NEXT TOWN HALL MEETING HAPPENING MONDAY, AUGUST 30:
AGENDA TOPICS INCLUDE NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP GAME, FRISCO DISCOVERY CENTER & FY
2011 BUDGET
(August 27, 2010) Frisco residents are invited to come out for a Town Hall Meeting Monday night, August 30 to get updated on the latest developments in city departments, projects and programs.
The meeting will be held in the city hall council chambers of the George A. Purefoy Municipal Center, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. and wraps up at 9 p.m. Residents who attend the Town Hall meeting will receive a free, Frisco green grocery tote and a ‘Growing up Green’ T-shirt promoting the city website: FriscoGreenLiving.com. Speaking of ‘green living’, learn more about the services offered at the city’s Environmental Collection Center and what’s in the works for the city’s developing Stormwater program.
Find out about the fun in store this fall and holiday season with a look at upcoming special events, details about the Frisco Discovery Center opening in October, and plans for the NCAA Division I Football Championship game coming to Pizza Hut Park in January.
As the economy continues to challenge all of us, find out more about the city’s proposed budget for FY 2011. Get updated on major road construction and improvement projects, including the city-owned parking garage behind the George A. Purefoy Municipal Center.
Other agenda topics include Exide, Frisco’s Sister Cities project and information on how the leaders of tomorrow can apply to be a part of the
2010-2011 Mayor’s Youth Council. Learn more about the city’s Town Hall events at FriscoTexas.gov/TownHall.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Last weekend to Discover Frisco is a Treasure Hunt
LAST WEEKEND TO DISCOVER FRISCO IS A TREASURE HUT FOR FUN; GRAND PRIZE DRAWING SUNDAY AFTERNOON, AUGUST 29, AT DR PEPPER ARENA
(August 27, 2010) Hunt for fun and discover ‘Frisco IS a Treasure!’ But you have to hurry! The ‘hunt’ ends this Sunday, August 29 at 2 p.m.
Qualified entries are eligible for a grand prize drawing to win a treasure chest filled with prizes! To qualify to win, your map must have stamps
from 8 of 12 Frisco locations. Once you collect eight stamps, drop your
completed map (entry form) into any ‘X Marks the Spot’ boxes also at the map locations.
Not all 12 of the treasure hunt locations are open this weekend. You can still get your map stamped and drop off your completed map at the following locations:
Entries accepted through Saturday, August 28:
Dr Pepper Ballpark, home of the Frisco RoughRiders (through 7th inning of Aug. 28 game)
Entries accepted until 2 p.m. Sunday, August 29:
Dr Pepper Arena, home of Texas Tornado, Texas Legends, headquarters for Dallas Stars Frisco Athletic Center Frisco Heritage Museum FieldhouseUSA
AM 620 Radio Disney will be at the Dr Pepper Arena, from 2 – 4 p.m. this Sunday, August 29 for the Grand Prize Drawing. The arena faces Gaylord
Parkway -- between Dallas Parkway and Parkwood Drive. Play games, win
prizes and stick around to find out who wins the ‘Frisco Family Fun Treasure Chest,’ valued at more than $1,500.
Everyone who completes an entry form will receive a coupon for Sci Tech Discover Center, located inside the new Frisco Discovery Center, scheduled to open October 2, 2010. No purchase is required to play!
Check out www.FriscoISATreasure.com for more information on ‘Frisco IS a
Treasure: Hunt for Fun.” You’ll also find addresses and links to all the venues located on the treasure map at this website.
You can also find the ‘hunt’ on Twitter! Follow us on Twitter @ friscotreasure Remember to add #friscotreasure to all your tweets!
(August 27, 2010) Hunt for fun and discover ‘Frisco IS a Treasure!’ But you have to hurry! The ‘hunt’ ends this Sunday, August 29 at 2 p.m.
Qualified entries are eligible for a grand prize drawing to win a treasure chest filled with prizes! To qualify to win, your map must have stamps
from 8 of 12 Frisco locations. Once you collect eight stamps, drop your
completed map (entry form) into any ‘X Marks the Spot’ boxes also at the map locations.
Not all 12 of the treasure hunt locations are open this weekend. You can still get your map stamped and drop off your completed map at the following locations:
Entries accepted through Saturday, August 28:
Dr Pepper Ballpark, home of the Frisco RoughRiders (through 7th inning of Aug. 28 game)
Entries accepted until 2 p.m. Sunday, August 29:
Dr Pepper Arena, home of Texas Tornado, Texas Legends, headquarters for Dallas Stars Frisco Athletic Center Frisco Heritage Museum FieldhouseUSA
AM 620 Radio Disney will be at the Dr Pepper Arena, from 2 – 4 p.m. this Sunday, August 29 for the Grand Prize Drawing. The arena faces Gaylord
Parkway -- between Dallas Parkway and Parkwood Drive. Play games, win
prizes and stick around to find out who wins the ‘Frisco Family Fun Treasure Chest,’ valued at more than $1,500.
