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2010-02-04T10:25:00.001-08:00

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The following information is distributed from the City of Frisco's News
and Information service.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 4, 2010

PREPARED BY: Sergeant Adam Henderson

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Sergeant Adam Henderson
Public Information Officer
972.292.6133
AHenderson@FriscoTexas.gov

Officer Greg Barnett
Public Information Officer
972.292.6140
GBarnett@FriscoTexas.gov

New Alarm Ordinance to be Enforced Starting March 1

FRISCO, TX  Beginning on March 1 the Frisco Police Department will begin
to enforce a new city ordinance regulating residential and business
alarms. The Frisco City Council passed the new ordinance near the end of
2009, but enforcement of the new regulations and fees have not yet been
enforced as city officials wished to allow both residents and businesses
to meet compliance prior to active enforcement by the police department.

The new ordinance requires a $35 annual fee for residential and business
alarms and incorporates a new fee schedule for excessive false alarms. In
2009, the Frisco Police Department responded to 9,841 alarms of which over
99.6% were false alarms, costing taxpayers over $1.1 million for a police
response. In an effort to mitigate these costs and reduce the impact on
Frisco taxpayers, the following fines will be applied to excessive false
burglar alarms occurring in a 12-month period preceding the last false
alarm:

刪 $50 for more than three but fewer than six false burglar alarms;

刪 $75 for more than five but fewer than eight false burglar alarms; and

刪 $100 for more than eight false burglar alarms.

Response by Frisco police officers to more than two false robbery, fire,
panic, or emergency medical assistance alarms in a 12-month period
preceding the last false alarm will incur a $75 fine for each subsequent
false alarm. Additionally, alarm permit holders are required to supply
alarm companies with three names and telephone numbers of contacts who are
able to respond to a false alarm, and failure by the alarm permit holder
or the three contacts to respond within 30 minutes of a false alarm may
result in a $50 fine. PMAM Corporation, a third party partner specializing
in false alarm management solutions, will manage the Frisco alarm program.

For more information on the new alarm ordinance or to view it in its
entirety, please visit www.FriscoTexas.gov/Police or contact the police
departmentˇs Records Division at 972.292.6000.

2009-05-21T08:20:00.000-07:00

Prosper Texas: Why So Popular

Why are so many people talking about Prosper Texas as a place to live? One reason is its proximity to Dallas now that the Dallas North Toll road is open from downtown Dallas to Prosper...a 36 mile trek. And, Prosper is now only 10 minutes to Frisco, 20 minutes to McKinney, and 30 minutes to Denton and 35 minutes to Dallas! A new Prosper Awareness campaign to be launched this spring is named "All Roads Lead to Prosper". But proximity is only one reason.

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2009-05-21T08:14:00.000-07:00

Frisco evolving into destination city

May 19, 2009
Dallas Business Journal

The City of Frisco says a recent study show it pays to focus on the North Texas city’s value as a destination for tourists.

A new report commissioned by the Frisco Convention & Visitors Bureau found than in 2008, the city received $1.24 billion in direct visitor spending from 4.33 million visitors. Those visitors included 3.83 million day-trippers who live in other parts of the Dallas-Fort Worth area and within a 200-mile radius.

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2009-04-17T09:47:00.000-07:00

Celina Area Heritage Museum sprucing up for Memorial Day

The Celina Area Heritage Museum is getting a makeover.

When it is ready to face the public again it will have more display area and a miniature street. Museum patrons will be able to look through windows to see the “Celina Record” office as it looked in the '40s and '50s.

Bob McKnight, treasurer of the board of directors of the Celina Area Heritage Museum has built and installed a row of display cases that will house a number of displays.

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2009-04-17T09:46:00.000-07:00

What's on Dallas real estate investors' minds? Lots!

The biggest homebuilding slowdown on record has left the Dallas-Fort Worth area with lots of empty lots.

How many? Enough to last more than five years, according to the latest estimates.

"Home starts have declined almost 67 percent while the lot supply has fallen only 2 percent," said local housing analyst Ted Wilson.

For investors, those unwanted properties offer the potential for profit.

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2009-04-17T09:34:00.000-07:00

Baseball: McKinney shuts out Frisco

McKinney shut out Frisco, 8-0, on Tuesday at home behind a two-hit win by Matt Lipka. The pitcher also homered as the Lions posted 12 hits. Jacob Smith doubled.

Sherman (8-2), tied for first in District 9-4A with McKinney (8-2), topped Frisco Centennial, 3-2.

Frisco Wakeland (7-3) beat Denison, 6-3.

McKinney North (6-4) had 16 hits in a 14-2 win at Frisco Liberty. Kindle Ladd held Liberty to four hits.

2009-04-17T09:26:00.000-07:00

Mall operator says Chapter 11 filing won't affect shopping at Galleria, Stonebriar, other centers

Shopping, uninterrupted.

That's the message General Growth Properties Inc., the second-largest U.S. mall operator, struggled to get out Thursday after it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

The company said none of its 200 malls – including several in the Dallas area – is closing and shoppers shouldn't notice anything different. But there's a chance your favorite mall could be sold over the next few months, the company said.

