Frisco ISD has approved a new policy prohibiting students from riding electronic scooters to and from school. The change aligns with Frisco city ordinances and the police department’s student safety efforts.

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With Frisco ISD’s new student code of conduct, students may not travel to or from school using e-scooters. The code of conduct update aligns with the Frisco Police Department’s focus on student safety.

According to the Frisco Police Department, children under the age of 18 may not operate a motor-assisted scooter on any public way or public property. Students with E-scooters may only ride on paths and trails set aside for exclusive operation of bicycles and must wear a helmet.

Parents can be held responsible for allowing a child or licensed minor to operate a motor-assisted scooter in violation of city ordinance, police said. A violation is a Class C Misdemeanor, carrying a fine of up to $500.

Jinbeh, a sushi and hibachi restaurant open since 1998, announced the closure of its Frisco location.

What to know: The restaurant serves tableside hibachi, sushi, egg rolls and spring rolls, fried rice, noodle dishes and sashimi samplers. Jinbeh announced its final closure for Aug. 16 in a social media post.

“We are grateful for every one of you. Every anniversary, every first date, every table of kids watching the onion volcano for the very first time,” Jinbeh said in a social media post. “We have been cooking for North Texas since 1988, and Frisco has been a wonderful part of that story.”

• 2693 Preston Road, Ste. 1040, Frisco

Collin College’s proposed bond package could fund several expansion projects, including two new campuses.

Collin County voters will be able to decide on the school's $600 million bond package in November after Collin College's Board of Trustees called a bond election during its Aug. 7 meeting.

What you need to know: Approval of the bond package would authorize $600 million in funding for expansion projects that include two new campuses in Anna and Royse City, along with a new Aviation Academy in McKinney.

Quote of note: “The Board of Trustees has always believed in planning for the future while honoring the commitments we’ve made to our community,” board Chair Jay Saad said in a news release.

The Second Annual North Texas Bookstore Crawl kicked off Aug. 1, featuring 33 locations across North Texas, while Costco set an opening date for its upcoming Celina store. Check out six trending stories from Community Impact’s Dallas-Fort Worth coverage areas.

1. North Texas Bookstore Crawl returns for second year featuring 33 locations
2. Costco sets opening date for upcoming location in Celina
3. 39-acre development moves forward after Prosper residents weigh in
4. Shady’s Burgers & Brewhaha offers burgers, more in Frisco
5. Arches installed over Richardson’s US 75 DART bridge, lighting additions underway
6. Denton ISD gives out more than 500 Gold Cards in first 2 days

Within the next year, Texans will likely see changes to when they can vote early in elections, including expanded weekend voting hours.

The overview: Last year, state lawmakers passed Senate Bill 2753, which shifts Texas’ early voting window closer to election day, cutting out a three-day gap between the two voting periods and adding more Saturday and Sunday voting.

While the changes did not take effect immediately and were designed to help boost voter turnout, local election administrators said the law will also significantly raise costs for municipalities and delay the release of election results.

Election officials said the current three-day break allows staff to set up polling places for election day and prepare submitted ballots so results from early and mail-in voting can be released quickly after the polls close on election night.

The impact: Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth estimated that the shift would raise the cost of administering a large election by 30% and increase costs for smaller elections by 9%, due to personnel, equipment and voter education needs.