Everyone who completes an entry form will receive a coupon for Sci Tech Discover Center, located inside the new Frisco Discovery Center, scheduled to open October 2, 2010. No purchase is required to play!
Check out www.FriscoISATreasure.com for more information on ‘Frisco IS a
Treasure: Hunt for Fun.” You’ll also find addresses and links to all the venues located on the treasure map at this website.
You can also find the ‘hunt’ on Twitter! Follow us on Twitter @ friscotreasure Remember to add #friscotreasure to all your tweets!
9th Annual Mother Son Dance
Put on your dancing shoes! It's time for the 9th Annual Mother Son Dance which will be held Saturday, October 9 at Wakeland High School. It will be an "All Star Evening" of great music, dancing and light refreshments. Participants are encouraged to come dressed formal or in their favorite sports attire.
Tickets are available now for $12 per person (non-residents $15). Both mother and son will need a ticket. You may purchase tickets online or in person at the Frisco Athletic Center located at 5828 Nancy Jane Lane, Monday through Friday 5 a.m. - 9 p.m., Saturday, 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. No refunds or exchanges. All tickets purchased online must be picked up at the Frisco Athletic Center by 7 p.m. on Friday, October 8. http://www.friscofun.org/News/Pages/MotherSonDance.aspx
Two dance times are available. Dance times are 5:30 - 7 p.m. for ages four to seven and 7:30 - 9 p.m. for ages eight to twelve. Tickets may be purchased for either time; however you must attend the dance time for which you purchase tickets.
Tickets are available now for $12 per person (non-residents $15). Both mother and son will need a ticket. You may purchase tickets online or in person at the Frisco Athletic Center located at 5828 Nancy Jane Lane, Monday through Friday 5 a.m. - 9 p.m., Saturday, 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. No refunds or exchanges. All tickets purchased online must be picked up at the Frisco Athletic Center by 7 p.m. on Friday, October 8. http://www.friscofun.org/News/Pages/MotherSonDance.aspx
Two dance times are available. Dance times are 5:30 - 7 p.m. for ages four to seven and 7:30 - 9 p.m. for ages eight to twelve. Tickets may be purchased for either time; however you must attend the dance time for which you purchase tickets.
Sam Rayburn Tollway and SH 121 Frontage Roads closed Sunday
The Sam Rayburn Tollway and the SH 121 frontage roads will be closed briefly between Legacy Drive and the Dallas North Tollway early Sunday morning, August 29. The mainlanes of the highway and the frontage roads will all be closed at 4:30 AM Sunday morning in order to remove an overhead cable. Pilot cars will be used on the highway to slow traffic and bring it to a stop. The North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) estimates that the closure will last about 15 minutes.
Motorists are urged to use caution on the highway and the frontage roads around 4:30 AM Sunday and be prepared to stop.
Motorists are urged to use caution on the highway and the frontage roads around 4:30 AM Sunday and be prepared to stop.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Dreamcourt Dedication tonight!
Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman & Dallas Maverick Jason Terry Open DreamCourt in Frisco Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at 6:00 p.m
FRISCO, TX August 17, 2010—A special basketball “DreamCourt” for this Dallas suburb will be dedicated Wednesday, August 18, the first of a series of courts planned for about 30 U.S. cities as a joint project of the Manifest Foundation, the Nancy Lieberman Foundation, and Sport Court®.
The dedication will be at Bi-Centennial Park in Frisco at 6 p.m. Hall-of-Famer Nancy Lieberman, one of the most respected figures in women’s basketball, will be joined by Jason Terry, the 6’ 2’ guard of the Dallas Mavericks. Both Lieberman and Terry’s signatures will appear on the DreamCourt.
Mayor Maher Maso of Frisco, and other city council members are expected to attend the dedication of the court, which will provide a safe place for local children and members of a nearby Boys and Girls Club to play and learn team sports, enjoy recreational activities, etc.
Lieberman was recently named the first woman coach of an NBA Development League team, the Texas Legends, the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks affiliate. The team is based in Frisco, Texas.
