Jan. 25, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE USE
Contact: Todd Lamb – 972-422-9500, ext. 107; tlamb@southland.org
Frisco Initiates Online Ticket Pledge Drive
for NCAA Football Title Games
City trying to attract the NCAA Division I Championship games following the 2010, 2011 and 2012 seasons
FRISCO, Texas – Officials in Frisco have announced an online ticket pledge initiative for the city’s efforts to attract the NCAA Division I Football Championship games following the 2010, 2011 and 2012 seasons. In November, Frisco was chosen by the NCAA as one of two finalist cities for the upcoming national championship contests, and after final presentations on Feb. 25, a decision on the game’s destination should occur in early March.
Linking to the website www.collegefootballfrisco.com will give online visitors the opportunity to learn more about Frisco’s effort to serve as host, and also allow them to pledge their ticket interest should the event be played at the 23,000-seat multi-purpose Pizza Hut Park.
“We’re calling on our residents, businesses, and visitors, alike, to rally and pledge their support to bring NCAA Division I football to Frisco,” Mayor Maher Maso said. “We know folks in North Texas love sports! Our goal is to show the NCAA committee that we can help them grow their event, which is a win for the NCAA, for Frisco and the entire region.”
Frisco’s local organizing committee, also known as “Team Frisco,” consists of the City of Frisco, its Economic Development Corporation and Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Frisco Chamber of Commerce, Hunt Sports Group, LLC/Pizza Hut Park, and Southland Conference.
“We believe a ticket pledge initiative is an important piece of our larger strategic plan to show the NCAA the collective benefits of bringing the title game to Frisco,” Tom Burnett, commissioner of the Frisco-based Southland Conference, said. “With approximately five weeks left before the final presentation, it’s a creative opportunity to show this area’s interest in supporting the national championship.”
Monday, January 25, 2010
NCAA Football Championship - Frisco!!!
NCAA Football Championship
Ticket Interest Pledge Opportunity
http://www.collegefootballfrisco.com/
[Note sent out from our City Manager and similar to one I have been posting. I will include the press release in the next message]
All –
The City of Frisco and its partners (The Southland Conference, Pizza Hut Park – FC Dallas, Frisco Economic Development Corporation, Frisco Chamber of Commerce, and Frisco Convention and Visitors Bureau), collectively known as “Team Frisco,” are involved in an effort to bring the NCAA Division I Football Championship Games to Pizza Hut Park, the city’s state-of-the-art multi-purpose stadium, for the 2010, 2011 and 2012 seasons. Like many bowl games, the national championship contest will be played during the first week of January following the regular season.
In November, Frisco was selected as one of two finalist cities along with the game’s recent host Chattanooga, Tenn. Team Frisco also played host to a site survey of NCAA staff and football committee members earlier this month. The finalists will make formal presentations before the NCAA on Feb. 25, and the winning bid will be revealed shortly thereafter.
We strongly believe the Frisco bid offers the NCAA, the participating teams and visiting fans an unrivaled championship game experience. Whether it’s the unmatched national air service into this area’s two major airports, or the superb lodging, restaurant and shopping options, or the outstanding cultural and family-oriented opportunities in the DFW metropolitan area, we think Frisco is the ideal destination for the NCAA’s highest level of championship football!
In an effort to show the NCAA our region’s interest and enthusiasm for hosting NCAA Football, our host committee has developed a website for football fans to indicate their interest in buying tickets if the national championship is awarded to Frisco. The website allows individuals to provide contact information and the number of tickets they may be interested in purchasing for the game. There is no financial transaction or further obligation beyond the pledge of interest, but Team Frisco will receive an indication for the potential of local and regional ticket sales possibilities.
Click on: http://www.collegefootballfrisco.com/
Also, we ask everyone to share this weblink by any method with all possible constituencies such as friends, coworkers, media, and other followers of college football playoffs. Print, Internet, e-mail, text messaging, Facebook, and Twitter are all great ways to spread the word about our effort, and we appreciate your help in sharing this information. The other Team Frisco partners are sharing this link as well, and we expect this information to be shared with tens of thousands of individuals and businesses in the coming days.
