Frisco ISD’s tax rate will remain flat at $1.0194 per $100 valuation for 2026-27, but the average homeowner could see a $141 increase in annual property tax costs as property values rise. 

What to know: This year’s maintenance and operation tax rate will remain unchanged at $0.7494 per $100 valuation, while the interest and sinking rate also remains unchanged at $0.2700 per $100 valuation. 

Though this year’s tax rate is the same as the 2025-26 rate, individual tax bills can increase as property values rise. In 2026, the average Frisco ISD residence taxable value is $565,084, a 2.5% increase from last year. 

OrthoLazer has opened a new location in Frisco. 

What to know: The business expanded its network in June with the opening of its new Frisco location. Founded by orthopedic surgeon Scott Sigman, OrthoLazer was created to help patients access evidence-informed, drug-free treatment options that address pain and inflammation at its source.

OrthoLazer now operates out of centers in Flower Mound and Frisco.

• 5550 Warren Parkway, Frisco

Frisco leaders have approved a retail development near Bacchus Park. 

What to know: Spiars Engineering plans to construct three retail buildings in the 6.9-acre development with an open pavilion and open seating in the middle of the buildings. The firm worked with city officials and nearby neighborhoods to ensure that the retail development benefits the residential community.

Spiars Engineering Project Manager David Bond said the firm views the project as an extension of the Bacchus Park, with the buildings set to reflect the aesthetic of the nearby park. 

Tarrant County College is in the process of constructing a new science building and a master-planned community is in development in Celina. Check out some of the latest construction permits filed with the Texas Department fo Licensing and Regulation.

1. Tarrant County College Northeast Campus Science Building: Tarrant County College is constructing a three-story instructional science building with labs, space for student collaboration and faculty office space per a TDLR filing. The new building is part of an $825 million bond program approved by voters in 2019, per previous reporting.

• Location: 828 W. Harwood Road, Hurst
• Estimated timeline: July 1, 2026
• Estimated cost: $85 million

• Location: 913 Cheek Sparker Road, Colleyville
• Estimated timeline: Sept. 1 2026-Oct. 30, 2028
• Estimated cost: $63 million

Many Texas students began returning to the classroom for the 2026-27 school year in mid-August.

Here are five things Texans should know as the 2026-27 school year kicks off.

The details:

• 2026 school accountability ratings issued
• New rule impacts accountability-related school closures
• 100K students using new Texas Education Freedom Accounts
• Public school closures deepen across Texas
• Check out recent public education laws