
Frisco First Newsletter Maher Maso - Mayor Pro Tem - City of Frisco E-Mail: mmaso@ncc.com Cell: 469-556-2631
Volume 3 Number 2	January 19, 2007

In This Issue

Pizza Hut Park

Annual Spelling Bee

Traffic Update

General Announcements

Trick-A-Trout

Project Playhouse

Future Meetings

Frisco Population as of:

Jan 1, 2007: 93,346
Dec 1, 2006: 92,198
Nov 1, 2006: 91,429
Oct 1, 2006: 90,598
Sep 1, 2006: 89,816
Aug 1, 2006: 89,071
Jul 1, 2006: 88,469
Jun 1, 2006: 87,740
May 1, 2006: 86,971
May 1, 2005: 76,760
May 1, 2004: 65,479

2005 Average
768 people per month moved into Frisco.

*Adjusted with NCTCOG numbers

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Mayor/Council E-mails

Mayor Mike Simpson
Second Term
Term Ends: May 2008
Years as Mayor/council: 7
972-292-4502
msimpson@friscotexas.gov

Council Members

Maher Maso
Mayor Pro Tem
Third Term
Term Ends: May 2007
Years on Council: 7
469-556-2631
mmaso@friscotexas.gov

Joy West
Second Term
Term Ends: May 2009
Years on Council: 6
972-292-5053
jwest@friscotexas.gov

Matt Lafata
Second Term
Term Ends: May 2008
Years on Council: 5
972-292-5056
mlafata@friscotexas.gov

Dr. Jim Joyner
Second Term
Term Ends: May 2008
Years on Council 4
972-292-5055
jjoyner@friscotexas.gov

Bob Allen
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem
Second Term
Term Ends: May 2007
Years on Council 5
972-292-5052
ballen@friscotexas.gov

Tony Felker
First Term
Term Ends: May 2009
Years on Council: 3
972-292-5051
tfelker@friscotexas.gov

City Manager
George Purefoy
Appointed in 1987
Years as City Manager: 19
gpurefoy@friscotexas.gov

County County Elected Official for Frisco

Commissioner Joe Jaynes
Commissioner Phyllis Cole
Judge Keith Self

Denton County Elected Officials for Frisco

Commissioner Cynthia White
Judge Mary Horn

Justice of the Peace
Judge Yarbrough

Constable
Johnny Todd

State Representative
Ken Paxton
Capital Steps-Newsletter

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Important Links

Friscofirst (my web site)

Around Town Kids
Arts of Collin County
Birth/Death Certificates
Boys & Girls Club of CC
CCCCD Education Foundation
City of Frisco
Collin County
Collin County Community College
Denton County
Discover Frisco
DMN Blog
FC Dallas professional Soccer
Frisco Assoc. for the Arts
Frisco Athletic Network
Frisco Baseball/Softball (FBSA)
Frisco Chamber of Commerce
Frisco Convention & Visitors Bureau
Frisco Family Services
Frisco Football League (FFL)
Frisco Heritage Assoc.
Frisco ISD
Frisco Library
Frisco Neighborhood Watch
Frisco Roughriders
Frisco Soccer
Frisco Swim Team
Kids Kaleidoscope
Lewisville ISD
Miracle League of Frisco
Texas Tornado Hockey
Visual Arts Guild of Frisco
Youth Leadership Frisco

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HOA Directory

(If you are in an HOA that is not listed and you know the web address, please e-mail me)

Cheyenne Crossing
Custer Creek Farms
Dominion at Panther Creek
Estates on Legacy
Fairfield Estates
Frisco Fairways
Grayhawk
Griffin Park HOA
Hea ther Ridge Estates
Heritage Green
Heritage Lakes
Hickory Street Village
Hunters Creek
Lakes of Preston Vineyard
Lonestar Ranch
Northridge Frisco
Meadow Hill Estates
Panther Creek Estates
Plantation Resort
Plantation Resort 2
Plantation Springs
Preston Highlands N.
Preston Vineyards N.
Starwood HOA
Stewart Creek
Stonebriar Creek estates
St onebriar
The Trails of West Frisco
Turnbridge Manor
Waterford Falls
Westfalls Village
Westfalls Village Frisco
Willow Pond
Villages of Lake Brook Farms

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Mandatory Stage 3 Water Restrictions are in effect.

