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FSM July 2014

We take a look at some of Frisco’s annual events that shouldn’t be missed. In Family, we’ll help make your child’s next birthday a major success. And, if you’re wondering if there’s any new information on the Dallas Cowboys’ move to Frisco, we’ve got the scoop!

COMMUNITY DIRECTORY

Volunteer Center of North Texas - www.volunteernorthtexas.org ...................214.826.6767
Women Enhancing Business - www.friscochamber.com ............................972.335.9522
Women of Visionary Influence ...............................................................www.wovi.com

RECREATION
Frisco Amateur Swim Team ..................................................... www.swimfasst.info
Frisco Baseball and Softball Association - www.fbsa.org .............. 214.537.3272
Frisco Family YMCA - 3415 W. Main St., www.friscoymca.org .... 214.297.9622
Frisco Football League .................................... www.friscofootballleague.com
Frisco Soccer Association - www.friscosoccer.org ...................... 972.712.4625

SOCIAL SERVICES
Alcoholics Anonymous Frisco Group - www.frisco-aa.org ........ 800.991.0270
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Collin County .972.529.2272
101 E. Davis St., McKinney - www.casaofcollincounty.org.......... 972.978.8757
Frisco Families in Recovery
www.dallasal-anon.org.................................................................... 214.363.0461
Frisco Family Services Center, 8780 Third St.
www.friscocenter.org .......................................................................... 972.335.9495
Frisco Resale Shop, 9125 Dogwood St. ................................................. 972.335.9495
Collin Intervention to Youth, Inc. (CITY House) ........................................... 972.424.4626
902 E. 16th St., Plano, TX 75074 ............................................................. www.cityhouse.org
Hopes Door - 860 F Avenue, Suite 100, Plano, www.hopesdoorinc.org ............. 972.422.2911
Crisis Number ........................................................................................................ 972.422.7233
The Samaritan Inn - 1710 N. McDonald, McKinney, www.thesamaritaninn.org .................... 972.542.5302
Turning Point, Rape Crisis, P.O. Box 866754, Plano, www.theturningpoint.org......................................................................... 972.985.0951
2 4-Hour Hotline ......................................................................................................................................................................1.800.886.RAPE

FRISCO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Elementary school websites are available through www.friscoisd.org
William & Abbie Allen Elementary: 5800 Legacy Drive, Frisco, TX 75034 ................................................................................469.633.3800
Naoma & M. Allen Anderson Elementary: 2800 Oakland Hills, Plano, TX 75025 ....................................................................469.633.2300
Lucille Rogers Ashley Elementary: 15601 Christopher Lane, Frisco, TX 75035 ........................................................................469.633.3700
Calvin Bledsoe Elementary: 1900 Timber Ridge Dr., Frisco, TX 75034 .....................................................................................469.633.3600
Mary M. Boals Elementary: 2035 Jaguar Dr., Frisco TX 75033 ....................................................................................................469.633.3300
Ruth Borchardt Elementary: 4300 Waskom Dr., Plano, TX 75024 ...............................................................................................469.633.2800
Ida Lee Bright Elementary: 7600 Woodstream Dr., Frisco, TX 75034 ........................................................................................469.633.2700
Reba Cobb Carroll Elementary: 4380 Throne Hall Dr., Frisco, TX 75033 ...................................................................................469.633.3725
J .W. & Ruth Christie Elementary: 10300 Huntington Road, Frisco, TX 75035 ..........................................................................469.633.2400
Joyce Kelly Comstock Elementary: 7152 Silverado Trail, McKinney, TX 75070.........................................................................469.633.3900
Weldon F. Corbell Elementary: 11095 Monarch Dr., Frisco, TX 75033 ......................................................................................469.633.3550
Claude Curtsinger Elementary: 12450 Jereme Trail, Frisco, TX 75035 ......................................................................................469.633.2100
Edris Childres Elliott Elementary: 3721 Hudson Crossing, McKinney, TX 75070.......................................................................469.633.3750
Wilma Fisher Elementary: 2500 Old Orchard Dr., Frisco, TX 75033............................................................................................469.633.2600
Bessie Gunstream Elementary: 7600 Rockyridge Dr., Frisco, TX 75035 ....................................................................................469.633.3100
Pete & Grace Hosp Elementary: 5050 Lone Star Pkwy., Frisco TX 75034...................................................................................469.633.4050
Burt & Eloise Isbell Elementary: 6000 Maltby Dr., Frisco, TX 75035 ...........................................................................................469.633.3400
Sonny & Joanne McSpedden Elementary: 14140 Country Brook Dr., Frisco, TX 75035..........................................................469.633.4025
Charlie & Charlotte Mooneyham Elementary: 2301 Eden Dr., McKinney, TX 75070 ...............................................................469.633.3650
John Lenox Newman Elementary: 12333 Briar Ridge Rd., Frisco, TX 75033.............................................................................469.633.3975
Gene & Ruby Nichols Elementary: 7411 Nichols Trail, Frisco, TX 75034....................................................................................469.633.3950
Dr. J.M. Ogle Elementary: 4200 Big Fork Trail, McKinney, TX 75070 .........................................................................................469.633.3525
Billy Gene Phillips Elementary: 2285 Little River Dr., Frisco, TX 75033......................................................................................469.633.3925
Dr. Erwin G. and Elisabeth Pink Elementary: 3650 Overhill Dr., Frisco, TX 75033 ....................................................................469.633.3500
George & Debra Purefoy Elementary: 11880 Teel Pkwy., Frisco, TX 75033..............................................................................469.633.3875
Jessie Marie Riddle Elementary: 8201 Robinson Road, Plano, TX 75024 .................................................................................469.633.3200
Robertson Elementary: 2501 Woodlake Parkway, Little Elm, TX 75068 ....................................................................................469.633.3675
I S Rogers Elementary: 10500 Rogers Road, Frisco, TX 75033 ..................................................................................................469.633.2000
Isabel Pierce Sem Elementary: 12721 Honey Grove Dr., Frisco, TX 75035 ...............................................................................469.633.3575
Janice Stahly Scott Elementary: 10550 Millbend Dr., McKinney, TX 75070................................................................................469.633.4000
Shawnee Trail Elementary: 10701 Preston Vineyard Dr., Frisco, TX 75035 ................................................................................469.633.2500
Noel A. Smith Elementary: 9800 Sean Dr., Frisco, TX 75035 ......................................................................................................469.633.2200
Gerald Sonntag Elementary: 2001 Reagan Dr., McKinney, TX 75070 ........................................................................................469.633.3850

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COMMUNITY DIRECTORY

Izetta Sparks Elementary: 8200 Otis Dr., Frisco, TX 75034 ............................................................. 469.633.3000
Otis Spears Elementary: 8500 Wade Blvd., Frisco, TX 75034 .............................................. 469.633.2900
Polly Tadlock Elementary: 12515 Godfrey Dr., Frisco, TX 75035 .................................. 469.633.3775
Portia Ross Taylor Elementary: 9865 Gillespie Dr., Plano, TX 75025 ..................... 469.633.3625

FRISCO MIDDLE SCHOOLS Middle school websites are available through www.friscoisd.org
Adelle R. Clark Middle School: 4600 Colby Dr., Frisco, TX 75035 ............. 469.633.4600
Robert Cobb Middle School: 9400 Teel Pkwy., Frisco, TX 75033 ............ 469.633.4300
Pat & Catherine Fowler Middle School:
3801 McDermott Rd., Plano, TX 75025 ............................................. 469.633.5050
Bennett & Alma Griffin Middle School:
3703 Eldorado Pkwy., Frisco, TX 75033 ........................................... 469.633.4900
Lamar & Norma Hunt Middle School:
4900 Legendary Dr , Frisco, TX 75034 ............................................ 469.633.5200
Libby Cash Maus Middle School:
12175 Coit Rd., Frisco, TX 75035....................................................... 469.633.5250
Pioneer Heritage Middle School:
1649 High Shoals Dr., Frisco, TX 75034 ............................................... 469.633.4700
Sam & Ann Roach Middle School:
12499 Independence Pkwy., Frisco, TX 75035......................................... 469.633.5000

Richard L. Scoggins Middle School:
7070 Stacy Rd., McKinney, TX 75070................................................................ 469.633.5150
Sue Wilson Stafford Middle School: 2288 Little River Rd., Frisco, TX 75033 ........ 469.633.5100
Benton Staley Middle School: 6927 Stadium Ln., Frisco, TX 75033.............................. 469.633.4500
Billy Vandeventer Middle School: 6075 Independence Pkwy., Frisco, TX 75035................. 469.633.4350
Cal & Walt Wester Middle School: 12293 Shepherds Hill Ln., Frisco, TX 75035............................ 469.633.4800

FRISCO HIGH SCHOOLS High school websites are available through www.friscoisd.org
Centennial High School: 6901 Coit Rd., Frisco, TX 75035 ......................................................................................................... 469.633.5600
Frisco High School: 6401 Parkwood Blvd., Frisco, TX 75034 ..................................................................................................... 469.633.5500
Heritage High School: 14040 Eldorado Pkwy., Frisco, TX 75035 ............................................................................................... 469.633.5900
Independence High School: 10555 Independence Pkwy., Frisco, TX 75035............................................................................ 469.633.5400
Liberty High School: 15250 Rolater Rd., Frisco, TX 75035 ......................................................................................................... 469.633.5800
Lone Star High School: 2606 Panther Creek Pkwy., Frisco, TX 75033 ....................................................................................... 469.633.5300
Wakeland High School: 10700 Legacy Dr., Frisco, TX 75033 ..................................................................................................... 469.633.5700

SPECIAL PROGRAM CENTERS
Z .T. Acker Special Programs Center: 7159 Hickory St., Frisco, TX 75034 ................................................................................ 469.633.6801
Career and Technical Education (CTE): 9889 Wade Blvd., Frisco, TX 75035 ........................................................................... 469.633.6780
Frisco ISD Early Childhood School: 10330 Red Cedar Dr., Frisco, TX 75035 ........................................................................... 469.633.3825
Student Opportunity Center: 6928 Maple St., Frisco, TX 75033 ............................................................................................... 469.633.6700

PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Legacy Christian Academy: www.legacyca.com, 5000 Academy Dr., Frisco............................................................................ 469.633.1330
St. Philip’s Academy: www.spafrisco.org, 6400 Stonebrook Pkwy., Frisco................................................................................ 214.929.7787

