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Frisco Police Department Requests Texas Rangers’ Assistance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, September 30, 2022

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Southbound 1st Street closed between Frisco Square Blvd and Elm Street

(September 29, 2022) Southbound 1st St. will be closed between Frisco Square Blvd. and Elm St. starting today so the intersection at Elm St. can be reconstructed.  This lane closure is expected to remain in place for about a week at which time a ...

Frisco Square Parking Blocked Thursday, 9/29, and Streets Closed Friday, 9/30 & Saturday, 10/1

(September 29, 2022) The parking spaces within the center of Frisco Square will be blocked on Thursday, September 29, and various streets within Frisco Square will be closed Friday, September 30 and Saturday, October 1, to accommodate two special events: ...

Frisco Police Investigate Robberies

FRISCO, TX – Frisco Police are investigating two robberies that have occurred in the Regents Park area.

On Tuesday, September 13^th, around 7:40 p.m. Frisco Police Officers responded to the 14000 block of Regents Park regarding a robbery....

Frisco Police Investigate Aggravated Assault

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, September 27, 2022

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Weekly Roadwork Roundup - September 26, 2022

(September 25, 2022) The following roadway projects may impact traffic this coming week. All of the projects listed below will be completed within two weeks (weather permitting) unless otherwise noted.

Weekly Roadwork Roundup:

Ongoing Pavement Repairs

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Frisco Firefighters Respond to Two House Fires Wednesday Afternoon

(September 21, 2022) On Wednesday afternoon, the Frisco Fire Department responded to two house fires in less than two hours.  No injuries were reported.  

The first fire occurred just after 1:30 p.m. at a residence in the 6000 block of Su...

Notice of Adoption of FY23 Tax Rate

City of Frisco

Adoption of Tax Rate (PDF)

City of Frisco ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR’S TAX RATE.  

THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 6.6...

Frisco Keeps Property Tax Rate Same for 6th Consecutive Year; FY23 Budget Provides 47 New Positions

(September 21, 2022) For the sixth consecutive year, the City of Frisco’s property tax rate will stay the same  at .4466.  Last night, the Frisco City Council unanimously approved an operating balanced budget, which includes a ...

Weekly Roadwork Roundup - September 19, 2022

(September 18, 2022) The following roadway projects may impact traffic this coming week. All of the projects listed below will be completed within two weeks (weather permitting) unless otherwise noted.

Weekly Roadwork Roundup:

Ongoing Pavement Repairs

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Frisco Police Take Former Student into Custody for Criminal Trespass

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, September 15, 2022

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Frisco Police Take Students into Custody for Injury to a Disabled Individual

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, September 15, 2022

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Eastbound PGA Pkwy Closed Between Championship Dr. and Legacy Dr., Sept. 17

(September 16, 2022) Eastbound PGA Pkwy will be closed between Championship Dr. and Legacy Dr. on Saturday, September 17, due to construction activity next to the road  (See attached map).  The road will close at 7 a.m. and will reopen b...

Search To Commence For New Frisco Fire Chief Following Chief Mark Piland's Retirement

(September 14, 2022) A search for the City of Frisco’s next Fire Chief will begin promptly following the retirement of Chief Mark Piland. Today, Chief Piland submitted his retirement, sharing he’s ready to pursue new career opportuniti...

New Traffic Signal on Coit Road at Canoe Road

(September 13, 2022) A new traffic signal on Coit Rd. at Canoe Rd. is being activated in the flashing mode. While in the flashing mode, traffic on Coit Rd. will not have to stop at the flashing yellow light. Traffic on Canoe Rd. will see a flashing red li...

Weekly Roadwork Roundup - September 11, 2022

(September 11, 2022) The following roadway projects may impact traffic this coming week. All of the projects listed below will be completed within two weeks (weather permitting) unless otherwise noted.

Weekly Roadwork Roundup:

Restriping Work

• Main St. at Fri...

Notice of Meeting to Vote on 2022 Tax Rate

(September 2, 2022) A public meeting to vote on the proposed 2022 tax rate will be held on September 20, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. at City of Frisco George A Purefoy Municipal Center. Required notice posted below.

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Highly Anticipated North Texas Park Debuts Name, Announces Board of Directors

(September 6, 2022) Kaleidoscope Park, previously referred to as Community Performance Park, is poised to become one of the most innovative, inclusive, and programmed public greenspaces in North Texas. Kaleidoscope Park is expected to open in late 2023.&a...

