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Cold Case Arrest, Mall Evictions, and Local Sports Updates

Frisco police arrest a suspect in a 24-year-old murder, a Willow Bend tenant faces eviction, and Allen softball advances to a decisive Game 3.

Opal Carrington

July 4, 20262 min read

Local News Roundup - illustration, Jake Team LLC
Local News Roundup - illustration, Jake Team LLC

Frisco police have arrested 55-year-old Lisa Honrud in connection with the 2002 murder of her husband, Frank Weiss. The arrest occurred on April 20, concluding a 24-year investigation into the cold case. Law enforcement officials confirmed that Honrud had evaded capture for more than two decades before her recent apprehension.

In Plano, The Shops at Willow Bend continues its transition toward redevelopment as another business prepares to leave the property. The Movie Institute, a nonprofit film and media studio, received a notice to vacate its space by August 31, 2026. Founder Keith Duncan stated that the organization had recently completed a $12,000 upgrade to Stage 2, converting it into a podcast studio, just prior to receiving the eviction notice. Duncan noted that the nonprofit has invested approximately $300,000 in the facility over time. He indicated that most of the equipment could be dismantled and relocated once a new site is secured.

Plano West Senior High School student Blaine Ahnemann gained significant online attention for a prom proposal to his girlfriend, Ori Krakowski. The event featured a scripted performance involving trumpet players and friends, which was described as being staged in royal fashion. The video of the proposal circulated widely across social media platforms.

In high school sports, the Allen softball team defeated Hebron 7-5 in the fifth inning of a Class 6A Division I bi-district playoff game. The victory evened the best-of-three series at one game apiece, forcing a decisive Game 3. Allen had scored only two runs through the first 11 innings against Hebron pitcher Kate Buesing. The Lady Eagles generated six runs in the fifth inning to secure the win. Head coach Kathy Schoettle attributed the turnaround to a renewed focus on their offensive strategy and highlighted Buesing’s strong performance in the previous game.

Fertility Specialists of Texas and First Fertility announced new research presented by Dr. Carlos Guerrero at the ASPIRE 2026 conference in Plano. The organizations described the work as reflecting scientific rigor in reproductive medicine. Further details regarding the specific findings were not provided in the source material.

Pilot Point is located approximately 11 miles northwest of Celina.

Source: newsbreak.com.

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Opal Carrington

Opal Carrington writes about community life, schools, public safety, and events in fast-growing Celina.

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