Frisco Insider - Jobs + Scorpions + More

Howdy, Frisco!

Happy Friday! We made it through Labor Day burgers, surprise rain showers, and yet another week of “is this fall yet?” confusion. The mornings are teasing cooler temps, but the afternoons are still giving us a full-on Texas sweat lodge. Either way, it’s the first full weekend of September, which means new city news, scorpions on the loose, and a jam packed events lineup to keep you busy (and out of the heat).

Frisco Eyes $304.7M Budget with More Public Safety Jobs & Higher Utility Bills

The city is set to vote on a $304.7 million budget that keeps the tax rate flat but adds dozens of new jobs, especially in public safety.

📍 Vote set for: Sept. 16 City Council meeting
👮 Public safety: +48 new positions (13 police jobs, 14 Parks & Rec jobs, new firefighter roles, and more)
🚰 Utility rates: +9% for water, +15% for sewer, +$1 recycling increase → avg. $17/month higher bill
🏡 Homestead exemption: Recently raised from 15% to 20%, saving the average homeowner ~$137

Most of the money goes to police, fire, and parks, with $3.3 million earmarked to replace 35 police vehicles. Translation: more officers, more park staff, better libraries, but also pricier water bills when you forget to turn off the sprinkler.

Scorpion Surge in North Texas Homes

Nope, you’re not imagining things, scorpions really are showing up more often in Frisco homes this year.

📍 Hotspots: Far north Frisco, especially near greenbelts & mulch beds
🦂 Common type: Striped bark scorpion (venomous but not deadly, ~2.5 inches long)
🌧️ Why now: Because a wet summer means more creepy crawlies, plus breeding season before winter

One Frisco resident says she’s been catching one or two a week with sticky traps and has decided to move homes altogether. Experts say scorpions actually help by eating ants and spiders….but let’s be honest, nobody’s putting out a “Welcome Home” mat for them.

$427K Grant Launches Drone-First Responder Program for Frisco Police

Frisco Police just got the green light (and the funding) for a drone as a first responder program to fight vehicle crimes.

💸 Grant awarded: $427,500 (state + city match)
⚡ Response time: Drones can launch and arrive within 90 seconds in a 3 mile radius
🤝 Collaboration: Regional task force with Prosper, Celina, Denton, and Collin County
🛠️ What’s included: Drones, docks, cameras, FAA regulatory services, piloting software

Frisco hopes this will cut response times and boost officer safety. So don’t be surprised if you see a buzzing police drone before you see a squad car, it’s basically Robocop with propellers.

The Brunch District Coming to Frisco in December

Brunch lovers, rejoice, Frisco is getting The Brunch District later this year.

• Location: 5199 Panther Creek Pkwy, Ste. 100

• Menu highlights: Steak & eggs, benedicts, biscuits & gravy, omelets, chia pudding, avocado toast

• Opening: December 2025

Already popular in Colleyville and Addison, the spot is known for a menu that balances hearty comfort food with healthier options. Weekend Events You Can’t Miss

⚾ Banana Ball: Texas Tailgaters vs. Party Animals – Sept 5–6 @ Riders Field | Ticketed
The “world’s most entertaining baseball” comes to Frisco. Expect fast paced play, wacky rules (like fans catching foul balls = outs), and a game that feels more like a show. Bring your glove, you might actually help your team win.
📍 Riders Field | First pitch Fri & Sat evenings
Details: Here

🎨 SaturYAY – Saturday, Sept 6 @ Kaleidoscope Park | No Cost
Family friendly fun with live animal encounters from Window to the Wild, arts & crafts, and toddler music classes all in one morning. Perfect for kids with endless energy (and parents running on coffee).
📍 Performance Lawn | 10 AM–12 PM
Details: Here

🎉 Hispanic Heritage Celebration – Saturday, Sept 6 @ Kaleidoscope Park | No Cost
An all day celebration of Hispanic culture with food vendors, dance shows, music, and a headliner concert by Havana NRG. From salsa lessons to Peruvian dance shows, it’s a full 11 hours of community, food, and fiesta.
📍 Kaleidoscope Park | 10 AM–9 PM
Details: Here

🎲 Bingo Mayhem – Sunday, Sept 7 @ The Revel Patio Grill | Ticketed (21+)
Not your grandma’s bingo. Think lip sync battles, dance-offs, music bingo, prizes, and a DJ. Basically, bingo with an energy drink.
📍 The Revel Patio Grill | 7:30–10 PM (seating at 6:30 PM)
Details: Here

🤠 Rodeo Barbie Vendor Market – Sunday, Sept 7 @ Frisco Rail Yard | No Cost
A family friendly vendor market featuring cowgirl chic goods, live music, food trucks, face painting, a charm bar, and even pet products. Bring the whole crew (dogs included) for an afternoon downtown.
📍 Frisco Rail Yard, 9040 1st St | 1–5 PM
Details: Here

Fri 5 – Mostly Cloudy | 94° / 63°
Sat 6 – AM Clouds / PM Sun | 78° / 66°
Sun 7 – Partly Cloudy | 82° / 64°
Mon 8 – Partly Cloudy | 85° / 63°

Translation: Friday will roast you, Saturday chills things down with clouds, and Sunday is shaping up patio perfect.

That’s it for this week, Frisco. Whether you’re dodging scorpions, checking out Banana Ball, make the most of this early September weekend. And hey, check on your neighbors. We’re all just trying to survive the heat until sweater weather finally rolls in.

Catch y’all Monday!

— Hamza Sohail | Frisco Insider | September 5th