🤠 HOWDY FRISCO
Tuesday, September 1st, 2026
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Howdy Frisco -
Your property taxes are going up, but that's not the only bill increasing. Buried in the same budget: a 9% water rate hike and a 5% sewer increase that together add almost $10 more per month. Also: a new swim school opens, the US Open Pool Championship just crowned a winner, and there's comedy at Bottled in Bond tomorrow.
Here's your week ahead.
💧 Your Water Bill Is Going Up Too
If you've been following the property tax increase story (first hike in nine years, roughly $9/month for the average homeowner), here's the part that got less attention: the same proposed budget also includes a 9% water rate increase and a 5% sewer rate increase, adding about $9.99 per month to the average residential bill.
On top of that, stormwater rates are going up 10% (another $0.73/month), and commercial environmental service rates are increasing 5%. City Manager Wes Pierson has attributed the increases to rising operational costs that the city can no longer absorb without adjustment.
Put it all together and the total monthly impact for an average Frisco homeowner is roughly $19 more: $9 from the tax rate, $10 from water and sewer. That's the real number. The budget also funds 62 new city positions and $5.4 million in merit raises and step increases for police and fire employees. The second public hearing happened last night (Sept. 1). The final vote is Sept. 15 at Council Chambers.
🔥 FRESH IN FRISCO
🌊 Water Wings Swim School (Grand Opening Sept. 19)
A new indoor swim school for kids is opening its Frisco location with a "Splash Bash" grand opening on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 10AM. Bring the whole family for games, prizes, giveaways, and new-member specials. The school offers year-round swim lessons in temperature-controlled indoor pools.
13600 Coit Rd Ste 109, Frisco
13600 Coit Rd, Suite 108, Frisco (Grand opening Sept. 19, 10AM)
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🏛️ Frisco Square
🪱 Mosquito count at 10 for the year. Spray trucks hit Frisco Avalon, Frisco Springs, and Meadow Hill Estates over the weekend. Still no human cases in 2026.
🚐 GoZone rides are free through Sept. 4. Last few days - book through the GoZone app.
⚡ Quick Hits Around Town
🎱 Francisco Sanchez-Ruiz won the US Open Pool Championship. Spain's Sanchez-Ruiz defeated Robbie Capito in the final on Sunday at Embassy Suites, taking home $100,000 and the Barry Behrman Trophy. The 49th edition drew 256 players from 44 countries to Frisco, broadcast live on ESPN2 and ESPN+.
🏃 Frisco Arts Walk & Run is Sept. 20. An immersive 5K at Kaleidoscope Park in HALL Park with pop-up artist performances. Sold out last year - register at runsignup.com.
🚧 Roadworks Report
Meadow Hill Drive east of Rogers Road remains closed for underground utility work, expected to reopen early September. Ongoing pavement replacement continues on Alstone Dr, Brunswick Isles Way, and Preston Trace Rd.
📅 YOUR WEEK IN FRISCO
Wednesday, September 2
🏠 Home Buying 101: First-Time & Future Buyers Workshop
A free workshop for anyone thinking about buying a home - covers the buying process, financing options, and what to expect as a first-time buyer.
Landon Homes- The Villas at Lexington Frisco, 7:30-8:30PM (Free)
🀄 Mahjong Night at Rollertown
Free weekly mahjong night - beginners welcome, regulars just pull up a table.
Rollertown Beerworks, 6450 Main St, 6-8PM (Free)
🎤 Jokes & Jams Series at Bottled in Bond
Weekly Wednesday comedy and live music at Bottled in Bond's cocktail parlour. Doors at 6PM, comedy at 7PM.
Bottled in Bond, 5285 Dallas Pkwy Ste 420, Frisco, 6-10PM (Free)
Thursday, September 3
🍝 Live Music at Palato
Weekly Thursday dinner music at Palato Italian Kitchen and Lounge.
Palato Italian Kitchen and Lounge, 3220 Internet Blvd, 5-8PM (Free, reservations recommended)
🍺 Thursday Night Trivia at Three Empires Brewery
Free-to-play team trivia with prizes for the top two teams - family-friendly and dog-friendly.
Three Empires Brewery, 6990 Main St Suite 200, Frisco, 7:30-9:30PM (Free)
🎤 Karaoke Night with KJ Shoji
Every Thursday at The Revel - unleash your inner rockstar with one of Frisco's most popular weekly karaoke nights.
Revel Patio Grill, 9305 Preston Rd, Frisco, 9PM-1:30AM (Free)
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☀️ Frisco Weather
Wed: ⛅ Partly cloudy, high 94°F
Thu: ⛅ Partly cloudy, high 88°F
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That's it for now. See you Thursday with the weekend picks!
Cheers,
Sebastian
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