. 20 meeting, and an additional seven residents submitted nonspeaking comments in opposition. They highlighted concerns about traffic, child safety and retail in close proximity to a public park.

Three Democrats are running for Texas attorney general in the upcoming March 3 primary election.

The big picture: After three terms as Texas' top lawyer, incumbent Ken Paxton is running for the U.S. Senate, leaving his office open. Anthony “Tony” Box, Joe Jaworski and Nathan Johnson are vying for the Democratic nomination to succeed Paxton as attorney general.

Looking ahead: The winning Democratic candidate will face the winner of the Republican nomination in November; the winner of that election will be sworn in for a four-year term in January 2027.

Three Republicans are running for Texas attorney general in the upcoming March 3 primary election.

The overview: After three terms as Texas' top lawyer, incumbent Ken Paxton is running for the U.S. Senate, leaving his office open. Joan Huffman, Mayes Middleton, Aaron Reitz and Chip Roy are seeking the Republican nomination for attorney general.

Stay tuned: The winner of the Republican primary will face the winning Democratic candidate in November. The winner of that election will be sworn in for a four-year term in January 2027.