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2009-04-09T09:25:00.000-07:00

Frisco Adopts New Water Management Plan

Outdoor Watering Restricted To Two Days Per Week During Summer Months

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

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

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

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2009-03-25T06:41:00.000-07:00

INJURED BOB CAT CAPTURED IN FRISCO, TX

ANIMAL CONTROL REMIND RESIDENTS TRAPS ARE ILLEGAL AND MAY INJURE PEOPLE, PETS

(March 23, 2009) Animal control officers remind residents that setting metal traps to catch unwanted wildlife is illegal within city limits and may result in injuries to people and pets, as well.

Shortly after 9 a.m. yesterday morning, March 22, dispatchers were alerted an injured bob cat was in the alley of the 4100 block of Freedom Lane. Animal control officers were called and they were able to capture the injured bob cat. Animal control officers say the animal was missing a back paw. Staff says it appears the injury resulted from the animal being caught in a claw type¨ trap. Animal control officers add, the animal was a juvenile cat and appeared thin, indicating the bob cat may have had the injury for sometime.

The traps are considered inhumane and therefore, illegal in the City of Frisco¨ said Gregg Carr, Animal Control Administrator. We appreciate residents apprehension about wildlife, such as bob cats and coyotes, but we don't recommend traps because the devices don't discriminate and children and family pets can easily become caught and hurt in the traps, too.¨
The injured bob cat was taken to the Outdoor Learning Center in Plano, which rehabilitates injured wildlife. However, the Outdoor Learning Center is not equipped to rehabilitate bob cats, so the animal will eventually be transferred to another facility.

Carr stresses city animal control officers were only able to capture the bob cat because it was hurt. Otherwise, Carr adds, the animals usually scare and run away when they see people. Carr reminds residents to use the following tips to help keep their families and pets safe from wildlife.

"X Do not leave pet food out overnight. Keep food outside for only a half an hour during the day, if possible.

"X Remove any fallen fruit from trees, daily.

"X Keep trash in a secure container. This alleviates easy meal access. Place container outside on trash pick up day.

"X Be mindful of birdfeeders and scattered seed on the ground. Birdseed attracts squirrels and rodents.

"X Make a disturbance when confronted with wildlife so the animals know they're in your territory. Waving a stick or banging pots and pans are good means for creating a disturbance.

"X Take a stick with you when walking pets. This can be used to harass a wild animal, if you're confronted during your walk.

"X Keep eye contact and slowly back way from larger, wild animals. Don't turn your back and run, as this can trigger an animal to attack.

"X Physically restrain all pets and bring them into the house overnight, if possible.

"X Keep landscaping trimmed back around the house and pool. This helps prevent wild animals from finding shelter at your home.

"X Immediately report sightings of wildlife which appear to be staggering.

Call the DFW Wildlife Coalition Hotline at 972-234-WILD. Normally, wild animals run away at the sight of humans. However, if an animal is staggering and continues to move towards you, it's possible the animal may be rabid.

For more information, contact the City of Frisco Animal Control at 972-292-5303. Call the local division of the Texas Wildlife Damage Management Service at 817-978-3146. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department also provides information at http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild. To donate or to find out more information about the Outdoor Learning Center and Living Materials Center, call 469-752-1195. The Outdoor Learning Center is supported by the Plano Independent School District.

2009-02-26T07:18:00.000-08:00

Home sales, outlook getting better

February 25, 2009, Austin Business Journal

A February survey of public and private builders across the country from John Burns Real Estate Consulting shows that Texas saw new home sales, traffic and expectations pick up in January. The survey gathered information from 236 home building industry executives.

“I spent several days in Texas this month and can confirm that the pick-up is real and is driven by lower mortgage rates in an area where home price appreciation was insignificant and the economy is still OK,” said John Burns, CEO of Irvine, Calif.-based John Burns Real Estate Consulting.

However, Burns said, new home prices are still trending downward everywhere, including Texas.

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2009-02-26T07:12:00.000-08:00

FISD art show to paint picture of students’ creativity

By JAN BELLAMY, February 23, 2009

More than 2,000 works of art by Frisco students are being displayed Tuesday and Thursday nights at the new Career and Technical Education Center, 9889 Wade Blvd., Frisco. The works reflect the talents of youngsters from kindergarten through 12th grade.

“We are celebrating National Youth Art Month, which is in March,” said Laverne Forwark, art teacher at Curtsinger Elementary and coordinator of the annual exhibit for three years.

“We started the annual student art show in 1998,” Forwark explained, “and I think we had only five campuses then compared to the 40 campuses now part of the district and represented in this show.”

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2009-02-26T07:08:00.000-08:00

Outlook healthy for FISD budget

By DEVIN MONK, February 20

If projections and proposals go according to plan later this year, Frisco ISD will pass its financial checkup for the coming fiscal year and further explore ways to help its employees maintain their wellness through an on-site health-care clinic.

Frisco ISD officials learned at Monday night’s regular board meeting that the district will likely have a robust budget in store.

Conservative estimates of a $15.65 billion tax base for the 2009-10 fiscal year would bring in a projected revenue of $266.76 million. If Collin and Denton county appraisal districts value property at a higher mark this June, then projections would approach $277.16 million in revenue.

