$6,000 donation to Frisco Education Foundation

By Jane Whitledge / Star Community Newspaper
June 18, 2009

The Frisco Education Foundation board recently accepted a donation of $6,000 from Frisco Square Development. Frisco Square donates money each year to the Foundation following the Fair in the Square carnival event.

"All of us associated with Frisco Square are very proud of our partnership with the Frisco Education Foundation and of the support we receive from the citizens of Frisco,” said Bob Shaver, senior vice president of marketing and community relations for Frisco Square Development. “We're delighted to, once again, make a significant contribution to the scholarship fund and help worthy local students realize their ambitions."

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Frisco Camp exposes students to new careers

By Heather M. Smith / Star Community Newspaper
June 16, 2009

On Monday, middle school students in the Frisco Independent School District embarked on a journey to explore the fields of science, technology, engineering and math.

Fowler Middle School, which is part of FISD, also serves Plano residents.

“Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) are important to America's global sustainability,” said Lawanda Penland, regional engineering strategic staffing lead. “We need to continue to increase our technical competitiveness and we must start with today's generation.”

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Obama signs mortgage bill into law

By Philip Elliot
May 20, 2009

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama said homeowners facing foreclosure would have a second chance under a measure he signed into law on Wednesday, but he added consumers still must live within their means.

The law encourages banks to spare homeowners from foreclosure and cracks down on lenders who take advantage of them. The bill passed Congress earlier this week and Obama bypassed a promised five-day waiting period to make it law.

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Smoke-Free Frisco Considers Cigar Bar Exception

Frisco recently enacted and is enforcing an indoor smoking ban, but city leaders are considering granting an exception for a cigar bar.

The city was recently approached about the possibility of building a free-standing cigar bar in Frisco Square, the property bookended by City Hall and Pizza Hut Park.

"I'd like to think government is flexible and always look for ways to work with our local community and local businesses," Mayor Maher Maso said.

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Frosted Java: Better Coffee and Better Atmosphere Than Starbucks in Frisco, Texas

When people talk coffee, people talk Starbucks. Somehow Starbucks has worked its way into being synonymous with the caffeine-laden beverage that so many in America are dependant on to make it through their days.

With Starbucks cornering the market on coffee, however, many shops find that they have to step it up to compete at all. Some of them have brought their best game, too, and have created places and drinks that blow Starbucks out of the proverbial water.

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American Bank of Texas 'Frisco Grooves' brings free live music to Frisco every Friday night in June

In the same spirit as the independent, Texas-owned bank, American Bank of Texas has taken the lead to bring authentic, family entertainment to Frisco through the 4th Annual AMERICAN BANK OF TEXAS FRISCO GROOVES concert series. Each Friday night in June at 7:30 p.m., a leading Texas artist will provide a live concert.

Each concert takes place at Warren Sports Complex on Eldorado between Preston Road and Dallas North Tollway in Frisco. Open to the public. Wagons and picnics welcome. Bare feet, dancing and kids rolling around in the grass encouraged. Bring your own chair or blanket and your neighbors (if you like ‘em!). Concessions and CD sales will be available on site.

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Future Frisco Dog Park

About 20 minutes; that’s how long Google maps states it takes to get to the Plano Dog Park when driving from Frisco. A hop, skip, and a jump; that’s all it’ll take to get you and your dog to the Frisco Dog Park when it’s built. Trying to get a dog park built isn’t an easy feat. Yet, that didn’t stop a volunteer organization found at www.friscodogpark.org from adopting this lofty goal. In September 2007, this group began imploring for the attention of the Parks and Recreation Board. The volunteer team assures us that The City staff, Parks & Recreation Board, and City Council members have been very helpful in explaining the obstacles that need to be overcome to ensure that the valuable project becomes a reality. As one would expect, the main challenge is funding. The volunteer team, made up of nearly 700 people, requests that people sign up on their website as supporters. Periodically the number of supporters is reported to the City Council and Parks & Recreation Board, which helps these groups understand how many people are in favor of attaining a dog park in Frisco.

