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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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.

Story and Image courtesy of RealFrisco.com

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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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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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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Frisco Adopts New Water Management Plan

Outdoor Watering Restricted To Two Days Per Week During Summer Months

The City of Frisco has new, mandatory water restrictions for summer months which emphasize watering efficiently and reducing waste. Last night, the Frisco City Council approved the plan.

As of today, the City of Frisco's new Water Management Plan takes effect.

This new plan encompasses a Drought Contingency Plan and a Water Efficiency Plan. Under the new Water Efficiency Plan, outdoor watering is restricted to two days per week and is based on residents' trash and recycling service schedule and an additional, designated day.

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Stonebriar Park in Frisco Highlights Designs

Stonebriar Park is a residential community in Frisco by LandPlan Development featuring a collection of six European-style neighborhoods enveloped by parks, ponds, fountains and an abundance of landscapes. Stonebriar Frisco homes are characterized by European-designed homes with architecture and craftsmanship that exude traditional country French and English distinction.

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