HIGHER EDUCATION
Amberton University: www.amberton.edu, 3880 Parkwood Blvd., Frisco ................................................................................ 972.279.6511
Collin College: www.collin.edu, 9700 Wade Blvd., Frisco .......................................................................................................... 972.377.1790
Dallas Baptist University North: www3.dbu.edu, 2805 Dallas Pkwy., Ste. 450, Plano............................................................... 214.333.5777
Southern Methodist University-in-Legacy: www.smu.edu, 5236 Tennyson Pkwy., Plano......................................................... 972.473.3400
University of Dallas: www.udallas.edu, 1845 E. Northgate Dr., Irving ....................................................................................... 972.721.5000
University of Phoenix Dallas Campus: www.phoenix.edu, 12400 Coit Rd., Dallas................................................................... 972.385.1055

AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Celina: www.celinaisd.com, 205 South Colorado, Celina .......................................................................................................... 469.742.9100
Frisco: www.friscoisd.org, 5515 Ohio Dr., Frisco ......................................................................................................................... 469.633.6000
Lewisville: www.lisd.net, 1800 Timbercreek Rd., Flower Mound ............................................................................................ 469.713.5200
Little Elm: www.leisd.ws, 1900 Walker Ln., Box 6000, Little Elm ................................................................................................ 972.292.1847
McKinney: www.mckinneyisd.net, One Duvall St., McKinney .................................................................................................. 469.302.4000
Plano: www.pisd.edu, 2700 W. 15th St., Plano ........................................................................................................................... 469.752.8100
Prosper: www.prosper-isd.net, 605 E. Seventh St., Prosper........................................................................................................ 469.219.2000

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Finding Fun

FriscoIN

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F E AT U R E B Y C A R O LY N C A M E R O N

Frisco Freedom Fest.

From FSM archives.

IN A CITY AS VIBRANT and active as Frisco, with so many hip happenings and exciting
events around town, there’s simply no excuse to be bored. From catching a RoughRid-
ers’ game to numerous musical musings, many Frisco residents are already aware of
these exciting Frisco staples; however; there are many more that might even enlighten
a long-time local. Whether you’re new to town or have been here for years — or if
you’re flying solo, looking for the perfect date activity, rounding up your rowdy friends
or entertaining your little ones — Frisco has a little something for everyone.

Events in the summer months kick off with the Frisco Farmers’ Market, which opens
every Saturday morning through mid-October, creating a colorful welcome to each
visitor with a beautiful bouquet of fresh-from-the-garden fruit and vegetables as well
as other various items. Situated in the heart of Frisco Square — located at the corner
of Main/720 and the North Dallas Tollway — the farmers’ market offers a space for lo-
cal farmers, ranchers and vendors to sell their produce, free range poultry, grass-fed
beef, fresh-farmed eggs and handmade crafts and art, such as candles, soaps, jewelry,
quilts and various other products.

Frisco resident Carlen Layfield recently visited the Frisco Farmers’ Market with her
family to help support one of her friend’s businesses. “I discovered some really cool
things there, including some interesting boutique items and unique free samples. The
location was excellent, right in the middle of Frisco in front of City Hall, and there was
a live band playing punchy music in the background. We all thoroughly enjoyed the
experience, especially my kids, who had their faces painted. It was definitely a fun and
different outing for a Saturday morning.” For more information, visit friscofarmersmar-
ket.com.

For those seeking a fun, family-friendly, patriotic party to celebrate our country’s
birthday, the City of Frisco has just what you’re looking for. Beginning at 9 p.m. on
the evening of July 3, the city will host it’s inaugural “Hotter than a Firecracker 5K,” a
glow-in-the-dark fun run that will ultimately light up the night. With parts of the route
lit with black lights, glow-in-the-dark tee shirts and a large LED board, each partici-
pant will definitely feel a runner’s glow both before and after the race. Cost is $25 per
participant and $35 on the day of the race. The City will also present the first-ever “hot
dog” or Dachshund races, collaborating with Pappy’s Pet Lodge. At only $10 per entry,
you’ll be sure to fall in love with all the pups, as they will be sure to steal the show. All
proceeds of the event will be donated to Frisco’s Animal Control.

Of course, we would be remiss if we didn’t mention the City’s annual Frisco Free-

Frisco Farmers’ Market.

From FSM archives.

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Frisco Athletic Center’s Dive In Movies, left. Provided by City of Frisco Parks & Recreation Department. Trick or Treat in the Square, right. Provided by Frisco Square.

dom Fest. Beginning at 4 p.m. on Inde- our country.” Visit friscofreedomfest.org Black Light Bash, with attendees welcome
pendence Day, the city will again offer for more information. to dress formally or don their best 1980s
this once-a-year chance to celebrate our attire.
nation’s birthday with fantastic food, me- Once the thermometer hits 100 degrees
lodious music, amazing activities and “Oo- or higher, you’ll definitely want to cool off Melissa Johnson and her son, 9-year-old
ouuu, Ooooooh, and Aaahhh” fireworks! in one of the city’s swimming holes. Frisco Mason, attended last year’s shin dig and
The event will feature it’s Party in the Plaza, Athletic Center’s Outdoor Aquatic Cen- wouldn’t miss it again this year. “When
showcasing their Community Stage, a ter adds a twist to a swimming adventure we looked up the dance online, he ex-
chance to see all of your favorite, home- with its “Dive In Movies,” available in late pressed a lot of interest. Last year’s theme
grown artists light up the stage in song. July. Families can enjoy a movie on the big was “A Knight to Remember,” so this gave
The Children’s Expo will also be available screen while cooling off from the heat. The my son just another opportunity to dress
with double the footprint, allowing more cost is only $5 per person, and children un- up, which of course every young boy en-
activities for all children. New this year, see der the age of 2 are free, but do require a joys. Once we arrived at the party, we saw
how you stack up in a hamster ball race ticket. Gates open at 8 p.m., and this year, several of our friends from our block and
or try your luck on a zip line or two. Euro Dive In Movies will feature Despicable Me school, and we all just danced the night
bungees will also be available, along with 2. Contact the Frisco Aquatic Center at away. I couldn’t get over some of the out-
a rock climbing wall and bounce house 972.292.6600 to reserve your tickets today. fits on both the parents and the boys, but
inflatables. A huge variety of food ven- I can tell you one thing — it was a fantastic
dors will be participating, and after the If swimming isn’t your thing, there’s al- event. It was a wonderful time of bonding
FC Dallas soccer game, one of the largest ways a ton of other sports that will be sure for me and my son, and this year, we’ve al-
fireworks shows will ignite the sky for all of to take your breath away. Whether it’s a ready put together a group to attend. We
North Texas to see. It will be a star-span- local high school football game, a profes- wouldn’t miss it.” Tickets go on sale for the
gled night, for sure. sional FC Dallas soccer game or a Dallas Mother/Son Dance on Friday, August 15.
Stars hockey match, you’re bound to find Visit friscofun.org for more information.
“Frisco Freedom Fest is a great, family- something that catches your fancy. What-
friendly event that brings our community ever you choose, you’re bound to “have a The fun continues for the young and
together to celebrate America’s birth- ball.” young-at-heart as Halloween creeps clos-
day,” said Mayor Maher Maso. “Just like er. As the seasons change and shades of
our growing city, this event keeps getting You may also choose to lace up your autumn color begin to appear, Casey’s
bigger and bigger. Not only is Frisco Free- dancing shoes for the annual City of Fris- Pumpkin Patch, located in Frisco on the
dom Fest a signature event, it’s a day to co’s Parks and Recreation Department’s west side of Preston Road between Leba-
remember freedom isn’t free. On July 4, Mother/Son Dance at the Frisco Confer- non and Warren, provides some of the
we encourage everyone to say thanks to ence Center. In it’s twelfth year, this event most unusual and interesting pumpkins
all the men and women who have served brings moms and sons together for an for purchase. Patrons at the patch can also
evening full of dancing and fun. This year, enjoy bounce houses, a petting zoo and
the theme will be Totally 80s. It will be a

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Frisco Community Parade, left.
Shawnee Trail Cowboy Day,
below. From FSM archives.

some treats. Frisco was home to only one high school, to keep that spirit alive as much
In addition to the official evening of trick it is now a collective event, welcoming all as possible in a community that
Frisco schools and featuring floats, march- is growing at an almost unimagi-
or treating on the big night itself, Trick or ing bands, cheerleaders, sports teams, nable rate. The parade is one
Treat in the Square in downtown Frisco is civic organizations and much more. Begin- way for me to help accomplish
available on the afternoon of Sunday, Oc- ning at Toyota Stadium on Main Street, the this.”
tober 26, at some of your favorite restau-
rants, shops and business. Addi- parade is a wonderful opportunity for in- After the parade, head over
tionally, one of the best kept se- dividuals and families to honor the troops to the Frisco Heritage Museum
crets within the City is the Frisco and show support for the City of Frisco. for the annual celebration of
Fire Safety Town Events annual Shawnee Trail Cowboy Day, cre-
Fall Festival with trick or treating. Buddy Minett, a key champion for the ating awareness for what used
All ghosts, goblins and ghouls Frisco Community Parade noted, “This pa- to be the Shawnee Trail (what
from the age of tots to grade 5 rade has always been a highlight of the fall is now Preston Road) and “the
are invited to join the decorated season. It exemplifies the small town feel way things were.” Bring the fam-
village, and Safety Town resi- that most of us cherish, and I simply want ily out to the wild, wild west from
dents are typically on hand to 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for some good,
pass out treats. The folks from old-fashioned fun and games,
the Fire Safety Town offer safety including calf roping, Old West
events year round, so be sure to gunfights, armadillo races, face
visit friscotexas.gov/safetytown painting, whittling demonstra-
for more information. tions, hay rides, a petting zoo and more.
Admission is only $5 per person and allows
Locals are very familiar with the Frisco entrance into the museum for the day!
Community Parade, scheduled this year Yeehaw!
on Saturday, November 8, as it’s an annual No sooner have we finished gathering
opportunity to salute our military mem- together for Thanksgiving and completed
bers on Veterans Day and celebrate our our turkey leftovers, “The Most
local, hometown heroes, the City of Frisco Wonderful Time of the Year” ar-
and the school district overall. Originally rives, allowing us to celebrate
beginning as a homecoming parade when the wonder of the season. The
magic returns with Christmas in
the Square, the largest choreo-
graphed holiday light and music
display in Texas, brought to you
by the City of Frisco and Frisco
Square. Drawing nearly 650,000
visitors, Christmas in the Square
begins on Friday, November 28,
and runs nightly through Satur-
day, January 3, 2015. Gary Pa-
parella, owner of POParella’s, a
gourmet popcorn and snack boutique, has
thoroughly enjoyed all of the events on the
square. “Christmas on the Square is a fan-
tastic event, and they have so much going
on, which naturally attracts customers and
lots of people for the businesses here. Of
course, we really love it!”
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Christmas in the Square.

