Collin County adopts budget and property tax rate; Frisco prioritizes parks and trails development, plus more top news from DFW

New equipment is being installed in the Cannaday Recreation Area near Clark Middle School. The 4 hectare park is being redesigned as a sports center. A budget of US $ 500,000 brings an obstacle course similar to that of the TV show “American Ninja Warrior” to the neighborhood. (Courtesy of the City of Frisco)

Read the most popular business and community news from the Dallas-Fort Worth area from the past week.

Collin County Adopts $ 411 Million Budget With New Property Tax Rate

District Judge Chris Hill noted that as Collin County’s population continues to grow, the district will continue to experience increasing property tax revenues even though the tax rate will not increase.

Frisco prioritizes parks and path development

“The use of parks has changed a lot in the last few decades. People tend to be more active now, and we’ve seen that especially in the last 18 or 24 months with the pandemic, ”said Frisco Mayor Pro Tem Bill Woodard.

Plano ISD runs a virtual academy program for students in grades K-6. by

Governor Greg Abbott signed the Senate bill on September 15, under the Texas Legislature’s online system. This bill, written by Senator Larry Taylor, R-Friendswood, allows independent school districts and open charter schools to offer virtual programs without cutting government funds.

Here are 5 updates on construction projects in Frisco

Projects include work on Legacy Drive, Town and Country Boulevard, Meadow Hill Drive, Panther Creek Parkway, and Fields Parkway.

Fire & Ice Sportsbar in Frisco closed

The signage has been removed from the facade of the building and the bar phone number has been separated.

Matt Payne and William C. Wadsack contributed to this report.

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