FISD Director of Finance Rick Bankston said that appraisal districts were holding off on releasing their preliminary projections because of the impact home foreclosures could have on property values, but continued commercial development within the district’s boundaries would counterbalance any reductions.

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2009-02-26T06:59:00.000-08:00

Makeover on track for Frisco Superdrome cycling facility

February 16, 2009

By DAN X. McGRAW

Six years of abuse and Texas weather are showing on the wooden planks of the Frisco Superdrome.

Bicyclists race at a blazing-fast 30 mph on the 250-meter velodrome, an oval track with 45-degree turns designed to help riders maintain high speeds. The constant pounding has left potholes large and small dotting the straightaways and turns.

Now, volunteers are removing, replacing and repainting every board on the track – its first major renovation in more than six years.

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2009-02-26T06:42:00.000-08:00

Walking the talk: Expedition for clean water makes Frisco stop

Feb 23, 2009
Frisco reached out a helping hand to Africa on Saturday. About 50 area residents came together at The Canyons climbing gym to welcome a Texas native son and a fellow traveler walking to raise awareness of the need for clean and healthy water sources to save lives.

Bryan Schlackman, 22, of Richardson joined Daren Wendell, 27, of Ohio at the California border and is travelling with Wendell on the second leg of a multi-year, 18,000-mile journey around the world. They passed through Texas on their way to Dahlonega, Ga., as part of the Earth Expedition and Blood:Water Mission.

“I’ve always wanted to do something about the diseased water that kills so many Africans each day,” Schlackman said. “I just can’t stand seeing people die because they don’t have water.”

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2009-02-26T06:28:00.000-08:00

Frisco faces $3M budget shortfall; budget cuts, hiring freeze initiated

By ELIZABETH LANGTON / The Dallas Morning News

Frisco is projecting a $3 million gap in this year's budget, prompting immediate spending cuts and a hiring freeze, officials said this week.

While the city's property and sales tax revenues remain at or near projected ranges, earnings from building permits and interest are well below budgeted levels, Assistant City Manager Nell Lange said.

In response, city staff has been directed to cut 4 percent from each department's budget and freeze 28 open jobs. The cuts will not require layoffs, Lange said.

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2009-01-26T13:39:00.000-08:00

Inauguration education: Frisco students march into inauguration history

Two Wakeland High School students were among the crowd of more than 1 million people who braved freezing temperatures to attend the inauguration of President Barack Obama on Tuesday.

Juniors Ben Hauser, 17, and Tanner Jones, 16, marched in the inauguration parade with the Cadets of Allentown, Pa., one of the oldest and most celebrated marching bands in the country. Both students returned to Frisco Wednesday exhausted and sick, but they said the experience was worth the trouble.

“It was indescribable at some points,” said Jones, who plays the baritone. “Whether it was that I couldn’t think through the bone chilling cold or it was amazing how many people we saw when we walked in, there were some moments where I just wanted to stand [and watch] instead of march through it.”

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2009-01-26T09:49:00.000-08:00

Hundreds shop Dallas Bridal Show to score money-saving specials

January 24, 2009

By KATRINA GUTIERREZ

The Dallas Bridal Show is in full swing this weekend as hundreds of brides-to-be flock to Market Hall in hopes of creating the perfect wedding.

At this year’s show, many brides and vendors have a new goal: to scale back wedding costs during a struggling economy without stripping all the beauty from one of life’s most special ceremonies.

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2009-01-21T08:25:00.000-08:00

Collin Bank opens in Frisco Town Square

Collin Bank recently opened its first branch in Frisco Town Square. The bank, whose name reflects the pride and growth of Collin County, serves clients at 8802 Coleman Blvd., one block south of Pizza Hut Park in Frisco Square.

See Announcement

Collin Bank Website

2009-01-21T08:21:00.000-08:00

Sotherby Homes Closing - Going out of Business

WFAA reports that Sotherby Homes, specializing in high end homes--mostly in Frisco and McKinney, Texas is closing some operations. "Plano-based Sotherby Homes builds more than 300 houses a year that sell for between $300,000 and $500,000."

The Sotherby Homes website is down.

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2008-11-25T17:52:00.000-08:00

Frisco Merry Main Street

Frisco will make 2008 the best Christmas Holiday season yet with it's 18th Annual Merry Main Street celebration on December 6 at the George A Purefoy Municipal Center and Simpson Plaza at City Hall located at 6101 Frisco Square Blvd.

Festivities will include:

Christmas Carol performance by the Frisco Elementary School Choir - 5pm

Tree Lighting Ceremony - 6pm

Santa available for Photos with children of Frisco

Rudolf & Frosty too!!!

Merry Main Street Exhibit / Frisco's Railroad History

Model Trains from The Spring Creek Railroad Train Club

Kids Holiday Store - allows kids to shop for family (everything under $5)

Yuletide traditions continue on Main Street throughout the holiday season:

Holiday Old Town with Historic Home Tour

Frisco Square - Texas largest choreographed holiday light display - Fridays from Nov. 28th - Jan. 2nd

Learn more at http://www.FriscoMerryMainStreet.com/.