Provided by LK Photography-Lara K. Hansen.

events are available for the citizens of Fris- ball fever arrives. No matter your particular the one, extra special day that is just for
co, allowing everyone to join in the festivi- team of choice, Frisco is now sporting a her and me. Instead of buying a corsage,
ties. On Saturday, December 6, the City of wide landscape of support, having hosted I make one for her, which is nice because
Frisco will host their Breakfast with Santa, the NCAA FCS Championship at Toyota she saves the silk flowers and keeps them
feasting on a delicious buffet with Santa, Stadium for three consecutive years. May- year after year. Last year, the theme was
Frosty and Rudolph. Merry Main Street will or Maher Maso noted, “Frisco is a sports “All That Glitters”- a masquerade ball, so I
be held on the evening of December 6, town and a Division I Football Champi- also made her a coordinating mask, which
where the mayor lights the City of Frisco onship is another chance for sports fans she loved. We always attend with her cous-
Christmas tree in Simpson Plaza in front everywhere to not only experience great in and my brother-in-law, and we make an
of City Hall, and parents and children are football but to also discover all our com- entire evening out of it, going to dinner
able shop for gifts and great holiday dé- munity has to offer. We are loving having wherever they want and just really focus-
cor while enjoying an evening of musical college football come to Frisco each year ing on the girls. It’s truly all about spending
entertainment, holiday activities and an for the championship!” time together and savoring it.”
array of food and warm drinks. A Ginger-
bread House Contest will also run during February is the month all about love In February, families can also “tackle”
this time, and the created goodies will be and families, and there’s no better way for learning a new skill together through the
displayed during the event. a father to show his daughter his love and City of Frisco Parks and Recreation De-
affection than by escorting her on a date partment’s Trick-A-Trout Kid Fish at Frisco
For those wanting to run off some of to the dance of her dreams — the City Commons. At this event, more than 3,000
those calories, the Frosty 5K and Merry of Frisco’s Parks and Recreation Daddy/ rainbow trout are released into the Com-
Mile are scheduled for Saturday, Decem- Daughter Dance. Scheduled for Saturday, mons pond, located north of the main
ber 13. On December 20, Christmas in the February 21, 2015, this annual event allows pavilion, and families are encouraged to
Square will hold their Special Events Night, fathers the opportunity to escort their come out, cast off and learn all about the
inviting everyone to enjoy carriage rides, daughters to a dance and spend some sport of fishing. Kids Fish is in the morn-
a Christmas tree lot, a three-lane inner quality time boogying the night away. ing before public fish time, and they are
tube snow slide, trackless train rides and allowed to keep up to five fish. Persons
a visit from Santa, as he parachutes from Frisco resident Roy Marritt has been under the age of 17 do not need a fishing
the sky. What fun it will be to watch young taking his daughter, Eva, to the Daddy/ license. Bring the kids and enjoy a morning
children’s faces light up in the wonder and Daughter Dance every year for the past of free fishing and family fun!
amazement of the season! December will five years. Now 8 years old, Eva plans out
be sure to be a full month — no matter if her outfit months in advance and waits In life, the world is our canvas, and dur-
it’s full of food, fun or festivities. excitedly for the big day to arrive. “Eva ing the month of March, local, regional
looks forward to this day all year long,” and even national artists have the oppor-
As we ring in the New Year, college foot- explained Mr. Marritt with a smile. “It’s tunity to express themselves at Frisco’s

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annual Art in the Square, where cakes and other culinary creations, in

Frisco Square is transformed into addition to a beer garden and pep-

an outdoor fine arts gallery. This py, live music. Kids can spend their

event features more than 120 artists time enjoying a bounce house and

selling their handmade creations, face painting after they’ve sampled

including fine arts, graphics, pot- some goodies, and it’s a fun and

tery, textiles, glass, jewelry, leather, unique way to spend the afternoon

photography, wood and even more. — one you won’t want to miss! Visit

Local musicians also perform, add- friscomainstreetmerchants.com for

ing to the ambiance, and attendees details.

can make a day of it by enjoying Each Memorial Day, the Frisco

the food and drink made available Garden Club and the Frisco Veter-

at the variety of award-winning res- ans of Foreign Wars (VFW) honor our

taurants and establishments on the veterans by holding a Memorial Day

square. Admission and parking are Observance at Frisco Commons.

free, and all proceeds of the event The event features a traditional flag

go to the Frisco Education Founda- and wreath-laying ceremony, patri-

tion and Frisco Family Services. otic music from the Frisco Chorale

Springtime escorts the Easter and the Frisco Community Band. In

bunny into our midst, and the City addition, local scouts and Civil Air

of Frisco’s Parks and Recreation Patrol Cadets participate in addition

Department invites all Frisco fami- to a guest speaker. Observers are

lies to join them for the Easter Egg- encouraged to arrive early and bring

stravaganza at Toyota Soccer Cen- lawn chairs or blankets for seating.

ter, located immediately behind “The Veterans Memorial is hal-

Toyota Stadium. Bring your Easter lowed ground,” said Lee Myrben,

baskets to hunt more than 80,000 chairman of the Frisco Veterans Ad-

Easter eggs, and children age 12 visory Committee. “Planning these

and under are also encouraged to events is a labor of love for me and

enjoy bounce houses, face paint- the core group of volunteers. Memo-

ing, photos with the Easter bunny rial Day offers a chance to remember

and other activities. It is a hippity, those who didn’t make it back home.

hoppity time. We want to remember them.”

“Easter Eggstravaganza is a fun Every June, Frisco Square fea-

spring event for the entire family,” tures Music in the Square, a series

noted Marcy Jones, recreation ser- of relaxing evenings every weekend

vices manager for the City of Frisco Frisco Easter Eggstravaganza, top. Provided by City of Frisco Parks where friends and family are invited
Parks and Recreation Department. & Recreation Department. Frisco Family Services annual gala, to grab a picnic, share some blankets
“I enjoy seeing all of the colorful bottom. Provided by Frisco Family Services. and gaze at the nighttime sky on the

Easter eggs on the fields and thou- Simpson Plaza lawn while listening

sands of children in their spring outfits auction and dancing the night away. Make to a unique line-up of talented musicians.

with Easter baskets in hand. Once the si- sure to mark your calendar for this very im- Visit friscosquare.com/MITS for specific

ren starts the egg hunt, it amazes me how portant and momentous event. dates and times.

quickly the eggs disappear!” As April showers bring May flowers, the But wait, there’s more! Frisco also offers

For community-seeking and service- weather isn’t the only thing to smile about. other exciting events to please the entire

minded individuals, Frisco Family Services If you can’t find something good to eat at family. From a treasure hunt to Community

offers their annual Gala each April as an the Frisco StrEATS Food Truck & Music Awareness Night to the Lone Star Story-

opportunity to raise money and give back Festival, you aren’t looking hard enough. telling Festival, there will never be a lack

to help those facing hunger, homeless- Frisco StrEATS is a fantastic, one-day, fam- of things to do in our community. Whether

ness and other urgent needs. The Gala has ily-friendly event that occurs in late April, you are new to town or have lived here for

been a long-standing community tradi- offering a large variety of food trucks, 15-plus years, we hope this guide to our

tion, beginning in 1994, and has continued booths by various downtown merchants, great city has taught you something new

for more than 20 years. Earlier this year, games and other family-friendly activities. about the magical place you call home.

more than 600 friends and supporters Whatever you may be craving, you will Now, let’s all go do something fun!!

attended the Gala, enjoying sumptuous probably find. Participating trucks in last

cuisine, participating in activities such as year’s event included Ruthie’s, Ssahm BBQ, Carolyn Cameron is an online writer and

riding a mechanical bull or competing in Gandolfo’s and Easy Slider. Dessert trucks marketeer who enjoys coffee, her kids and

the live armadillo races, bidding in the live are also available, serving ice cream, cup- random creative endeavors.

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More Frisco Events PhotosfromFSMArchives

JULY 11-12, 2014
FRISCO FIRE SAFETY TOWN BIKE & PEDESTRIAN SAFETY • friscotexas.gov/safetytown
Frisco Fire Safety Town is a unique fire and life safety program created through public/
private partnerships between the City of Frisco, Frisco Independent School District and
area businesses for children of all ages.

AUGUST, 2014 ‑ TBA

FRISCO TREASURE HUNT • friscoisatreasure.com

“X” marks the spot! Visit any six of the 10 fun locations to get your treasure map stamped!
You could win exciting prizes such as autographed sports memorabilia, RoughRiders
tickets and more! Visit all 10 locations and be entered into a grand prize drawing!

SEPTEMBER 20, 2014

FRISCO FAMILY SERVICES RIDING 4 MEALS MOTORCYCLE RUN • friscocenter.org

A great day of riding, food and fun awaits motorcyclists as they join lead rider, Frisco
Mayor Maher Maso, on a 144-mile ride on North Texas roads with four entertaining stops.
Proceeds will raise funds for Frisco Family Services’ Food Pantry.

SEPTEMBER 26-27, 2014

LONE STAR STORYTELLING FESTIVAL • lonestarstories.org

More than 8,000 attendees come from Texas and neighboring states for two days and
nights of family fun featuring award-winning storytellers, concerts, puppet shows, folk arts
and crafts and more stories ever told in one setting.

OCTOBER 25, 2014

GARY BURNS FUN RUN • friscoisd.org

This annual one-mile fun run/walk and 5K certified race supports college scholarships for
graduating Frisco Independent School District seniors, including the Gary Burns Memorial
Scholarship Fund, and innovative grants for teachers and staff.

JANUARY 3, 2015
NCAA DIVISION I FOOTBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP • ncaa.com
The best of NCAA Division I Football will meet again in Frisco on Saturday, January 3,
2015 at Toyota Stadium. Where will your face be in the crowd?

2015 ‑ TBA

FRISCO CAN (COMMUNITY AWARENESS NIGHT) • friscotexas.gov

Residents throughout Frisco are invited to join in this special opportunity to get to know
each other better, while making their neighborhoods safer. Frisco CAN was launched in
2013 as a local version of National Night Out. Frisco police officers will stop by many of the
neighborhood block parties and visit with residents, as well as offer safety tips.

