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Frisco City Council notes — 9/15/08

Council Member Joy West joked that we should schedule more meetings during Cowboy games as it makes us more efficient.

Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008

Frisco deciding whether to take action against tar-tist

City worker gets artsy fartsy with the tar repair on Sunset Drive.

Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008

Frisco City Council notes: August 19, 2008

We held our first public hearing on our proposed tax rate; the state requires us to disclose a notice of an effective tax rate increase.

Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008

Frisco City Council meeting notes — August 5, 2008

We had a large turnout from citizens, mainly from those interested in the burying of utility lines and the proposed skate park.

Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008

Frisco Parks & Recreation Director Rick Wieland quick to credit staff

They've ushered in popular new senior adult center and indoor recreation center.

Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008

Frisco Police Chief Todd Renshaw and officers make a difference in citizens’ lives

"Hiring the right folks and making sure that they're provided with the right tools and training to do a good job is paramount."

Monday, Aug. 4, 2008

Frisco Fire Chief Mack Borchardt places high value on character, integrity and work ethic

"Not too long after becoming a volunteer firefighter, I fell in love with it in 1973."

Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008

Frisco Mayor Maher Maso’s goals for city are quality of life oriented

Frisco's population as of July 1 was 101,393, and it's the seventh fastest growing city in the United States.

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Frisco City Manager George Purefoy’s goal is finding right mix of government for city as it grows

Frisco's present general fund budget for police, fire, streets, parks and library is $70 million, but if you add in water, sewer and sanitation, it's closer to $140 million total.

Friday, July 18, 2008

Frisco City Council notes — June 17, 2008

This meeting kicks off our busy season for City Council as we now roll into Board interviews and appointments followed by our budget work.

Monday, June 23, 2008

UPDATED: City of Frisco looking into approves doggie park at BF Phillips

The city will vote on approving a contract with engineers who will assess the feasibility and cost of the park.

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Frisco City Council notes — 6/3/08

Mayor Maher Maso's goal to start meeting on time at 6:30 worked well.

Thursday, June 5, 2008

Frisco City Council notes — May 21, 2008

We said farewell to Mike Simpson and Matt Lafata and welcomed new Mayor Maher Maso and Council Member Scott Johnson.

Thursday, May 22, 2008

Frisco bringing the happy-haps to start the summer

Jimmy Buffet, Edgefest, a Rover Rally and a visit to a new restaurant are just some of the recent events in Frisco.

Friday, May 16, 2008

2008 Frisco election results: Maso for mayor, no late night ordinance

Frisco voters overwhelmingly chose Maher Maso as their new mayor, along with choosing not to allow restaurants and bars to stay open past midnight.

Saturday, May 10, 2008

Frisco City Council notes — May 6, 2008

Tonight was a special meeting as it was the final meeting for Mayor Mike Simpson and Council Members Jim Joyner and Matt Lafata. All three have reached their term limits and their successors will be determined this Saturday, May 10.

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Frisco’s late night ordinance reviewed

Whichever side of the issue you are on, I just hope that everyone exercises their right to vote.

Monday, April 28, 2008

Frisco population surpasses 100,000

For the City of Frisco, it's onward and upward (in terms of population, anyway).

Friday, April 25, 2008

Frisco City Council notes — April 16, 2008

Tonight’s meeting was packed with reports and presentations which resulted in a long night.

Thursday, April 17, 2008

First Frisco Mayoral Debate on Thursday, April 3

7:00 p.m. at Centennial High School - be there or be somewhere else.

Thursday, April 3, 2008

Frisco City Council to approve public park art, kill off some County Roads

If you hold County Road 712 in a special place in your heart, or you just think the name All Stars Avenue is ridiculous, this city council meeting is for you.

Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008

Frisco City Council to buy some laptops, set up coffee shop, bust you on a DUI

Oh, and some big stainless steel prairie art.

Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007

Frisco opens a fancy new public gym

Apparently the gym is so awesome that privately owned gyms are worried about losing business.

Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007

Frisco negotiating with Dallas Stars to expand DrPepper Star Center

The $36 million re-do would include a new escalator, parking garage, and an additional 1,600 seats for a total capacity of 6,000.

Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007

City of Frisco enforcing teen curfew

Anyone who is under 17 and lives in Frisco must be off the streets between midnight and 6 a.m.

Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007

Congressional candidate Kathy Seei meets with local supporters

3-term Frisco mayor challenging incumbent Republican Representative Ralph Hall.

Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2007

Frisco police will release sketch of serial rapist

They expect to release the sketch, in addition to additional identifying information, at 2 p.m. today.

Thursday, Aug. 23, 2007

City of Frisco to consider extending drinking hours to 2:00 a.m.

Tha partay don't stop 'til two in tha mownin'.

Monday, Aug. 20, 2007

Former Frisco Mayor Pro Tem Maher Maso to seek Mayor’s seat next year

Election is in May 2008.

Sunday, July 15, 2007

Frisco City Council to consider instituting “Quiet Zone” at Dallas Parkway railroad crossing

Frisco City Council vs the Doppler Effect. Who will win?

Tuesday, July 3, 2007

Frisco elects final two council members in runoff

After a month in political purgatory, the Frisco City council is now complete.

Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Lawn-obsessed suburbanites in McKinney and Frisco get their way

Global issues like water supply mean nothing when your lawn is slightly less green than your neighbor's.

Wednesday, June 6, 2007

Frisco City Council runoff features gay candidate

A runoff race for Place 4 on the Frisco City Council features Chris Moss, an openly-gay eight-year resident of the city.

Sunday, June 3, 2007

Frisco has a new logo, check it out

The new metaphorical face of Frisco

Thursday, May 10, 2007

Former Frisco Mayor Kathy Seei to run for U.S. House of Representatives

Former Frisco Mayor Kathy Seei announced today the formation of a campaign committee with her sights clearly set on representing the people of District 4 in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2008. Ms. Seei kicked off her campaign on Saturday with a bold request: “Today I ask you to stand with me as I announce my call to service to run for the U.S. Congress in the Fourth District of Texas.”

Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Pegasus News Election Survey: Chris Moss, candidate for Frisco City Council - Place 4

Here at Pegasus News, we sent a short questionnaire out to every candidate running for public office in the greater-DFW area. Chris Moss, who is running for Frisco City Council - Place 4, recently sent back his answers to the questionnaire.

Tuesday, April 3, 2007

Pegasus News Election Survey: David Preston, candidate for Frisco City Council - Place 4

Here at Pegasus News, we sent a short questionnaire out to every candidate running for public office in the greater-DFW area. David Preston, who is running for Frisco City Council - Place 4, recently sent back his answers to the questionnaire.

Tuesday, April 3, 2007

Pegasus News Election Survey: Jeff Cheney, candidate for Frisco City Council

Here at Pegasus News, we sent a short questionnaire out to every candidate running for public office in the greater-DFW area. Jeff Cheney, who is running for Frisco City Council recently sent back his answers to the questionnaire.

Monday, April 2, 2007

Frisco City Council approves construction plans for Lone Star Ranch sports complex

Plans will take about six or seven months to prepare.

Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2007

Frisco proposes drought-tolerant landscaping measures

Climate trends may spur change in suburban scenery

El Nino, we hardly knew ye.

Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006


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