frisco tx local news: Food Food Food at Frisco Streats 2013!!!
- 04/20/13 02:30 AM
Food, food, food and more food!!!!
Come join us at our annual Frisco Streats celebration where our local restaurants and food trucks come out to showcase our local eateries.
There will be a Classic Car show as well sponsored by Frisco Automotive.
Park at the public lots behind the City Hall. It is approximately 1/2 mile walk to the location. There will also be pedicabs available for free. Tips will greatly be appreciated.
Food brings us ALL TOGETHER. Come out and join the fun. The weather will be beautiful (72 degrees).
Frisco Food Streats
Downtown Frisco TX
2:00 - 7:00pm
Parking behind … (10 comments)
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frisco tx local news: Frisco ISD Kindergarten Roundup 2013
- 04/02/13 11:01 AM
Frisco Independent School District ISD
Monday April 8th - Friday April 12th
for 2013-2014
Kindergarten Round-Up
9am - 2pm
Extended Hours: Tuesday April 9th until 7pm
Kindergarten Round-up is a pre-registration session for upcoming Kindergarteners in the Frisco ISD school district. Children born between September 2nd 2007 through August 31st 2008 can enroll in Kindergarten for the 2013-2014 school year.
The Kindergarten Round-up sessions are held in all 33 elementary Frisco schools. Please proceed to your Zoned Elementary School.
Items to bring during this pre-registration:
Child's birth certificate Child's social security card Child's immunization records Utility bill (showing property address) Parent's driver license You may also … (4 comments)
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frisco tx local news: Fiscal Cliff, Frisco TX Real Estate Housing and Money in 2013
- 01/06/13 07:58 PM
By end of 2012 and January 2013, we have heard so much about “Fiscal Cliff”. Here’s how it may affect Frisco Texas residents and money issues for the State of Texas.
Bottom line, here is what it amounts to: Less money for you to take home for EVERYBODY, not just those making over $400K or couples making over $450K:
Holiday Payroll tax expired with the Cliff: Social security tax was originally at 6.2% but with the Holiday Payroll tax set 2 years ago, it was reduced to 4.2%. The “Cliff Deal” did not include saving this Holiday Payroll tax which affect … (3 comments)
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frisco tx local news: Frisco TX Community-Wide Food Drive
- 11/09/12 09:21 PM
Frisco TX Community-Wide Food DriveBenefitting the Frisco Family ServicesIn Partnership with the US Postal ServicePick up During Mail Drop Off Time
The Frisco Family Services helps residents of surrounding cities by providing food and basic needs, especially needed here during some hard economic times.
Put your donation in a brown bag next to your mail box and your mail man will pick it up today (Saturday).
Basic food needed include:
Cooking Oil Rice Dry Pinto Beans Flour Pasta Boxed Helpers Fruit Cups Condensed Milk Pie Filing Soups Crackers Chips Popcorn Laundry Detergent Shampoo & Conditioner As we approach the Holiday Season, … (6 comments)
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frisco tx local news: Frisco TX Municipality Election Results (November 2012)
- 11/08/12 08:19 PM
Frisco TX residents came together today tovote for 2 Municipal election in conjunction to the general Presidential election.
The City of Frisco conducted a Municipal election. Voters will be able to vote FOR or AGAINST:
Legal sale of Beer and Wine for off-premise consumption – 72% Majority Vote Legal sale of Mixed beverages in restaurants by Food and Beverage Certificate holders only – 78% Majority Vote What Does This Mumbo Jumbo Mean?
Legal sale of Beer and Wine for off-premise consumption
Beer, malt liquor and wine in a grocery or convenience store.
Legal sale of Mixed beverages in restaurants by Food … (2 comments)
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frisco tx local news: Understand Your Frisco TX Local Municipal Election Options
- 11/05/12 08:14 PM
It is important to understand your Frisco TX local option election. Frisco TX residents come together today to also vote for 2 Municipal election in conjunction to the general Presidential election.
The City of Frisco will conduct a Municipal election. Voters will be able to vote FOR or AGAINST:
Legal sale of Beer and Wine for off-premise consumption Legal sale of Mixed beverages in restaurants by Food and Beverage Certificate holders only What Does This Mumbo Jumbo Mean?
Legal sale of Beer and Wine for off-premise consumption
Beer, malt liquor and wine in a grocery or convenience store.
