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Frisco: Important Community Information



Numerous community links for the Cith of Frisco


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

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
http://www.friscoisd.org/

Lewisville Independent School District
972-539-1551
1800 Timbercreek Road
Flower Mound, TX 75028
http://www.lisd.net/

Prosper Independent School District
972-346-3316

Frisco is home to the Preston Ridge Campus of the Collin County Community College.
CCCCD, Preston Ridge Campus
972-377-1000
9700 Wade Blvd.
Frisco, 75034
http://www.ccccd.edu/


Library
The City of Frisco Public Library houses more than 38,000 book titles. The Library is located in the Municipal Complex at 8750 McKinney Road. For hours and more information, call 972-335-5510 or see Library.
http://www.friscolibrary.com/


Newspapers and Publications
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


The Dallas Morning News, Circulation
214-745-8383
http://www.dallasnews.com/


Focal Point
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.
http://www.ci.frisco.tx.us/communications/focal_point.html


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


The City of Frisco also provides a variety of community facilities:
http://www.ci.frisco.tx.us/parks_rec/index.html


Alumni Hall Fitness Center
Collin County Community College

972-377-1752
9700 Wade Blvd.
http://www.ci.frisco.tx.us/parks_rec/fitness_center.html


Frisco Community Center
6891 Oak Street


Frisco Community Theater
7775 Camelia Lane


Frisco Senior Adult Center
972-335-5515
7775 Camelia Lane
http://www.ci.frisco.tx.us/parks_rec/senior_center.html


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


Solid Waste & Recycling
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.
http://www.ci.frisco.tx.us/environmental_svcs/index.html


City of Frisco Recycling Center
6726 Walnut Street
Frisco, TX
http://www.ci.frisco.tx.us/environmental_svcs/recycling.html


Custer Road Transfer Station
9901 Custer Road
Frisco, TX


Utilities
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 more information, see Utility Billing. http://www.ci.frisco.tx.us/utility_billing/index.html


For other utility services, contact the providers below.

Cable:
Comcast Cable
Digital: 800-784-7618
Basic:888-COMCAST
Grande Communications - 877-238-6891

Electricity:
CoServ -- 800-274-4014
Oncor Power to Choose -- 866-797-4839
Oncor Outage Reporting -- 888-313-4747

Gas:
CoServ -- 800-566-2314
TXU -- 800-460-3030

Telephone:
SBC -- 800-585-7928
Grande Communications -- 877-238-6891

Internet:
Comcast Broadband Internet -- 888-824-8101
Grande Communications - 877-238-6891

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


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

Recycling
City of Frisco
972-335-5519
http://www.ci.frisco.tx.us/environmental_svcs/index.html

Water/Sewer/Sanitation City of Frisco
972-335-5575
http://www.ci.frisco.tx.us/publicworks/index.html

Vehicle Tags

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
972-434-7250

3740 N. Josey Lane, Suite 100
Carrollton, TX 75006
972-434-7150

Voter Registration

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

Sports

Frisco Rough Riders (AA Baseball)
Texas Tornado (Hockey)
Dallas Burn (MLS Soccer)
Superdrome in Frisco
Frisco Baseball and Softball Association
Frisco Football League
Frisco Special Olympics
Frisco Soccer

Homeowner's Associations

Custer Creek Homeowners' Association
Fairfield Estates Homeowners' Association
Oakbrook Park Homeowners Association
Plantation Resort #2 Homeowner's Association
Preston Highlands Home Owners Association
Preston Lakes, The Lakes of Hillcrest HOA
Prestmont Homeowner's Association
Stonebrook Estates On-Line

Frisco Community Links

Frisco American Legion Post #178
Frisco Association of the Arts
Frisco Citizens' Police Academy

Frisco Chamber of Commerce
Frisco Chorale
Frisco Enterprise Newspaper
Frisco's Project for the Future
Heritage Association of Frisco
Samaritan Inn

County Links

Boys & Girls Club of Collin County
Collin County Appraisal District
Collin County Community College

Other Links

North Texas Tollway Authority (TollTags)
Newcomer Friends of Greater Plano
Sci-Tech Discovery Center


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