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Frisco welcomes 10,000+ new residents every year. This guide covers everything you need to set up your life in one of America's fastest-growing cities.
⚡Utilities & Setup
Internet & TV
Spectrum, AT&T Fiber, and Frontier are the main providers in Frisco
📋DMV & Legal
Vehicle Registration
Register your vehicle at the Collin County Tax Office in Frisco
Homestead Exemption
File by April 30 to reduce your property taxes significantly
🏥Healthcare
Find a Doctor
Baylor Scott & White, Texas Health, and Medical City all have Frisco locations
Find a Dentist
Frisco has 200+ dental practices. Check our directory for top-rated options
Find a Vet
If you have pets, set up with a local vet ASAP
Urgent Care / ER
Medical City Frisco ER, CareNow, and NextCare for emergencies
Pharmacy
CVS, Walgreens, Tom Thumb, and Kroger all have pharmacies
🎓Schools & Childcare
Frisco ISD Enrollment
Register your children online at friscoisd.org. One of the best districts in Texas.
Find Your School Zone
Use the FISD school boundary locator to find your assigned schools
Childcare / Daycare
Popular options: Primrose Schools, KinderCare, Children's Lighthouse, Goddard School
After-School Activities
FISD offers extensive extracurriculars; also check YMCA and city rec programs
🚗Getting Around
NTTA TollTag
Essential! Get a TollTag for Dallas North Tollway and Sam Rayburn. Saves 50% vs pay-by-mail
Avoid US 380 Rush Hour
US 380 is the most congested road in Frisco. Use Panther Creek Pkwy or Lebanon Rd alternatives
DART & DCTA
Limited public transit in Frisco but DCTA buses connect to Denton and Lewisville
Frisco Trails
Great trail system for biking. Shawnee Trail connects many neighborhoods
♻️Trash & Recycling
Trash Pickup Schedule
Twice weekly pickup. Check your specific day at cityoffrisco.com
Recycling
Single-stream recycling picked up weekly. Blue bin provided by city
Bulk Pickup
Monthly bulk pickup for large items. Schedule on city website
Yard Waste
Yard waste bags picked up on recycling day. Bags available at local stores
🛒Shopping & Essentials
Grocery Stores
Tom Thumb, Kroger, Trader Joe's (coming soon), Whole Foods (Plano border), H Mart, 99 Ranch
Big Box Stores
Target, Walmart, Costco, Sam's Club, IKEA, Nebraska Furniture Mart all in/near Frisco
Shopping Centers
Stonebriar Centre, The Star District, Legacy West (Plano border)
Farmers Market
Frisco Fresh Market runs seasonally at Frisco Square
🎉Community & Fun
Frisco Public Library
Free library card for residents. Great programs for kids and adults
Frisco Athletic Center
City-run gym with pool, courts, and classes. Affordable family memberships
Join a Group
Check TopFrisco forums for mom groups, running clubs, book clubs, and more
Explore The Star
Dallas Cowboys HQ with restaurants, shops, and events. A must-visit!
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