Frisco Insider - 4th of July + Property Tax + More

Howdy, Frisco.

Happy 4th of July 🎇
Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ, loading the cooler with suspiciously fancy seltzers, or explaining to your toddler (again) why fireworks don’t happen during nap time, this one's for you.

Today’s newsletter has everything you need to know for celebrating safely, loudly, and Frisco style. Plus, we've got some solid wins for homeowners, a shiny new fire station, and the scoop on who's now helping run the city.

Frisco Raises Homestead Exemption to the State Max

Big news for homeowners: Frisco City Council just voted to increase the homestead property tax exemption from 15% to 20%, which is the most allowed by Texas law.

That means about 120 dollars in savings for the average homeowner
Applies to primary residences only
Exemption reduces your home’s taxable value, not its market value

Mayor Cheney and city officials say they’ve wanted this for years, and with rising home values and a 14% bump in total taxable property value this year, the timing was right.

Frisco joins Plano in giving max relief, and more school tax relief may come in November when Texans vote on two new amendments.

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Frisco Opens Fire Station No. 10

We’re growing, and so is our fire department. Frisco celebrated the grand opening of Fire Station No. 10 on Fields Parkway with a classic hose uncoupling (we don’t do boring ribbon cuttings here).

Cost: $16 million (paid by 2019 bond voters)
12 firefighters stationed on-site
Includes indoor/outdoor workout areas and individual dorms
Located near the Fields development, one of the fastest-growing areas in the city

Frisco Fire Chief Lee Glover said, “Hard to believe we’ve gone from one to ten stations in 30 years.”.

New City Council Members Sworn In

Election’s done. The real work begins.

• Burt Thakur (Place 2): First Indian-American on Frisco Council. Advocates for a VA clinic, first responders, and a community center for children with disabilities.

• Jared Elad (Place 4): Wants to lead with “courage and humility” and protect what makes Frisco special.

Also:

• John Keating was appointed Mayor Pro Tem

• Laura Rummel is now Deputy Mayor Pro Tem

4th of July Events You Don’t Want to Miss

Frisco Freedom Fest

Frisco Square | 6 PM – 10 PM | No Cost
📅 Tonight

• Party in the Plaza with food vendors, live entertainment & kid zones

• FC Dallas match at Toyota Stadium

• Fireworks show starts right after the final whistle

🔗 friscofreedomfest.org

Fireworks on the Fairway - PGA Frisco

3255 PGA Parkway | 6 PM – 10 PM
No cost but ticket required (No walk-ups)

This isn’t your average fireworks show:

• Live music from Downtown Fever (think: Beyoncé meets Bruno Mars)

• Sweet treats from Margaret’s Cones & Cups

• Carnival games & face painting

• Drone show + traditional fireworks

✅ Bring a lawn blanket
❌ Leave the lawn chairs, wagons, and outside snacks at home
🔗 pgafrisco.com/event/fireworks-on-the-fairway-2025

Red, White & Beach – Little Elm Park

701 W Eldorado Pkwy | 🕗 Parking opens 8 AM
Residents: No cost at The Rec | Non-residents: paid

Spend the day on the sand and enjoy fireworks over Lewisville Lake!

• Bag checks + metal detectors at entry

• No outside alcohol

• Premium parking + GA available online

More Fun This Weekend:

80’s Mixtape Concert

PGA District | Saturday, July 5 | 7–9 PM
No tickets, no cost, just pure neon nostalgia.
Grab a blanket and relive the greatest decade in music.
🔗 Event info

Kaleidoscope Live: First Saturday Series

Kaleidoscope Park | Saturday, July 5 | 7–9 PM
Featuring Counterfeit Radio with all your faves, from R&B to rock to country.
Lawn chairs, blankets, and friends encouraged
July VIP section: Military & Veterans
🔗 Event info

Fri 04 – AM Showers | 85° / 75°
Sat 05 – Partly Cloudy | 90° / 75°
Sun 06 – Partly Cloudy | 89° / 74°
Mon 07 – Partly Cloudy | 92° / 75°

Translation: Keep the umbrella handy early today, but fireworks should go off without a hitch. The weekend? Prime for pool time, patios, and patriotic naps.

That’s it for this star-spangled edition, Frisco.
Whether you’re waving flags, grilling ribs, or just watching the fireworks from your front yard (with bug spray in hand), have a safe and beautiful Independence Day.

Here’s to freedom, community, and fewer mosquito bites.

See y’all Monday!

— Hamza Sohail | Frisco Insider | July 4th