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Voting Results: May 4, 2024 Election

(May 4, 2024 - 10:42 p.m.) Final Results are available for the City of Frisco's General and Special Election:

May 2024 Combined Election Results-Final Election Night Count.xlsx (friscotexas.gov)

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Weekly Roadwork Roundup - May 6, 2024

(May 5, 2024)  The following roadway projects may impact traffic. Unless noted otherwise, expect an estimated two weeks for completion (weather permitting). 

New Pavement Repairs:

• SB Dallas Pkwy. (US 380 - CR 26) (PDF)

Ongoing Pavement Repa...

Westbound Main Street closed nightly at Dallas Parkway starting tonight, May 2

(May 2, 2024)  As part of NTTA’s Tollway widening project, westbound Main St. will be closed at Dallas Pkwy. for seven nights starting  May 2. The road will close at 11 p.m. each night and will reopen by 5 a.m...

Frisco Police Investigate Unattended Death

Frisco Police Investigate Unattended Death

(April 29, 2024) FRISCO, TX – The Frisco Police Department is currently investigating an unattended death believed to be related to a missing person out of Plano. 

On April 29, 2024, Frisco PD re...

Eastbound Main Street closed nightly at Dallas Parkway starting tonight, April 29

(Update: May 2, 2024) The previously announced nightly closure of eastbound Main Street has finished early and a new series of road closures of Westbound Main Street will start tonight, May 2. See new release for details.

(April 29, 2024)...

Hollyhock Road closed at US 380 starting Monday, May 6

(UPDATED: April 29, 2024) The previously announced closure of Hollyhock Rd. was postposed due to the rain over the weekend.  The closure has been moved to Monday, May 6.  The updated closure announcement is as follows:

Due to TxDOT’s wide...

Frisco Fire Department Responds to Two House Fires; Suspect Charged with Deadly Conduct & Arson

 (April 23, 2024 - UPDATED 9:15 p.m.) Tonight the Frisco Fire Marshal’s Office has now also charged Jonathan Webb with arson, a first-degree felony, related to a fire Monday afternoon in the Chapel Creek neighborhood.  The bond is set at...

New Traffic Signal on PGA Pkwy. at Donnie Mayfield Way

(April 23, 2024) A new traffic signal on PGA Pkwy. at Donnie Mayfield Way is being activated today in the flashing mode.  While in the flashing mode, traffic on PGA Pkwy. will not have to stop at the flashing yellow light.  Traffic on Do...

Frisco names Director of Engineering Services and Chief Financial Officer

(March 25, 2024) Frisco’s City Manager promotes two interim directors to lead the city’s engineering and finance teams into the future.  Wes Pierson, City Manager, has named Jason Brodigan, P.E., Director of Engineering Service...

New Online Map Shows Dallas Parkway Lane Closures & Construction Updates

(January 31, 2024) Keep up with the latest lane closures during ongoing Dallas Parkway construction with an all new interactive story map. The Traffic Engineering and GIS Divisions created this online map because of the increasing number of varying lane c...

Frisco Police Arrest Subject for Aiding Suicide

(February 19, 2024) The Frisco Police Department has arrested a subject for aiding the suicide of another individual. 

On November 20, 2023, Frisco PD Officers responded to suspicious activity at Frisco Commons Park, located at 8000 McKinney Road,...

Dallas Named Host for FIFA World Cup 26™ Semi-final

(February 4, 2024)  Dallas is shining in the global spotlight as FIFA announced a FIFA World Cup 26^TM Semi-final will be played at Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium) in the city of Arlington. Overall, Arlington will host nine matches of the most p...

Universal Destinations & Experiences Officially Introduces Universal Kids - Resort in Frisco, Texas

Universal Destinations & Experiences Creates First-Ever Theme Park Concept for Families With Young Children: Universal Kids Resort

(December 1, 2023) Today, Universal Destinations & Experiences, a division of Comcast NBCUniversal, officially introd...

Frisco Police Arrest Subject for Possession of Child Pornography

Frisco Police Arrest Subject for Possession of Child Pornography

(December 15, 2023) The Frisco Police Department has arrested a subject for possession of child pornography after receiving an online tip. 