Frisco Police Take Student into Custody for Terroristic Threat

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, August 30, 2022

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Frisco Police Arrest Suspect in Shooting at Frisco Dog Park

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, August 22, 2022

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Weekly Roadwork Roundup - September 5, 2022

(UPDATE: September 6, 2022) The following roadway projects may impact traffic this coming week. All of the projects listed below will be completed within two weeks (weather permitting) unless otherwise noted.

Weekly Roadwork Roundup:

Traffic Signal Work

• Dall...

City to Spray Sept 2-3, as Mosquito Pool Tests Positive for WNV

(September 2, 2022) The City of Frisco received confirmation that one mosquito pool tested ’positive’ this week for West Nile Virus (WNV). The location is near Shaddock Creek Lane in the Shaddock Creek Estates neighborhood.In response,...

Weekly Roadwork Roundup - August 29, 2022

(August 28, 2022) The following roadway projects may impact traffic this coming week. All of the projects listed below will be completed within two weeks (weather permitting) unless otherwise noted.

Weekly Roadwork Roundup:

Ongoing Tree and Brush Cutting - ...

Frisco Police Arrest Suspects in Shooting at Restaurant

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, August 22, 2022

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Meadow Hill Drive Reduced to One-Way, One Lane Starting Monday, August 22

(August 20, 2022) Meadow Hill Drive will be reduced to one lane and will operate as a one-way road in the westbound direction between Preston Road and Rogers Road starting Monday, August 22, so the road can be reconstructed.  It will operate as a...

City to Spray August 26-27, as Mosquito Pool Tests Positive for WNV

(August 26, 2022) The City of Frisco received confirmation that one mosquito pool tested ’positive’ this week for West Nile Virus (WNV). The location is in the area around Oakbrook Park. 

In response, the city’s third...

Dallas North Tollway Fourth Lane Project in Frisco Now Underway

New Lane Will be Added in Each Direction

(Aug. 17, 2022) Drivers who use the Dallas North Tollway (DNT) in Frisco will soon see work underway to make their commutes easier and provide better access to developments near the DNT.

The North Texas Tollway Autho...

Frisco ISD, City of Frisco and Hall Park pursue two separate performing arts facilities

(August 11, 2022) Following months of meticulous research and tireless efforts, the City of Frisco, Hall Group and the Frisco Independent School District (FISD) will move forward in different directions in their pursuit to develop two separate performing ...

Two houses potentially struck by lightning within 25 minutes of each other

(August 10, 2022) Lightning strikes are suspected as the cause of two house fires that happened early this evening in Frisco.  Just after 5:00 p.m., the Frisco Fire Department was dispatched to the 1100 block of Chestnut Drive for a loud explosio...

NTMWD Thanks Public for Efforts to Reduce Outdoor Water Use; Continues Call for Conservation

(July 27, 2022) The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) thanks the public and its Member Cities and Customers for conserving water while critical maintenance was completed last week at the Wylie Water Treatment Plant Complex which allowed the fac...

New online Short-Term-Rental registration, permitting available; portal also provides complaint form

(July 21, 2022) A new, online process for Short Term Rental (STR) registration is now available on the City of Frisco’s website at FriscoTexas.gov/STR . The online portal also allows owners of STRs to pay the $300 annual registration permit fee ...

Collin County and Denton County Issue Burn Bans

Collin County and Denton County officials issued burn bans this week.  Please see the specific county information at the links below. 

COLLIN COUNTY90-day outdoor burn ban issued for unincorporated Collin County(July 13, 2022) The Collin ...

City to Spray August 5-6, as Mosquito Pool Tests Positive for WNV

(August 5, 2022) The City of Frisco received confirmation that one mosquito pool tested ’positive’ this week for West Nile Virus (WNV). The location is near Copper Point Ln. in the Village Lakes neighborhood.

In response, the city&r...

Deputy City Manager Ron Patterson Resigns; Last Day August 19

(July 7, 2022) After serving the City of Frisco for more than 21 years, Deputy City Manager Ron Patterson is resigning. Patterson says he plans to pursue consulting, noting he has more than 34 years of city management experience.  

“It h...