In addition to her coaching, Lieberman is an ESPN commentator, motivational speaker, and runs a series of basketball camps and clinics. The two-time Olympian, a former WNBA coach and player, is also author of her new book "Playbook for Success" which will be released October 18th by Wiley Publishing.
“Our vision for the Lieberman Foundation is to be the catalyst for the development of young girls and boys throughout the country by using basketball as a motivational tool,” Lieberman said.
She said her foundation is dedicated to expanding and ensuring sports opportunities for youth through her basketball camps and clinics and through the establishment of a series of DreamCourts.
“Our mission is to provide a healthy physical, emotional and mental environment for young girls and boys to build their self-esteem and confidence so they will be able to make the right choices in the future,” Lieberman said.
Lieberman has partnered with the Manifest Foundation, a new non-profit organization headquartered in nearby Plano, Texas. Named after the Foundation’s parent organization WorldVentures’ vision of helping others manifest a better life for themselves, the Manifest Foundation is dedicated to creating lasting, positive change in the world by impacting the lives of children.
Scott Caldwell, Product Manager for WorldVentures, said the DreamCourts are planned for every city where there is an NBA Team. “We understand that providing essentials like food, clean water, and shelter, or education and mentorship— creates a ripple effect of positive change that reaches across borders and touches generations,” said Caldwell.
The DreamCourt will be constructed using Connor Sport Court International’s proprietary SportGame™ tile. Connor manufactures Sport Court high performance surfaces and basketball equipment.
Court installation is generously donated by NexCourt, owned by Mark Kundysek, exclusive North Texas Sport Court Dealer for over 20 years.
“We’re proud to partner with the Nancy Lieberman and the Manifest Foundation,” said Ron Cerny, President and CEO of Connor Sport Court International. “We share the goals and ideals of this program, and we are committed to helping them create DreamCourts in every NBA City,” he added.
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Contact Information:
Manifest Foundation
www.manifestfoundation.org
Scott Caldwell
(972) 805-5146
scott@manifestfoundation.org
Nancy Lieberman Foundation
www.nancylieberman.com
(972) 473-2121
NexCourt
www.nexcourt.com
Mark Kundysek
(817) 313-3594
mark@nexcourt.com
Sport Court
www.sportcourt.com
Jeff Morton
(801) 712-6411
jmorton@sportcourt.com
FRISCO, TX August 17, 2010—A special basketball “DreamCourt” for this Dallas suburb will be dedicated Wednesday, August 18, the first of a series of courts planned for about 30 U.S. cities as a joint project of the Manifest Foundation, the Nancy Lieberman Foundation, and Sport Court®.
The dedication will be at Bi-Centennial Park in Frisco at 6 p.m. Hall-of-Famer Nancy Lieberman, one of the most respected figures in women’s basketball, will be joined by Jason Terry, the 6’ 2’ guard of the Dallas Mavericks. Both Lieberman and Terry’s signatures will appear on the DreamCourt.
Mayor Maher Maso of Frisco, and other city council members are expected to attend the dedication of the court, which will provide a safe place for local children and members of a nearby Boys and Girls Club to play and learn team sports, enjoy recreational activities, etc.
Lieberman was recently named the first woman coach of an NBA Development League team, the Texas Legends, the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks affiliate. The team is based in Frisco, Texas.
In addition to her coaching, Lieberman is an ESPN commentator, motivational speaker, and runs a series of basketball camps and clinics. The two-time Olympian, a former WNBA coach and player, is also author of her new book "Playbook for Success" which will be released October 18th by Wiley Publishing.
“Our vision for the Lieberman Foundation is to be the catalyst for the development of young girls and boys throughout the country by using basketball as a motivational tool,” Lieberman said.
She said her foundation is dedicated to expanding and ensuring sports opportunities for youth through her basketball camps and clinics and through the establishment of a series of DreamCourts.
“Our mission is to provide a healthy physical, emotional and mental environment for young girls and boys to build their self-esteem and confidence so they will be able to make the right choices in the future,” Lieberman said.
Lieberman has partnered with the Manifest Foundation, a new non-profit organization headquartered in nearby Plano, Texas. Named after the Foundation’s parent organization WorldVentures’ vision of helping others manifest a better life for themselves, the Manifest Foundation is dedicated to creating lasting, positive change in the world by impacting the lives of children.
Scott Caldwell, Product Manager for WorldVentures, said the DreamCourts are planned for every city where there is an NBA Team. “We understand that providing essentials like food, clean water, and shelter, or education and mentorship— creates a ripple effect of positive change that reaches across borders and touches generations,” said Caldwell.
