Southbound Dallas Parkway will be closed at the railroad tracks starting at 10:00 pm tonight in order for the railroad to make repairs to the crossing.
The road will be closed for a few hours and is expected to be open to traffic before 6:00 am Thursday morning.
During the closure, any southbound traffic on Dallas Parkway that proceeds south of Main Street will need to enter the Dallas North Tollway; use Cotton Gin Road to detour over to Legacy Drive; or use the u-turn lane just north of the railroad tracks to access northbound Dallas Parkway.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Frosty 5k
Thumpety, Thump, Thump – calling all you jolly souls to join us for the
4th Annual Frosty 5K and Merry Mile this Saturday, December 12.
The Merry Mile Fun Run will begin at 8 a.m. with the 5K run beginning at approximately 8:30 a.m. The race will begin and end at City Hall Plaza, 6101 Frisco Square Boulevard.
Pre-registration is still available through December 9 at Noon.
Pre-registration is $16 per person for the Merry Mile. The Frosty 5K is $20 per person, or sign-up as a team (five or more persons registered at one time) and pay just $16 per person.
Registration will be available the day of the event from 7 a.m. – 8 a.m. The cost is $30 per person for the Frosty 5K and $20 per person for the Merry Mile (cash or check only). All ages are welcome to participate. Youth ages 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Those
registering to run the Frosty 5K may also participate in the Merry Mile as a warm up at no additional charge. All participants that pre-register to participate in the Frosty 5K or the Merry Mile will receive a t-shirt.
This year the event has been expanded to include special team discounts and awards will be given out in the categories of Most Creative, Best T-shirt, Largest Team and Best Team Spirit. The 5K race will also include awards for the top three finishers in each of the 14 age groups (11 and
under, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over), Overall male and female and a Masters 40+ male and female award. The Frosty 5K is a ChampionChip timed race with
timing provided by RunTIME Racing Services.
Individuals and teams may pre-register online at FriscoMerryMainStreet.com
or in person at the Frisco Athletic Center, located at 5828 Nancy Jane Lane, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Early packet pick-up will be available December 10 & 11 from 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. at the Frisco Athletic Center. Packets may also be picked-up the day of the event from 7 – 8 a.m.
In the event of inclement weather, proceeds will go to the City of Frisco Charitable Foundation for program scholarships. No refunds will be issued. For up to date race-day weather information, please call 972-292-6520.
For more information and race details, please visit
FriscoMerryMainStreet.com or contact Kari FitzPatrick at
KFitzPatrick@FriscoTexas.gov.
4th Annual Frosty 5K and Merry Mile this Saturday, December 12.
The Merry Mile Fun Run will begin at 8 a.m. with the 5K run beginning at approximately 8:30 a.m. The race will begin and end at City Hall Plaza, 6101 Frisco Square Boulevard.
Pre-registration is still available through December 9 at Noon.
Pre-registration is $16 per person for the Merry Mile. The Frosty 5K is $20 per person, or sign-up as a team (five or more persons registered at one time) and pay just $16 per person.
Registration will be available the day of the event from 7 a.m. – 8 a.m. The cost is $30 per person for the Frosty 5K and $20 per person for the Merry Mile (cash or check only). All ages are welcome to participate. Youth ages 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Those
registering to run the Frosty 5K may also participate in the Merry Mile as a warm up at no additional charge. All participants that pre-register to participate in the Frosty 5K or the Merry Mile will receive a t-shirt.
This year the event has been expanded to include special team discounts and awards will be given out in the categories of Most Creative, Best T-shirt, Largest Team and Best Team Spirit. The 5K race will also include awards for the top three finishers in each of the 14 age groups (11 and
under, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over), Overall male and female and a Masters 40+ male and female award. The Frosty 5K is a ChampionChip timed race with
timing provided by RunTIME Racing Services.