2008-11-17T07:05:00.000-08:00

"Chunk Your Junk" Event in Frisco

Next 'Chunk Your Junk' Event Happens Tomorrow Saturday, November 15

The fall Chunk Your Junk will be held tomorrow, Saturday, November 15, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. It will be located at 6616 Walnut St.(north of Main
Street) Entry will be from southbound First Street only. Other entrances will be closed. For a map of the location - go online to www.friscotexas.gov/recycle and click on the orange 'Chunk Your Junk'
logo.

The following items can be brought for safe disposal, recycling, or donation. In order to reduce idling time, the items are listed in the order which they can be unloaded at the event. Please load your vehicle accordingly.

* Documents for shredding
* Cardboard
* Metal and appliances*
* Yard waste, limbs, and untreated wood for mulching
* Fencing
* Styrofoam and other trash
* Household chemicals, paint, gasoline, oil, batteries, pesticides
* Computers, printers, cell phones, other e-waste
* Old clothes, furniture, books, etc. for donation

A free paper shredding service will be provided. A four box limit per household will be accepted, with sizes not to exceed 12"W x 15.5" L x 10.5" H. No commercial accounts will be accepted.

Because of time restraints, the line will be cut off at 11:30 a.m. to ensure all waiting residents are serviced. Large crowds are expected so please come early. A copy of resident's most current Frisco water bill and driver's license will be required for all household chemical disposal, electronic waste, and Freon extractions.

* There is a $40 Freon extraction fee applied to resident's next utility bill for all appliances not tagged Freon-free.

2008-11-13T17:24:00.000-08:00

Town of Prosper Proposed Budget

Click here to review the PDF of the Town of Prosper's Proposed Budget for 2009.

"This budget will raise more total property taxes than last year's budget by $928,567or 23.4%, and of that amount $588,424 is tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year.

TOWN OF PROSPER PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Prosper is a place where everyone matters.

Prosper Real Estate

2008-11-11T12:34:00.001-08:00

Tips for tackling rodents as temperatures drop

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(November 11, 2008) The City of Frisco offers residents ‘tips’ for tackling rodents in neighborhoods — and reminds homeowners it’s common for neighborhood rodent populations to rise as temperatures drop.

“Because the weather is changing, rats and mice are seeking warmer habitats,” said Greg Carr, Code Enforcement and Animal Control Administrator. ”Residents who live near construction or newly cut fields or farmland may also experience an increase of rodents in their area since construction and plowing displaces the rats and mice from their natural habitats.”

Carr says there are several steps homeowners and residents can take to
deal with any influx of rodents.

* Hire exterminator and use consistent pest treatment
* Keep landscaping and grass cut
* Seal trash containers
* Do not leave pet food ‘out’ once your pet has eaten
* Pick up trash and debris
* Keep garage doors closed
* Seal holes, cracks and entryways around pipes with steel wool or wire screen. (Holes as small as quarter inch will allow entry into a building)
* Repair water leaks and drips, which provide pests a water source

The City of Frisco does not provide rodent control programs on private property for several reasons.

“City staff can’t enter private property to address rodent issues without permission,” said Carr. ”Plus, we (city staff) don’t place baits out in
public areas because of the risk to pets and children. That’s why we recommend homeowners contract with exterminators to devise a pest control program which best fits their own home and family needs.”

Carr adds, if one homeowner is baiting or treating for rodents — but the neighbor isn’t taking the same action - the problem will merely move next door. ”A continuing abatement program involving all homeowners (or the entire HOA) is the best defense against rodent infestation,” said Carr.

Should you find dead rats or mice, animal control officers recommend you put the rodents in a sealed plastic bag and place in the trash.

Follow these directions for cleaning areas where rodent ‘droppings’ are found:

* Wear rubber, latex or vinyl gloves
* Soak area with disinfectant (water/bleach solution of one part bleach to 10 parts water)
* Remove waste with paper towels. Do not sweep or vacuum area. Such action can potentially spread viruses through the air.
* Wash exposed clothing and bedding
* Wash hands with soap and water after removing gloves
* Use professional service to clean heating and cooling ventilation systems

For more information about rats, mice and other rodents common in our
area, go to www.friscotexas.gov/animalcontrol

2008-10-28T11:44:00.000-07:00

Motorist Gripe about Frisco Gas Prices

FRISCO — Frisco City Council members say complaints are coming in about gas prices: They seem to be higher in this Dallas suburb than everywhere else.

For example, in neighboring Plano you can get a gallon of unleaded regular at the Sam's Club at Spring Creek Boulevard and Avenue K for $2.39.

in Frisco, at the Shell station at Preston and Lebanon, gas is going for $2.68 a gallon. Do the math — that's a difference of 29 cents, or nearly $6 for a 20-gallon fill-up.

"We don't have that kind of money," said Frisco motorist Louise Fischer. "We are just ordinary people, working and doing what we need to do for our family."

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2008-10-28T11:05:00.001-07:00

Dallas Home Prices Drop

slide in U.S. home prices gained speed in August.

And home prices in the Dallas-Fort Worth area dipped lower as well.

Home prices fell by a record 16.6 percent in Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller's monthly housing report.

In the D-FW area, prices fell 2.7 percent in August from a year ago in the benchmark home survey.

