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When Ethan Empey committed suicide at the age of 12 on Oct. 15, his family received support from across the Frisco community -- often from people they had never met. On Tuesday, Ethan's older brother passed that support on to an organization that helped him in his time of need.

Frisco City Council members were briefed Tuesday on CareFlite's desire to move its Frisco helicopter to Sherman, though it doesn't appear they are willing to make a decision on behalf of the company.

The city of Frisco maintained its ISO Public Protection Classification rating of 1, the best fire protection rating possible, officials announced Tuesday, signifying the city's elite ranking in firefighting capabilities.

Editor's Note: This article was originally published 11:30 p.m. June 18. It has been updated to include additional information.

The Frisco Independent School District board of trustees unanimously passed the 2013-2014 school year budget at its regular meeting Monday, which keeps the district's tax rate at its current amount.

Trustees sworn in

Local railroad fans hoping to see a glimpse of history will have to wait a little longer, as Museum of the American Railroad officials announced that the relocation of the Union Pacific No. 4018 "Big Boy" steam locomotive from Fair Park to Frisco has been delayed.

Medical transportation provider CareFlite may move its Frisco-based helicopter to another city, which could have a major impact on children younger than 17 with medical disabilities.

The Museum of the American Railroad's Union Pacific No. 4018 steam locomotive, better known as "Big Boy," will likely make its way to Frisco on Sunday, one of the final pieces in a year-long move from its current location at Fair Park.

Frisco's Dr Pepper Arena commonly houses the Texas Tornado hockey team and Texas Legends basketball team. This month, however, it will open its doors to an entirely different type of athleticism.

More than 25 of DFW's favorite professional female vocalists and members of DFW Divas will hit the stage Monday to raise money for tornado and storm victims in Oklahoma.

Development on Frisco's largest master-planned community, Phillips Creek Ranch, has progressed relatively slowly over the years, but that's quickly changing.

Editor's Note: This article was originally published at 11:17 p.m. June 10. It has been updated to include additional information and a photo.

Exide Technologies filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday, though Frisco officials say cleanup of land surrounding the company's former Frisco plant will proceed as normal.

Investigators with the Frisco Police Department and Frisco Fire Department are concerned about two house fires that took place single neighborhood during the past two weeks, calling the incidents "suspicious."

Exide Technologies is reportedly planning a bankruptcy filing to take place in the coming months following accusations of environmental violations at a California plant similar to its recently closed Frisco plant.

City officials expect Frisco to double its population and reach build-out in about 20 years, and the Frisco Police Department plans to keep pace with that growth through a variety of methods.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County announced that the organization will hold its annual Chrysalis Ball on Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Frisco Embassy Suites Hotel & Convention Center.

The city of Frisco is seeking public input on its proposed Americans with Disabilities Act transition plan at an open house event to be held 6-8 p.m. Monday, June 10, at the Senior Center at Frisco Square, 6670 Moore St.

Koupon Media, a Frisco-based developer of digital coupon platforms, was recently named one of five finalists in TeXchange's "One to Watch" awards.

Arlington resident Torey Laquon Boykin, 21, was sentenced to 40 years in prison for armed robbery of a Frisco teenager.

Mayor pro tem, deputy mayor pro tem named

Questions regarding roadway construction led Frisco's town hall meeting on Monday as the city continues its efforts to expand roads and create improve traffic flow, though questions regarding the recently imposed Stage 3 water restrictions were also prevalent.

At their fourth joint public meeting, the Frisco City Council and its Grand Park subcommittee received updates on the status of the project, which is now being touched up before Phase I is approved.

More than seven months after plans to dissolve the Arts Center of North Texas were put into motion, the three owner cities have still not come to an agreement regarding how to best carry out that task.

The city of Frisco will hold its next town hall meeting at 7 p.m. Monday. Residents can either attend in-person or dial in to listen to the meeting over the phone.

Frisco Independent School District plans to expand its Career and Technical Education Center, and students who take classes at the facility may have some impact on what that expansion looks like.

Collin County is home to multiple professional sports teams as well as numerous nonprofit organizations, so it'd be logical to assume the two sides often work together. Given their different schedules, however, sometimes that can be difficult to coordinate.

Editor's Note: Because of space constraints, the around town section won't appear in the June 1 issue of The Frisco Enterprise; the listing is instead being posted online.

For most parents, the start of summer marks a time when there aren't enough activities to keep their children entertained and out of trouble. With Frisco's Strikz Bowling Entertainment Center, that objective is much easier.

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