Frisco keeps tax rate flat in $304.7M budget, raises water and sewer rates
Frisco officials approved the city’s $304.7 million fiscal year 2025-26 general fund budget and tax rate at a meeting Sept. 16.
The budget keeps the tax rate flat at $0.425517 per $100 valuation while funding dozens of new public safety positions and road projects.
The details: The city budget includes several portions of money, including the utilities fund and general fund. The general fund pays for the day-to-day operation of Frisco.
Andalous Fresh Mediterranean to offer modern, fast-casual dining experience in Frisco
Andalous Fresh Mediterranean is slated to open in the first quarter of 2026, said Wassim Merched, founder of Andalous Mediterranean Concepts.
On the menu: The restaurant will feature a dining experience that combines buffet-style service with plated dishes. Cold items, including fresh dips, salads and toppings will be available buffet-style while proteins will be plated fresh from the kitchen, Merched said in an email.
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Tous les Jours could be opening a location in Richardson, according to documents filed with the state.
The bakery is a French-Asian fushion restaurant and will offer breads, cakes, sandwiches, pastries and pies in a variety of flavors. It also offers coffee, tea and other specialty drinks.
An opening date is unknown, but documents indicate construction could wrap up in early 2026.
American Cancer Society, Occidental partner to expand access to cancer care in Texas
Per a Sept. 12 press release, the American Cancer Society and Occidental have partnered to expand access to life-saving cancer treatment to patients across Texas. Occidental’s half-million-dollar donation will help the American Cancer Society continue to deliver the resources patients need to access cancer care that could save their lives.
The details: With the new contribution, Occidental is helping fund essential access to care programs that remove barriers often standing between diagnosis and survival for cancer patients, according to the release.
Programs the partnership is helping with include free lodging, rides to treatment and 24/7 support for cancer patients and caregivers.
Quote of note: “We are honored to contribute to the American Cancer Society and help remove barriers to accessing vital care so people can focus on their healing journey,” said Rob Stevens, vice president of supply chain with Occidental.