Individuals and teams may pre-register online at FriscoMerryMainStreet.com
or in person at the Frisco Athletic Center, located at 5828 Nancy Jane Lane, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Early packet pick-up will be available December 10 & 11 from 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. at the Frisco Athletic Center. Packets may also be picked-up the day of the event from 7 – 8 a.m.
In the event of inclement weather, proceeds will go to the City of Frisco Charitable Foundation for program scholarships. No refunds will be issued. For up to date race-day weather information, please call 972-292-6520.
For more information and race details, please visit
FriscoMerryMainStreet.com or contact Kari FitzPatrick at
KFitzPatrick@FriscoTexas.gov.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Merry Main Street
19th Annual Merry Main Street Event Happens Tomorrow Night, December 5, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.;
Event Parking Available at Pizza Hut Park
Join the City of Frisco as we kick-off the holiday season Saturday, December 5, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the 19th Annual Merry Main Street located in Simpson Plaza at Frisco Square (intersection
of Frisco Square Boulevard and Coleman Boulevard).
The Frisco tradition features the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony beginning at 6 p.m.
Admission to the event is free, but some activities, as well as food and drinks, require a fee.
Event parking is available in the Pizza Hut Park lots north of Main Street between World Cup Way and Frisco Street. Two shuttle buses will run from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. to transport Merry Main Street guests from the remote parking areas to Main Street. One of the buses can accommodate
special needs individuals.
A map of the parking areas and shuttle route is available on line at
FriscoMerryMainStreet.com. Click on 'Merry Main Street' on the left-side menu. A link will be on the page called 'Merry Main Street Parking and Shuttle Map'.
Frisco elementary school choirs will perform favorite Christmas music from three stages all evening, and Santa is taking time from his busy schedule to take photos with the children of Frisco. Make sure you are on his 'nice'
list. Some of the other very merry activities are:
* American Railroad Museum model train display
* Live reindeer
* Frisco Express train rides
* Santa's Workshop
* Holiday treats
* Snowflake light show
* Horse-drawn carriage rides
Children 12 and younger are welcome to shop for a Christmas present for their parents, brothers and sisters at The Kid's Holiday Store in the lobby of City Hall. The store is stocked with a variety of items, and nothing costs more than $5. Entrance to the Kid's Holiday Store is to the back (south) side of City Hall.
"Santa's Helpers" will assist children as they shop. All shoppers will go home with wrapped gifts. Children can reserve a time slot to shop in advance. You can reserve a wristband for a shopping time slot for your child beginning at 4:30 p.m. on December 5. The colored wristband will coordinate with a 20 minute shopping time.
No parents are allowed in the store, but may wait for their child inside the city council chambers. The shopping assistants will walk children back to their parents after presents are gift wrapped. We appreciate the 2009 sponsors who helped us stock the Kid's Holiday Store this year:
* Barnes & Noble
* Heart's Desire
* Blue Door Boutique
* Home Depot
* Brighton
* IKEA
* Build-A-Bear Workshop
* Jewels and Jeans
* Dick's Sporting Goods
* Learning Express
* EDS Credit Union
* Market Street
* FC Dallas
* Ross
* Frisco RoughRiders
* Safari Kids
Event Parking Available at Pizza Hut Park
Join the City of Frisco as we kick-off the holiday season Saturday, December 5, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the 19th Annual Merry Main Street located in Simpson Plaza at Frisco Square (intersection
of Frisco Square Boulevard and Coleman Boulevard).
The Frisco tradition features the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony beginning at 6 p.m.
Admission to the event is free, but some activities, as well as food and drinks, require a fee.
Event parking is available in the Pizza Hut Park lots north of Main Street between World Cup Way and Frisco Street. Two shuttle buses will run from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. to transport Merry Main Street guests from the remote parking areas to Main Street. One of the buses can accommodate
special needs individuals.
A map of the parking areas and shuttle route is available on line at
FriscoMerryMainStreet.com. Click on 'Merry Main Street' on the left-side menu. A link will be on the page called 'Merry Main Street Parking and Shuttle Map'.