 The Frisco Police Department&...

Frisco Fire Department Rescues Construction Worker Who Fell 20+ Feet Down Manhole

(November 27, 2023) A construction worker is being airlifted to Medical City Plano after falling more than 20 feet down a manhole earlier this afternoon.  

The incident happened at 2:51 p.m. at 777 Main Street.   The Frisco Fire Departmen...

Frisco Police Arrest Burglary Suspect

(November 27, 2023) FRISCO, TX – The Frisco Police Department has arrested a burglary suspect who was shot and wounded by a homeowner while attempting to gain entry into the homeowner’s residence.

On Sunday, November 26, 2023, at approx...

UPDATE: Frisco Police Seek the Public’s Assistance in Fatal Shooting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, November 20, 2023

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:    

Public Information Office    

972.292.6133    

fpdpio@friscotexas.gov

CALL FOR SERVICE #: 231327...

Frisco Police Seek the Public’s Assistance in Fatal Shooting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, November 16, 2023 

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:      

Public Information Office                &a...

Frisco Resident Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, October 25, 2023

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:    

Public Information Office    

972.292.6133    

fpdpio@friscotexas.gov

CALL FOR SERVICE #: 2310...

Frisco Provides 12 More Pickleball Courts Between Two City Parks

(October 20, 2023) The City of Frisco is serving pickleballers more places to play!  Twelve outdoor courts are ready for open play OR by reservation.  Eight of those courts are located at Warren Sports Complex, 7599 Eldorado Park...

Notice of Adoption of FY24 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 3.8...

Frisco's FY2024 Budget Reduces Property Tax Rate, Increases Homestead Exemption

FRISCO’S FY2024 BUDGET REDUCES PROPERTY TAX RATE, INCREASES HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION AND PROVIDES FOR 74 NEW POSITIONS

(September 20, 2023) The City of Frisco’s new budget reduces the property tax rate while raising the homestead exemption. ...

Frisco Police Crime Scene Unit Adopts New National Science Standards

Frisco Police Crime Scene Unit Adopts New National Science Standards

(Septemeber 20, 2023) The Frisco Police Department is proud to announce that its Crime Scene Unit has been recognized for voluntarily adopting national forensic standards published by the...

Frisco's GIS Staff and Public Safety Program, SAFER, Recognized for Continued Innovation

(September 8, 2023) The City of Frisco Information Technology Department's GIS Division recently received two awards for continued innovative work on SAFER, or Situational Awareness For Emergency Response. The program designed in-house g...

Notice of Meeting to Vote on 2023 Tax Rate

(September 5, 2023) A public meeting to vote on the proposed 2023 tax rate will be held September 19, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at the George A Purefoy Municipal Center.  Required notices are posted below.

• Notice of Meeting to Vote on Tax Rate (PDF)
• Notice...

Frisco Fire Dept Responds to Drowning Call at Lake Lewisville; One Person Dead, Another Rescued

(August 29, 2023) Just before 3 p.m. today, Frisco Fire Department responded to a call of a ‘man drowning’ in the 7700 block of Snug Harbor in the Hackberry area of Denton County. When they arrived on the scene, Frisco Fire personnel r...

Wing Set to Expand Drone Delivery in Dallas Metro

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

(August 24, 2023) Wing and Walmart are working together to launch drone delivery in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex in the coming weeks, starting at the Walmart Supercenter 8555 Preston Rd. in Fri...

Frisco Police Department Reviews High-Risk Traffic Stop

(July 28, 2023) FRISCO, TX – On the morning of Sunday, July 23rd, 2023, a Frisco Police Officer observed a black Dodge Charger with an out of state license plate leaving a hotel. Due to recent burglaries and vehicle thefts in which Chargers are ...

Frisco raises residential Homestead Exemption for second consecutive year

(June 22, 2023) All Frisco homeowners (with homestead status) are getting a bigger break on their property tax bill.  This week, the Frisco City Council unanimously voted to raise the residential homestead exemption to 15% -- up from 12.5%. &...