City to Spray July 29-30, as Two Mosquito Pools Test Positive for WNV

(July 29, 2022) The City of Frisco received confirmation that two mosquito pools tested ’positive’ this week for West Nile Virus (WNV). The first location is along Plantation Ln., south of Lebanon Rd. The second location is near North County Rd. south of ...

City to Spray July 22-23, as Mosquito Pool Tests Positive for WNV

(July 22, 2022) The City of Frisco received confirmation this week a mosquito pool tested ’positive’ for West Nile Virus (WNV) near Copper Point Ln. in the Village Lakes neighborhood. In response, the city will ground spray July 22 -23...

NTMWD Provides Update on Progress of Water Plant Maintenance

(July 19, 2022) The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) is maintaining its call to action for continued reduction of outdoor watering by customers despite the progress being made to complete the critical maintenance at the Wylie Water Treatment P...

City to Spray July 15-16, as Two Mosquito Pools Test Positive for WNV

(July 15, 2022) The City of Frisco received confirmation that two mosquito pools tested ’positive’ this week for West Nile Virus (WNV). The first location is in the area around Oakbrook Park/Hickory Creek. The second location is near W...

City to Spray July 8-9, as Mosquito Pool Tests Positive for WNV

(July 8, 2022) The City of Frisco received confirmation a mosquito pool near Wendover Dr., east of Legacy Dr., tested ’positive’ this week for West Nile Virus (WNV). In response, the city will ground spray July 8 – 9, in thes...

FPD Investigates Aggravated Robbery with a Deadly Weapon and Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, July 7, 2022

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Frisco approves 'Senior Tax Freeze', raises residential homestead exemption

(June 21, 2022) All Frisco homeowners (with homestead status) will soon get a bigger break on their property tax bill. The City of Frisco’s homestead exemption is increasing.  Plus seniors, those Over 65 (and disabled), will get even mo...

Frisco Names New City Manager; Wes Pierson to Start in New Role August 2

 (May 23, 2022) Following a nationwide search, the City of Frisco names Wes Pierson as its new city manager.  Pierson has more than 13 years of city management experience, including nearly 7 years as city manager in the Town of Addison w...

Holiday Hours - Independence Day 2022

Holiday Hours – Independence Day 2022

(June 28, 2022) In observance of the Fourth of July holiday and the Frisco Freedom Fest event on July 3 & 4, the City of Frisco government offices will be closed Monday, July 4. Regular hours resume Tuesd...

'Wear, Apply & Remove' as Mosquito Pool Tests Positive for WNV; City to Spray July 1-2

(July 1, 2022) The City of Frisco received confirmation that a mosquito pool tested ’positive’ for West Nile Virus (WNV) near Copper Point Ln. in the Village Lakes neighborhood. 

In response, the city will ground spray July 1 &...

Frisco Police Respond to Armed Suicidal Person

Frisco Police Respond to Armed Suicidal Person

FRISCO, TX – Frisco Police responded to a suspicious activity call and found an armed person threatening suicide.  After lengthy negotiation, the subject was peacefully taken into protective...

'Wear, Apply & Remove' as Mosquito Pool Tests Positive for WNV; City to Spray June 24-25

(June 24, 2022) The City of Frisco received confirmation a mosquito pool tested ‘positive’ for West Nile virus (WNV) near 12,000 block of Rolater Rd., west of Coit Rd. 

In response, the city will ground spray June 24-25 in these neighborhoods: Fai...

Frisco Police Respond to Armed Hostage Taker

FRISCO, TX – Frisco Police responded to an incident involving an armed hostage taker, and after negotiation, the subject was taken into custody without incident.

At approximately 3:39 am on June 9, 2022, FPD officers responded to the 3400-block o...

'Wear, Apply & Remove' as Mosquito Pool Tests Positive for WNV; City to Spray June 17-18

(June 17, 2022) The City of Frisco received confirmation a mosquito pool tested ‘positive’ for West Nile virus (WNV) near Potomac Ln., southeast of the intersection of Eldorado Pkwy. at Independence Pkwy. 

In response, the city will ground spray J...

Traffic Switch on Legacy Drive between SH 121 and Warren Parkway Begins June 8

(June 6, 2022) Traffic patterns on Legacy Drive between SH 121 and Warren Parkway will change starting at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, June 8.  The northbound and southbound traffic currently sharing the west half of Legacy Drive will switch to share the...