Frisco elementary school choirs will perform favorite Christmas music from three stages all evening, and Santa is taking time from his busy schedule to take photos with the children of Frisco. Make sure you are on his 'nice'
list. Some of the other very merry activities are:
* American Railroad Museum model train display
* Live reindeer
* Frisco Express train rides
* Santa's Workshop
* Holiday treats
* Snowflake light show
* Horse-drawn carriage rides
Children 12 and younger are welcome to shop for a Christmas present for their parents, brothers and sisters at The Kid's Holiday Store in the lobby of City Hall. The store is stocked with a variety of items, and nothing costs more than $5. Entrance to the Kid's Holiday Store is to the back (south) side of City Hall.
"Santa's Helpers" will assist children as they shop. All shoppers will go home with wrapped gifts. Children can reserve a time slot to shop in advance. You can reserve a wristband for a shopping time slot for your child beginning at 4:30 p.m. on December 5. The colored wristband will coordinate with a 20 minute shopping time.
No parents are allowed in the store, but may wait for their child inside the city council chambers. The shopping assistants will walk children back to their parents after presents are gift wrapped. We appreciate the 2009 sponsors who helped us stock the Kid's Holiday Store this year:
* Barnes & Noble
* Heart's Desire
* Blue Door Boutique
* Home Depot
* Brighton
* IKEA
* Build-A-Bear Workshop
* Jewels and Jeans
* Dick's Sporting Goods
* Learning Express
* EDS Credit Union
* Market Street
* FC Dallas
* Ross
* Frisco RoughRiders
* Safari Kids
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Frisco D-League naming party tonight
FRISCO, November 23, 2009 - Name a franchise and be an ALL STAR! NBA D-League Frisco has joined forces with Dave & Buster's, Frisco Miracle League, and the Boys and Girls Club of Collin County to host the brand new
franchise's official name launch party on Wednesday, November 25 at the Dave & Buster's Stonebriar Mall. The party will begin at 7 p.m., as the Mavericks take on the Houston Rockets at 7:30 pm.
A variety of NBA D-League Frisco personnel will be there, including Owner Donnie Nelson, Head Coach Nancy Lieberman, President of Basketball Operations Spud Webb, General Manager Del Harris, as well as Frisco Mayor Maher Maso. Officials from the Frisco Miracle League ( www.friscomiracleleague.org/) as well as the Boys and Girls Club of Collin County ( www.bgccc.org/) will also be present.
Frisco Miracle League and the Boys and Girls Club will each have a silent auction to benefit their respective causes. NBA D-League Frisco will have a variety of prizes and raffle items available for those at the party. All attendees will also have the opportunity to submit their favorite team name for the Frisco D-League team, with the winner receiving two front-row
season tickets and a "NBA All-Star Backstage Pass Experience". The event is open to all ages and families are encouraged to come enjoy the atmosphere.
"There's nothing more important to us than our fans, and THEY will be the ones to name to this franchise," Nelson said. "Somewhere out there there's
someone with the Willy Wonka golden ticket and we're going to find them. The next best thing to winning the chocolate factory is courtside seats. plus mom doesn't have to deal with belly aches or pricey dentists!! Dave and Buster's is the perfect family entertainment partner to launch this event. We couldn't be more excited about providing this once in a lifetime experience for our fans. We're proud to be able to share this opportunity with the Frisco Miracle League and the Boys and Girls Club. There's nothing more important than our kids and those organizations are second-to-none in terms of serving our youth."
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, non-perishable food items will also be
accepted for donation to the Metrocrest Food Bank.
NBA D-League Frisco is hosting a second watch party on Saturday, November 28 at Dave and Buster's Stonebriar Mall at 6 p.m. as the Mavericks take on LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
franchise's official name launch party on Wednesday, November 25 at the Dave & Buster's Stonebriar Mall. The party will begin at 7 p.m., as the Mavericks take on the Houston Rockets at 7:30 pm.