The DreamCourt will be constructed using Connor Sport Court International’s proprietary SportGame™ tile. Connor manufactures Sport Court high performance surfaces and basketball equipment.
Court installation is generously donated by NexCourt, owned by Mark Kundysek, exclusive North Texas Sport Court Dealer for over 20 years.
“We’re proud to partner with the Nancy Lieberman and the Manifest Foundation,” said Ron Cerny, President and CEO of Connor Sport Court International. “We share the goals and ideals of this program, and we are committed to helping them create DreamCourts in every NBA City,” he added.
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Contact Information:
Manifest Foundation
www.manifestfoundation.org
Scott Caldwell
(972) 805-5146
scott@manifestfoundation.org
Nancy Lieberman Foundation
www.nancylieberman.com
(972) 473-2121
NexCourt
www.nexcourt.com
Mark Kundysek
(817) 313-3594
mark@nexcourt.com
Sport Court
www.sportcourt.com
Jeff Morton
(801) 712-6411
jmorton@sportcourt.com
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Traffic Switch on Eldorado Parkway Between DNT & Preston
TRAFFIC SWITCH ON ELDORADO PARKWAY BETWEEN DALLAS PARKWAY AND PRESTON ROAD EFFECTIVE THURSDAY, AUGUST 19; THREE NEW TRAFFIC SIGNALS BECOME OPERATIONAL
(August 17, 2010) The new eastbound lanes on Eldorado Parkway between Dallas Parkway and Preston Road will be open to traffic on Thursday,
August 19 (weather permitting). Eastbound and westbound traffic will
begin flowing on opposite sides of the median, which will create normal traffic operations on the roadway between Dallas Parkway and Preston Road.
Just west of Preston Road, traffic will transition back to the existing
pavement with two-way traffic. On the same day that traffic is switched,
three new traffic signals will be put into operation on Eldorado Parkway at Frisco Street, North County Road and Rogers Road.
At intersections and driveways, motorists should pay special attention when turning onto eastbound Eldorado Parkway to be sure that they are on the correct side of the median. Motorists approaching Eldorado Parkway from the south should pay special attention to the new locations of stop lines and stop signs on the southern edge of the widened roadway.
Motorists approaching any of the new traffic signals should be prepared to stop at the designated stop line locations.
Motorists are urged to use caution in the area as people become accustomed to the new traffic patterns and traffic signals.
(August 17, 2010) The new eastbound lanes on Eldorado Parkway between Dallas Parkway and Preston Road will be open to traffic on Thursday,
August 19 (weather permitting). Eastbound and westbound traffic will
begin flowing on opposite sides of the median, which will create normal traffic operations on the roadway between Dallas Parkway and Preston Road.
Just west of Preston Road, traffic will transition back to the existing
pavement with two-way traffic. On the same day that traffic is switched,
three new traffic signals will be put into operation on Eldorado Parkway at Frisco Street, North County Road and Rogers Road.
At intersections and driveways, motorists should pay special attention when turning onto eastbound Eldorado Parkway to be sure that they are on the correct side of the median. Motorists approaching Eldorado Parkway from the south should pay special attention to the new locations of stop lines and stop signs on the southern edge of the widened roadway.
Motorists approaching any of the new traffic signals should be prepared to stop at the designated stop line locations.
Motorists are urged to use caution in the area as people become accustomed to the new traffic patterns and traffic signals.
Friday, August 13, 2010
Overnight house fire
CAUSE OF OVERNIGHT HOUSE FIRE UNDER INVESTIGATION
(August 13, 2010) Frisco fire investigators are working to determine the cause of an early morning house fire that resulted in damages estimated at more than $100,000 dollars.
Dispatchers received a call at 3:48 a.m. this morning from a resident who alerted them about a house fire in the 15000 block of Forest Haven Lane. When firefighters arrived, they found heavy fire at the back of the two-story home.
Ten units, including an extra engine and the department's Light Air and Rehab vehicle, responded. Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the garage and the upstairs media room, located above the garage.
"We called for additional units due to the high temperatures, even during early morning hours," said Assistant Chief Paul Siebert. "The additional units allow us to rotate crews more often, particularly during summer heat. Our 'rehab' unit is used to do just that. It gives firefighters a place to rest and get recharged given the high temperatures."