Legal sale of … (2 comments)
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frisco tx local news: Frisco TX 2012 General Election Voting Locations
- 10/26/12 02:39 AM
Frisco TX 2012 Election Information & Locations
Along with the 2012 Presidential General Election, the City of Frisco will conduct a Municipal election. Voters will be able to vote FOR or AGAINST:
Legal sale of Beer and Wine for off-premise consumption Legal sale of Mixed beverages in restaurants by Food and Beverage Certificate holders only Some parts of Frisco TX have been annexed since the last wet/dry locations.
Since Frisco TX spans in DENTON and COLLIN counties, please be sure to vote in your correct COUNTY (where you live).
Early Voting begins Monday October 22 through Friday November 2. Polls are … (1 comments)
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frisco tx local news: City of Frisco Town Hall Meeting Summary 10/15/2012
- 10/23/12 05:37 AM
City of Frisco Town Hall Meeting was held on Monday October 15 2012 in the City of Frisco Council Members at City Hall from 7-9pm. There were good attendance live at the meeting and for those who could not join in person, had the privilege of joining in the “Telephone” Town Hall, where residents could call in to ask their questions.
Topics that were asked and discussed at the October 15 Town Hall meeting were:
Collin and Denton County election polling locations Road construction updates (Stonebrook/ Preston, Eldorado 6-lane expansion and Stonebrook/ Tollway) Exide Technology plant closing updates Frisco … (3 comments)
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frisco tx local news: Frisco TX City Hall 101
- 09/13/12 12:31 AM
Frisco City Hall 101 is a free program, designed to give Frisco TX residents an insider-view of what it is like to run the City of Frisco, TX and various departments such as the Police, Fire and other related City of Frisco services.
This is a 14-week program (In Fall 2012, it runs from September 10th through December 10th). Meetings are held in various locations, depending on the topic for the evening. These classes run from 6 – 9pm every Monday evening.
3:16 team REALTY real estate brokers and Realtors, Michael and Loreena Yeo are excited to join this semester’s … (3 comments)
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frisco tx local news: Frisco TX Town Hall Meeting Summary - August 2012
- 08/28/12 08:17 PM
The City of Frisco had a great Town Hall meeting on Monday 8/20/2012. Below are the summary of what were discussed:
West Nile Virus
By the time of the Town Hall meeting was held, there were 4 confirmed West Nile virus. No deaths in these 4 cases. The officials cannot confirmed if these Frisco TX residents contracted West Nile contracted the disease at home or other locations.
During the Questions & Answers session, many residents shared their concerns about the disease. The City officials confirm that, at that time, the City of Frisco will not participate in aerial spraying. … (5 comments)
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frisco tx local news: Frisco TX New Galvanized Steel Post Fence Ordinance
- 08/14/12 07:38 PM
On Monday 8/7/2012, the Frisco City Council approved the new fence ordinance to include galvanized steel post on all new and replacement wood fence over 4-feet tall. This new ordinance is effective immediately. Hence, any new permits requested for new or replacement wood fence would require galvanized steel posts.
How to Apply for Fence Permit in Frisco TX? Fill out this Fence Permit (Link to City’s website).
You can fill it out yourself or have your fence contractor fill it out for you. However, it is the homeowner’s responsibility to ensure the permit is filed with the City of Frisco TX.
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frisco tx local news: Exide Recycling Battery Plant in Frisco TX To Say Goodbye
- 06/15/12 10:19 PM
Exide’s Frisco TX recycling battery plant location, to say Goodbye after 40 years of operation, employing 135 workers. Plant operations will cease no later than December 31 2012.
This decision is a joint decision with the City of Frisco who will purchase 180 acres tract surrounding Exide’s current location at $45 million. The City of Frisco plans to fund the purchase with sales tax fund, not the City’s general fund.
There are plans to include parcels of land adjacent to the North Texas Tollway for corporate development. Other projects may include municipal and civic use development as well as … (15 comments)
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frisco tx local news: After the Dallas Frisco TX storms
- 04/04/12 06:08 AM
It’s a beautiful day here in Frisco TX. The thunder storms and tornadoes that hit Arlington (40 miles southwest of Frisco) and Forney (45 miles southeast of Frisco) on April 3rd 2012 are behind us.
It was a disastrous Tuesday afternoon. Tornado sirens were going off for over an hour here in Frisco TX. Many residents seek cover as they keep an eye out for the path of the storm and tornadoes.