A variety of NBA D-League Frisco personnel will be there, including Owner Donnie Nelson, Head Coach Nancy Lieberman, President of Basketball Operations Spud Webb, General Manager Del Harris, as well as Frisco Mayor Maher Maso. Officials from the Frisco Miracle League ( www.friscomiracleleague.org/) as well as the Boys and Girls Club of Collin County ( www.bgccc.org/) will also be present.
Frisco Miracle League and the Boys and Girls Club will each have a silent auction to benefit their respective causes. NBA D-League Frisco will have a variety of prizes and raffle items available for those at the party. All attendees will also have the opportunity to submit their favorite team name for the Frisco D-League team, with the winner receiving two front-row
season tickets and a "NBA All-Star Backstage Pass Experience". The event is open to all ages and families are encouraged to come enjoy the atmosphere.
"There's nothing more important to us than our fans, and THEY will be the ones to name to this franchise," Nelson said. "Somewhere out there there's
someone with the Willy Wonka golden ticket and we're going to find them. The next best thing to winning the chocolate factory is courtside seats. plus mom doesn't have to deal with belly aches or pricey dentists!! Dave and Buster's is the perfect family entertainment partner to launch this event. We couldn't be more excited about providing this once in a lifetime experience for our fans. We're proud to be able to share this opportunity with the Frisco Miracle League and the Boys and Girls Club. There's nothing more important than our kids and those organizations are second-to-none in terms of serving our youth."
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, non-perishable food items will also be
accepted for donation to the Metrocrest Food Bank.
NBA D-League Frisco is hosting a second watch party on Saturday, November 28 at Dave and Buster's Stonebriar Mall at 6 p.m. as the Mavericks take on LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
D-League Name Launch Party
FRISCO, November 23, 2009 - Name a franchise and be an ALL STAR! NBA D-League Frisco has joined forces with Dave & Buster's, Frisco Miracle League, and the Boys and Girls Club of Collin County to host the brand new franchise's official name launch party on Wednesday, November 25 at the Dave & Buster's Stonebriar Mall. The party will begin at 7 p.m., as the Mavericks take on the Houston Rockets at 7:30 pm.
A variety of NBA D-League Frisco personnel will be there, including Owner Donnie Nelson, Head Coach Nancy Lieberman, President of Basketball Operations Spud Webb, General Manager Del Harris, as well as Frisco Mayor Maher Maso. Officials from the Frisco Miracle League ( www.friscomiracleleague.org/) as well as the Boys and Girls Club of Collin County ( www.bgccc.org/) will also be present.
Frisco Miracle League and the Boys and Girls Club will each have a silent auction to benefit their respective causes. NBA D-League Frisco will have a variety of prizes and raffle items available for those at the party. All attendees will also have the opportunity to submit their favorite team name for the Frisco D-League team, with the winner receiving two front-row season tickets and a "NBA All-Star Backstage Pass Experience". The event is open to all ages and families are encouraged to come enjoy the atmosphere.
"There's nothing more important to us than our fans, and THEY will be the ones to name to this franchise," Nelson said. "Somewhere out there there's someone with the Willy Wonka golden ticket and we're going to find them. The next best thing to winning the chocolate factory is courtside seats. plus mom doesn't have to deal with belly aches or pricey dentists!! Dave and Buster's is the perfect family entertainment partner to launch this event. We couldn't be more excited about providing this once in a lifetime experience for our fans. We're proud to be able to share this opportunity with the Frisco Miracle League and the Boys and Girls Club. There's nothing more important than our kids and those organizations are second-to-none in terms of serving our youth."
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, non-perishable food items will also be accepted for donation to the Metrocrest Food Bank.
NBA D-League Frisco is hosting a second watch party on Saturday, November 28 at Dave and Buster's Stonebriar Mall at 6 p.m. as the Mavericks take on LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
A variety of NBA D-League Frisco personnel will be there, including Owner Donnie Nelson, Head Coach Nancy Lieberman, President of Basketball Operations Spud Webb, General Manager Del Harris, as well as Frisco Mayor Maher Maso. Officials from the Frisco Miracle League ( www.friscomiracleleague.org/) as well as the Boys and Girls Club of Collin County ( www.bgccc.org/) will also be present.