2015 ‑ TBA
FRISCO WOMEN’S LEAGUE (FWL) MOTHER/DAUGHTER TEA • fwltea.org
Since 2006, this popular luncheon for Frisco-area mothers and daughters has raised more
than $200,000 for area beneficiaries.

2015 ‑ TBA

FRISCO FAMILY SERVICES ANNUAL MAYOR’S GOLF CLASSIC • friscocenter.org

The annual Mayor’s Golf Classic is one of Frisco Family Services’ major fundraisers. It’s from
community and corporate support of this event that they will be able to meet the needs of
thousands of individuals who are at risk of becoming homeless and hungry.

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Healthcare
Professional Profiles
medical | dental | behavioral | holistic

Mona Chacko, M.D. • Stonebrook Family Medicine
8200 Stonebrook Pkwy., Ste. 100 • Frisco, Texas
972.712.1911 • www.stonebrookfp.com

Mona Chacko, M.D. is a board certified Family Physician at Stonebrook Family Medicine. She
completed her residency training at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, McKeesport
in Pittsburgh. She is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Chacko’s
approach to medicine is to provide the highest quality of comprehensive health care, using
innovations in primary care. Believing that family dynamics have an important impact on
health, she enjoys caring for the whole family in a continued partnership. She provides care
for generations of families and appreciates the loyalty and faith of the families in the type of
medicine she practices. Dr. Chacko, husband Tom, daughter Annette and their dog Maggie, all
enjoy living in Frisco. Outside of medicine, she spends her time hanging out with her husband,
friends, and family.

Dr. Paul Graves • Graves Chiropractic Center
7500 Stonebrook Pkwy., Ste. 103 • Frisco, Texas 75034
972.377.7117 • www.graveschiropractic.com

As a young man Dr. Graves was injured in an automobile accident, resulting in severe pain. For
years, he sought relief from specialists without improvement. Finally, after friends recommended
Chiropractic, the constant burning and tingling were gone. Inspired, Dr. Graves changed his career
path to pursue a Chiropractic degree and has been building his practice in Frisco since 1998. Due
to his dedication and experience, patients have entrusted him with treating their entire families,
including the smallest of their children. A graduate of Parker College of Chiropractic and active in
research for the advancement of Chiropractic, Dr. Graves provides the most advanced, sophisticated
Chiropractic care combined with Therapeutic Massage, Exercise, Spinal Decompression and
supervised weight loss. We are an In-Network provider for all insurance companies and accept
Medicare, Personal Injury and cash. We have a fun family oriented practice!

Dr. Sumit Katyal • Texas Pain Relief Group – Frisco
Pain Management Physician
5575 Warren Pkwy., Ste. 104 • Frisco, Texas 75034
855-549-PAIN (7246) • TexasPainReliefGroup.com

Dr. Katyal exemplifies Texas Pain Relief Group’s dedication to treating the pain—and the person—
with expert care and compassion. He is fellowship trained and triple board certified, having
completed a residency in anesthesiology and an interventional pain medicine fellowship at the
prestigious Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Katyal is board certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine
by the American Board of Anesthesiology and in headache medicine by the United Council for
Neurologic Subspecialties. His expertise is in minimally invasive treatment modalities for lower
back pain, including minimally invasive lumbar decompression (MILD), spinal implantable devices
and interventional procedures for chronic headaches, facial pain and neck pain. He brings
comprehensive care to patients suffering from pain, focusing on improving their ability to function
and their quality of life.

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Jon Ricks, M.D., P.A.
5575 Warren Pkwy., Ste. 316 • Frisco, Texas 75034
972.377.6800 • www.drjonricks.com

Dr. Jon Ricks has dedicated 16 years to the Frisco area by providing quality obstetrical care to
women in a safe, secure, friendly and professional environment. Compassionate and vigilant
in the care of mothers and their unborn children, he and his staff are committed in establishing
lasting relationships with their patients. Dr. Ricks is board certified by the American College of
Obstetricians and Gynecologists and earned his medical degree in 1992 from the University of
Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. He completed his OB/GYN residency at Parkland
Memorial Hospital in Dallas. He has been blessed with his wife Patricia and their seven children. Dr.
Ricks is now proudly delivering at Baylor Medical Center of Frisco.

Xie Yin, L.Ac. (M.D. of China) • Acupuncture & Herbs
9555 Lebanon Rd., Bldg 10, #1003 • Frisco, Texas 75035
972.335.2626 • www.yinsclinic.com

As one of the best acupuncturists and oriental medicine doctors in the Dallas area, Dr. Yin brings
to her patients a wealth of knowledge obtained from her training in China, followed by 24 years of
practice experience in acupuncture and herbal medicine. She has helped many infertility patients
successfully get pregnant with acupuncture alone as well as in conjunction with IVF and IUI. Dr.
Yin provides an effective all natural and drug free solutions to chronic pain, allergies, digestive
disorder and stress related conditions. In her clinic patients are given ample time to explain their
symptoms and are offered treatment of the highest standard and expertise in Chinese medicine.
Dr. Yin is licensed by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners and certified by the National
Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Call to schedule a consultation
and learn how acupuncture could help you achieve optimal health.

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DINING

Manny’s Tex-Mex Grill

prefer a smoky flavor, while others want to

literally burn their taste buds right off. For

our Salsa Showdown, we decided to rate

each subject on five specific categories

— texture, flavor, freshness, scovincy (our

made-up word for rating spiciness) and

overall likeability. Even though we do

not claim to be salsa connoisseurs, we

thought it would be fun to sample salsa

from around Frisco in a blind experiment,

which would eliminate any bias from

previous encounters. After tasting

each mystery salsa, FSM staff members

recorded their ratings on a one-to-10

scale. The restaurant from which the salsa

was purchased was not revealed until their

ratings had been submitted. Some of the

results were a little unexpected, shedding

new light on some local favorites.

First up was Mattito’s Tex-Mex.

Receiving an average overall rating of 6.21

out of 10, Mattito’s collected the majority

of its points for freshness and texture. A

little more than half of the participants

enjoyed the chunkiness, while a few

preferred a more beefy concoction.

With a scovincy average of 3.71 out of

10 (remember, this is spiciness) our staff

would probably recommend this salsa

to those who possess a tamer tongue.

When dealing with freshness, Mattito’s

BAGS OF SIMILAR SIZE lined the center into the tub, he retracted his hand to find racked up an average of 6.28 out of 10.
of the table — some white, some brown.
Even though the contents of the bags the object covered in a chunky, spicy- When totaling up all averages — overall,
were a mystery to the people in the
room, someone had numbered each in smelling substance. As others watched texture, scovincy, flavor and freshness —
thick, black ink. With matching numbers
inscribed on each lid, small containers in anticipation, he drew the object to his Mattito’s Tex-Mex came in sixth place out
accompanied each sack. The men and
women in the room grew silent; taking lips. The crunch could be heard through of 11.
their mission very seriously — one mistake
could change the outlook of the entire the room and down the hall. He pursed Next up was The Blue Goose Cantina,
community. With many of the participants
staring blankly at the row of bags with his lips and Super Salsa pulling in
mysterious contents, one participant fanned his Showdown
decided to take the lead. Reaching for the mouth, an average
bag with the number 11 carefully etched stating,
on the side, he opened it, revealing its “That is overall rating
contents. He placed his hand in and pulled a good
a triangle-shaped object from the bag. He salsa!” of 4.43 out of
opened the small tub near the bag and
took a deep breath. Dipping the object 10 (remember

this is all

subjective).

Three Texture was

meetings BY ANDREA HIKEL this salsa’s

and 11 main selling

salsas later, the team had done it. They point, drawing comments on its thickness.

had chosen the winner of the Frisco STYLE Therefore, if you like to use your chip like

Magazine Super Salsa Showdown! a shovel in a snowstorm, this salsa is for

What makes a delicious salsa? Well, you. It earned an average scovincy rating

that depends on whom you ask. Some of 5.43 out of 10, with many commenting

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Tupy’s Mexican Restaurant, left. La Hacienda Ranch, right.

on its heavy tomato flavor. Many agreed a 5.57 out of 10 rating, with three of the have highly swayed some opinions. Many
the chips were light and crispy with just seven participants awarding it a seven. of the participants were sure they would
the right amount of salt. At the end of Its scovincy average score was 4.57 out of know when they were presented with La
the experiment, The Blue Goose salsa 10, flavor was 5.71 out of 10 and freshness Hacienda Ranch salsa, but this may not
managed to claim tenth place out of 11. rated in at 5.86 out of 10. With its fresh have been the case. Those who boasted
tomatoes and fresh flavor, Cristina’s salsa “La Ha” as their favorite salsa of all time
Mystery container number three was claimed seventh place out of 11 with a only awarded medial overall scores,
purchased from Manny’s Tex-Mex Grill. total of 28.07 points. resulting in an average overall rating of
Acquiring an average overall rating 6.36 out of 10. All participants commented
of 8.14 out of 10 and a total rating of Our next entry may have come in eighth on this salsa’s “smokiness,” which may
38.86, Manny’s claimed second place place out of 11, but don’t let the 6.36 out have hinted toward the restaurant from
in our Super Salsa Showdown. Manny’s of 10 average overall rating fool you — which it was purchased; however, a
collected the majority of its points for this salsa is fresh. For what Casa Rita’s subjective rating of the texture, scovincy,
flavor and scovincy, beating out all other Mexican Grill’s salsa may have lacked in flavor and freshness landed all categories
salsas with an average flavor rating of 8 texture and scovincy, it make up for it with in the 5.2 to 5.8 average range. The
out of 10. In addition, three of the seven its sweet flavor and fresh ingredients, participants may have been a little unsure
participants awarded Manny’s salsa with earning a 7.29 out of 10 in our freshness if they were sampling La Ha’s signature,
a 10 out of 10 freshness rating. For those category. For those who crave the smoky salsa creation, but its 28.64 total
who enjoy a good mix of heat and flavor, heat, this might not be the best option; points still landed it in fourth place.
salsa from Manny’s Tex-Mex Grill is for however, those who fancy a sweet flavor
you. that doesn’t require a fire extinguisher, Next up was La Unica Taqueria and
you’ll be happy to know Casa Rita’s Restaurant. Receiving an average overall
Behind curtain number four was chips salsa earned 27.07 points in our “highly- rating of 2.86 out of 10, La Unica didn’t
and salsa from Cristina’s Fine Mexican scientific” tasting competition. prove to be a crowd favorite. This salsa’s
Restaurant. Its average overall rating of highest rating came from scovincy (4.71),
6.36 out of 10 can be attributed largely Mystery container number six was with texture, flavor and freshness never
to its texture, flavor and freshness. When proof that knowing the restaurant from getting above 3.14. For those looking
speaking of texture, this salsa earned which the salsa was purchased could

