Little Elm: Bumpy road ahead as bridge opening draws near The Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge could elicit new motorists and economic expansion, but also mark the end to a serene era for some lake residents. - Saturday, July 4, 2009 8:45 AM CDT
Frisco: Pet of the week My name is Shasta. I’m a Siberian husky. I am a very sweet, loving and affectionate female. I weigh 78 pounds and am almost a year old. I get along great with children and other dogs. I’m a fast learner and very friendly. I am good natured and like to talk to people and have them pet me. I am crate trained and house trained. I would be a great addition to a loving family. - Saturday, July 4, 2009 8:42 AM CDT
Insect stings, bites jump during holiday The July 4 holiday will bring plenty of fireworks, food and fun for North Texans, but pests will be out in force as residents spend the weekend outdoors. - Saturday, July 4, 2009 8:21 AM CDT
Freedom Fest pops Saturday (PHOTOS) Freedom Fest celebrates Frisco, and this year’s July 4th event promises something for anyone of any age. The “Party in the Plaza” kicks off at 4 p.m. Saturday. - Friday, July 3, 2009 9:33 AM CDT
Fellowship raising funds for Abbey Grill Life Changing Faith Christian Fellowship is in the midst of its Faith In Action Capital Campaign to raise funds for the acquisition and renovation of their new church location, an historic edifice that was built in 1904. This building was the initial location of the First Baptist Church of Frisco, and was known most recently as The Abbey Grill before it closed its doors in December 2008. - Thursday, July 2, 2009 3:16 PM CDT
North Texas volunteers sought An upcoming Volunteer Challenge will benefit Frisco’s own Equest Therapeutic Horsemanship organization. On July 11, the North Texas Volunteer Center will be sponsor its first Volunteer Challenge, 8 a.m. n noon. - Thursday, July 2, 2009 9:36 AM CDT
Police Department’s Teen Academy starts Monday Fifteen teen-agers are participating in this year’s Teen Academy, sponsored by the Frisco Police Department. The academy is a two-week program designed to give the participants a working knowledge of the Frisco Police Department. It consists of a series of classes and discussions held Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m-noon, Monday through July 16. There is no cost to anyone who enrolls. - Wednesday, July 1, 2009 3:32 PM CDT
11-year-old plays world-class Pokemon Jacob Tamm is a happy fellow. The 11-year-old from Frisco put his Pokémon card trading skills to the test recently and took fourth place on June 27th-28th at the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) National Championship in St. Louis, MO. - Friday, July 3, 2009 9:39 AM CDT
FIRE LOG June 22-28 The following reported incidents are compiled from information provided by the Frisco Fire Department for the period of June 22-28. - Tuesday, June 30, 2009 6:47 AM CDT
Frisco man arrested after firing on officers Paul Clarence Bailey, 56, faces charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after firing on officers Sunday night. Bailey is in jail on $20,000 bond and could face 20 years in prison and a $10,000 fine if convicted. - Monday, June 29, 2009 7:24 AM CDT
Teens can make a scene at Stonebriar On July 18, Stonebriar Centre presents The SCENE 2009. The free afternoon event includes five hours of activities and presentations designed especially for teenagers. - Monday, June 29, 2009 5:40 AM CDT
POLICE REPORTS June 19-24 The following reported incidents are compiled from information provided by the Frisco Police Department for the period June 19-24. - Monday, June 29, 2009 6:51 AM CDT
iPhone charms with 3G S Ahhhhh, another new and improved iPhone for those addicted to Apple’s ultimate candy bar cell phone. - Friday, June 26, 2009 6:23 AM CDT
Fire Log The following reported incidents were compiled from information provided by the Frisco Fire Department for the period of June 15-21. - Friday, June 26, 2009 6:29 AM CDT
Heat Alert through Friday The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Alert for Frisco and Texas in general through 8 p.m. Friday. - Thursday, June 25, 2009 10:00 AM CDT
Public art offers free summer entertainment (photo) Visitors are invited to tour the outdoor and indoor sculptures and art works at Hall Office Park. Displays feature The Hall Collection and Texas Sculpture Garden in the development located off Dallas North Tollway and Gaylord Parkway. - Wednesday, June 24, 2009 3:41 PM CDT
Frisco Grooves features Wonderland Carolyn Wonderland, an award-winning singer and song writer, takes to the stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Warren Sports Complex in the final Frisco Grooves concert this year. Wonderland will play one 75-minute set. - Wednesday, June 24, 2009 3:08 AM CDT
Frisco school budget approved FISD board members approved their budget for the 2009-10 school year Monday night. The balanced budget allows for three percent pay raises and anticipates as little as a two-cent increase in the overall tax rate from $1.39 per $100 property evaluation. - Tuesday, June 23, 2009 5:22 PM CDT
Frisco arrests McKinney man for attempted murder (photo) A McKinney man is the target of an attempted murder investigation. 44-year-old David Lynn Whitson was arrested by Frisco police in connection with a shooting Friday night. Whitson was sent to the Collin County jail with bond set at $50,000. He faces up to 20 years in prison. - Tuesday, June 23, 2009 8:56 AM CDT
Police Reports June 11-18 The following reported incidents are compiled from information provided by the Frisco Police Department for the period of June 11-18. - Monday, June 22, 2009 2:58 PM CDT
US Club Soccer training set for Frisco Frisco’s US Club Soccer training camp will be Nov. 12-15 at Pizza Hut Park, one of three announced nationally. Called “id2 Regional Training Camps,” these are invitation-only events to bring together the nation’s top boys’ and girls’ youth players for four days of training, competition and evaluation. - Monday, June 22, 2009 9:33 AM CDT
Fashion is color blind (SLIDESHOW) Fashion styles and colors are diverse as the American population. Designers Josette Golatt andWalter Wilson proved that recently at a fundraiser for Frisco Residents of Color. - Monday, June 22, 2009 8:43 AM CDT