Frisco Miracle League and the Boys and Girls Club will each have a silent auction to benefit their respective causes. NBA D-League Frisco will have a variety of prizes and raffle items available for those at the party. All attendees will also have the opportunity to submit their favorite team name for the Frisco D-League team, with the winner receiving two front-row season tickets and a "NBA All-Star Backstage Pass Experience". The event is open to all ages and families are encouraged to come enjoy the atmosphere.
"There's nothing more important to us than our fans, and THEY will be the ones to name to this franchise," Nelson said. "Somewhere out there there's someone with the Willy Wonka golden ticket and we're going to find them. The next best thing to winning the chocolate factory is courtside seats. plus mom doesn't have to deal with belly aches or pricey dentists!! Dave and Buster's is the perfect family entertainment partner to launch this event. We couldn't be more excited about providing this once in a lifetime experience for our fans. We're proud to be able to share this opportunity with the Frisco Miracle League and the Boys and Girls Club. There's nothing more important than our kids and those organizations are second-to-none in terms of serving our youth."
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, non-perishable food items will also be accepted for donation to the Metrocrest Food Bank.
NBA D-League Frisco is hosting a second watch party on Saturday, November 28 at Dave and Buster's Stonebriar Mall at 6 p.m. as the Mavericks take on LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Frisco Holiday Hours
CITY OF FRISCO THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY HOURS
(November 19, 2009) In observance of Thanksgiving, the City of Frisco administrative offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 26 and 27. Regular hours resume Monday, November 30. See the list below for closings or special hours for specific city facilities.
CITY HALL & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
November 26 & 27 - CLOSED
FRISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY
November 25 -- closes at 5 p.m.
November 26 to 29 - CLOSED
MUNICIPAL COURT
November 26 & 27 - CLOSED
FRISCO ATHLETIC CENTER
November 25: 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Indoor Aquatic Center: 5 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Fun Club: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Zone: Closed
Group exercise classes from 5 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
November 26 - CLOSED
November 27: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Pool: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
(play pool, lap lanes and warm water pool only) Fun Club: Closed
Zone: Closed
No group exercise classes
SENIOR CENTER at FRISCO SQUARE
November 26 & 27 - CLOSED
November 28: 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
FRISCO HERITAGE MUSEUM
November 26 & 27 - CLOSED
November 28: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
November 29: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
TRASH COLLECTION - CURBSIDE RECYCLING
NO trash service on Thursday, November 26.
Residents with Thursday collection will be serviced on Friday, November 27.
Residents with Friday collection will be serviced on Saturday, November 28. Place carts out by 7 a.m.
ENVIRONMENTAL COLLECTION CENTER
November 26 & 27 - CLOSED
November 28: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
(November 19, 2009) In observance of Thanksgiving, the City of Frisco administrative offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 26 and 27. Regular hours resume Monday, November 30. See the list below for closings or special hours for specific city facilities.
CITY HALL & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
November 26 & 27 - CLOSED
FRISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY
November 25 -- closes at 5 p.m.
November 26 to 29 - CLOSED
MUNICIPAL COURT
November 26 & 27 - CLOSED
FRISCO ATHLETIC CENTER
November 25: 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Indoor Aquatic Center: 5 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Fun Club: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Zone: Closed
Group exercise classes from 5 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
November 26 - CLOSED
November 27: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Pool: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
(play pool, lap lanes and warm water pool only) Fun Club: Closed
Zone: Closed
No group exercise classes
SENIOR CENTER at FRISCO SQUARE
November 26 & 27 - CLOSED
November 28: 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
FRISCO HERITAGE MUSEUM
November 26 & 27 - CLOSED
November 28: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
November 29: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
TRASH COLLECTION - CURBSIDE RECYCLING
NO trash service on Thursday, November 26.
