Frisco
Coverage of Frisco in the Nexus archive.
- 4 North Texas spots, 2 in Dallas, named best hotel restaurants in U.S.
Four North Texas locations, including two in Dallas, have been recognized as the best hotel restaurants in the U.S., with additional spots in Frisco and Fort Worth also highlighted.
- Frisco man sentenced to federal prison after sexually abusing minor at furry convention
A Frisco man was sentenced to federal prison for transporting a minor to a furry convention in Georgia, sexually abusing the minor, and commissioning artwork depicting sexual acts between the victim and his 'furry persona.'
- Study ranks Frisco as the luckiest lottery city in Texas ahead of National Lottery Day
A new study ranks Frisco as the luckiest city in Texas for July 17 lottery wins, with a local Circle K named the luckiest retail location in the United States.
- Frisco mother found guilty of murder for child's death in hot car
A mother from Frisco was found guilty of murder for her toddler's death in a hot car last summer. She will spend years in prison for the incident.
- 3rd person arrested in connection to 2002 Frisco cold case murder
A third person has been arrested in connection to a 24-year-old cold case murder in Frisco. The arrest marks a new development in the unsolved case.
- Universal Kids Resort promised family thrills, but delivered a $550M concrete carnival
Universal Kids Resort, set to open July 1 in Frisco, faced online backlash due to its barren theme design, lack of shade, and extensive use of concrete. The project, valued at $550 million, was criticized for not delivering the expected family thrills.
- Newly released video captures the aftermath of a fatal teen stabbing at a Texas track meet
A newly released video from a Texas track meet shows the aftermath of a fatal stabbing where Karmelo Anthony, 19, was convicted of murdering Austin Metcalf, 17. The surveillance footage captured Anthony fleeing the scene before being arrested by police, with a jury rejecting his self-defense claims.
- Moment Karmelo Anthony stabs Austin Metcalf and flees revealed in new surveillance footage
Surveillance footage released by the Collin County District Court shows Austin Metcalf and his Memorial High School track teammates at Kuykendall Stadium in Frisco, Texas, on April 2, 2025. The video captures the moment Karmelo Anthony allegedly stabbed Metcalf before fleeing the scene.
- Another lawyer joins Karmelo Anthony's appeal as killer claims he cannot pay for counsel
Karmelo Anthony, convicted of murdering 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, has secured a court-appointed appellate lawyer, Lara Bracamonte Davila, as he claims he cannot afford counsel. Anthony applied for legal aid under the Texas Fair Defense Act, stating he is 'penniless,' while records show his family owns businesses in Louisiana and Texas.
- Far-right influencer Jake Lang has bond reduced for June 10 trespassing arrest in Frisco
Far-right influencer Jake Lang had his bond reduced after a trespassing arrest in Frisco on June 10, according to court records. The incident occurred in Collin County.
- Austin Metcalf’s dad supported Karmelo Anthony judge’s hard line on cameras
Jeff Metcalf, father of Austin Metcalf, supports Judge John Roach's decision to ban cameras in the Karmelo Anthony murder trial, citing the trauma of minor witnesses. Anthony was convicted of stabbing Austin to death in 2025 and sentenced to 35 years in prison. Metcalf has called for accountability from Anthony's family but has not received a response.
- Anti-Islam candidate loses mayor’s race in Texas city torn over immigration
An anti-Islam candidate lost the mayoral race in Frisco, Texas, which was viewed as a rejection of anti-Islamic rhetoric among the state GOP. The election occurred in a city divided over immigration issues.
- Frisco voters reject anti-Muslim, immigrant rhetoric as Vilhauer falls in mayoral race
Frisco voters rejected anti-Muslim and immigrant rhetoric in a mayoral race, leading to Vilhauer's defeat. The losing candidate had made derogatory remarks about Indians and labeled Islam as a terrorist ideology.
- Voters Reject Anti-Islam Candidate in Mayoral Race in Dallas Suburb
Voters in Frisco, Texas, rejected an anti-Islam candidate in a mayoral race. Mark Hill, a lawyer and civic booster, won the sharply contested mayoral election.
- Judge defends barring cameras from Karmelo Anthony murder trial, says it was 'an easy decision'
Judge John Roach of the 296th District Court defended his decision to bar cameras and livestreaming from Karmelo Anthony's murder trial, stating it was necessary to ensure a fair trial. A Collin County jury sentenced Anthony to 35 years in prison for the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas.
