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NEWCOMER'S GUIDE TO FRISCO

Welcome. Thank you for choosing Frisco as your new home. As the fastest growing city in Texas, it is our privilege to welcome newcomers on a daily basis. This page was developed for your convenience and we hope it will answer many questions about your new city. You will find that we are a community made up of thousands of volunteers who support our city, schools, churches and community organizations. We hope as you get settled, you will become involved in helping us make this a great place to live, work and play.

Newcomers Guide

Information to help you get settled.

Alarm Permits

The City of Frisco requires an annual permit for all alarm systems, regardless of whether a system is monitored. The City of Frisco Police Department issues alarm permits. The annual fee is $25. For more information, call 972-335-5502.

Driver's License

DPS locations and phone numbers
Collin County:

Texas Department of Public Safety
2109 W. Parker Road, Suite 224
Plano, TX 75023
972-867-4221

400 Powerhouse Street
McKinney,TX
214-733-5350

Denton County:

190 Valley Pkwy, Suite 201
Lewisville, 75067
972-221-8081

Education

Three school districts serve residents living within Frisco city limits.
Frisco Independent School District
469-633-6000
6942 Maple Street
Frisco, TX 75034

Lewisville Independent School District
972-539-1551
1800 Timbercreek Road
Flower Mound, TX 75028

Prosper Independent School District
972-346-3316

Collin County Community College
CCCCD, Preston Ridge Campus
972-377-1000
9700 Wade Blvd.
Frisco, 75034

Library

A fine institution.

The City of Frisco Public Library houses more than 27-thousand book titles. The Library is located in the Municipal Complex at 8750 McKinney Road. For hours and more information, call 972-335-5510

Newspapers & Publications

Local papers and distribution locations.

The Frisco Enterprise and the Dallas Morning News are designated the official newspapers of the City of Frisco.

The Frisco Enterprise
469-633-7777
8820 W. Main Street
Frisco, TX 75034
214-745-8383

Focal Point is the official newsletter of the City of Frisco. Focal Point is a free, monthly publication. It is delivered inside the total market coverage (TMC) Sunday edition of The Frisco Enterprise. This free, TMC paper is delivered, regardless of whether residents subscribe to The Frisco Enterprise.

Focal Point is also available at Frisco City Hall, the Frisco Public Library, Alumni Hall Fitness Center and inside Frisco City Council Chambers at the Frisco Municipal Complex.

Parks & Recreation

The City of Frisco has 19 park sites, spanning more than 550 acres.
  • Central Park, Parkwood Blvd
  • Duncan Park, 5700 Norfolk Lane
  • First Street Park, 8541 First Street
  • Oakbrook Park, 8001 Woodstream Drive
  • Preston Lakes Linear Park, 12210 Canoe Road
  • Preston North Park, 5400 Preston North Drive
  • Preston Ridge Park, 10501 Red Cedar Drive
  • Shawnee Trail Sports Complex, 6501 Hillcrest Road
  • Starwood, 6551 Starwood Drive
  • Warren Sports Complex, 11225 Rogers Road
  • Youth Center Park, Maple Street & Mimosa Road
  • McKinney Road Park, 6000 McKinney Road
  • Smith Elementary/Clark Middle School Park

Community Facilities

The City of Frisco also provides a variety of community facilities
  • Alumni Hall Fitness Center
    Collin County Community College
    972-377-1752
    9700 Wade Blvd.
  • Frisco Community Center
    6891 Oak Street
  • Frisco Community Theater
    7775 Camelia Lane
  • Frisco Senior Adult Center
    972-335-5515
    7775 Camelia Lane

Pet Registration

Vaccination and Registration Information

The City of Frisco requires dogs and cats be vaccinated against rabies at three months old. Dogs and cats, four months of age or older, must be registered with Animal Control. The City of Frisco contracts with the SPCA of McKinney for its Animal Control services. Vaccinations by local veterinarians will automatically register your pet with Animal Control. Current vaccinations are transferable. For more information, please contact the SPCA at 972-562-7297.

Post Office

Mail

8700 Stonebrook Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
(800) 275-8777

Solid Waste & Recycling

Cardboard Recycling Location

Unpacking? The City of Frisco's automated service requires cardboard boxes be broken down and placed inside the trash cart.We recognize this can be difficult when first moving in, so we provide a couple free alternatives. Only flattened boxes will be accepted.

City of Frisco Recycling Center:
6726 Walnut Street
Frisco, TX

Utilities

Quick phone numbers for local providers

The City of Frisco provides water, sewer, sanitation and recycling services. To begin new service, visit Frisco City Hall 6891 Main Street or call 972-335-5575.

For other utility services, contact the providers below.

TELEPHONE

AT&T – 800-464-7928
Grande – 877-238-6891
Sage Telecom – 214-495-4700
Sprint – 800-877-7746

ELECTRIC

Best Power Source – 214-212-0042
Co Serv Electric & Gas (M-F 7:30-5) – 800-274-4014
TXU Electric & Gas (24 hour service) – 800-242-9113

UTILITY BILLING/NEW SERVICE

Water, Sewer, Trash Collection
(8-4 M-F) – 972-547-7550

CABLE SERVICES

Grande – 877-238-6891
TimeWarner – 972-742-5892

SATELLITE

Direct TV – 800-311-4866
Dish Network – 800-388-1899
Satellite City – 888-285-1928
US Satellite Services – 972-267-2202
Recycling City of Frisco-- 972-335-5519
Water/Sewer/Sanitation City of Frisco-- 972-335-5575

To file a complaint against a Utility provider you can access the Texas Public Utility Commission at www.pub.state.tx.us.

If you would like more information regarding your choices of electric providers under deregulation you can access www.powertochoose.org.

Vehicle Tags

Tax Assessor/Collector Locations

Collin County Tax Assessor/Collector:
920 E. Park, Suite 100
Plano, TX 75074
972-881-3010

1800 N. Graves St., Suite 165
McKinney, TX 75070
972-547-5000

Denton County Tax Assessor/Collector:
6301 Main Street
The Colony, TX 75057
972-625-3115

3740 N. Josey Lane, Suite 100
Carrollton, TX 75006
972-394-3961

Voter Registration

Where to get involved.

Collin County:
920 E. Park Blvd., Suite 120
Plano, TX 75074
972-633-3200

Denton County:
401 W. Hickory
Denton, TX 76201

P.O. Box 1720
Denton, TX 76202
800-356-5639

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