Out of the 20 markets Case-Shiller tracks, "13 of them had their annual returns worsen from last month's report," S&P's David M. Blitzer said in the survey. "As seen throughout 2008, the Sun Belt markets are being hit the most."

None of the cities Case-Shiller follows had an increase in home prices from last year.

The sharpest declines were in Las Vegas and Phoenix down more than 30 percent.

The D-FW area had the smallest home price decline of all the cities in the report. But the annual dip in home values here grew slightly from July to August.

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2008-10-22T13:28:00.001-07:00

Prestonwood Baptist Church opens Prosper campus

After more than two years of setting up and taking down their sanctuary each week at Prosper High School, a group of Prestonwood Baptist Church members now have a new building to call home.

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2008-10-22T13:25:00.000-07:00

$22 million shopping center coming to Prosper

An Addison developer is building a $22 million shopping center at U.S. 380 and North Custer Road in Prosper, giving the fast-growing town its first big-box retail development.

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2008-10-22T13:23:00.000-07:00

Road map to the future: SH 289 update highlights council meeting
With a near overflow crowd in attendance, Monday's Celina City Council meeting featured an updated presentation regarding State Highway 289 and a group of concerned land developers and builders speaking in ...Full Story

2008-10-22T13:22:00.001-07:00

Prosper Eagles upset No. 10 Celina

It had been a quarter-century since Prosper had gotten the best of neighboring Celina, but Friday night that streak came to an end.

2008-10-16T07:12:00.000-07:00

PTA Fall Festival set for Saturday
October 14

If you are a fan of games of chance, picking up ducks, old-fashioned cakewalks and so much more, then you are in luck this Saturday, as the Celina Primary PTA Fall Festival takes place from 5-8 p.m. at the Middle School gym.

There will be booths all across the gym, and promise to have something for everyone. Not only will there be plenty of booths providing all types of opportunities to win prizes, but additional booths will include those for foods, face painting and tattoos, safe for children.

Stephanie Roberts, Fall Festival Organizer is sure everyone will find something to enjoy.

DK

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2008-10-16T07:08:00.000-07:00

Frisco: Community Parade to offer cash prizes for best floats
October 13

The Frisco Community Parade is putting its money where it wants to see improvement n parade floats. The committee has announced that it is offering a $1,000 grand prize to the best school float, a $500 runner-up prize and a $250 prize for honorable mention. Schools winning for best entry in their specific division, elementary, middle school or high school, will be awarded trophies.

DK

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2008-10-16T07:05:00.000-07:00

$22 million shopping center coming to Prosper
October 10, 2008

An Addison developer is building a $22 million shopping center at U.S. 380 and North Custer Road in Prosper, giving the fast-growing town its first big-box retail development.

Site work for the 355,000-square-foot Prosper Plaza is under way on the 40-acre site, northwest of the prime intersection. Construction is scheduled to finish in about six months.

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2008-06-26T07:47:00.000-07:00

Celina Texas 3rd Annual Balloon Festival

The Celina Chamber of Commerce will hold its 3rd Annual Balloon Festival on Friday and Saturday, June 27 and 28th in "Old Celina Park" located at 12670 FM 428, east of SH 377. Admission and parking are free and there will be many vendors as wel as live music and entertainment. The main attraction will be the 20 hot air balloons. The festival will open at 6pm and there will be a balloon glow after dark.

2008-06-12T11:31:00.000-07:00

Ah! The Sweet Sounds of Success!
Frisco, Texas now has a Music Conservatory of Texas (MCOT). Yes, a beautiful new building designed for teaching music, with already more than 500 students, is here! It does and can serve the outlying cities of Celina, Prosper and Little Elm.

The Music Conservatory of Texas has received many awards, as well as recognition of merit, over the years. Their main goal is to deliver exceptional music education for all ages and levels,
and both their students, as well as MCOT, have been mentioned in many news articles and publicity related items.

The Music Conservatory of Texas is located in the middle of Frisco at Main Street and Preston Road, and features 28 private and group teaching studios (six of the group studios morph into a 175 seat performance hall), a portable recording studio, a comfortable waiting room area with WiFi, and a professional registration area. The school is located in a brand new office park, with many restaurants and services close by.

For more information on Frisco's Music Conservatory of Texas, please either call 972-377-5977 and/or send an email to music@mcot.com

2008-06-12T10:38:00.000-07:00

The Frisco Cycling Club

Frisco Cycling Club is a community focused organization dedicated to the promotion of all aspects of cycling. A variety of cycling specialties are supported, to include road and track racing, commuting and recreational road and mountain biking. Dedication to encouraging the sport of bicycling and advocating for the rights of all cyclists are provided through legislation, education and support of local community events. Frisco Cycling Club membership is comprised of cycling enthusiasts of all ages with a wide range of abilities and interests. Furthermore, the members acknowledge a responsibility to share their sport, their experience, and their commitment as a group with the larger community in which we all live.