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Coach Joe's Changes to Buck Wilds in Frisco

by Rebecca Messmann at RealFrisco.com

Believe it or not we have a whole population of Frisco that is over 21 and a lot of those folks really like their sports. Now those folks have a new venue that is working towards entertaining them. Coach Joejavascript:void(0)’s at Preston & Main Street is under new ownership as of February, 2009. You will start to see that new signage promoting the new name “Buck Wilds” in the coming month.

Image Courtesy of RealFrisco.com

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Business news: New president at CORE Construction

CORE Construction has named Tim Erickson president of the Texas office in Frisco.

Erickson previously served as a vice president of CORE's Illinois operations and has committed nearly 20 years to the industry. Officials at CORE say his thorough understanding of construction can be attributed to his experience in a variety of leadership roles ranging from project manager to director of field operations and chief estimator.

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Swine flu: FISD takes precautions, monitoring

The Frisco Independent School District has issued the following press statement in regard to concerns about swine flu in North Texas. Updates will be provided as available.

FISD is in contact with local health officials in Collin and Denton Counties as they all work to monitor swine influenza and to protect our citizens. At present, there are no confirmed or probable cases in Collin or Denton Counties. Surveillance measures have been heightened and all are working closely with area physicians and hospitals, as well as national and state health agencies.

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Frisco Cyclists See Signs Of Progress On Roads

Cyclists in Frisco are finally getting what they have been praying for. More than 300 signs will be going up along some major roadways, reminding drivers to share the roads with cyclists. It's an effort to make the Frisco area safer for those on bikes.

"A lot of us are on the road and it can get a little dangerous," explained bicyclist Jeff Ellis. He was among a group who showed up to watch the signs go up. Ellis loves riding in Frisco because of all the open spaces and hills.

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Collin County clear of swine flu

No cases of the deadly strain have been reported locally, but health officials are continuing to monitor the situation.

Even though other parts of the nation and Mexico are starting to feel the effects of the swine flu outbreak, Collin County so far has a clean bill of health.

Officials from the Collin County Health Care Services Department confirmed that they have found no documented cases of the "Swine Influenza A" virus in the Collin County area as of Tuesday.

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Flame and bang seen in Frisco is safe

A gas flare and loud noise may startle residents Thursday morning, but the 50-foot high flame is only part of regular utility work along south Custer Road between Eldorado Parkway and State Highway 121.

On Thursday morning, Atmos utility crews will be clearing (or flaring) a 16-inch natural gas pipeline. The flaring is necessary to relocate the pipeline on south Custer Road, between Eldorado Parkway and State Highway 121.

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Around Town in Frisco

FISD board meets April 20

The board of trustees of the Frisco Independent School District will meet 7:30 p.m. April 20, rather than April 13 as regularly scheduled.

The board's meetings are regularly scheduled the second Monday night each month at the FISD administration complex, 6928 Maple St., Frisco. Meetings may occasionally be rescheduled, according to the FISD's web site: www.friscoisd.org.

There was no agenda posted as of Sunday night for the April 20 meeting.

FISD graduations at Deja Blue

All four FISD high school graduation ceremonies will be held in Frisco at the newly remodeled Deja Blue Arena, 2601 Avenue of the Stars, at different times June 5 and 6.

Frisco High School will hold graduation 6 p.m. June 5

Centennial High School will hold graduation 10 a.m. June 6.

Liberty High School will hold their first graduation ceremony at 2 p.m. June 6.

Wakeland High School will hold graduation ceremonies 6 p.m. June 6.

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Mall operator says Chapter 11 filing won't affect shopping at Galleria, Stonebriar, other centers

Shopping, uninterrupted.

That's the message General Growth Properties Inc., the second-largest U.S. mall operator, struggled to get out Thursday after it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

The company said none of its 200 malls – including several in the Dallas area – is closing and shoppers shouldn't notice anything different. But there's a chance your favorite mall could be sold over the next few months, the company said.

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Road Advisory for Section of Eldorado Parkway

TxDOT has switched eastbound traffic on Eldorado Parkway (FM 2934), from FM 423 to Legacy Drive, to the new concrete pavement. Both directions of traffic on Eldorado Parkway are now on the new concrete pavement.

Motorists are urged to use caution in the area as traffic adjusts to the switch.