Please forward this link to anyone you believe may be interested in helping bring college playoff championship football to Frisco. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Ticket Interest Pledge Opportunity
http://www.collegefootballfrisco.com/
[Note sent out from our City Manager and similar to one I have been posting. I will include the press release in the next message]
All –
The City of Frisco and its partners (The Southland Conference, Pizza Hut Park – FC Dallas, Frisco Economic Development Corporation, Frisco Chamber of Commerce, and Frisco Convention and Visitors Bureau), collectively known as “Team Frisco,” are involved in an effort to bring the NCAA Division I Football Championship Games to Pizza Hut Park, the city’s state-of-the-art multi-purpose stadium, for the 2010, 2011 and 2012 seasons. Like many bowl games, the national championship contest will be played during the first week of January following the regular season.
In November, Frisco was selected as one of two finalist cities along with the game’s recent host Chattanooga, Tenn. Team Frisco also played host to a site survey of NCAA staff and football committee members earlier this month. The finalists will make formal presentations before the NCAA on Feb. 25, and the winning bid will be revealed shortly thereafter.
We strongly believe the Frisco bid offers the NCAA, the participating teams and visiting fans an unrivaled championship game experience. Whether it’s the unmatched national air service into this area’s two major airports, or the superb lodging, restaurant and shopping options, or the outstanding cultural and family-oriented opportunities in the DFW metropolitan area, we think Frisco is the ideal destination for the NCAA’s highest level of championship football!
In an effort to show the NCAA our region’s interest and enthusiasm for hosting NCAA Football, our host committee has developed a website for football fans to indicate their interest in buying tickets if the national championship is awarded to Frisco. The website allows individuals to provide contact information and the number of tickets they may be interested in purchasing for the game. There is no financial transaction or further obligation beyond the pledge of interest, but Team Frisco will receive an indication for the potential of local and regional ticket sales possibilities.
Click on: http://www.collegefootballfrisco.com/
Also, we ask everyone to share this weblink by any method with all possible constituencies such as friends, coworkers, media, and other followers of college football playoffs. Print, Internet, e-mail, text messaging, Facebook, and Twitter are all great ways to spread the word about our effort, and we appreciate your help in sharing this information. The other Team Frisco partners are sharing this link as well, and we expect this information to be shared with tens of thousands of individuals and businesses in the coming days.
Please forward this link to anyone you believe may be interested in helping bring college playoff championship football to Frisco. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Frisco Library - Martin Luther King, Jr. Exhibit
The Frisco Public Library will present an interactive exhibit honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement , Monday, January 18th. The event will take place in the library, in the Program Room on the second floor, from Noon to 9:00 PM. Elementary school children and their families are encouraged to take part in a number of multimedia education stations, browse through books displays and other materials highlighting the life of Dr. King, the civil rights struggle, and activists who fought to make their voices heard. The Frisco Public Library is located at 6101 Frisco Square Blvd inside the George A. Purefoy Municipal Center.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Haiti Update from Administration
I received this communication from the U.S. Conference of Mayors regarding the disaster in Haiti. We are all concerned about the loss of life and if you want to take action, please read below.
Regards,
Mayor Maher Maso
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To: The Mayor
We are all devastated this morning by the images of death and destruction coming from Haiti in the wake of yesterday’s massive earthquake. The U.S. Conference of Mayors has a long history of support for Haiti and its people.
Without fail, when disasters like this occur, mayors call to ask how they and their cities can help. Here is what we know so far:
President Obama has designated USAID as the lead agency for our government-wide response. USAID is dispatching a Disaster Assistance Response Team and has activated its partners, the Fairfax County (VA) Urban Search and Rescue Team and the Los Angeles County Search and Rescue Team. These teams will be composed of up to 72 personnel, six search and rescue canines and up to 48 tons of rescue equipment. They will be accompanied by USAID disaster experts who will assist with assessments of the situation.
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has announced that the Coast Guard Cutter Forward arrived off Port Au Prince this morning and was the first U.S. asset on the scene.
The President’s statement on the situation in Haiti and the nation’s response to it is at http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/01/13/help-haiti.
A posting by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s Chief of Staff on the State Department’s official blog (DipNote) reports that individuals wishing to make immediate cash donations to relief efforts may do so through organizations like the Red Cross at http://american.redcross.org/supporthaiti and Mercy Corps at https://donate.mercycorps.org/donation.htm?DonorIntent=Haiti+Earthquake.