Mosquito Pool Tests Positive for West Nile Virus; City to Increase Surveillance

(June 10, 2022) The City of Frisco received confirmation a mosquito pool tested ‘positive’ for West Nile virus (WNV) near the intersection of McCommas Dr. at Michelle Dr. in the Creekside at Preston neighborhood. The city is increasing...

Frisco Police Arrest Former FISD Employee on Obscenity-Related Charge

(May 19, 2022)  The Frisco Police Department has arrested former Frisco Independent School District employee Ruben Bustillos, a 60-year-old male of Frisco. Bustillos was arrested for Sale, Distribution, or Display of Harmful Material to Minor, wh...

Governor Abbott Announces Ruiz Foods Regional Headquarters in Frisco

(May 12, 2022) Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Ruiz Food Products, Inc. ("Ruiz Foods") will establish a regional headquarters in Frisco, Texas. Founded in 1964, Ruiz Foods is America’s largest frozen Mexican food manufacturer...

Frisco Police Seek Assistance Identifying Cold Case Robbery Suspect

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, April 27, 2022

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Traffic Switch on Town & Country Blvd starting Monday, May 16

(May 13, 2022) As part of the city’s widening project, traffic patterns will be modified on Town & Country Boulevard between Spring Creek Parkway and Legacy Drive at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 16.  The eastbound and westbound traffic currently usi...

Governor Abbott Announces Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association Corporate Center in Frisco

(April 27, 2022) Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA) will establish a new corporate center in Frisco, Texas. TIAA is a leading provider of secure retirements and outcome-focused investment soluti...

TxDOT Notice of Public Meeting for US 380 Prosper/Frisco Widening

TxDOT Notice of Public Meeting for US 380 Prosper/Frisco Widening 

from Teel Parkway/Championship Drive to west of Lakewood Drive in Denton and Collin Counties

TxDOT Notice of Public Meeting for US 380 Prosper/Frisco Widening (PDF)

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Former Director of Chicago's Millennium Park named Exec. Director of future Frisco Community Park

(March 23, 2021) — Dallas-based regional nonprofit leader Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) has announced today that Dr. Scott Stewart, the former executive director of the Millennium Park Foundation in Chicago, Illinois,  has been ...

Frisco Police Department Announces Promotions

(March 23, 2022) Chief David Shilson and the members of the Frisco Police Department are pleased to announce the promotion of our newest members of the Command Staff. The following employees have completed a rigorous selection process and recently assumed...

Leadership Frisco Class 25 raises funds for city’s safety education facility

(March 21, 2022) Leadership Frisco Class 25, a Frisco Chamber of Commerce program,  is raising funds for improvements at a city facility focused on safety education and marking its 15^th anniversary.   The class project ...

VIDEO: RESCUE DURING HOUSE FIRE IN FRISCO; DISPATCHERS, OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS TO BE RECOGNIZED

NEW VIDEO OF RESCUE DURING HOUSE FIRE IN FRISCO; 

DISPATCHERS, OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS TO BE RECOGNIZED FOR HEROISM

New video has been released from a Frisco house fire that occurred on Sunday, January 30th, 2022 at approximately 8:50 a.m. The Fr...

Frisco Firefighters respond to overnight house fire during onset of winter weather

(February 3, 2022) Frisco Fire investigators say an overnight house fire started in a fireplace and quickly spread to the home’s attic.  Frisco firefighters were called to the 4100 block of San Gabriel Avenue in the Newman Village neigh...

Frisco City Manager announces retirement date; City Council supports contract with exec. search firm

(January 7, 2022) The City of Frisco’s first and only city manager, for more than 34 years, has announced his retirement date. George Purefoy says his last day on the job will be June 30, 2022.  In an email sent this week to all city employees, P...

Frisco City Council Approves January 29 Special Election to Fill Vacancy

(December 8, 2021) At Tuesday night’s meeting, Frisco City Council members approved calling a Special Election on January 29, 2022, to fill an unexpired term for Place 5. The vacancy is a result of a council member’s announcement to se...

Frisco Special Election Results - January 29, 2022

(UPDATED January 29, 2022, 9:45 p.m.) Results for the City of Frisco's Special Election for City Council Place 5 have been posted on the January 29, 2022 Special Election Results webpage. Look for results on the city's Facebook ...