Firefighters say the homeowners were vacationing when fire broke out. A Frisco firefighter was transported to Centennial Medical Center where he was treated and released for heat exhaustion. No one else was hurt.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Frisco Is a Treasure - Hunt for Fun
'FRISCO IS A TREASURE' HUNT FOR FUN: NOW THROUGH AUGUST 29
(August 12, 2010) Hunt for fun and discover 'Frisco IS a Treasure!' Pick up
a treasure map at any one of 12 locations to begin your 'hunt for fun'
and become eligible for a grand prize drawing to win a treasure chest filled
with prizes! This year, we're also showcasing some of our city's public
art. Discover three "I SPY ART" locations on our treasure map! The 'hunt'
continues now through Sunday, August 29 at 2 p.m. No purchase is required to
play! To qualify to win, get your map stamped at eight of the following 12
locations. Find addresses online at www.friscoisatreasure.com
Dr Pepper Ballpark, home of the Frisco RoughRiders Texas Tornado,
headquarters, located inside the Dr Pepper Arena Dr Pepper Arena, home of
Texas Tornado, Texas Legends, headquarters for Dallas Stars Texas Legends,
Frisco's new NBA D-League team, located inside Zoom at the Dr Pepper Arena I
SPY ART: "Celebration", located inside the Frisco Conference Center.
Maps/stamps next door at Frisco Convention & Visitors Bureau Frisco
Athletic Center I SPY ART: "Terrazzo Floor", inside Frisco Central Fire
Station Frisco Fire Safety Town Frisco Heritage Museum I SPY ART: "Roller
Coaster High Heels", inside Frisco City Hall, George A. Purefoy Municipal
Center Pizza Hut Park, home of FC Dallas FieldhouseUSA
Once you collect eight stamps, drop your completed map (entry form) into any
'X Marks the Spot' box. Boxes are also located at each of the 12 map
locations. Everyone who completes an entry form will receive a coupon for
Sci Tech Discover Center, located inside the new Frisco Discovery Center
scheduled to open October 2, 2010. The grand prize 'Frisco Family Fun
Treasure Chest' is valued at more than $1,500 and is filled with prizes,
coupons and tickets including:
Four (4) StarsClub luxury pre-season tickets Four (4) RoughRiders baseball
tickets Four (4) FC Dallas soccer match tickets Four (4) Premium Texas
Tornado hockey tickets "Dallas Mavericks Experience" for family of four (4)
Aquatic Birthday Party Package to Frisco Athletic Center, $250 value One
month family membership to Frisco Athletic Center, $60 value $50 Gift card
to Randy's Steakhouse Team entry fee to FieldhouseUSA monthly Dodgeball
Tournament, $70 value
AM 620 Radio Disney will be at the Frisco Athletic Center (FAC) this Sunday,
August 15 from 2 - 4 p.m. The FAC is located at 5828 Nancy Jane Lane, just
east of the intersection of Preston and Wade Blvd.
Then, join the City of Frisco and AM 620 Radio Disney team on Sunday, August
22 at FieldhouseUSA, located at 6155 Sports Village Rd., from 2 - 4 p.m. On
Sunday, August 29 join us for the Grand Prize Drawing to be held at the Dr
Pepper Arena, from 2 - 4 p.m. The arena faces Gaylord Parkway -- between
Dallas Parkway and Parkwood Drive.
Play games and win prizes and stick around for the grand prize drawing and
find out who wins the 'Frisco Family Fun Treasure Chest' It could be YOU!
But you have to explore all the fun destinations in Frisco.
"Our residents and visitors had so much fun discovering all the great things
Frisco has to offer, we brought the Treasure Hunt back for a second summer,"
said Mayor Maher Maso. "In just a year's time, we've already added some
spots on the map. This is a great opportunity to introduce residents and
visitors to the newest member of our Frisco family, the Texas Legends, our
NBA D-League team," added Maso. "We also want to make sure folks remember
what a great resource we have in our Frisco Convention & Visitors Bureau."
"Many of the venues on the 'map' were made possible either through our
innovative public-private partnerships or through the support of our voters,
who approved bonds to build 'state of the art' facilities. Those same
residents also support our Public Art Program, which is why we also wanted
to showcase three samples of the incredible art collection displayed
throughout our community," said Maso.
"Last year, we discovered many residents who participated in the 'hunt'
weren't aware of some of the great entertainment opportunities we have right
here at home. Simply put, the Treasure Hunt is a great way to encourage our
residents to explore their home town - or introduce visitors to all the fun,
family oriented venues our community offers," added Maso.
Check out www.friscoisatreasure.com for more information on 'Frisco IS a
Treasure: Hunt for Fun" You'll also find addresses and links to all the
venues located on the treasure map at this website. You can also find the
'hunt' on Twitter! Follow us on Twitter @ friscotreasure Remember to add
#friscotreasure to all your tweets!
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