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Welcome to our Frisco, Texas page!

This north Dallas community is booming with population increasing from approximately 1,000 residents in 1914, to 33,714 in 2000, to a current estimate of over 100,000 people.

Frisco is located at the intersection of Highway 121 and the North Dallas Tollroad. The Tollroad splits the town between Collin County on the east, and Denton County on the west. Pioneers in wagon trains originally traveled here on the Shawnee Trail, which became Preston Trail, and is now known as Preston Road. Frisco opened its first post office in 1860 and the St. Louis/San Francisco rail line began construction through the area in 1902, opening Frisco to economic growth.

Frisco enjoys a healthy economy including large retail establishments at the Stonebriar Centre, a new IKEA store, and various boutique centers. Top employers in Frisco include: City of Frisco, Frisco ISD, T-Mobile, Rodman Excavation, Collin County College, Amerisource Bergen, and IKEA.

There is a wide range of housing in Frisco Texas ranging from a $52,000 condo to a $5.4M estate. Free searches for currently available homes can be located through BIG D Real Estate™. Property tax rates are available through the Denton County Appraisal District, or the Collin County Appraisal District.

Frisco schools are a major draw for the area, and are highly rated by many sources including the Texas Education Agency. Parent reviews can be viewed at the Great Schools site.

Several fine hotel establishments are located in Frisco, many of which offer special rates for long term stays and corporations including:Embassy Suites Hotel and Frisco Conference Center, Hampton Inn & Suites,  Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, Marriott Inn at Town Center, Marriott Residence Inn Plano/The Colony, Westin Stonebriar Hotel & Resort. The Comfort Suites at Frisco Square has a wonderful new facility at Main and the Tollway, where they have extensive experience assisting personal needs of out of town guests.

Dining out in Frisco offers many options. Restaurants are plentiful, and Frisco is only a short drive to many Dallas Restaurants as well. Some of our local favorites in Frisco are: Babe's Chicken Dinner for an authentic Texas meal, The Cheesecake Factory at the Stonebriar Mall for amazing cheesecake, Chili's Grill & Bar for local favorite cuisine, Cotton Patch Cafe for home cooking, and Willie's Burgers for an outstanding burger experience.

Just as there are lots of things for Dallas Recreation, there are lots of things for entertainment in Frisco too. Frisco City has a wonderful Park & Trail system to enjoy with over 20 parks and various Rec. Center classes.The Texas Sculpture Garden has 41 sculptures to view, making it the largest private collection in Texas. Take in a movie at Stonebriar Mall at the AMC 24, or try ice skating at The Ice.

If sports are your thing, Frisco delivers. You can play a round of golf at any of the three golf courses:  The Trails, The Plantation Golf Club, or the Westin Stonebriar. Join in the Track, Road, and Social Cycling taking place at the Superdrome, the unique outdoor velodrome bicycling joint project between Frisco City and Collin Community College. For sports viewing, watch FC Dallas play a game of soccer, the Texas Tornadoes play a game of hockey, or the Frisco Rough Riders play a game of baseball. Don't forget to check out all the professional Sports Teams located in Dallas.

"Frisco, Texas - a place you'll want to call home!"  - jd