Frisco Police Investigate Shooting, Suspect Arrested

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, December 22, 2021

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Portion of Westbound US 380 Closed Thursday 1/20 & Friday 1/21, in Denton County

TxDOT Traffic Advisory

(January 19, 2022) Weather permitting, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will close the left lane of a four-mile stretch of westbound US 380 Thursday, Jan. 20 and Friday, Jan. 21 to begin work on temporary pavement insta...

Frisco Fire Crews Deploy to Texas Panhandle for Wildfires

(December 11, 2021) The Frisco Fire Department has been requested to respond to the Texas Panhandle (Amarillo) area as a part of the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS). Frisco Fire Department sent one (1) strike team leader/vehicle and four ...

Hall Group Unveils $7 Billion Masterplan for New Mixed-Use Development at Hall Park

(October 28, 2021) Dallas-based developer HALL Group announced today the construction commencement of its new masterplan development that will evolve HALL Park, its existing 15-building, 162-acre office park in Frisco, Texas, into a dynamic mixed-use comm...

Two Frisco Residents Among Five COVID-19 Deaths in Denton County

(November 29, 2021) Denton County Public Health (DCPH) announced five Denton County community members died as a result of COVID-19, bringing the total to 743 deaths due to COVID-19 in Denton County. Today’s reported COVID-19 deaths include two Frisco resi...

Frisco Woman Among Three COVID-19 Deaths in Denton County

(November 2, 2021) Denton County Public Health (DCPH) announced three Denton County community members died as a result of COVID-19, bringing the total to 724 deaths due to COVID-19 in Denton County.  Today’s reported COVID-19 deaths inc...

Frisco Police Investigate Fatality Crash

(October 24, 2021) Frisco Police are investigating a crash that left one person dead.  The crash occurred around 7:30 AM on Sunday, October 24, 2021, just east of the intersection of US 380 and Coit Road.

Based on the initial investigati...

Wing Launches First Commercial Drone Delivery Service in Major U.S. Metro Area at Frisco Station

(October 20, 2021) Rooted in mobility innovation, Frisco Station, a 242-acre mixed-use development in the North Platinum Corridor of Frisco, Texas, will soon be home to a drone delivery facility operated by Wing, one of the first providers of drone delive...

Wing's New Model for Drone Delivery Makes Service Possible in Major U.S. Metros

This blog is authored by Wing. [ Wing blog pdf ]  [ Wing blog site ]

(October 20, 2021) Today we’re unveiling a new model for drone delivery that will allow us to expand into densely-populated metropolitan areas in the United St...

Frisco Police investigate crash involving bicyclist

(October 15, 2021) Frisco Police are investigating a crash that left a bicyclist in critical condition. The crash occurred just after 4:20 PM on Friday, October 15, 2021 in the intersection of Independence Pkwy and Sumac Ln, just north of Independence Hig...

Frisco Economic Development Corporation Welcomes New Vice President

(October 13, 2021) The Frisco Economic Development Corporation (FEDC) announced today Gloria Salinas joins the organization as Vice President. Salinas brings more than a decade of economic development and journalism experience to this new role. She began ...

City to Spray Overnight October 15 & 16 After One Mosquito Pool Tests Positive for WNV

(October 15, 2021) This week one mosquito pool in Frisco tested ’positive’ for West Nile Virus (WNV). The location is near North County Rd.,  south of Eldorado Pkwy.  In response, the city will ground spray overnight ...

City to Spray Overnight October 8 & 9, as One Mosquito Pool Tests Positive for WNV

(October 8, 2021) This week one mosquito pool in Frisco tested ’positive’ for West Nile Virus (WNV). The location is near Copper Point Ln. in the Village Lakes neighborhood. 

In response, the city will ground spray overnight, O...

Two Mosquito Pools Test Positive for WNV; City to Spray Overnight October 1 & 2

(October 1, 2021) This week two mosquito pools in Frisco tested ’positive’ for West Nile Virus (WNV). The first location is in the 12,000 block of Rolater Rd, west of Coit Rd. The second location is near Potomac Ln. in the Stonelake Es...

PGA of America Relocating Headquarters to Frisco as part of Innovative Public-Private Partnership

(December 4, 2018) The PGA of America is moving its headquarters from Palm Beach County, Florida to Frisco, Texas, the ‘2018 Best Place to Live in America,’* where it will anchor a 600-acre, mixed-use development with an initial investment worth more than...