Gas leak stopped; 'shelter in place' advisory lifted

(June 28, 2023 – 4:05 p.m.) Atmos crews have stopped the gas leak.  Electricity remains off; however, crews are working to restore power.   The ‘shelter in place’ advisory is lifted.  Thank you for ...

Lee Glover named Frisco Fire Chief, assumes role effective immediately

(June 19, 2023) Frisco’s City Manager says the best person to lead the Frisco Fire Department into the future already calls Frisco ‘home’.   

Wes Pierson, City Manager, is promoting Lee Glover to Frisco Fire ...

Brainstorming 'Open House' About the Rail District to be Held June 20

(June 16, 2023) Share your ideas for redeveloping Frisco’s historic downtown, The Rail District, during an Open House on Tuesday, June 20.  The event will be held inside the George A. Purefoy Municipal Center, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd.   ...

Former Frisco Police Officer Arrested

(June 14, 2023)The Frisco Police Department has terminated and arrested 34-year-old Kendal Augustus, who was employed as a police officer when allegations surfaced that he had an inappropriate relationship with a student.  

On June 8, 2023, the de...

Hickory Street closure beginning June 8; scheduled to reopen June 15

(June 7, 2023) Hickory Street will be closed east of Preston Road for a week starting Thursday morning, June 8, at 9:00 a.m. so that new utilities can be extended under the road.  The road is expected to reopen on Thursday, June 15, at the end of...

Meet candidates for Frisco Fire Chief Thursday, June 1

(May 31, 2023) The public is invited to meet candidates for the Frisco Fire Chief position on Thursday, June 1. The ‘Meet & Greet’ will be held from 6 – 8 p.m. on the fourth floor of City Hall inside the George A. Purefoy Municipal Center, 6101 Frisco...

Three houses struck by lightning within 45 minutes of each other

(May 30, 2023) Just before 3 p.m. this afternoon, the Frisco Fire Department (FFD) was notified of a residence on fire in the 7100 block of Old Province Way.  Fire crews arrived to find fire coming from the roof.   While on scene, firefi...

Frisco hires two, additional Assistant City Managers; Management team designed for future

(May 23, 2023) Two new faces are joining the team of Assistant City Managers in Frisco. Rob Millar and E.A. Hoppe will begin their new roles this summer.  Wes Pierson, City Manager, selected Millar and Hoppe (pronounced Hop-ee) from a po...

Frisco Police Take Student into Custody for Online Threat

Frisco Police Take Student into Custody for Online Threat  

FRISCO, TX – The Frisco Police Department has taken a Maus Middle School student into custody for an online threat made over the weekend.

On Sunday, May 7, 2023, around 1:30 pm, the Frisco...

Governor Abbott Announces Frisco Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

[ Link to Texas Music Office press release ]

(March 28, 2023) Governor Greg Abbott today announced the City of Frisco, having completed the multi-step certification process, has been designated a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Tex...

Frisco Recruiting Residents to Volunteer for Comprehensive Plan Committee, Help Shape Future

(January 19, 2023)  ‘How would you like to see Frisco’s remaining 16-percent of undeveloped land take shape?’

That’s one of the question’s staff will be posing to members of the Comprehens...

McAfee Announces New Regional Headquarters at The Star in Frisco

(January 19, 2023) McAfee, a global leader in online protection, is proud to announce its new regional headquarters located in Frisco, Texas.

McAfee will occupy facilities located at The Star in Frisco starting mid-2023. As the latest corporate addition to...

Universal Parks & Resorts Plans to Bring New Concept for Families with Young Children to Frisco, TX

 First of its kind theme park to feature immersive themed areas, attractions and entertainment that celebrate Universal stories and characters(January 11, 2023) Universal Parks & Resorts announces a one-of-a-kind theme park, unlike any other ...

City of Frisco Taps Resources to Bring Brewery, Tourism Dollars to Downtown

City crafts new public-private partnership with Rollertown Beerworks

(November 15, 2022) The City of Frisco is a step closer to approving a new public-private partnership with a brewery production facility which, city leaders believe, will pour tourism dol...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...