Now that it is behind us, and the news media are sharing videos of the disaster. Homes torn apart, vehicles flying in the sky, and stories about … (11 comments)
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frisco tx local news: Frisco TX First Freeze Warning Tonight (Sunday 11/27/2011)
- 11/27/11 11:26 AM
Frisco TX anticipates its first FREEZE tonight (Sunday 11/27/2011). Temperature is expected to drop to about 27 degrees Fahrenheit.
Remember to protect your exterior faucets with outdoor faucet covers. You can purchase them at Home Depot or Lowes for a few dollars each. It is much cheaper than to call a plumber to fix the pipes later.
Also, before going to sleep tonight, slow drip your indoor faucets that are on exterior walls.
Last but not least, check your sprinkler system to not come on.
Welcome Winter!!!
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This information is provided to you by 3:16 team REALTY with … (3 comments)
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frisco tx local news: Wind Storms Left Damages all over Frisco TX
- 10/23/11 12:29 PM
The wind storms and hail left damages all over Frisco TX. The storms hit around 1:00am on Sunday morning (10/23/2011).
At the crack of dawn, here's what we found in our backyard. My favorite tree - weeping willow in my backyard was uprooted, toppled the fence and laid restfully on top of my neighbor's newly planted Red Oak.
This weeping willow sits beautifully anchoring the edge of my backyard for 7 years now. When I first bought her, it was about October 2004. I bought a pair of 10ft weeping willow "twigs". Brought them home in a little Honda Civic.
Over … (21 comments)
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frisco tx local news: Miracle at Maus Middle School - Frisco TX
- 10/12/11 01:47 AM
A 7th grader Kylee Shea of Maus Middle School from Frisco TX made headline news recently went she suddenly collapsed in school. She felt short of breadth, sat down only to fall over and that was the last thing she remembered at school.
She collapsed in one of the hallways and her friends who saw her quickly rushed to find teachers to help. Two of them were gym teachers - Kristen Goodgion and Brent Reese who came to her rescue just in time. They started CPR and also used an automatic external defibrillator or AED - required in all Texas public … (13 comments)
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frisco tx local news: First Fall Day of 2011 in Frisco TX
- 09/23/11 01:39 PM
The hot Frisco TX heat is slowly coming to an end with the mark of the first official day of Fall 2011. In lieu of 100+ degree weather, we are greeted with a cold front, bringing us the beautiful 80+ degree, picture perfect sunny day of Fall.
Although there's not much "Fall colors" to speak of here in Frisco TX (yet), all of us are certainly looking for the much relief. Hopefully our air-conditioning and water bill for landscaping that sky-rocketed in August will come to an end too.
This has been a very hot Summer, to say the least. We've … (16 comments)
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frisco tx local news: Frisco ISD raises school taxes in 2011
- 09/22/11 03:24 PM
Like most private and government sectors during this difficult economic times, Frisco Independent School District ISD face budget cuts which caused it to increase school taxes to make up for some portions that were lost.
The Frisco ISD school taxes from $1.39 to $1.42 per $100 assessed tax valuation. Three-percent increase, which means the average home of $312,736 in Frisco TX will pay approximately $93 more in property taxes as a result of this increase. This increase is expected to pay down debt on school construction loans and repairs. Currently, Frisco ISD has 4 school projects under construction.
The … (5 comments)
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frisco tx local news: Make Your Spring Bulbs Selections and Purchase Now in Frisco TX
- 09/19/11 01:25 AM
Love for your home to be a show-stopper in the upcoming Spring? I know it's hard to think about tulips, daffodils and hyacinth NOW that we have just stepped into some cooler weather in Frisco TX.
But a gardener is a PLANNER. S/He looks ahead, many months went into the calendar, especially when gardening BULBS.
There are 11 zones in the USDA Plant Hardiness, separating each zone by different climates. Frisco TX is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7B.
It is important to know when gardening spring bulbs in Frisco TX:
(1) Tulips are annuals here in Frisco TX no … (13 comments)
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frisco tx local news: Frisco ISD School Kids Head Back to School
- 08/22/11 01:44 AM
August 22nd 2011 - Today marks the 1st day of school for many Kindergarteners as well as pre-schoolers here in the Frisco TX area. Frisco Independent School District ISD begins its first day of school TODAY!!!
Frisco ISD schools have new start and end times for Elementary, Middle School and High School children.
Elementary – 7:50 am to 2:50 pm Middle School – 8:25 am to 3:35 pm High School – 9:00 am to 4:10 pm The weather for Drop Off is around 83 degrees and Pick Up is about 103 degrees. School children are encouraged to bring their water bottles … (14 comments)
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