For more information and/or membership questions, please send an email to:

membership@friscocycling.com

Upcoming Ride Events:

Independence Day Ride July 4th 2008 Begins: 8:00AM
Departs Old Celina Park, Enjoy riding Farm-to-Market roads in Celina, Prosper, and Aubrey area. Various groups, various distances and paces.
Frisco Family Fun Ride
July 26th 2008 Begins: 10:00AM, Ends: 2:00PM
The Frisco Family Fun Ride is like no other ride in the country. Our course is a 1/2 mile loop with aid stations so that riders of all levels can enjoy their bike and simply ride without the pressure of a preset distance or hundreds of dollars to raise.
Labor Day Ride September 1st 2008 Begins: 8:00AM
Departs Old Celina Park, Enjoy riding Farm-to-Market roads in Celina, Prosper, and Aubrey area. Various groups, various distances and paces.

2008-06-12T10:03:00.000-07:00

Cobb Farm, a new community located in Frisco, Texas actually held its Grand Opening on April 24, 2008. The community offers both the Beazer and Standard Pacific Home Builders.
Cobb Farm is located in the heart of Frisco, and is a master-planned community of 280 home sites, offering direct access to the Dallas North Tollway and the neighboring cities of Plano, McKinney, Allen and Little Elm.
Beazer Homes and Standard Pacific Homes are offering an extensive selection of innovative floor plans, custom upgrades and impressive features.
Beazer Homes range from 2085 square feet to 3304 square feet with a price range of $258,000 - $313,000.
Standard Pacific Homes range from 2404 square feet to 4030 square feet with a price range of $293,000 - $378,000.
Families in Cobb Farm will enjoy a private recreation center which will include a beautiful swimming pool and play areas for the children. The Cobb Farm Clubhouse will provide homeowners with private meeting rooms for parties and social events, spacious work-out facilities, restrooms, beautiful shaded patios and more for all to enjoy. Cobb Farm homeowners belong to the HoA and pay annual dues of $400.
Children in Cobb Farm are part of highly acclaimed Frisco ISD, and will attend Pink Elementary (K-5), recently awarded the "exemplary" rating, and Griffin Middle School (grades 6-8), a "recognized" school, both located just minutes away on El Dorado Parkway. Children in grades 9 through 12 will attend Wakeland High School, Frisco's newest high school, located just south of Cobb Farm on Legacy.
For Home Buyers looking for world class shopping, entertainment and professional sports venues, Cobb Farm in West Frisco has it all.

2008-05-16T14:23:00.000-07:00

Equestrian Riding Stables

Luxury home buyers demand more than the typical new home buyer. This page includes all of the Equestrian Facilities located in Collin County.

Whispering Farms
3310 E Prosper Trail
Prosper, TX 75078

Frisco Horse Park 13100 State Hwy 121Frisco, Texas 75035

North Dallas Equestrian 615 Highridge LaneMcKinney, TX 75069

Woodhaven Stable 3640 Orr RoadAllen, TX 75002

Stony Glen Stables FM 1385 & Fishtrap Rd.Aubrey, TX 76227

Sapphire Stables 3780 CR 324McKinney, TX 75069

McKinney Stables E. University between Woodlawn Dr & Airport RdMcKinney, TX

Hoofbeats at Waterstone 6890 CR 409McKinney, TX 75071

Nelson Hixson Land & Cattle Company 8 miles east of McKinney

Celina Real Estate

Collin County Homes for Sale

2008-05-16T14:10:00.000-07:00

Hopes to see hot air balloons in the Celina sky nearly deflated, but a local business has lifted spirits.The Third Annual Celina Balloon Festival will take to the air from June 26 to 29 at the Old Celina Park after a presenting sponsor lent its support.“Celina Real Estate came in as the presenting sponsor at $12,000,” festival chairperson Lisa Duffield said. “They stepped up to the plate and helped us out.”She added that they were excited and happy to be able to go ahead with the event.“We are still not out of the woods totally; we have to bring in some more funds,” she said, “We are actively seeking more sponsorships.”Plans are under way to bring in more vendors for the event. “We have a short time frame to make it all come together, but we are going to get it done,” she said.The four-day event will begin June 26 with a media night when only a few balloons fly.“Friday evening the balloons do a ‘glow,’” Duffield said.During glow visitors can go get an up close look at the balloon lit up on soccer field at Old Celina Park and learn more about them from the crews.On Saturday balloon flights are scheduled in the morning and evening. On the evening flight, several balloons will return to the soccer field and do another glow before the fireworks display.At the balloonists’ competition Sunday they will attempt to land their balloons on a target set up at the park.Fifteen balloons will compete in the Sunday contest. Four corporate balloons and will not compete.President of the Celina Chamber of Commerce Alyssa St. John said she was happy the event was going to happen.“I am very pleased that we will have the festival,” she said.Nineteen balloons are scheduled to fly. About 50 vendors will have booths at the festival.Last year 12 food vendors, 18 arts and crafts, 12 promotional and eight child activity vendors participated.“We are shooting for the same number of vendors this year,” St. John said. “We are also planning to have a skydiving team this year.” (from the Celina Record Star)

Celina Homes for Sale
Collin County Real Estate

2008-05-16T14:05:00.000-07:00

Another Step for Safety with a Certificate of Occupancy Program

Celina has instituted a new program to help assure the safety of its citizens by requiring buildings to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy before they are used. A C.O. will be required for all buildings that will be occupied or used by occupants. A new C.O. will be required when a tenant leases a new space, a commercial building is built, or a new home is built. Upon issuance of a C.O. and approval of all required inspections, utilities will be released in the new tenant's name. The C.O. contains information concerning the owner or tenant, address of the building, a description of the portions of the building and the use intended, building code verifications for the group and classification of the building or structure, and approval of the Building Official. Among other things, it allows the fire department to plan for emergencies at the location. Follow this link for a full description of the Certificate of Occupancy.

