Showing posts with label Frisco Texas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Frisco Texas. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Frisco Cares Clinic adds adults

By Debbie Sholk-Sousa / Frisco Enterprise
August 18, 2009

Frisco Cares Children’s Clinic, 6811 Oak Street, will be offering quality health care services to adults beginning Aug. 27. The clinic has been serving uninsured children since 2005.

The clinic will open its doors for patient registration at 5 p.m. and Dr. Mitra Canales, American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) certified specialist, will begin seeing patients at 6 p.m. Dr. Canales speaks Spanish and Farsi as well as English.

Uninsured adults from Frisco and surrounding areas will be seen for an office visit fee of $10. Prescriptions, if necessary, may be provided free of charge.

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Many events lead to National Night Out

By Sgt. Adam Henderson / Frisco Enterprise
August 17, 2009

The ever popular National Night Out event that neighborhoods and residents of The City of Frisco have come to love and look forward to each year is to be held later this year. This year’s National Night Out for Frisco is set for Oct. 13, which is one week later than the date set for most other Texas cities.

National Night Out festivities begin with a Battle of the Badges blood drive that will run Sept. 23n26 at various locations throughout the city. The annual blood drive matches the city’s finest police and fire departments against one another to see who can donate the most, all going to a charitable cause. The blood drive is followed up by the Green Home, Health & Safety Fair to be held 9-1 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Frisco Athletic Center , 5828 Nancy Jane Lane. The fair is designed to promote safety, education, and awareness within the community.

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Friday, May 15, 2009

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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Monday, February 23, 2009

CHS Orchestra Students to Compete at State Level

The following Centennial High School Orchestra members received Superior and Outstanding marks at the Region 24 UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest on Saturday, February 21st at Creekview High School in Carrollton. They are:

Juniors: Sarah Park and Susan Yi

Sophmores: Shane Andrews, Alysia Chen, Emma Chibnall, Alex Gamez, Min Ji Kim, & Sophia Miao

And

Freshmen: Christina Clawson, Josh Davila, Kirsten Roberts, Roger Tang and Tara Thomas.

Eleven Centennial Orchestra students distinguished themselves by qualifying on Saturday for the state UIL solo & ensemble competition to be held in Austin in May. To achieve this honor and represent the students had to perform a grade one solo from memory or perform a grade one work with an ensemble and receive the highest rating by their judge.

Soloists advancing to state competition include: Shane Andrews, Alysia Chen, Min Ji Kim, Roger Tang and Tara Thomas. Ensembles advancing to state include: The Varsity Quartet: Alysia Chen, Alex Gamez, Susan Yi and Sophia Miao, violinists

AND

The Freshmen Quartet: Christina Clawson, Kirsten Roberts, Roger Tang and Josh Davila, violinists.


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Apetitos – The Little Restaurant That Could

Perhaps the third time is the charm when it comes to Apetitos and the ladies who dined with me last week. You see, on the corner of Teel and Main is a little Mexican Restaurant with big dreams. It wanted to play with the big engines of food service and provide scrumptious Mexican food to all who wished to dine there, but no matter how many laid tracks to the little restaurant, it just wasn't ready to carry a big load of diners. Families in far north Frisco wanted to enjoy Apetitos and would roll in only to find that the food was late to the table, not available or simply not desirable. Apetitos has been persistent and its owners just knew that given a chance they could be the little Mexican Restaurant that could...and they have!

With some amount of trepidation, I agreed to review Apetitos because my mama always said, "If you can't say somethin' nice, don't say nothin' at all." I was fearful that this would be one of those instances. At first glance, the table was dressed out with bowls of lightly salted, airy chips and an entirely desirable salsa that was a hint pecante sauce and chunky with pico de gallo. I actually spoke aloud to my friend that this was already a nice improvement. Our waiter came straight to the table to take our drink orders and even had suggestions for us. I took his advice and thoroughly enjoyed the Raspberry Ice Tea. Apetitos does have a full bar but this was lunch and we had business on the table and a full agenda. Wait, that hasn't stopped me before! Oh well, there's next week!

One of our guests arrived with a hungry and fussy two year old. This child wasn't about to wait for the grownups to decide on which platter they would feast and our waiter made immediate note of that. He suggested that he could bring the little one's vittles as soon as possible. Like a shot, the order arrived to sooth the bitty beast at the end of the table. Of course, it also helped to have a quick thinking mama to manage things but nonetheless the gesture was greatly appreciated.

