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Daily editionThursday, August 20th, 2026

Good morning, Frisco.

The 5AM Frisco Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of August.

Business

  1. Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children was granted a patent for a suture anchor device that uses an external magnet to release stitching tension, part of 109 patents issued in the region on July 21 — the design involves inventors from Southlake, Frisco, and Pilot Point.

    Dallas InnovatesRead more

Sports

  1. At Tuesday's Cowboys-Saints practice, at least eight fights broke out as Coach Schottenheimer said he was disappointed with the team's work and nearly canceled the session.

    The teams will meet on Aug. 28 for their final preseason game.

    NBC DFWRead more

  2. TOCA Social in The Colony partnered with FC Dallas on a season-long challenge that launched Aug. 14.

    Players of all levels can earn $500 in TOCA Social credit and win signed club gear by playing 15 levels of interactive soccer gameplay throughout the season.

    Local ProfileRead more