http://www.connectingfrisco.net A Frisco Texas city guide Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:53:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, July 12, 2010 PREPARED BY: Sergeant Adam Henderson FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Sergeant Adam Henderson Public Information Officer 972.292.6133 AHenderson@FriscoTexas.gov One Vehicle Fatality Crash on US-380 FRISCO, TX – The Frisco Police Department responded to US-380 and Red Bud Drive on Sunday, July 11, at 10:39 a.m. after passing motorists advised that a vehicle ... http://www.connectingfrisco.net/2010/07/one-vehicle-fatality-crash-on-us-380/ (May 26, 2010)  A wreath presentation, flag ceremony and patriotic music are planned for the Memorial Day observance to be held on Monday, May 31 at 9 a.m. at the city’s Veteran’s Memorial at Frisco Commons Park, 8000 McKinney Road. This year’s guest speak is retired Air Force Colonel Richard Graham.  ... http://www.connectingfrisco.net/2010/05/memorial-day-ceremony-to-be-held-at-frisco-commons-park-may-31/ Proposed Low Income/Section 8 In 2002, the Frisco City Council created the Housing Trust Fund Board.  The board’s goal is to create programs which support affordable home rental and ownership options for people who work in Frisco. The Housing Trust Fund Board is also responsible for approving loan requests from the ... http://www.connectingfrisco.net/2010/05/proposed-low-incomesection-8/ (April 22, 2010) Celebrate Earth Day today by checking out www.friscogreenliving.com and discover how the City of Frisco is ‘Growing Up Green’.  In January, Frisco launched the new website which features stories about ‘green’ city initiatives, programs, services and special events.  The site also features news about Frisco residents who ... http://www.connectingfrisco.net/2010/05/city-website-shows-how-frisco-is-growing-up-green/   GREEN LIVING CAN SAVE YOUR FAMILY $7,000 PER YEAR New Book Offers 85 Ways to Save Money, Get Healthy and Protect Your Future GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Launching on April 1, Green, American Style: Becoming Earth-Friendly and Reaping the Benefits (978-0-8010-1334-8, $14.99, April 2010) by Anna M. Clark is the first book ... http://www.connectingfrisco.net/2010/03/dallas-author-anna-clark-releases-green-american-style-becoming-earth-friendly-and-reaping-the-benefits/ Trick-A-Trout Postponed, Rescheduled for February 20; 'Chunk Your Junk' to be Held Tomorrow, as Planned Trick-A-Trout has been postponed to next weekend, Saturday, February 20 at 8 a.m. at Frisco Commons Park, 8000 McKinney Road.  Due to the inclement weather, Texas Parks and Wildlife was unable to deliver the fish. For more ... http://www.connectingfrisco.net/2010/02/trick-a-trout-postponed-rescheduled-for-february-20/ (January 13, 2010) The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) explains why those sensitive to changes in water taste and odor might notice a difference in their drinking water at this time... (January 13, 2010) To All NTMWD Member Cities and Customers: The NTMWD has confirmed that a winter algal bloom is occurring ... http://www.connectingfrisco.net/2010/01/notice-from-the-ntmwd/ "Coffee with the Mayor" to be Held Monday, January 11 at 8:30 a.m. (January 8, 2010) The next “Coffee with the Mayor” will meet later than usual.  The meeting will be held this coming Monday, January 11 at a 8:30 a.m. in the City Room, which is on the fifth floor ... http://www.connectingfrisco.net/2010/01/coffee-with-the-mayor/ AGENDA TOPICS INCLUDE SCI TECH DISCOVERY CENTER, FIELDHOUSE USA  & DR PEPPER ARENA (October 15, 2009) Don’t know what’s happening in Frisco city government?  Now that’s scary!  Join us for a Town Hall meeting on Monday, October 19. The meeting will be held in the City Hall council chambers of the George ... http://www.connectingfrisco.net/2009/10/town-hall-meeting-to-be-held-monday-october-19/ (September 18, 2009) The City of Frisco’s tax rate will be $0.465 per $100 of property value for the next fiscal year.  This tax rate will generate the same amount of revenue as last year on existing property.  The average home value decreased this year by 2.6%.  That means homeowners ... http://www.connectingfrisco.net/2009/10/frisco-adopts-76-million-budget-new-tax-rate/