Individuals may donate $10 to be charged to their cell phone bill by texting "HAITI" to "90999."
Families of Americans living in Haiti are encouraged to contact the State Department at (888) 407-4747.
As we get additional information during the day we will pass it along. We were advised by FEMA this morning that they will be providing guidance on how to help shortly. We will no doubt focus on the tragic situation in Haiti and what U.S. cities are doing to help during our Winter Meeting in Washington next week.
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Regards,
Mayor Maher Maso
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To: The Mayor
We are all devastated this morning by the images of death and destruction coming from Haiti in the wake of yesterday’s massive earthquake. The U.S. Conference of Mayors has a long history of support for Haiti and its people.
Without fail, when disasters like this occur, mayors call to ask how they and their cities can help. Here is what we know so far:
President Obama has designated USAID as the lead agency for our government-wide response. USAID is dispatching a Disaster Assistance Response Team and has activated its partners, the Fairfax County (VA) Urban Search and Rescue Team and the Los Angeles County Search and Rescue Team. These teams will be composed of up to 72 personnel, six search and rescue canines and up to 48 tons of rescue equipment. They will be accompanied by USAID disaster experts who will assist with assessments of the situation.
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has announced that the Coast Guard Cutter Forward arrived off Port Au Prince this morning and was the first U.S. asset on the scene.
The President’s statement on the situation in Haiti and the nation’s response to it is at http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/01/13/help-haiti.
A posting by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s Chief of Staff on the State Department’s official blog (DipNote) reports that individuals wishing to make immediate cash donations to relief efforts may do so through organizations like the Red Cross at http://american.redcross.org/supporthaiti and Mercy Corps at https://donate.mercycorps.org/donation.htm?DonorIntent=Haiti+Earthquake.
Individuals may donate $10 to be charged to their cell phone bill by texting "HAITI" to "90999."
Families of Americans living in Haiti are encouraged to contact the State Department at (888) 407-4747.
As we get additional information during the day we will pass it along. We were advised by FEMA this morning that they will be providing guidance on how to help shortly. We will no doubt focus on the tragic situation in Haiti and what U.S. cities are doing to help during our Winter Meeting in Washington next week.
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Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Preston Road Lane Shifts
As part of TxDOT’s widening project, traffic will be shifted into different lanes along Preston Road and on some side streets on Tuesday, January 12. Specifically, TxDOT has constructed some temporary lanes along the roadways and will shift traffic over so that existing pavement can be removed and construction can begin on the other side of the roadway. Traffic will remain in this configuration for several months.
• Traffic will be shifted to the east on Preston Road between Fisher Road and Eldorado Parkway;
• Traffic will be shifted to the north on Panther Creek Parkway for one block east of Preston Road;
• Traffic will be shifted to the south on Rockhill Road for one block east of Preston Road; and
• Traffic will be shifted to the east on the northbound exit ramp from Preston Road to US 380.
Motorists are urged to use caution in the area as people become accustomed to the new traffic pattern.
• Traffic will be shifted to the east on Preston Road between Fisher Road and Eldorado Parkway;
• Traffic will be shifted to the north on Panther Creek Parkway for one block east of Preston Road;
• Traffic will be shifted to the south on Rockhill Road for one block east of Preston Road; and
• Traffic will be shifted to the east on the northbound exit ramp from Preston Road to US 380.
Motorists are urged to use caution in the area as people become accustomed to the new traffic pattern.
Custer Road Closure
As part of TxDOT’s widening project, Custer Road will be closed intermittently during the day between Eldorado Parkway and Fountainview Drive on Thursday, January 14, between 9 AM and 4 PM. It is expected that this section of roadway will be repeatedly closed for about 15 minutes at a time and then reopened for about 20 minutes at a time.
