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Frisco's Universal Kids Resort Draws Online Backlash Over Bare Theming
entertainment17 days ago

Frisco's Universal Kids Resort Draws Online Backlash Over Bare Theming

Frisco's $550M Universal Kids Resort opens July 1, but early previews sparked online backlash for a barren, concrete-heavy design and lack of shade; the Jurassic World coaster gets some love, but most critics say the park feels rushed and underwhelming for families, with high ticket prices and sun-baked walkways. A few defenders note it's aimed at toddlers, yet parents still seek more value. The piece urges Universal to add real trees, shade, richer theming, and more attractions to make the destination feel worthy of North Texas audiences.

via Dallas Observer|
#entertainment#frisco#online-reaction
Surveillance footage shows Karmelo Anthony stabbing a rival at a Texas track meet and fleeing
crime21 days ago

Surveillance footage shows Karmelo Anthony stabbing a rival at a Texas track meet and fleeing

Surveillance footage from a Frisco, Texas track meet on April 2, 2025 shows then-17-year-old Karmelo Anthony fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf with a 3.5-inch blade and fleeing; witnesses say he provoked the attack, and 911 calls captured the harrowing moments; Anthony was later convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison.

via New York Post|
#crime#frisco#karmelo-anthony
Arrests Emerge Outside Frisco Courthouse After Karmelo Anthony Verdict
local1 month ago

Arrests Emerge Outside Frisco Courthouse After Karmelo Anthony Verdict

After Karmelo Anthony was found guilty and sentenced to 35 years for the Frisco track-meet stabbing, multiple people were taken into custody outside the Collin County courthouse, including former Republican congressional candidate Sholdon Daniels for public intoxication and Winston Parker on a warrant for unlawful carrying of a weapon; Daniels, a criminal defense attorney, was jailed on a $500 bond amid an apparent dispute with Anthony supporters, per witnesses.

via CBS News|
#collin-county#frisco#karmelo-anthony
Jake Lang Faces Terroristic Threat Charge in Frisco, Bonds Set at $1 Million
crime1 month ago

Jake Lang Faces Terroristic Threat Charge in Frisco, Bonds Set at $1 Million

Edward Jacob Lang (Jake Lang) was arrested in Frisco, Texas, on a terroristic threat charge and booked into Dallas County Jail with a $1 million bond for alleged conduct that disrupted public services and caused public fear. The arrest followed Lang being spotted outside the Collin County Courthouse amid protests related to the Austin Metcalf case, marking his second North Texas arrest in about a week. Lang has a prior history including a Jan. 6 federal conviction and a separate trespass matter in Frisco.

via FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth|
#collin-county#crime#dallas-county-jail
Frisco track meet murder case heads to appellate review after 35-year sentence
local-crime1 month ago

Frisco track meet murder case heads to appellate review after 35-year sentence

Karmelo Anthony filed a Notice of Appeal less than 24 hours after a Collin County jury convicted him of murder in the fatal Frisco track meet stabbing of Austin Metcalf and sentenced him to 35 years in prison. The appellate effort is expected to focus on trial procedures and evidentiary issues rather than the jury’s verdict, with the case moving to the 5th District Court of Appeals as documents and transcripts are prepared; Anthony has been transferred to a Texas Department of Criminal Justice facility following sentencing.

via CBS News|
#appeal#collin-county#frisco
Frisco track meet killing nets 35-year sentence for Karmelo Anthony
crime1 month ago

Frisco track meet killing nets 35-year sentence for Karmelo Anthony

A Collin County jury sentenced 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony to 35 years in prison for the 2025 fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Frisco ISD track meet. Prosecutors urged jurors to focus on the victim’s life, while the defense argued the act may have been the result of sudden passion. Anthony was convicted of murder earlier in the day; the court noted a sentencing range of five to 99 years (or life).

via CBS News|
#crime#frisco#murder
Defense Takes Stage as Frisco Teen's Murder Trial Moves Forward After Prosecution Rest
crime-and-courts1 month ago

Defense Takes Stage as Frisco Teen's Murder Trial Moves Forward After Prosecution Rest

Prosecutors rested their case after calling 21 witnesses in the murder trial of Frisco teen Karmelo Anthony, who is accused of fatally stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Memorial High School track meet. The defense has begun presenting its case, arguing the killing was justified self-defense. If convicted, Anthony faces 5 to 99 years in prison (not capital murder). The trial is ongoing with more witness testimony and cross-examination as the defense builds its case, and it is set to resume after a weekend recess.

via NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth|
#collin-county#crime-and-courts#frisco
Witnesses dispute self-defense claim in Day 2 of Frisco track-stabbing trial
crime1 month ago

Witnesses dispute self-defense claim in Day 2 of Frisco track-stabbing trial

On Day 2 of the Karmelo Anthony murder trial in Frisco, Memorial High School students testified that the confrontation inside a tent at a track meet escalated and did not appear to be self-defense, with prosecutors presenting a 5-inch knife and witnesses saying Anthony was the aggressor as the stabbing occurred; more witnesses were expected as the trial continues.

via CBS News|
#crime#frisco#karmelo-anthony
Frisco Track-Stabbing Trial: Video Evidence Unfolds in Karmelo Anthony Murder Case
crime1 month ago

Frisco Track-Stabbing Trial: Video Evidence Unfolds in Karmelo Anthony Murder Case

Prosecutors in Collin County advance the Karmelo Anthony murder case with enhanced surveillance footage showing the Frisco ISD track-meet stabbing of Austin Metcalf, while the defense argues Anthony acted in fear amid a confrontation; opening statements frame the killing as senseless and not racially motivated, and a video analyst testifies about frame-by-frame analysis as jurors watch the footage. The trial is highlighting jury-selection controversies and strict courtroom rules amid high public interest.

via CBS News|
#austin-metcalf#crime#frisco
Universal's Kid-First Park Opens in Texas This July
theme-parks-and-destinations1 month ago

Universal's Kid-First Park Opens in Texas This July

Universal is opening its first kid-focused park, Universal Kids Resort, in Frisco, Texas, on July 1. The roughly 20-acre park targets children aged 3–8 and features IP-based attractions with Shrek, SpongeBob, Minions, Jurassic World, Trolls, and Puss in Boots, without large coasters. It’s smaller than Epic Universe in Orlando, and Universal has started selling tickets and hotel stays ahead of the opening.

via Gizmodo|
#frisco#texas#theme-parks-and-destinations
Frisco to Welcome Universal Kids Resort with Family-Focused Rides and Tickets
local1 month ago

Frisco to Welcome Universal Kids Resort with Family-Focused Rides and Tickets

Universal Parks & Resorts announced Universal Kids Resort will open in Frisco on July 1 at the northeast corner of the Dallas North Tollway and Panther Creek Parkway, featuring character-themed areas (Shrek, SpongeBob, Minions, Jurassic Park, Trolls, Puss in Boots) and an attached hotel. Ticket options range from 1- to 2-day general admission, plus an annual pass; 1-day tickets start at $54.99 per person, 2-day at $73.99, and an annual pass at $129.99, with parking upgrades available for $164.99 per year.

via Cross Timbers Gazette|
#frisco#local#opening-date