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City of Frisco Jobs Interested in working for the City?

Arts of Collin County Have you heard about the 118 acre tri-city arts park?

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New Resident Information:
(visit the link above for complete information)

Frisco Police
   Emergency: 911
   Non-Emergency: 972.292.6010

Drivers License
   Collin County: 214-733-5350
   Denton County: 972-221-8081

School Districts in Frisco
Frisco ISD: 469-633-6000
Lewisville ISD: 972-539-1551
Prosper ISD: 972-346-3316

Colleges
CCCCD: 972-377-1790
Amberton Univ.: 972-279-6511
Dallas Baptist Univ.: 214-333-5360:

Utilities
Water/Sewer: 972-335-5575
Time Warner: 1-888-COMCAST
Grande Comm: 1-877-238- 6891

Electricity:
   TXU Electric Delivery � 1-800-274-4014
    Oncor Power to Choose � 866-797-4839
    Oncor Outage Reporting - 888-313-4747

Gas:
    CoServ- 1-800-566-2314
    Atmos � 1-800-460-3030

Telephone:
    SBC � 1-800-585-7928
    Grande Comm. 877-238-6891
Internet:
    Comcast: 1-888-824-8101
    Grande Comm: 877-238-6891

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	Greetings, The good news, Rain! If you look at the Lavon lake level indicator on the lower left side of this newsletter, you will see we have had a significant increase. However, it is also important to keep in mind that we are slightly below the level that we started 2006 with. Thus, if we have a dry spring, we will not be in any better shape than last year. So please, continue to conserve. Keep your sprinklers on manual and only water when needed! I hope everyone made it through the bad weather okay. I want to thank our street department for doing such a good job with our slick roads. Also, I noticed that our street sweepers were out there cleaning up as soon as our temperature went above freezing. I had the pleasure of speaking at the Winter Games of Texas last Saturday. I appreciate the hard work of all the volunteers, CVB and our Parks and Rec. Department. They had to scramble to move the celebration of athletes inside due to the weather. For such short notice, the event was huge success. This is just another example of the great partnerships and teamwork we have in Frisco. The Snow Village and Fireworks show was postponed until Saturday, January 20th at Pizza Hut Park. They say that imitation is the best form of flattery. I have noticed that articles, links and other info I put on my web site and in this newsletter being used in many different places in Frisco and surrounding area. I really do not mind and, as I have said before, the more people that information reaches, the better I feel that I have done my job in keeping our citizens informed. However, some of the info being used changes often. I would request that if you copy and reuse some of the information I put on my web site or newsletter you put a link or something to show where the original data is held at or where it came from. In this manner, those that have corrections or comments can get that info to me so that I can fix it for everyone's benefit. Some of you already do that. I have seen notices such as "information provided by www.friscofirst.com" or "Maher Maso's Newsletter (with link)." The Link to my web site is http://www.friscofirst.com and the link to the newsletter archives (work in progress) is http://www.friscofirst.com/newsletters.html I also received many comments on the S.H.121/Tolling issue. The discussion on the issue has picked up steam again since the State Legislature has seen some bills that may impact the issue moving forward (thus, it is important to continue letting your legislatures know your feelings). I know that Senator Corona was proposing a phased gas tax increase instead of pursuing tolling as a funding mechanism. Instead of a few dozen dollars annually, you will be paying a few thousand by using tolling as the funding mechanism. I had written a long article for this newsletter on this issue, but after some thought, I have paired it way down. I hate repeating myself and I'm not sure what purpose it would serve to go get excited about the issue again. So, in short: Tolling S.H. 121 is a terrible idea and wrong in so many ways. I have never flip-flopped on this. There are many reasons that I feel it is a bad idea. Most local and regional officials have given in and some are now even repeating some of the points that TxDOT and TTC have stated. I'll use an example that really peeves me. Heck, in fact I can tell you where this "argument" as I heard it: It was one of the TTC Commissioners in Austin and now it is the mantra of just about everyone that tries to sell you on the tolling argument: You will hear this in several forms, but it goes along the lines of "The TTC commission has conducted an analysis on just how much the gas tax would have to increase