Celina TX Homes for Sale
Collin County Real Estate

2008-05-16T13:48:00.000-07:00

Celina Schools

The Celina Independent School District occupies 94 square miles in northwest Collin County and a small area in Denton County. The District is comprised of three communities: Celina, Alla and Weston. Alla and Weston, previously independent school districts, consolidated with Celina in the 1950s and 1960s. Student enrollment since the 1998-99 school year has increased 37%. Student attendance averages 96.9%. The dropout rate for the 2001-02 school year was 0%. Students are educated in four buildings: a grade PK-3 elementary school built in 2003; a grade 4-6 intermediate school built in 1987; a grade 7-8 junior high school built in 1976; and a grade 9-12 high school built in 1998, with additions made in 2002 & 2003.

The District participates in several cooperative educational programs, administered through the Region 10 Educational Service Center, to provide the best available programs for students and staff in the most cost effective manner. In addition to an extensive honors and advanced placement curriculum, the District offers a gifted and talented program for all grade levels and the option of graduating with a Distinguished Achievement diploma. The high school houses the Celina Community Library, a cooperative effort between the District and the Community of Celina.

The District continues to implement programs that improve learning and benefit students. The District has updated technology resulting in computer technology for instructional and administrative use. Individualized reading programs are present at all campuses. Learning centers and remedial programs also exist to assist students and improve performance.
(Celina ISD)

Celina Real Estate
Collin County Real Estate

2008-05-16T13:43:00.001-07:00

Celina Texas, a History

Starting out Celina was not established until 1876, but settlers came in the area at a much earlier date. In October, 1879 a little settlement began to form a few miles southwest of the present day Celina. John T. Mulkey, Celina's first postmaster, renamed the town after Celina, Tennessee. The Methodist Church was built in 1880, and also doubled as the school for awhile. By 1885, a general store, mill, and a drug store had been opened in "Old Celina".
Location

Celina is in the NW corner of Collin County. Specifically, Celina is located at 33°19'11"N, 96°46'58"W (33.319846, -96.782799). Or roughly the intersection of State Highway 289 and FM 455.
An excerpt from the Celina Record of 1937 states:
"If you are casting about for a good place to make your home you should visit Celina and see for yourself what it has to offer. Some here occasionally say the grass is greener elsewhere and move away, but most of them decide there is no use trying to find a better place in which to live and rear their families, come back and settle down firmly fixed in their belief that trying is a waste of time". It would seem that many still feel that way. (To read more)

Celina TX Real Estate
Collin County Real Estate

2008-05-16T13:35:00.000-07:00

Demographics:

City of Celina, County of Collin, State of Texas, located 19 miles West of McKinney, 45 miles Northwest of Dallas.

POPULATION
2005: 3665
2000:3101
1990:1737
1980:1520

Celina TX Real Estate

2008-03-24T14:41:00.000-07:00

Celina Texas Real Estate Market - March 2008 (edit/delete)
As of March 2008, the Celina Texas real estate market in Collin County is relatively stable, compared to the rest of the country .

FEBRUARY 2008

Homes for Sale (MLS) 144

Median Home Price: $274,900

New Homes for Sale: 29

Median New Home Price: $196,290 0.0%

Celina Foreclosures: 29

Celina Foreclosure Median Price: $118,901

About Celina Texas

Located in Collin County, 15 miles northwest of McKinney and just 35 miles north of Dallas, Celina is a small city that's growing quickly due to its close proximity to the DFW Metroplex. Many new homes and new homebuilder neighborhoods are cropping up in the area. Many people build custom homes in Celina as it is a place to build the ranch home of your dreams or your very own country estate. In Celina you can enjoy a country setting that's close to city conveniences.

Once a farming community, Celina is now in the process of turning into a suburban oasis of custom homes tucked away in its natural country setting.

Celina Real Estate Texas

New Homes in Celina TX

2008-03-24T14:27:00.000-07:00

Fun things to do in Celina, Texas at these nearby lakes: Lake Ray Roberts, Lake Lewisville and Lake Dallas.

- Biking
- Birdwatchers
- Boating
- Camping
- Equestrians
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horse Back Riding
- Swimming

2008-03-24T14:21:00.000-07:00

Celina Texas is a small city that's growing quickly due to its close proximity to the Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex. Many new homes and new homebuilder neighborhoods are cropping up in the area. Many people build custom homes in Celina as it is a place to build the ranch home of your dreams or your very own country estate. In Celina you can enjoy a country setting that's close to city conveniences.

2008-03-22T19:23:00.000-07:00

Home Buyers Find Variety of Choices at Area Metropolex Neighborhoods

Homebuyers are finding that varied neighborhoods mean attractive choices on homes ready for occupancy and on to-be-built homes across all Centex Homes communities. It is the latest addition to the Prosper real estate offerings. Artesia in Prosper is a master-planned community featuring three distinct neighborhoods – The Falls, The Parks and The Vistas.