- Convicted killer Karmelo Anthony sentenced to 35 years after yearlong legal battle: Timeline
Karmelo Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison for the murder of Austin Metcalf, who was stabbed during a confrontation at a Texas high school track meet. The case, which involved claims of self-defense, drew national attention and legal proceedings over a year.
- Frisco Mayor’s Race Tests Anti-Muslim Politics in Texas
The Frisco mayor's race in Texas is testing anti-Muslim politics. Campaign signs support candidate Rod Vilhauer in Frisco.
- Karmelo Anthony sentenced to 35 years in murder of Austin Metcalf
Karmelo Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison for the murder of Austin Metcalf. He was found guilty during a trial that examined the confrontation leading to Metcalf's death at a track meet in Frisco.
- Texas teen convicted of murder for stabbing another athlete at a high school track meet
A Texas teenager was convicted of murder for stabbing a 17-year-old track athlete from a rival team during a high school track meet. The incident occurred after a heated exchange over a tent belonging to the victim's team, with the jury rejecting self-defense claims.
- Karmelo Anthony jury reaches verdict in murder trial in Texas track meet stabbing
A Collin County jury has reached a verdict in Karmelo Anthony's murder trial for the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas. Anthony admitted stabbing Metcalf but claimed self-defense, with witnesses testifying about a confrontation involving repeated demands for Anthony to leave a team tent before the attack.
- A Texas city was already struggling with racial divisions. Then came a bitter murder trial.
Frisco, a fast-growing Texas city, is grappling with racial divisions exacerbated by a partisan election season and a murder trial. The city's growth has fueled racism and anti-immigrant bigotry.
- Lawyer stresses self-defense in closing remarks at trial of Texas teen's fatal stabbing
A Texas teen, Karmelo Anthony, is on trial for the murder of high school athlete Austin Metcalf, with his lawyer arguing self-defense during a confrontation at a track meet. The defense claims Metcalf aggressively enforced access to a team tent, leading to a fatal stabbing, while prosecutors describe the attack as unjustified. The case has drawn attention due to racial dynamics, as Anthony is Black and Metcalf was white, though prosecutors assert race was not a factor.
- All-white jury selected in murder trial over killing at 2025 Texas high school
Karmelo Anthony, a Black 17-year-old, is on trial for first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf, a white 17-year-old, during a 2025 high school track meet in Frisco, Texas. The case has sparked racial tensions and national outrage due to divisive social media reactions.
- Karmelo Anthony murder trial enters third day of testimony on Saturday
The murder trial of Karmelo Anthony, a Frisco teenager who admitted stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet, entered its third day of testimony. Anthony faces a murder charge for fatally stabbing Metcalf in the chest after a confrontation over a shared pop-up tent, with prosecutors arguing it was not self-defense.
- Murder trial underway for Texas teenager accused of fatally stabbing a track athlete at school meet
A murder trial is underway for Karmelo Anthony, a former Texas high school athlete accused of stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a track meet in Frisco. The confrontation, which occurred in the stadium’s bleachers, has drawn attention for its racial implications, though families and authorities emphasize it is not a race-related incident. The case involves claims of self-defense and warnings against online misinformation.
- Karmelo Anthony murder trial begins a year after fatal track meet stabbing in Frisco
The trial for Karmelo Anthony, a Frisco teenager charged with first-degree murder after stabbing Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet, begins in Collin County. Anthony admitted to the stabbing but claimed self-defense, while Metcalf, described as a 4.0 GPA student and football MVP, died despite emergency efforts. The incident occurred at Kuykendall Stadium during a track event involving multiple schools.
- Karmelo Anthony’s self-defense claim could define murder trial in high school track meet stabbing: analyst
Karmelo Anthony, 18, faces a first-degree murder charge for fatally stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a confrontation at a Frisco high school track meet. Jury selection for Anthony's trial begins amid concerns about public misinformation and jurors' pre-formed opinions.
- Universal announces opening date for new kids theme park in Frisco
Universal announced the opening of Universal Kids Resort in Frisco on July 1, 2026. The 20-acre park features seven themed lands for children aged 3-8, including Shrek, SpongeBob SquarePants, and Jurassic World, alongside a connected hotel with 300 family-friendly rooms. Tickets and vacation packages are now available.
- Fatal Frisco track meet stabbing case heads to trial over self-defense claim
The trial of Karmelo Anthony for the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf during a Frisco track meet is set to begin next week, with Anthony's defense claiming self-defense. Austin, a twin, was fatally stabbed by Anthony, who was sitting under Memorial High School’s team tent when the confrontation occurred.