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Salsa Tex-Mex

to add a little spice to their enchilada or Mex. I know what you’re thinking … if There you have it, Frisco. I think our
tamale, it might make for a good topper. they are going to call themselves Salsa Super Salsa Showdown proved a great
As far as an appetizer, La Unica’s salsa Tex-Mex, they had better serve up a great point: Frisco is full of terrific Mexican
found itself at the bottom our list at salsa! Well, I’m with you, salsa lovers. restaurants that offer a variety of tastes to
number 11, with 16.43 total points. I’m happy to report, they did in fact cater to every palette. Whether you desire
live up to their name. With a whopping the spiciness of the spiciest pepper or the
Our next contestant was Tupy’s total of 42.49 points, salsa from Salsa subdued flavor of a smooth, sweet salsa
Mexican Restaurant, raking in a 5.57 out claimed the number one spot in our mixture, with a little searching, it can be
of 10 average overall rating. This number Super Salsa Showdown! Overall, our found in Frisco — and we weren’t even
can be attributed to its smooth texture group awarded it with 8.93 points out of able to include all Mexican restaurants in
and high-ranking scovincy. Grab those 10, and it dominated three of the four Frisco. Happy dipping!
snow shovels again and prepare to pile other categories — texture, scovincy and
it high on that chip, because five out of freshness. Proving to be the upset of the Andrea Hikel is the editor of Frisco STYLE
seven participants awarded this salsa season, the underdog prevailed. Magazine.
with above average scores for texture.
In addition, with a whopping four out of
seven participants rating the scovincy at
or above 8 out of 10, this salsa is a heat
lover’s dream. Its average flavor rating
came in above average and freshness
wasn’t lacking either. With a 29.28, Tupy’s
salsa easily took the third place spot in
our Super Salsa Showdown.

Behind curtain number nine was
chips and salsa from Cantina Laredo. Its
average overall rating of 6.43 out of 10 can
be connected to its flavor and freshness.
The popular consensus within the group
had been that great texture equaled
great salsa; however, our number nine
taste test disproved this theory. Across
the board, all seven participants agreed
that it has great flavor, freshness and
scovincy, while the texture was a bit thin.
You definitely cannot scoop up a large
chunk of salsa on your chip; nevertheless,
it still makes a delicious dipper. With this
in mind, Cantina Laredo secured our fifth
place award with 28.28 total points.

Nearing the end of our taste tests,
the group was presented with salsa from
Posados Café. Texture and freshness
helped this salsa reach a 5.42 out of 10
average overall rating. Tamer tongues can
unite yet again with this Mexican medley,
as its scovincy rating only reached 3.71
out of 10. One participant thought it
appeared to be homemade and another
commented on its fresh ingredients.
Coming in at ninth place, Posados Café
collected a total of 25.71 points.

Last but certainly not least, our eleventh
contestant turned out to be Salsa Tex-

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SMALL BITES Posados
La Hacienda Ranch

Cristina’s Fine Mexican Restaurant

BLUE MESA GRILL Tupy’s Mexican Restaurant
8200 Dallas Pkwy., Plano
214.387.4407 • www.bluemesagrill.com
With more than 100 tequilas and an em-
phasis on fresh-squeezed juices, Blue
Mesa’s Tequila Bar has received the re-
gional Santé Restaurant Award for Spirits
Hospitality.

CANTINA LAREDO Cantina Laredo
1125 Legacy Dr., Frisco
214.618.9860 • www.cantinalaredo.com
Not only does Cantina Laredo serve mod-
ern Mexican food in a sophisticated, vi-
brant atmosphere, but you can also enjoy
the award-winning signature margarita,
the Casa Rita, made from fresh lime juice
and the finest tequila.

CRISTINA’S FINE MEXICAN Salsa Tex-Mex
RESTAURANT Blue Mesa Grill
5105 Eldorado Pkwy., Frisco
469.362.8177 • www.cristinasmex.com Manny’s Tex-Mex Grill
With drinks like the Cristina Rita and the
Blackberry Mint Rita, Cristina’s is taking
margaritas to the next level with Avión
Silver Agave Tequila combined with fresh
lime juice, Cointreau and agave nectar.

LA HACIENDA RANCH POSADOS TUPY’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
4110 Preston Rd., Frisco 9506 Texas 121, Frisco 6975 Lebanon Rd., Frisco
972.335.2232 • www.laharanch.com 469.384.3007 • www.posados.com 214.705.7864 • www.tupysfrisco.com
On May 11, 1971, the founder of La Ha- Whether you are a frozen, shaken, skinny Passed down from generation to genera-
cienda revolutionized the restaurant and or on the rocks type of margarita lover, tion, Tupy’s serves up delicious family reci-
bar industry with his invention of the fro- you’ll be sure to find that perfect mixture pes with fresh ingredients, coupled with
zen margarita machine, made with 100 at Posados! amazing frozen drinks.
percent Blue Agave Tequilas and premi-
um Liqueurs. SALSA TEX-MEX
3245 W. Main St., Frisco
MANNY’S TEX-MEX GRILL 214.705.8500 • www.salsatexmex.com
6705 W. Main St., Frisco With Happy Hour from 3-6 p.m. on Sun-
972.377.6765 • www.eatatmannys.com day through Thursday, you can enjoy pre-
Looking for “Margaritaville?” Look no fur- mium frozen drinks at Salsa Tex-Mex, such
ther than Manny’s Tex-Mex Grill for top as the popular BeerRita and or a Melt-
shelf margaritas made with Margaritaville down Margarita.
Gold.

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RECIPE

Fresh Fruit Pizza

BY BECKY JOHNSON

CRUST: FILLING: TOPPING:
3/4 c. margarine
1/2 c. powdered sugar 3 oz. cream cheese Apple jelly
1-1/2 c. flour
1/3 c. sugar Sliced fruit or berries

1 c. whipping cream of your choice

Cut margarine into sugar and flour. Press into pizza pan. Bake at 300 degrees
for 20-25 minutes. While baking, slice fruit. Beat cream cheese and gradually
add sugar. Beat in whipping cream until soft peaks form. Spread over cooled
crust. Enjoy!

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NOW & THEN BY BOB WARREN

RUNNING ROUGHLY

north and south, through

the heart of Frisco, is

Preston Ridge, a rocky

ridge that spawns six From the Comanche Indians

streams within Frisco’s to a wastewater treatment
city limits. Three of those plant, Stewart Creek has
streams flow eastward seen it all.

and empty into the East

Fork of the Trinity River.

Three flow westward and

empty into the Elm Fork of

the Trinity River. Any one In the spring and

of these streams could tell summer of 1866, Preston

quite a story. Just imagine Trail saw more than

if Stewart Creek could 200,000 head of cattle

talk. being driven northward to

The little creek was Midwest markets. Stewart

named for Isaac F. Stewart, Creek certainly recalls

founder of Stewart Creek that nearby Lebanon was

Settlement in southeast a thriving, and sometimes

Denton County. The rowdy, stop on the cattle

settlement was located trail.

near the point where the The year 1902 brought

creek ends as it flows into huge changes in the life

Elm Fork. If Stewart Creek of Stewart Creek. The

could talk, it might tell of Frisco railroad built a line

prehistoric men, women through this part of the

and animals drinking its country, and its steam

water. We know it could engines needed water

have looked up the ridge every 20 to 25 miles. Our

in the late 1600s as Caddo little creek could boast

Indians made their way that it was dammed up to

down the buffalo trail to make a water source for

occupy this part of what the engines. They named

was to become North it Frisco Lake, and it was

Texas. It could tell us If Stewart Creek the largest body of water

the Indians were of the Could Talk in this area until Lake
Wichita branch of the Dallas was completed in
Caddo tribe and were the 1920s. At the time,

peaceful farmers who Frisco had no parks, so
built their villages near the the lake became our
stream. There they bathed town’s “water park,”

and drank — hopefully where we swam, fished,

upstream from their swimming hole. the town of Lebanon. Many came to hunted, trapped and picnicked.

It could tell us, however, of the not-so- homestead land under the Peters Colony However, Stewart Creek would also

peaceful Comanche who made occasional program and started farming the fertile want you to know about its spillway that

sweeps from their home in west Texas, prairie land, where we Frisconians live was just below the dam. That became a

ravaging cattle and murdering those who today. Our creek could report that, in water slide for us kids. For much of the

got in their way. Collin County history the spring of 1845, more than a thousand year, there was a mossy slime on the

tells us of those raids in these parts, so immigrants crossed the Red River going spillway, so we brought old dishpans,

I expect little Stewart Creek would recall south to make their homes in the new sat in them and slid down the slippery

those chilling times. state of Texas. surface into the pool below. In dry

It surely would remember the settlers Sadly, the immigrants began to take weather, the spillway was not slippery, so,

who, in the early 1800s, started coming over the Indians’ land, and in 1855, our not to be outdone, we invented another

down the Preston Trail in their ox-drawn, creek bade them farewell when the game — riding our bicycles up and down

covered wagons. Some stopped near government moved the Caddo further the slope. Thus, our creek provided many

the stream’s headwaters and formed west to the Brazos Reservation. hours of entertainment for Frisco folks,

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Bob Warren’s parents, Esther and Roy Warren, on the bank of Frisco Lake, 1920, top. The hole for Frisco youngsters who had not
Warrens on the spillway of Frisco Lake (“Frisco’s waterslide”), bottom. Provided by Bob Warren. yet learned to swim very well. The creek
probably smiled and blushed as we boys
young and old. Removing rock would make the hill less spent many hours “skinny dipping” in that
Traumatic times for the little creek came steep. Stewart Creek, which crossed Fifth remote place, sometimes swinging out
Street at the foot of the hill, would tell us over the water on a grapevine “rope” and
in 1915, the year Frisco’s Main Street was it shuddered with every blast during the dropping into the pond.
“rocked.” Until then, the street’s surface rocking job.
was dirt, dusty in dry weather and deep A big change came in the life of
mud in the wet seasons. Therefore, the Today, Stewart Creek speaks in a Stewart Creek when, in the early 60s,
city looked for a source of rock to improve whisper. It is a docile little stream, but steam engines were replaced with
the street’s surface. They found the rock that has not always been the case. As the diesels, eliminating the railroad’s need
could be blasted from “Big Hill,” a steep creek moves away from the ridge and for water. The dam was broken, the lake
hill on the south part of Fifth Street. The heads west, it could tell you of happier was drained and once more, the creek ran
hill was so steep that Model “T” vehicles, and more active days. It was the home uninhibited westward toward Lake Dallas.
with gravity-fed fuel tanks located of “Devil’s Cave,” a wide place in the At the request of Frisco leaders who saw
near the hood, had to back up the hill. stream that made a great swimming the need for economic development
here, the railroad graciously donated the
land where the lake had been, and Gould
Battery Company located its battery
recycling plant there. For years, the plant
was Frisco’s largest employer and a great
civic benefactor. Stewart Creek took on
the job of carrying the plant’s wastewater
away, so, once again, the little stream felt
it was serving its community.

