I received the note below from Tom Peres, a senior at Wakeland High School. Please pass it around Frisco!
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Mr. Maso,
My name is Thomas Peres, and I'm a senior at Wakeland High School.
Recently I sent in a picture to Canon for a picture contest they were having that was sponsored by the NFL, and it actually became a finalist. Out of 10,000 pictures, they picked 28 and mine was one of them. The contest isn't over ye though, there's still a voting portion to decide the winner. If you wanna know a little more about the contest itself the Dallas Morning News actually featured me in their metro section:
http://friscoblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2009/12/wakeland-student-named-finalis.html
Anyway, what's that mean for Frisco? Well, the picture with the most votes gets to be placed in the NFL National Hall of Fame with all of the other football greats. I think that happens to be a great way to get Frisco on the map. I don't think the youth sports from our town get the recognition they deserve (especially with the boys from Wakeland not making the playoffs), but I'd say that this contest would give our recreational services a nice nationwide exposure, so what's not to like? Also, each vote is entered to win a new Canon Rebel T1i Camera with a lense kit (MSRP: $799.99).
I've already spread the word on this among my peers, their parents, the senior committee at Wakeland, and even Frisco Online, but I'm sure that there's is so much more that can be done to send our boys to the hall of fame. Any help from city council would be highly appreciated as every little bit helps in this democratic process.
http://canonnflusa.com/photocontest/photoContest.html?id=home
You can vote for anything on the first page. My picture is on the second, under the category "Teen Feature". It should be the one to the furthest right, entitled "Commitment Required". It's a picture of a Wakeland player with his head in his hands and a coach standing over him.
Anyway, thanks again for your time. I know we can win this thing if we have enough support. Let me know what you think!
Tom Peres
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
Traffic Signal at FM 423 & Stonebrook Pkwy Activated
A new traffic signal on FM 423 at Stonebrook Parkway was activated today in the flashing mode (so that traffic on FM 423 does not have to stop).
This signal will become fully operational on Wednesday, December 23.
Motorists are urged to use caution at this intersection as people become accustomed to the new traffic control patterns.
This signal will become fully operational on Wednesday, December 23.
Motorists are urged to use caution at this intersection as people become accustomed to the new traffic control patterns.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Panther Creek Parkway Closed East of Preston
On Wednesday, December 16, Panther Creek Parkway will be closed just east of Preston Road as part of TxDOT’s widening project. The road will close at 9 AM and is expected to reopen by 4 PM.
During this closure, residents who normally use Panther Creek Parkway to access their neighborhood from Preston Road will need to detour onto Eldorado Parkway and then use Hillcrest Road to reach Panther Creek Parkway. Detour signs will be posted.
During this closure, residents who normally use Panther Creek Parkway to access their neighborhood from Preston Road will need to detour onto Eldorado Parkway and then use Hillcrest Road to reach Panther Creek Parkway. Detour signs will be posted.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Southbound Dallas Pkwy temp. Closure Tonight
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.
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.
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
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