Residents with Thursday collection will be serviced on Friday, November 27.
Residents with Friday collection will be serviced on Saturday, November 28. Place carts out by 7 a.m.
ENVIRONMENTAL COLLECTION CENTER
November 26 & 27 - CLOSED
November 28: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Frisco named Finalist City for NCAA Football Title Game Bid
FRISCO NAMED FINALIST CITY FOR NCAA FOOTBALL TITLE GAME BIDS
FRISCO, Texas - The NCAA notified Frisco officials Monday afternoon that the city is a finalist to possibly play host to the NCAA Division I Football Championship games following the 2010, 2011 and 2012 seasons.
The NCAA did not release the names of other cities that may also be advancing in the effort to serve as host to the title game, previously
known as the Division I-AA Football Championship. Earlier media reports
indicated that Spokane, Wash., Missoula, Mont., Little Rock, Ark., and Chattanooga, Tenn., the current NCAA championship site, also submitted bid proposals in October.
The Frisco bid is a joint effort between the City of Frisco, Hunt Sports Group, LLC, the Frisco Economic Development Corporation, the Frisco Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Frisco Chamber of Commerce. The Southland Conference, also based in Frisco, would serve as the host conference for the national championship that would be played at Pizza Hut Park, the city's 23,500-seat multi-purpose stadium.
In addition, the Frisco bid effort was endorsed by numerous entities, including the U.S. Congressional delegation from North Texas, the area's state legislators, and other Dallas-Fort Worth based collegiate sports organizations such as the AT&T Cotton Bowl, the National Football Foundation/College Football Hall of Fame, the Big 12 Conference and Conference USA. DFW International Airport and Dallas-based Southwest Airlines also submitted letters of support for the championship endeavor.
"We're very excited about Frisco being one step closer to being selected to host the NCAA Division I Football Championship," said Mayor Maher Maso.
"We're very honored to be part of such an impressive team, which includes our partners at the Southland Conference, Pizza Hut Park and the Frisco Chamber of Commerce. We're also very honored to have received an endorsement letter from the North Texas delegation from the U.S. House of Representatives. Together, we'll continue to work hand in hand to bring this sporting event to Frisco, benefiting the entire North Texas region."
A contingent of Frisco city leaders and others involved in the bid process will attend this year's championship in Chattanooga on Dec. 18, and it's possible that a Frisco site visit from NCAA officials will occur in the near future. A final presentation will be made by Frisco officials before the NCAA Division I Football Committee in late February, and a final decision is expected shortly after that.
"We are honored to be part of the Frisco effort selected by the NCAA committee to advance in the process, and look forward to making the case for Frisco as the ideal location for the NCAA Championship," Southland Conference commissioner Tom Burnett said. "Whether it's the state-of-the-art Pizza Hut Park, the unmatched national air service into our two major airports, our first-class hotels, or all the tremendous retail and entertainment options in Frisco and throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, we believe our destination location can provide a wonderful and memorable championship experience for the competing teams and other visitors."
FRISCO, Texas - The NCAA notified Frisco officials Monday afternoon that the city is a finalist to possibly play host to the NCAA Division I Football Championship games following the 2010, 2011 and 2012 seasons.
The NCAA did not release the names of other cities that may also be advancing in the effort to serve as host to the title game, previously
known as the Division I-AA Football Championship. Earlier media reports
indicated that Spokane, Wash., Missoula, Mont., Little Rock, Ark., and Chattanooga, Tenn., the current NCAA championship site, also submitted bid proposals in October.
The Frisco bid is a joint effort between the City of Frisco, Hunt Sports Group, LLC, the Frisco Economic Development Corporation, the Frisco Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Frisco Chamber of Commerce. The Southland Conference, also based in Frisco, would serve as the host conference for the national championship that would be played at Pizza Hut Park, the city's 23,500-seat multi-purpose stadium.