Motorists should expect long delays at this location on Custer Road during this midday closure and through traffic should seek an alternate route. Regional traffic can use Preston Road to the west or Stonebridge Drive to the east an alternatives. Local area traffic should use Westridge Boulevard, Independence Parkway, and Eldorado Parkway to go around the intermittent closure. Neighborhood traffic headed for Frisco Heights or Winding Creek Estates should use Eldorado Parkway to access the neighborhoods from the south or use Winding Creek Drive to access them from the north. The new Custer Star shopping center at the corner of Custer Road and Eldorado Parkway will remain accessible by using Eldorado Parkway to access it from the south or by using its northern driveway which will remain accessible from the north.
Motorists should expect long delays at this location on Custer Road during this midday closure and through traffic should seek an alternate route. Regional traffic can use Preston Road to the west or Stonebridge Drive to the east an alternatives. Local area traffic should use Westridge Boulevard, Independence Parkway, and Eldorado Parkway to go around the intermittent closure. Neighborhood traffic headed for Frisco Heights or Winding Creek Estates should use Eldorado Parkway to access the neighborhoods from the south or use Winding Creek Drive to access them from the north. The new Custer Star shopping center at the corner of Custer Road and Eldorado Parkway will remain accessible by using Eldorado Parkway to access it from the south or by using its northern driveway which will remain accessible from the north.
Friday, January 8, 2010
Frisco NBA D-League
COME JOIN THE PARTY!!!
TRUE BLUE CREW Mavs Watch Party!
Join the NBA D-League Frisco at FOX Sports Grill tomorrow to watch the Mavs stick it to the Spurs!
Submit your name choice for the new NBA D-League Frisco team! Win FOX Sports Grill Gift cards! Win Mavs swag! Meet Spud Webb!
Support the Winter Games of Texas Ball Drive: Bring any NEW or GENTLY USED sports ball to donate to the Boys & Girls Club Frisco and Special Olympics of Texas!
We're also raising proceeds for CASA and River Ranch Educational Charities at Frisco Horse Park! Tip Off at 7:00pmFox Sports Grill5741 Legacy Drive #100
http://www.nba.com/dleague/frisco/
TRUE BLUE CREW Mavs Watch Party!
Join the NBA D-League Frisco at FOX Sports Grill tomorrow to watch the Mavs stick it to the Spurs!
Submit your name choice for the new NBA D-League Frisco team! Win FOX Sports Grill Gift cards! Win Mavs swag! Meet Spud Webb!
Support the Winter Games of Texas Ball Drive: Bring any NEW or GENTLY USED sports ball to donate to the Boys & Girls Club Frisco and Special Olympics of Texas!
We're also raising proceeds for CASA and River Ranch Educational Charities at Frisco Horse Park! Tip Off at 7:00pmFox Sports Grill5741 Legacy Drive #100
http://www.nba.com/dleague/frisco/
Phone service disrupted
PHONE SERVICE DISRUPTED IN NEIGHBORHOOD FOLLOWING OVERNIGHT FIRE; POLICE STEP UP PATROLS FOR EMERGENCIES
(January 8, 2010) Some Frisco residents are without phone service after a large telephone 'box' was damaged by fire overnight. As a result, police
are stepping up patrols in the Panther Creek Estates neighborhood to respond to emergencies for those without cell phones.
Firefighters received the call at approximately 2 a.m. regarding a fire at the telephone box located near the intersection of Rosebud Lane and LaGrange. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
At this time, the number of homes without phone service is unknown.
Panther Creek Estates spans Eldorado north to Panther Creek and from Hillcrest east to Coit Rd.
AT & T repair crews have been contacted. At this time, it is not known how long it will take to restore service.
(January 8, 2010) Some Frisco residents are without phone service after a large telephone 'box' was damaged by fire overnight. As a result, police
are stepping up patrols in the Panther Creek Estates neighborhood to respond to emergencies for those without cell phones.
Firefighters received the call at approximately 2 a.m. regarding a fire at the telephone box located near the intersection of Rosebud Lane and LaGrange. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
At this time, the number of homes without phone service is unknown.
Panther Creek Estates spans Eldorado north to Panther Creek and from Hillcrest east to Coit Rd.
AT & T repair crews have been contacted. At this time, it is not known how long it will take to restore service.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Getting ready for the weather
By now, you have heard the news reports about the cold weather coming and what you should be doing. I thought I would list some of the things that the City prepares for:
1) We contact critical health care facilities and review items such as emergency generators (making sure they are started to ensure reliability and that service is up-to-date). 11 such facilities were contacted/reviewed in Frisco.