Years later, the creek took on other
civic duties when the city built a state-
of-the-art wastewater treatment plant on
its western reaches. The stream’s chest
probably swells with pride knowing pure
water is discharged from the plant into
the creek, with much of the water being
recycled and used to water our golf
courses and parks.

These thoughts about Stewart Creek
came to mind recently as I sat on the
balcony of our new home at Parkview
of Frisco. I realized I was looking out at
the beautiful green trees that line the
creek near Devil’s Cave, the place where
I skinny-dipped as a youngster. For just
a moment, I was tempted to make my
way through the undergrowth, shed my
clothes and go for a swim. Then, I came
to my senses and decided to just sit and
enjoy the view — and the memories.

Today, Stewart Creek’s future looks
bright. It is scheduled to flow through
Frisco’s planned Grand Park. There its
waters will, once again, form beautiful
lakes, furnishing places for our citizens to
enjoy its refreshing shores. I’m sure the
stream would want to tell you these things
if only it could speak.

Bob Warren is a local historian, former
mayor of Frisco and a regular contributor
to Frisco STYLE Magazine.

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PROFILE

Trailblazer

BY ALLISON HARRELL

Maher Maso in full gear.

BEING MAYOR is a demanding role in been born in Texas but got here as soon as Mr. Maso’s role required him to interact
virtually any city, but being the mayor of he could, Mr. Maso says he moved to Texas with members of the city government.
one of the fastest-growing cities in the in 1984. “When we moved to Texas, it was Soon, more doors opened for community
country comes with its own unique set of originally Carrollton, then Plano, then we involvement, such as volunteering on the
challenges. Perhaps no one understands moved to Frisco in 1992. I feel like a Texan Frisco Independent School District (FISD)
this reality better than Maher Maso, at heart, for sure.” Technology Committee. “The more I did,
Frisco’s mayor since 2008. A ubiquitous the more people seemed to ask me to do,
community figure, Mayor Maso is as When his family moved to Frisco in 1992, and I enjoyed it. It was a new experience
likely to be spotted speaking with local Mr. Maso had no political experience, for me. I didn’t really have a goal or
elementary school students as he is with nor did he have any political aspirations. anything in mind, but from there I started
heads of international corporations, all in However, a disagreement with the really understanding what a community is
the name of representing the city he loves. homeowner’s association in his new all about.”
However, in addition to tirelessly working neighborhood prompted him to take his
for the best interest of Frisco’s residents, first step toward local politics. “It’s a funny Mr. Maso first ran for Frisco city council in
Mr. Maso is a family man, attentive to the story,” Mr. Maso said with a grin. “I had 1996 and says the similarity of his first name
needs of his three children as well as his moved into Plantation, and one of the first to the office of mayor caused a bit of initial
family business. It’s a delicate juggling act, things that happened as we were building confusion. “As people were encouraging
and one he will continue to manage until the house is that I wanted to put in a circular me to run for city council and I was trying
his current term expires in 2017. driveway and the HOA said I couldn’t. That to make up my mind, I mentioned it to my
got me interested in being part of that neighbor. The next morning, one of the
It may surprise some to know that decision-making process. Therefore, I got candidates running for mayor, Kathy Seei,
while Mr. Maso is perhaps Frisco’s most on the board and became president of the called me and said, ‘I heard you’re running
passionate advocate, he is not a native HOA. And I got my circular driveway,” he for mayor.’” Mr. Maso explains that he
Texan, or even a natural-born American. said with a laugh. figured out later the mix-up happened
Born in Jordan, Frisco’s mayor moved to when his neighbor told some men at the
Seattle with his family at age 5. Holding As president of the homeowner’s barbershop of Mr. Maso’s plan to run for
to the familiar adage that he may not have association for what was one of Frisco’s city council. “Since my name is Maher, they
largest neighborhood developments,

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got mixed up and thought I was running Now serving his third and final term as supported me and helped where the city

for mayor,” he said with a chuckle. “It’s a mayor per the city’s term limits, Mr. Maso needed help.”

funny story, but it shows what Frisco was admits that while the road to becoming Unfortunately, being mayor does not

all about. It was a very small and close mayor may not have been particularly allow much time for hobbies, but one of

community, and people talk.” difficult, the job itself can be incredibly the things Mr. Maso has really enjoyed

Although Mr. Maso didn’t win his first demanding. “Being the mayor of one of over the years is off-road motorcycles. “I

bid for city council grew up riding

in 1996, he says motorcycles,

the experience starting at age

was instructive 12,” said Mr.

and prompted Maso. “It’s

him to increase something I

his involvement in never got tired

the community. of doing, and I

“During that time, actually started

I did a lot of things racing off-road

with FISD as well in my 30s. I never

as various charities really thought

in Frisco, and I about it, but I

really enjoyed it. It think one of the

was new to me at reasons I enjoy

the time, but very it so much is

rewarding. And that it requires

the more I did, a 100 percent

the more people of my focus and

seemed to ask me energy, so it

to do.” When he Herman Hill, vice-chairman of the Frisco Sister Cities International board, and Mayor Maher Maso really helps take
ran for city council discuss business. From FSM Archives. me away from

again in 2000, he the stress and

won. “I was blessed to serve for seven the fastest growing cities in the United challenges of everyday life. It allows me

years on the city council and reach term States, as you can imagine, is very time- to take my mind off of things.” Another

limits,” said Mr. Maso. “When I talk to kids consuming. If I spend less than 50 hours big benefit, which he said he really needs

at career days, I tell them to do whatever a week [working as mayor], it’s probably a now more than ever, is the physical nature

you do to the best of your abilities and rarity.” While a 50-hour week job may not of riding off-road. “It is a great form of

doors will open for you.” seem like an unusual workload, Mr. Maso is exercise,” he said.

Another axiom Mr. Maso loves to share also vice president of the family business, While he no longer races, he still has his

with students is the advice that they Maso Asset Management, LLC. “Because off-road motorcycle. “Time commitments

should never eat lunch alone. “In FISD we it is a family business, it has allowed me have not allowed me to ride in some time,

gain five new students a day, so I ask the to give back to the community in this way, but it is a goal of mine to get back in the

kids how many of them sit down with a new but it’s very challenging because Frisco is ‘saddle’ one day,” he smiles.

student on their first day and talk to them. such a busy, successful place, it requires a As he serves his final term as Frisco’s

By asking questions and getting to know large investment of time.” He also serves mayor, Mr. Maso says he doesn’t have

people, you become smarter. If someone as on the board of directors of Network too much time to think about the things

knows something unique, you should Cybernetics Corp. and several sub- he’ll miss when it’s all over. “I don’t think

ask him or her some questions and learn companies. my favorite part will go away,” he said

about them. That knowledge also helps While his work on behalf of Frisco of his mayoral duties. “I love meeting

open doors for you.” demands much of his time, Mr. Maso new people, and this is such a diverse

Mr. Maso says it was the practice of also takes great pride in his role as a community with so many good people.

these two axioms that led him to become dad. “My kids are all very supportive,” It’s exciting to be the mayor of the one of

mayor. ‘I didn’t know I was going to be he said. “Brandon, my oldest, is 23 and the fastest-growing, most vibrant, exciting,

mayor, and people are surprised by that works for Child Protective Services. My successful cities in the country. How cool

when I say it wasn’t my goal to do X, Y, Z daughter Elisa is 21 and a student at is that, and how blessed am I to have the

to become mayor. I just did whatever I was Kansas State and graduating this year. In privilege to be entrusted to do that? I

doing that day to the best of my ability addition, my youngest daughter, Layna, is pinch myself every morning.”

and it was easy to become mayor. Enough 16. Obviously, they’ve sacrificed a lot, but

people thought enough of me to help me, they have learned a lot through this, and Allison Harrell is a staff writer of Frisco

support me and be there for me when I they understand government way better STYLE Magazine, mom of four and an

needed them.” than I did when I was their age. They’ve aspiring blogger.

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DID YOU KNOW

FRISCO LABOR MARKET
TIP Strategies, a privately held, Austin-based economic development consulting firm, analyzed the Frisco-area labor market,
confirming the city’s advantages with regard to its talent base. The analysis provided a detailed look at the characteristics of the
regional workforce and showed the area’s occupational strengths are well-aligned with the industries Frisco targets for recruitment
like telecommunications, software development and financial and medical services. According to TIP Strategies, area employers
have access to a highly-educated workforce of nearly one-half million within a 10-mile radius, including more than twice the national
average for key information technology occupations. Frisco has an estimated workforce of nearly 500,000 people within a 10-mile
supply area. Frisco and the region are also home to a high concentration of information technology workers, with more than twice the
expected number of software developers, computer programmers, systems analysts and web developers. For more information, visit
friscoedc.com.

ALCOHOL AWARENESS FOR MINORS
Most teen drinking-related deaths are not from traffic accidents, but from alcohol-influenced homicide, suicide, poisoning, burns,
drowning and falls. Because The Samaritan Inn has seen the significant effects of early use of alcohol as a gateway from a troubled
life, they offer the community a Teen Alcohol Awareness Class to help young adults understand the serious implications of underage
drinking on their future. The six-hour class, taught in two sessions by a Samaritan Inn instructor, has been approved and certified by
the Texas Department of Health and Human Services. The class is intended for youth under 21 who have been charged with drinking
alcohol, in possession of alcohol or are considered at risk. The class fee is $50, registration is on a first come, first served basis and class
capacity is 25. Visit thesamaritaninn.org for more information.

LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS
The American Legion Peter J. Courcy Post 178 in Frisco is currently looking for new members. The American Legion is the nation’s
largest and most powerful organization of U.S. wartime veterans and their families. It has 2.4 million members who operate through
nearly 14,000 posts across the United States and beyond. The American Legion is committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of
wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security and continued devotion
to our fellow service members and veterans. Hundreds of local American Legion programs and activities strengthen the nation one
community at a time. To join, contact Mike Strand at [email protected], 214.912.3635 or visit the Post General Meeting on the
third Thursday of the month at the Frisco Senior Center, 6670 Moore Street, Frisco at 6:30 p.m.