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2008-03-18T23:15:00.000-07:00

Frisco Hopes to Speed Light Rail System Development

The City Council approved a resolution Tuesday that adds Frisco to a group of cities that will work together to find consultants to create a business plan for a light rail line that would connect the participating municipalities.

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Search beautiful custom homes with this premier Frisco Realtor.

2008-03-17T01:08:00.000-07:00

Family Plumbing Business Evolves Into Luxury Showcase

In 2000, Jeffrey Goodman decided to go north. His family's plumbing business, Goodman Supply, expanded from its South Lamar location after 60 years in Dallas when he realized the next boomtown was Frisco.

According to his research, Mr. Goodman found that Frisco, McKinney and Celina would each grow by 200,000 in the next 20 years and that the overall market in Frisco would show home prices hovering around $250,000.

Luxury homeowners and homebuilders in the area, he realized, had been neglected in the upscale kitchen and bath department.

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2008-03-12T20:58:00.000-07:00

Jerry Jones Teamed Up with Lincoln Property for Prosper Town Center

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has teamed up with developer Lincoln Property Co. to begin marketing a 500-acre "town center" complex at Preston Road and U.S. Highway 380.

Called the Gates of Prosper, the urban-style development is located on land that Mr. Jones' Blue Star Land Co. has owned for almost 10 years.

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For other real estate developments in the area, go to Prosper Commercial Properties.

2008-03-10T03:22:00.000-07:00

Celina Receives Grant for $350,000 from ORCA

The City of Celina received a $350,000 Community Development Supplemental Fund grant from the Office of Rural Community Affairs to address problems caused by deteriorated water distribution lines.

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Know more about this bustling community at Celina Realty.

2008-03-05T05:30:00.000-08:00

German Investor Buys Frisco Shopping Center

A German investor has purchased a Frisco shopping center.

Holliday Fenoglio Fowler LP said Thursday that it has completed the sale of The Shops at Preston Ridge, a 59,973-square-foot retail center near Stonebriar Centre mall.

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2008-03-03T05:15:00.000-08:00

Health and Safety Fair and Community Expo

October 4, 2008, 1 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Multi Purpose Facility
Prosper High School
300 Eagle Ln. Prosper, TX 75078

The Annual Prosper Police Health and Safety Exposition will exhibit information, equipment, supplies and success stories that showcase health and safety to the community. The Expo is also used to promote small and large products and commercial activities to the community of Prosper, TX.

2008-02-28T04:55:00.000-08:00

Eldorado Parkway - First Project to Receive SH 121 Funds

Frisco home owners will be among the first to benefit from the sale of State Highway 121 to the North Texas Tollway Authority as the expansion of Eldorado Parkway has been selected as the first project in the state to receive funds.

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2008-02-27T04:45:00.000-08:00

News Sources for Frisco, Celina and Prosper Texas

Frisco Enterprise
Frisco News - Topix
Frisco Net News - Your source for comprehensive community information with a message forum.
Frisco Style - Monthly Frisco lifestyle magazine.
FSpN - Frisco Sports and News
Celina Record - Celina Star Community Newspaper

2007-01-08T12:28:00.000-08:00

Celina School System - Celina ISD

Why move to the small town of Celina Texas? Perhaps you're dismayed with the big city school systems, not to mention the price of private schools. Some parents think that smaller towns offer their children a better quality education than the typical big-city school system. If you're not too keen on Carrollton ISD, Dallas ISD or Plano ISD because of the high student/teacher ratio and other big city-school issues, you may consider Celina Schools a more welcome place for your child's education.

With only four schools in the city, your child is bound to be more than just a number!

CELINA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1st - 3rd Grades
CELINA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL 4th - 6th Grades
CELINA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 7th - 8th Grades
CELINA HIGH SCHOOL 9th - 12th Grades

2007-01-08T12:23:00.000-08:00

Celina Texas is a town north of Dallas that's destined for greatness. As peaceful as any small-country town can be with vast plains of grass, cattle, ranches and farms--it's hard to believe it's so close to the city. The roads in Celina are great--paved, well constructed and ready for the influx of suburbanites sure to move to the city in the next few years in search of sprawling land and serene small-town country feel.

An excerpt from the Celina Record of 1937 states: " If you are casting about for a good place to make your home you should visit Celina and see for yourself what it has to offer. Some here occasionally say the grass is greener elsewhere and move away, but most of them decide there is no use trying to find a better place in which to live and rear their families, come back and settle down firmly fixed in their belief that trying is a waste of time".

Celina Texas

2006-12-29T13:12:00.000-08:00

Celina Texas is a quaint little town just North of dallas off of Highway 389. Don't let the vast countryscape and the naustalgic downtown scenery fool you--Celina is a boom town. While the country feel of the area will remain, homes are being built in droves in this quiet North Texas city. If it's anything like nearby Plano, McKinney or Frisco, Celina TX will grow very quickly as families head north from DFW in search of affordable housing with generous square footage and custom designer details.

Now is the time to take advantage of the affordable price of real estate in the area, while there is still land to buy at reasonable prices. Contact Celina Real Estate Agent and Homebuilders, Tracie & Rod Davis.