2) We inspect our own facilities, especially critical ones to make sure maintenance has been carried out. Our Fire Department contacts local companies to check on sprinkler systems and the heating portions are in operation.
3. Staff has also collected information from the various utilities today regarding contact information if a resident is without services during the upcoming cold weather. Below are the contact phone numbers for the various energy utilities in Frisco. Below are the numbers for those utilities in case you have any issue:
a. CoServ Electric and Gas – 940-321-7800 or 800-274-4014 (follow the prompts for assistance) Coserv advised that starting today through the weekend they will not be completing any cutoffs for non-payment of any services unless it is for a safety issues.
b. Atmos Gas – 888-286-6700
c. TXU Energy – 972-791-2888 or 800-818-6132
d. Oncor – 888-313-6862
We also obtained contact information for the Energy Assistance Agency – Community Services, Inc. (Denton and Collin Counties) 903-872-2401.
These agencies assists individuals with obtaining service when they are indigent or in need of financial assistance with energy cost.
4. Public Works had crews inspecting streets and available to sand since midnight last night.
5. Our Emergency Operation Center goes into operation on an as-needed basis.
1) We contact critical health care facilities and review items such as emergency generators (making sure they are started to ensure reliability and that service is up-to-date). 11 such facilities were contacted/reviewed in Frisco.
2) We inspect our own facilities, especially critical ones to make sure maintenance has been carried out. Our Fire Department contacts local companies to check on sprinkler systems and the heating portions are in operation.
3. Staff has also collected information from the various utilities today regarding contact information if a resident is without services during the upcoming cold weather. Below are the contact phone numbers for the various energy utilities in Frisco. Below are the numbers for those utilities in case you have any issue:
a. CoServ Electric and Gas – 940-321-7800 or 800-274-4014 (follow the prompts for assistance) Coserv advised that starting today through the weekend they will not be completing any cutoffs for non-payment of any services unless it is for a safety issues.
b. Atmos Gas – 888-286-6700
c. TXU Energy – 972-791-2888 or 800-818-6132
d. Oncor – 888-313-6862
We also obtained contact information for the Energy Assistance Agency – Community Services, Inc. (Denton and Collin Counties) 903-872-2401.
These agencies assists individuals with obtaining service when they are indigent or in need of financial assistance with energy cost.
4. Public Works had crews inspecting streets and available to sand since midnight last night.
5. Our Emergency Operation Center goes into operation on an as-needed basis.
Trash Schedule due to Weather
TRASH AND CURBSIDE RECYCLING COLLECTION CANCELED TODAY, JAN. 7;
(January 7, 2010) Due to inclement weather, trash and curbside recycling services for Frisco residents with Thursday collection will be delayed one day to Friday, January 8.
Collections for residents who normally have Friday service will begin Friday, January 8 once Thursday's collections are completed. If Friday collections are not completed on Friday, service will continue on Saturday, January 9. If your trash is not collected on Friday, please
leave your cart out on Saturday for service
(January 7, 2010) Due to inclement weather, trash and curbside recycling services for Frisco residents with Thursday collection will be delayed one day to Friday, January 8.
Collections for residents who normally have Friday service will begin Friday, January 8 once Thursday's collections are completed. If Friday collections are not completed on Friday, service will continue on Saturday, January 9. If your trash is not collected on Friday, please
leave your cart out on Saturday for service
Trash Pick-up
Trash and Curbside Recycling Collection Canceled Today, January 7
Due to the inclement weather, trash and curbside recycling services for
Frisco residents with Thursday collection will be delayed one day to Friday, January 8.
Due to the inclement weather, trash and curbside recycling services for
Frisco residents with Thursday collection will be delayed one day to Friday, January 8.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Oncor Cold Weather Info
Oncor Suggests Taking Precautions During Cold Snap
Remember to Think Twice About Safety and Efficiency
DALLAS (Jan.5, 2010) — With record-setting low temperatures expected this week, furnaces and space heaters will be running full blast across Texas. Before turning up a thermostat or plugging in a space heater, remember to think twice about both safety and energy efficiency.
