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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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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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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