Daily editionFriday, October 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Frisco.
The 5AM Frisco Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of October.
Community
Frisco celebrated the completion of an $83 million downtown Rail District project on Oct. 13 when city officials held a ribbon cutting that marked the reconstruction of Elm & Main Streets.
The investment is set to enhance community connectivity and bolster local commerce.
Star Local MediaRead more
Economy
McKinney National Airport will begin commercial flights on Nov. 11 when Avelo Airlines launches nonstop service from its new 46,000 sqft terminal, offering a faster travel option for North Texas locals.
The added service may spur new jobs + growth in the region.
Dallas InnovatesRead more
Government
Lululemon settled an investigation with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Oct. 22 to address consumer concerns about PFAS in its activewear and agreed to maintain strict chemical safety standards moving forward.
NBC DFWRead more
Health
Parents in Frisco are urged to check their bathroom cabinets after millions of toothpaste tubes were recalled this week for failing to meet FDA manufacturing standards, including Brush Buddies featuring kids’ characters like Barbie (a Class II alert issued on Monday).
NBC DFWRead more