The National Fire Protection Association states that heating equipment, like space heaters, are the No. 1 cause of home fires during December, January and February and the second-leading cause of home fires year-round. Most accidents involving space heaters are the result of human error – heaters are placed too close to combustible material like drapes and furniture, or they have not been properly maintained.
Don’t end up a statistic. Follow these tips and share them with your friends and family:
• Give space heaters their space. Space heaters pose a higher risk of fire and death than central heating systems. Keep the space heater at least three feet away from anything that can burn, including walls.
• Unplug the heater every time you leave the room and when you go to bed.
• Plug electric-powered space heaters into an outlet with sufficient capacity and never into an extension cord.
• Make sure the plug fits snugly in the outlet, since a loose plug can overheat. If you’re using the space heater in the bathroom, be sure to use a ground-fault circuit interrupter. Remember, electricity and water do not mix.
• Don’t hide the cord under a rug or carpet. This can cause the cord to overheat and start a fire.
• Keep it stable. Don’t put your space heater on plush carpet or other surfaces where the space heater may tip over easily.
• Check the tag. Make sure an independent testing laboratory (Underwriters Laboratories) has approved your new space heater.
To conserve energy, try to keep your thermostat at 68 degrees or lower. Space heaters should be on timers when you’re at home. Use programmable thermostats to lower temperatures automatically when you’re not at home, leave drapes or curtains open to take advantage of solar heat, and throw an extra blanket on the bed rather than turn up the heat. As a rule of thumb, heating and cooling are responsible for 40 percent of energy use in the home. Stay safe and warm, but conserve where you can.
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Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (“Oncor”) is a regulated electric distribution and transmission business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor operates the largest distribution and transmission system in Texas, delivering power to more than 3 million homes and businesses and operating approximately 117,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas. While Oncor is owned by a limited number of investors (including majority owner, Energy Future Holdings Corp.), Oncor is managed by its Board of Directors, which is comprised of a majority of independent directors.
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Remember to Think Twice About Safety and Efficiency
DALLAS (Jan.5, 2010) — With record-setting low temperatures expected this week, furnaces and space heaters will be running full blast across Texas. Before turning up a thermostat or plugging in a space heater, remember to think twice about both safety and energy efficiency.
The National Fire Protection Association states that heating equipment, like space heaters, are the No. 1 cause of home fires during December, January and February and the second-leading cause of home fires year-round. Most accidents involving space heaters are the result of human error – heaters are placed too close to combustible material like drapes and furniture, or they have not been properly maintained.
Don’t end up a statistic. Follow these tips and share them with your friends and family:
• Give space heaters their space. Space heaters pose a higher risk of fire and death than central heating systems. Keep the space heater at least three feet away from anything that can burn, including walls.
• Unplug the heater every time you leave the room and when you go to bed.
• Plug electric-powered space heaters into an outlet with sufficient capacity and never into an extension cord.
• Make sure the plug fits snugly in the outlet, since a loose plug can overheat. If you’re using the space heater in the bathroom, be sure to use a ground-fault circuit interrupter. Remember, electricity and water do not mix.
• Don’t hide the cord under a rug or carpet. This can cause the cord to overheat and start a fire.
• Keep it stable. Don’t put your space heater on plush carpet or other surfaces where the space heater may tip over easily.
• Check the tag. Make sure an independent testing laboratory (Underwriters Laboratories) has approved your new space heater.
To conserve energy, try to keep your thermostat at 68 degrees or lower. Space heaters should be on timers when you’re at home. Use programmable thermostats to lower temperatures automatically when you’re not at home, leave drapes or curtains open to take advantage of solar heat, and throw an extra blanket on the bed rather than turn up the heat. As a rule of thumb, heating and cooling are responsible for 40 percent of energy use in the home. Stay safe and warm, but conserve where you can.
***
Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (“Oncor”) is a regulated electric distribution and transmission business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor operates the largest distribution and transmission system in Texas, delivering power to more than 3 million homes and businesses and operating approximately 117,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas. While Oncor is owned by a limited number of investors (including majority owner, Energy Future Holdings Corp.), Oncor is managed by its Board of Directors, which is comprised of a majority of independent directors.
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Tuesday, December 29, 2009
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
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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
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
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.
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