The following information, written by Julea Joseph, is excellent for putting your home on the market. What is it about model homes that make them so appealing? Is it the freshness of all new; is it the sassy paint colors, the perfectly placed furniture, art and accessories or the beautiful groomed backyard that makes you want to plop right down … [Read more...]
City Receives Award for Its Landscape Requirements
April 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Darell S. Bagley, the City of Frisco’s senior landscape architect, recently accepted a Merit Award from the Texas chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects in behalf of the Development Services Department. The award acknowledges the Department’s efforts in framing and implementing Frisco’s new landscape requirements, which the … [Read more...]
McSAM and People’s Choice Award Winners Announced
April 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Home Builders Association (HBA) of Greater Dallas has announced winners in its 2012 McSAM Awards and People’s Choice Awards, held April 5 at eM The Venue in the Dallas Design District. For the past 33 years the McSAM Awards have been held each spring to recognize “maximum creativity in sales and marketing.” More than 130 entries were … [Read more...]
Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas Offers Guidance to Protect Residents from Further Damage Following North Texas Storms
April 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
From Carey Marin: (PLANO, Texas) – In the wake of this week’s severe weather, the Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas offers guidance aimed at preventing storm victims from incurring further damage from unscrupulous contractors. “Losses due to fraud are one of the untold costs associated with disasters,” said HBA Vice … [Read more...]
Parks and Recreation Department Receives National Accreditation; 7th in State to Receive Recognition
April 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
(April 3, 2012) The City of Frisco Parks & Recreation Department has achieved national accreditation, making it only the 7th such department in Texas -- and the 74th city department in the United States -- to accomplish this goal. To date, there are 102 accredited park and recreation agencies in the country. The Commission for Accreditation … [Read more...]
Public health exercise needs volunteers for large simulated ‘disaster’
March 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
From CollinCounty.Gov Collin County is hosting its largest ever full-scale public health emergency exercise on May 5 – and you’re invited to join us. The Collin County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is conducting a full-scale medical countermeasure dispensing exercise at Frisco’s Wakeland High School, with community partners, … [Read more...]
Flashing Yellow Arrow (FYA) Left-Turn Signals To Be Installed In Frisco Beginning In April
March 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
(March 21, 2012) The City of Frisco is implementing a new left-turn traffic signal display designed to make intersections safer, reduce “wait times” and provide greater signal timing flexibility. Beginning in April, Frisco will install flashing yellow arrow (FYA) left-turn signals at the following four intersections: · Preston … [Read more...]
WaterWise Irrigation Workshop
March 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
It’s that time of year again! Start getting your sprinkler system ready for spring and summer use by attending this year’s WaterWise Irrigation Workshop. Outdoor watering accounts for up to 60% of water use in the spring and summer and this FREE workshop will help you make sure your system won’t waste a single drop. This is a hands on come … [Read more...]
FFD Chief Mack Borchardt Named ’2011 Fire Chief Of The Year’
March 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
(March 14, 2012) The City of Frisco's Fire Chief Mack Borchardt has been named '2011 Fire Chief of the Year'. The Texas Fire Chiefs Association (TFCA) honored Chief Borchardt with the award today during the Southwest Fire Rescue 2012 conference luncheon held at the Frisco Conference Center. "Chief Borchardt has not only served Frisco for … [Read more...]
Time-of-Day Watering Restrictions Effective March 11 with Switch to Daylight Saving Time; Stage 3 Restrictions Remain in Effect
March 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
(March 11, 2012) Starting Sunday, March 11, the time-of-day restrictions of the city’s Water Management Plan go into effect with Daylight Saving Time (DST). During DST outdoor watering is not allowed between 5 a.m. and 8 a.m. and between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. This year DST runs from March 11 through November 4. In addition to time-of-day … [Read more...]