In addition, the Frisco bid effort was endorsed by numerous entities, including the U.S. Congressional delegation from North Texas, the area's state legislators, and other Dallas-Fort Worth based collegiate sports organizations such as the AT&T Cotton Bowl, the National Football Foundation/College Football Hall of Fame, the Big 12 Conference and Conference USA. DFW International Airport and Dallas-based Southwest Airlines also submitted letters of support for the championship endeavor.
"We're very excited about Frisco being one step closer to being selected to host the NCAA Division I Football Championship," said Mayor Maher Maso.
"We're very honored to be part of such an impressive team, which includes our partners at the Southland Conference, Pizza Hut Park and the Frisco Chamber of Commerce. We're also very honored to have received an endorsement letter from the North Texas delegation from the U.S. House of Representatives. Together, we'll continue to work hand in hand to bring this sporting event to Frisco, benefiting the entire North Texas region."
A contingent of Frisco city leaders and others involved in the bid process will attend this year's championship in Chattanooga on Dec. 18, and it's possible that a Frisco site visit from NCAA officials will occur in the near future. A final presentation will be made by Frisco officials before the NCAA Division I Football Committee in late February, and a final decision is expected shortly after that.
"We are honored to be part of the Frisco effort selected by the NCAA committee to advance in the process, and look forward to making the case for Frisco as the ideal location for the NCAA Championship," Southland Conference commissioner Tom Burnett said. "Whether it's the state-of-the-art Pizza Hut Park, the unmatched national air service into our two major airports, our first-class hotels, or all the tremendous retail and entertainment options in Frisco and throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, we believe our destination location can provide a wonderful and memorable championship experience for the competing teams and other visitors."
Friday, November 13, 2009
Frisco Community Parade - Saturday! Not to be missed.
Organizations from throughout Frisco are designing floats and the school bands are getting out their best march music for the annual Frisco Community Parade scheduled for November 14 at 11 a.m. on Main Street originating from Pizza Hut Park. The object of the parade is to express the community's thanks to the men and women who serve in the military.
The Community Parade Committee is chaired by Mayor Maher Maso and made up of volunteers including former Mayor Mike Simpson, VFW Commander Lee Myrben, and FISD School Board Member Buddy Minett among others.
The committee has secured Former Mayor Bob Warren, a Frisco native, as parade
grand marshal; internationally-known gymnast Nastia Liukin, who trains with WOGA Gymnastics; and parade emcee Pam Harris of CBS 11.
"We are very excited about plans for this year's event," Minett said. "We hope many other groups decide to enter this year. The fall parade is a long-standing tradition in Frisco and makes great memories for families."
Myrben says he expects to have veterans ranging from age 91 to the very young men and women who are currently serving riding in vehicles throughout the parade. Attractions of the parade include Fire and Police vehicles, the Frisco Fire Clowns, the homecoming/forthcoming royalty of all five high schools, team mascots, representatives of Frisco's professional sports teams, and floats and marchers from various civic and youth groups.
This year's winning float entries will have Frisco Education Foundation scholarships donated in their names in May of 2010. The Grand Prize is worth a $1,000 Scholarship; First Runner Up is a $750 scholarship; and Honorable Mention is a $500 scholarship. Bragging Rights trophies will be awarded to the Best High School, Middle School, and Elementary float.
School Spirit themes are also encouraged. There is no registration fee for schools. The website is www.Friscoparade.com There are specific float size requirements available on the parade website. No candy throwing is allowed, though walkers may pass it out along route. At least one person must walk along side each side of float.
For more information, go to www.friscoparade.com
The Community Parade Committee is chaired by Mayor Maher Maso and made up of volunteers including former Mayor Mike Simpson, VFW Commander Lee Myrben, and FISD School Board Member Buddy Minett among others.
The committee has secured Former Mayor Bob Warren, a Frisco native, as parade
grand marshal; internationally-known gymnast Nastia Liukin, who trains with WOGA Gymnastics; and parade emcee Pam Harris of CBS 11.