FRISCO GIRL SCOUTS RECEIVE PRESTIGIOUS GOLD AWARD 
Local Frisco girls, Sabeh Janmohammad and Nedha Kinnare, were two of 136 Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas to receive the Gold Award
this spring for exceptional leadership, organization and community involvement — The highest honor a Girl Scout can receive. To meet
the requirements of the prestigious award, a girl must be a senior or ambassador, complete two Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador GS
Journeys or earn the GS Silver Award and complete one Senior or Ambassador GS Journey. Once they meet the requirements, girls
must submit a proposal to be reviewed by the Gold Award committee. Sabeh, Girl Scout Troop 437, was concerned about the impact
the spring 2013 tornadoes had on Oklahoma. She adopted the city of Little Axe and created awareness of the city’s needs by starting a
blog. The blog provided information on natural disasters and what methods are most effective in assisting victims of natural disasters.
She helped more than 30 families gain access to necessary supplies and built new channels of distribution to continue as natural
disasters occur. Nehda, Girl Scout Troop 2143, was concern for the environment led her to educate people about how they can impact
their surroundings by planting and maintaining more greenery in their area. She created a website with general information about
environmental issues and instructions on how to successfully plant flowers and vegetables. She recruited volunteers to plant and adopt
greenery at the Plano Ismaili Center to illustrate how easy it is to make a difference in their surroundings. Congrats, Sabeh and Nedha!

3D PRINTING AVAILABLE AT FRISCO LIBRARY
The Frisco Public Library is now giving the public the opportunity to design and create 3D objects, fitting perfectly with their mission to
inspire curiosity and imagination. The library’s first 3D printer is up and running and the Frisco residents are creating items such as cell
phone cases, gears for missing toy parts, animal figurines and more. The printer uses melted plastic to build objects layer-by-layer, and
can print a 3D model up to 11 inches tall and six inches wide and deep. The library charges users 10 cents per gram of filament (the plastic
that is extruded by the printer to build the object). There is a $1 minimum charge for use of the printer. Users may bring in designs on a
flash drive and library staff are ready to assist both new and experienced users. Those wanting to know more about 3D printing and design
can find books on the subject in the library’s catalog and watch the library’s program calendar for introductory 3D printing classes in the
coming months. Visit the library’s first floor Ask Us desk to get started and discover your inner Leonardo Da Vinci. The library is housed
inside the George A. Purefoy Municipal Center, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd.

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
Frisco City Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Fizz! Boom! Explore! (K – Grade 5),
Frisco STYLE supports Frisco Humane George A. Purefoy Municipal Center, 3 p.m., friscolibrary.com
Society, Adopt a Pet, 972.498.8980, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd., ci.frisco.tx.us
www.friscohumanesociety.com Lights Art Show, July 1-31, 9 a.m. – 2
Blue is a 3-year-old rescue Australian 5 p.m., Frisco Discovery Center Black
Shepherd/Border Collie mix who Box Theatre, 8004 Dallas N. Pkwy.,
lives with Jim Swieter of Frisco. friscodiscoverycenter.com

1

Library closed, friscolibrary.com Critterman (K – Grade 5), Newcomers Friends of Greater Plano monthly meeting, Babies & Books, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Refreshments 9:30 a.m., Start 10 a.m., 4800 Preston Park (every 30 min.); Fizz! Boom! Explore!,
10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., Blvd., Plano, newcomerfriends.org 3 p.m.; Bedtime Story Time, 7 p.m.,
3 p.m., 4:30 p.m. &
7 p.m., friscolibrary.com Women Enhancing Business (WEB) monthly luncheon, friscolibrary.com

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., 2600 Network Blvd., Suite 130, Frisco, Frisco RoughRiders vs. Corpus Christi
friscochamber.com Hooks, 7:05 p.m., Dr Pepper Ballpark,

Young Toddler Story Time, 9:30 a.m.; 2-3 Year Story Time, ridersbaseball.com
6 7 810 & 10:30 a.m.; 3-5 Year Story Time, 11 & 11:30 a.m.;
Safety First!, 3 p.m.; ESL Class, 6 p.m.; Undead & 9
UnRead Book Club, 7 p.m., friscolibrary.com

Auditions for “The 25th Annual Putnam County Auditions for “The 25th Annual Putnam Frisco City Council meeting, 6:30 p.m., Classic Readers Book Club, 10 a.m.;
Spelling Bee,” Frisco Community Theatre County Spelling Bee,” Frisco Community George A. Purefoy Municipal Center, Babies & Books, 10 – 11:30 a.m. (every
(non-equity), by appointment 1 - 4 p.m., Call Theatre (non-equity), by appointment 6101 Frisco Square Blvd., ci.frisco.tx.us 30 min.); Fizz! Boom! Explore!, 3 p.m.;
972.370.2266 7 - 10 p.m., Call 972.370.2266 Young Toddler Story Time, 9:30 a.m.; 2-3 Bedtime Story Time, 7 p.m.,
Board Game Club, 2 p.m., friscolibrary.com Dinosaur George, 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., Year Story Time, 10 & 10:30 a.m.; 3-5 Year friscolibrary.com
3 p.m., 4:30 p.m. & 7 p.m.; Friends of the Story Time, 11 & 11:30 a.m.; ESL Class, 6
13 p.m., friscolibrary.com 16
14Library meeting, 1 p.m.; Write Club,
15 Babies & Books, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (every
7 p.m., friscolibrary.com 30 min.); Fizz! Boom! Explore!, 3 p.m.; Bed-
Frisco Heritage Village Open House- Heritage FISD Vaccination Clinic, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., time Story Time, 7 p.m., friscolibrary.com
Association of Frisco, 1 - 4 p.m., 6455 Page St., FISD Vaccination Clinic, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., FISD Career & Technical Education FISD Vaccination Clinic, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.,
friscoheritage.org FISD Career & Technical Education Center, Center, 9889 Wade Blvd., friscoisd.org FISD Career & Technical Education Center,
9889 Wade Blvd., friscoisd.org 9889 Wade Blvd., friscoisd.org
Heritage Association Open House at Frisco “New View” Art Exhibit, July 21-31, Young Toddler Story Time, 9:30 a.m.; 2-3
Heritage Village, 1 - 4 p.m., 6455 Page St. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Frisco Discovery Center Year Story Time, 10 & 10:30 a.m.; 3-5 Year 23
Black Box Theatre, 8004 Dallas N. Pkwy., Story Time, 11 & 11:30 a.m.; ESL Class, 6
Frisco RoughRiders vs. Corpus Christi friscodiscoverycenter.com p.m.; Readers’ Choice Book Club, 7 p.m.,
Hooks, 6:05 p.m., Dr Pepper Ballpark, Hampstead Stage Co., 10 a.m.,
ridersbaseball.com friscolibrary.com
Inner Engineering- Meditation, 20 2111:30 a.m., 3 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7 p.m.; 22
4 p.m., friscolibrary.com
Intro to Hackpad, 7 p.m.,
friscolibrary.com

Frisco RoughRiders vs. Midland 27 28 Frisco RoughRiders vs. Midland RockHounds, 7:05 p.m., Dr Pepper Fizz! Boom! Explore!, 3 p.m.,
RockHounds, 6:05 p.m., Dr Pepper Ballpark, ridersbaseball.com friscolibrary.com
Ballpark, ridersbaseball.com 30 Apps in 30 Minutes, 7 p.m., friscolibrary.com Frisco RoughRiders vs. Midland
Sisters In Crime North Dallas, 2 p.m., RockHounds, 7:05 p.m., Dr Pepper
friscolibrary.com PFAMILY ARTS Youth Theatre Camp presents “Urinetown,” July 28 - Aug. 16, Ballpark, ridersbaseball.com
M-F 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., pfamilyarts.org

Frisco RoughRiders vs. Midland RockHounds, 30
7:05 p.m., Dr Pepper Ballpark,

29ridersbaseball.com

ESL Class, 6 p.m., friscolibrary.com

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THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

INDEPENDENCE DAY Frisco Farmers’ Market, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. (or sell out), 5
FC Dallas vs. Philadelphia Union, 8 p.m., Toyota Stadium, 6048 Frisco Square Blvd., friscofarmersmarket.com
fcdallas.com Library closed, friscolibrary.com
Frisco Freedom Fest, 4 – 10 p.m., Simpson Plaza at
George A. Purefoy Municipal Center, 611 Frisco Square Blvd., Family Story Time, 10:30 a.m., friscolibrary.com
friscofreedomfest.org Frisco Farmers’ Market, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. (or sell out),
Library closed, friscolibrary.com 6048 Frisco Square Blvd., friscofarmersmarket.com
Frisco RoughRiders vs. Corpus Christi Hooks, 7:05 p.m.,
3 4Super Friday Fun Nights, 6 - 8:45 p.m., the Zone at Frisco Dr Pepper Ballpark, ridersbaseball.com
Athletic Center, friscofun.org Frisco StarFest, Sundown, Frisco Commons Park, free
Furry Friends Animal Rescue Cat/Dog Adoptions, PetSmart,
Frisco RoughRiders vs. Corpus Christi FISD Vaccination Clinic, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., FISD Career & Technical 3333 Preston Rd., Frisco, furryfriendsanimalrescue.org
Hooks, 7:05 p.m., Dr Pepper Ballpark, Education Center, 9889 Wade Blvd., friscoisd.org
12The Path to Happiness: Yoga, Meditation and Discourse
ridersbaseball.com Frisco Fire Safety Town Safety Event (Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety),
July 11-12, 8601 Gary Burns Dr., ci.frisco.tx.us/safetytown Workshop (free), July 12 – 18, Frisco Discovery Center,
Young Toddler Story Time, 9:30 a.m.; 8004 N. Dallas Pkwy., friscodiscoverycenter.com
2-3 Year Story Time, 10 a.m.; 3-5 Year
Story Time, 11 a.m.; Tech Time, Frisco RoughRiders vs. Corpus Christi Hooks (Fireworks night),
7:05 p.m., Dr Pepper Ballpark, ridersbaseball.com
2:30 p.m.; Handwriting Analysis, 6 p.m.,
friscolibrary.com Super Friday Fun Nights, 6-8:45 p.m., the Zone at Frisco Athletic
Center, friscofun.org
10 2-3 Year Story Time, 10 a.m.; 3-5 Year Story Time, 11 Dentistry from the Heart (Free Day of Dentistry), 6:30 a.m.
registration, 380 Family Dentistry, 2111 E. University Dr., Suite 20,
11 a.m., friscolibrary.com Prosper, 380dental.com