The nuances of the little restaurant were that of a big Mexican chain with ample but quiet festive music dancing in the background, notes of flavors wafting from the kitchen and never ending drinks that seemed to refill themselves before you had to ask. Our meals were classics that anyone can find in any Mexican restaurant but we took particular delight in the fact that the owner highlights that on select plates, they use genuine Velveeta. Who the heck doesn't love Velveeta! On most other meals they use real cheese and a sweet tomato sauce that is distinctive to Apetitos. We scarfed down Enchiladas, Chicken Flautas with the afore mentioned sauce, and Beef and Chicken Tacos Al Carbon grilled to a tender, tasty perfection. Often beans and rice are merely plate fillers you may or not eat. At Apetitos, the beans have a chuck wagon flavor that I enjoyed so much I actually cleaned my plate of legumes. For those of you not interested in the musical fruit, a side salad is easily substituted. While salt seems to be the all time favorite spice of the chef, the food was far better than we had anticipated and we rejoiced that Apetitos had realized that they knew they could do better and they actually did it. This little Mexican Restaurant that could, has, and we invite everyone to return to Apetitos. I sincerely hope that your experience is as good as ours was, and that families in far North West Frisco will be all aboard with Apetitos.

Apetitos Mexican Grill is located at:

3245 W. Main - Frisco, TX 75034

(214) 705-1010

www.ApetitoGrill.com

Monday, November 17, 2008

Chunk Your Junk Event in Frisco Nov. 15

Next 'Chunk Your Junk' Event Happens Tomorrow Saturday, November 15

The fall Chunk Your Junk will be held tomorrow, Saturday, November 15, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. It will be located at 6616 Walnut St.(north of Main
Street) Entry will be from southbound First Street only. Other entrances will be closed. For a map of the location - go online to www.friscotexas.gov/recycle and click on the orange 'Chunk Your Junk'
logo.

The following items can be brought for safe disposal, recycling, or donation. In order to reduce idling time, the items are listed in the order which they can be unloaded at the event. Please load your vehicle accordingly.

* Documents for shredding
* Cardboard
* Metal and appliances*
* Yard waste, limbs, and untreated wood for mulching
* Fencing
* Styrofoam and other trash
* Household chemicals, paint, gasoline, oil, batteries, pesticides
* Computers, printers, cell phones, other e-waste
* Old clothes, furniture, books, etc. for donation

A free paper shredding service will be provided. A four box limit per household will be accepted, with sizes not to exceed 12"W x 15.5" L x 10.5" H. No commercial accounts will be accepted.

Because of time restraints, the line will be cut off at 11:30 a.m. to ensure all waiting residents are serviced. Large crowds are expected so please come early. A copy of resident's most current Frisco water bill and driver's license will be required for all household chemical disposal, electronic waste, and Freon extractions.

* There is a $40 Freon extraction fee applied to resident's next utility bill for all appliances not tagged Freon-free.

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Cypress Creek - Frisco Neighborhoods

Cypress Creek in Frisco Texas is a new luxury home community bordered by a large creek. The neighborhood features large lots, a swimming pool, walking trails and is served by prestigious Frisco Schools. Cypress Creek is located at the corner of Coit & Main Street in Frisco, and is close to major restaurants and shopping. New homes are priced from the $300s - $400s.

Frisco Homebuilders in Cypress Creek

Frisco Energy Standards Help Reduce Electric Bills

How would you like to save $450 a year on utility bills, and help save the earth? It happens every day in Frisco. Full Story

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Jessica Simpson at Stonebriar


Jessica Simpson visits Dillard's Stonebriar Centre from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in March 2008 to promote the Jessica Simpson Collection in the first-floor handbag department. The accessory-driven line includes a wide range of affordable swimwear, candy-colored stilettos, platforms, ballet flats, hobos and tote bags. Full Story - Dallas News

Green Landscaping Adds Green Value

(ARA) - Thinking of selling your home? Sprucing up your yard will help get buyers attention and can add up to 15 percent to its value. It may even be the difference between a potential buyer and a drive-away. Want to hear more? Full Story

Frisco Real Estate

Frisco Thunder Game Schedule

Frisco Thunder Website

Saturday 3/22 - 7PM
Central Texas Barracudas

Saturday 3/29 - 6PM
Fairbanks Grizzlies

Sunday 4/6 - 3PM
Odessa Rough Necks

Sunday 4/13 - 6PM
Corpus Christi Hammerheads

Saturday 4/19 - 7PM
at Odessa Rough Necks

Saturday 5/10 - 7PM
at Central Texas Barracudas

Saturday 5/17 - 7PM
at San Angelo Stampede Express

Saturday 5/24 - 7PM
at Katy Ruff Riders

Saturday 5/31 - 7PM
at Louisiana Swashbucklers

Thursday 6/12 - 7PM
at Alaska Wild

Saturday 6/28 - 7PM
at San Angelo Stampede Express