"We are very excited about plans for this year's event," Minett said. "We hope many other groups decide to enter this year. The fall parade is a long-standing tradition in Frisco and makes great memories for families."
Myrben says he expects to have veterans ranging from age 91 to the very young men and women who are currently serving riding in vehicles throughout the parade. Attractions of the parade include Fire and Police vehicles, the Frisco Fire Clowns, the homecoming/forthcoming royalty of all five high schools, team mascots, representatives of Frisco's professional sports teams, and floats and marchers from various civic and youth groups.
This year's winning float entries will have Frisco Education Foundation scholarships donated in their names in May of 2010. The Grand Prize is worth a $1,000 Scholarship; First Runner Up is a $750 scholarship; and Honorable Mention is a $500 scholarship. Bragging Rights trophies will be awarded to the Best High School, Middle School, and Elementary float.
School Spirit themes are also encouraged. There is no registration fee for schools. The website is www.Friscoparade.com There are specific float size requirements available on the parade website. No candy throwing is allowed, though walkers may pass it out along route. At least one person must walk along side each side of float.
For more information, go to www.friscoparade.com
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Frisco Community Parade Street Closings
Main Street will be closed between World Cup Way and Dogwood Street Saturday morning, November 14, between 9:00 AM and 1:30 PM for the Community Parade. Visit http://www.friscoparade.com for parade information.
In addition, Frisco Street will be closed between Technology Drive and Main Street during the same time. During the closure, traffic will not be able to travel through downtown Frisco on Main Street and will not be able to cross from one side of Main Street to the other.
Eastbound through traffic on Main Street should take Dallas Parkway north to Eldorado Parkway or south to Stonebrook Parkway to go around downtown. Westbound through traffic should take Preston Road north to Eldorado Parkway or south to Stonebrook Parkway.
Only local traffic will be allowed on Main Street between Preston Road and Dogwood Street. Parade spectators will be limited to parking north or south of Main Street depending on how they approach downtown (see attached map). No side street traffic will be able to cross Main Street between Frisco Street and Dogwood Street.
Traffic heading to Frisco Square or the Library should approach the area from the west or from Dallas Parkway. Use southbound Dallas Parkway to Main Street and then turn right onto World Cup Way; or use northbound Dallas Parkway and turn right onto Page Street (see attached map).
Traffic heading for the businesses along John W. Elliott Drive or Technology Drive will need to detour so that they approach the area from the north. Eastbound traffic on Main Street will turn left onto World Cup Way and then turn right onto Technology Drive, which provides access to John W. Elliott Drive. Westbound traffic will need to take Eldorado Parkway to Frisco Street and then turn left onto Technology Drive.
In addition, Frisco Street will be closed between Technology Drive and Main Street during the same time. During the closure, traffic will not be able to travel through downtown Frisco on Main Street and will not be able to cross from one side of Main Street to the other.
Eastbound through traffic on Main Street should take Dallas Parkway north to Eldorado Parkway or south to Stonebrook Parkway to go around downtown. Westbound through traffic should take Preston Road north to Eldorado Parkway or south to Stonebrook Parkway.
Only local traffic will be allowed on Main Street between Preston Road and Dogwood Street. Parade spectators will be limited to parking north or south of Main Street depending on how they approach downtown (see attached map). No side street traffic will be able to cross Main Street between Frisco Street and Dogwood Street.
Traffic heading to Frisco Square or the Library should approach the area from the west or from Dallas Parkway. Use southbound Dallas Parkway to Main Street and then turn right onto World Cup Way; or use northbound Dallas Parkway and turn right onto Page Street (see attached map).
Traffic heading for the businesses along John W. Elliott Drive or Technology Drive will need to detour so that they approach the area from the north. Eastbound traffic on Main Street will turn left onto World Cup Way and then turn right onto Technology Drive, which provides access to John W. Elliott Drive. Westbound traffic will need to take Eldorado Parkway to Frisco Street and then turn left onto Technology Drive.
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