Frisco RoughRiders vs. Corpus Christi 2-3 Year Story Time, 10 a.m.; 3-5 Year Story Time, 11 a.m., Family Story Time, 10:30 a.m., friscolibrary.com
Hooks, 7:05 p.m., Dr Pepper Ballpark, friscolibrary.com
ridersbaseball.com FC Dallas vs. New England Revolution, 8 p.m., Toyota Stadium,
FISD Vaccination Clinic, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., FISD Career & Technical fcdallas.com
Young Toddler Story Time, 9:30 a.m.; 2-3 Education Center, 9889 Wade Blvd., friscoisd.org
Year Story Time, 10 a.m.; 3-5 Year Story Frisco Farmers’ Market, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. (or sell out), 6048 Frisco
Time, 11 a.m.; Teen Anime Club, 6 p.m., Frisco RoughRiders vs. Corpus Christi Hooks (Fireworks night), Square Blvd., friscofarmersmarket.com
friscolibrary.com 7:05 p.m., Dr Pepper Ballpark, ridersbaseball.com 19
Frisco Improv Players presents CLEAN, Interactive Improv, Frisco RoughRiders vs. Corpus Christi Hooks,
8 p.m., Frisco Discovery Center, friscocommunitytheatre.com 7:05 p.m., Dr Pepper Ballpark, ridersbaseball.com
17
Super Friday Fun Nights, 6-8:45 p.m., the Zone at 18 4th Annual 5K EPIC Charity Challenge Run, 7 a.m. – 12 p.m., Bob
Frisco Athletic Center, friscofun.org Woodruff Park, 2601 San Gabriel Dr., Plano, theturningpoint.org
Family Story Time, 10:30 a.m.; Reading Rock Stars, 2 p.m.,
FISD Vaccination Clinic, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., friscolibrary.com
FISD Career & Technical Education Center, Frisco Farmers’ Market, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., 6048 Frisco Square Blvd.,
9889 Wade Blvd., friscoisd.org 2-3 Year Story Time, 10 a.m.; 3-5 Year Story Time, 11 a.m., friscofarmersmarket.com
friscolibrary.com Frisco RoughRiders vs. San Antonio Missions, 7:05 p.m.,
Frisco RoughRiders vs. San Antonio Dr Pepper Ballpark, ridersbaseball.com
Missions, 7:05 p.m., Dr Pepper Ballpark, Dive-In Movie- Despicable Me 2, 8 p.m., Frisco Athletic Center
ridersbaseball.com Outdoor Aquatic Center, 5828 Nancy Jane Ln., friscofun.org 26Furry Friends Animal Rescue Cat/Dog Adoptions, PetSmart,
Young Toddler Story Time, 9:30 a.m.;
2-3 Year Story Time, 10 a.m.; 3-5 Year Frisco RoughRiders vs. San Antonio Missions (Fireworks night), 3333 Preston Rd., Frisco, furryfriendsanimalrescue.org
Story Time, 11 a.m.; Intro to Computer 7:05 p.m., Dr Pepper Ballpark, ridersbaseball.com
Programming, 2:30 p.m.; Writer’s
Workshop, 6 p.m.; Graphic Novels 25Super Friday Fun Nights, 6-8:45 p.m., the Zone at Frisco

Athletic Center, friscofun.org

Book Club, 7 p.m.; End of Summer Major Events Provided by WORD OF THE MONTH
Ice Cream Party, 7 p.m.,
prevaricator
24friscolibrary.com
\ pri-VAR-i-key-ter \, noun;
31 1. A person who speaks falsely; liar.
2. A person who speaks so as to avoid the
precise truth; quibbler; equivocator.

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one day
in frisco...

Square dancin’.

PHOTO BY CHRIS FRITCHIE

BUSINESS PROFILE

MORE THAN SIMPLY a neighborhood, an extensive creek system, while a com- Phillips Creek Ranch. Plans include a fourth

Phillips Creek Ranch is a true community munity bike-sharing program encourages onsite elementary school and another

offering families a place where neighbors families to travel more than 11 miles of nearby middle school. With so many con-

can experience life together, leaving a leg- hike and bike trails. Residents enjoy ame- veniently located schools and the commu-

acy for generations to come. Developed nities such as a junior Olympic lap pool nity’s extensive trail system, kids in Phillips

by Dallas-based Republic Property Group as well as a children’s beach-entry pool Creek Ranch may safely walk or bike for the

(RPG), Phillips Creek Ranch is an award- and a 2,020 square-foot, state-of-the-art duration of their time in the Frisco school

winning community that has been master- fitness center. An environmentally con- system.

planned to offer something for everyone. scious community, Phillips Creek Ranch Ultimately, family is at the heart of

Twelve of the area’s top builders have uses actively reclaimed water from the Phillips Creek Ranch. An open-air pavil-

been commissioned by RPG to develop City of Frisco to irrigate all open spaces ion and event lawn offer regular concerts

and build homes, offering PHILLIPS CREEK RANCH and movie nights for resi-
214.469.1375
more than 18 different prod- dents to gather, unwind and
uct types with prices ranging 6515 Lone Star Ranch Pkwy., Frisco get to know their neighbors.
from $350,000 to the $1 mil- Residents are also invited
lion range, and lot sizes from each month to the Welcome
55 to 90 feet. Center for coffee with RPG

Located on the renowned www.phillipscreekranchtx.com Co-President Tony Ruggeri
B.F. Phillips Ranch prop- and homeowner’s association

erty in Frisco, Texas, Phillips President Bruce Crawford, giv-

Creek Ranch invites residents to enjoy and common areas, saving around 150 ing them the opportunity to hear commu-

the great outdoors. Twenty-three life- million gallons of water annually. nity updates, ask questions and voice con-

sized, bronze horse sculptures showcase Recently rated by Movato as the best cerns. “Phillips Creek Ranch is not just a

the history of the land, once a world-fa- mid-sized city in the country to move to, residential community, but a lifestyle,” ex-

mous quarter horse ranch. The Welcome Frisco’s exemplary schools are one of its plained Mr. Ruggeri. “We have worked to

Center sits atop a large hill on the prop- highly-attractive features, and one en- develop an environment with the modern

erty, surrounded by mature trees and of- joyed by families of Phillips Creek Ranch. family in mind. With state-of-the-art ame-

fering a stunning, panoramic view of Lake Currently, three elementary schools and nities, access to award-winning schools

Lewisville, famous for its large-scale bass one middle school are onsite, with anoth- and frequent events, we hope our resi-

fishing, offering 43 miles of shoreline, er middle school directly adjacent to the dents feel they not only bought a home,

six marinas, two restaurants and more. property scheduled to open this fall. Rick but gained a family.” For more information

Phillips Creek Ranch boasts more than Reedy High School, scheduled to open fall on Phillips Creek Ranch, please visit phil-

100 acres of green space, lakes, parks and 2015, is also located directly adjacent to lipscreekranchtx.com.

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CHANGING THE School (K-4), Rogers

WAY families think Middle School (5-

about suburban liv- 6), Reynolds Middle

ing, Light Farms is a School (7-8) and

1,070-acre master- Prosper High School,

planned community which is directly adja-

with schools in the cent to Light Farms.

acclaimed Prosper “When we started

Independent School developing Light

District. This award- Farms, we knew we

winning commu- wanted to create

nity by Dallas-based something that our

Republic Property residents would be

Group (RPG) is de- proud to call their

signed around a pas- home,” said Jake

sion to bring people Wagner, co-president

together to promote of Republic Property

a healthy, lively at- Group. “We included

titude that will reso- over a hundred acres

nate throughout the of green space, a

community. In keep- central place where

ing with that passion, the families of Light

Light Farms features Farms could come

four resort-style together, inclusive

pools and four tennis of resort style pools,

courts for residents tennis courts, hike

to enjoy. A bike- and bike trails, access

sharing program to quality schools and

encourages families much more.”

to stay active on the One of Light Farms’

three miles of hike most attractive fea-

and bike trails winding through the com- builders K Hovnanian and Horizon Homes tures is its location. Strategically located

munity. In addition, 132 acres of mani- to keep up with demand. less than 15 minutes from shopping, dining

cured green space include a $13 million Believing education is an indispens- and entertainment in Frisco and McKinney,

greenbelt, playgrounds, pocket parks, an able part of a vibrant community, RPG the main road into the community will be

extensive lake system and a central com- designed Light Farms with the idea that an exit off the future Dallas North Tollway

munity lawn for events like field LIGHT FARMS (DNT), making it even more
214.618.4542
days, movie nights and concert 1234 Homestead Ct., Celina accessible. To learn more
series. about Light Farms and find
your place in the community,
Established in 2012 in Celina, visit lightfarmstx.com.
Texas, Light Farms opened with
a summertime barn-raising

for its unique Information and www.lightfarmstx.com Republic Property Group
Fitness Center buildings, both (RPG) is a premier master-

framed from reclaimed barn planned community (MPC)

timbers from the Mohawk River Valley children in the community will be able to developer, founded in 1967 and based in

in upstate New York. Now wrapping up safely walk or bike to school throughout Dallas-Fort Worth. The company has de-

Phase I with 267 homes, Light Farms will their entire elementary, middle and high veloped and managed award-winning real

include 3,000 homes at build-out with school career. In addition, RPG donated estate projects for a broad range of resi-

a projected population of 10,000 resi- 11 acres within Light Farms and $2 million dential and commercial uses that totals in

dents. Six of the area’s top builders offer for Prosper ISD to build an onsite elemen- excess of $5 billion across eight states. For

something for everyone at Light Farms, tary school, with plans for more on-site the last 25 years, RPG has focused solely

with prices ranging from $240,000 to the schools in future phases. The exemplary on creating one-of-a-kind MPCs. Upon

$600,000s and lot sizes from 50 to 80 feet. Prosper ISD is one of the fastest-growing completion, three of its latest —Lantana in

The response of home buyers has been so school districts in the nation, with a repu- Denton, Light Farms in Celina and Phillips

strong during Phase I of Light Farms that tation for excellence and excitement for Creek Ranch in Frisco — will have a com-

the community is delivering more than much more to come. Currently, students bined 10,000 homes, 3,500 acres and

500 new lots during the next 12 months to in Light Farms attend Rucker Elementary 35,000 residents.

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