in order for gas tax revenues to build the needed highways. The tax would have to increase to approx. $1.20 per gallon". This is a complete scare tactic and officials have easily bought into it. It is a disingenuous agreement and very misleading. The factual part of that statement is yes, it would take a HUGE hike in gas taxes to build EVERY identified highway and expansion in the state RIGHT NOW. The fallacy is that the State can't build every highway we need now; even if the funds were available. Also, it took 20+ years to break our highway system and it will take a little time to put in place a long term fix. The other part of the fallacy is that the new tolling policy also cannot accomplish building every highway we need today. Nothing will, period. This statement is so off base, I laugh every time I hear it (well, maybe not laugh, I just bang my head against the wall). A "reasonable" increase in gas tax is much cheaper than pursuing tolling (which is just another tax, but HUGE). If you want to line the pockets of private companies and have them own what should be PUBLIC roads and have control over our lives; than just sit back and watch it happen. The last gas price increase was some time back and ALL of that went to education and Texas Public Safety, not roadways. What do you expect when you re-direct the highway fund for 20+ years and wake up one day and say "oh, we do not have enough money to pay for the roads". I told you that I should not have started discussing 121 again. Every time I do, I get myself worked up. The fact of the matter is that S.H. 121 can be built today as a Freeway if everyone works together. However, it is not about building S.H. 121, but more about pulling additional revenue from it to build other roadways. The problem is that there are a lot of unintended consequences to using one roadway to attempt to resolve a State-wide funding problem . Also, the tax implications to our local citizens is well beyond double taxation. First, you have already paid gas taxes to build portions of this road. Second, the City has used tax dollars to buy Right-of-Way, which I understand will just be handed over to the private company. Third, I have been told that emergency vehicles could be required to pay tolls (whether on emergency runs or not. I'm hoping cooler heads would prevail here and prove me wrong). And, lastly, who pays for the street lights on 121? Service Roads? Medians? If the cities are required to maintain these items, those are additional city taxes that will be used. If you have gotten this far reading my long-winded message, then you probably think I am upset at TxDOT, TTC, RTC and others. The reality is that I have a lot of respect for all those agencies. They are trying to do the best they can with what they have been given. Their job function is to build roads. They do not have the needed funding to build what is needed. It really is as simple as that. Also, I am not anti-tolling; there are certain instances of where tollroads make a lot of sense. For example, NTTA, in my opinion, has done an outstanding job of planning and building their projects. I support the decision making process of the NTTA Board 100%. TxDOT has also been great to work with in our area over the years. We have partnered with them on many projects and will continue to do so. I just simply do not agree with the approach on S.H. 121. Okay, I'm done with talking about Tolling S.H. 121 (I think :-) ). My recaps are growing too large. I think I'm just about done discussing the 121 issue. If this CDA process is going to take place and the tolling is going to be put in place even without our support, then I need to do a better job of working with the local cities and regional partners to attempt to recapture as much of those funds back into the local road system. I (and others) have attempted to do everything we could to protect our citizens interests. As always, I'm open to ideas and comments. and, to close out this long commentary; I just receive a note from our very own Texas Tornado. They have been running promotions under different codes and they created a "maso" code. Pretty cool having my own code :-) Anyway, just click HERE and enter the code and you will receive a discount. Pretty good deal for a ticket, hot dog, chips and a Dr. Pepper. Support our local sport facilities in Frisco! Have a great weekend!

Collin County Days
	Collin County temporarily �relocating� to Austin as hundreds of residents travel to the state�s capitol (McKinney, TX) � A group of energized Collin County leaders and constituents will travel to Austin next month to discuss legislative issues with state elected officials. It is part of the biennial program, �Collin County Day in Austin,� in which local elected officials, chamber representatives, business owners, education leaders and residents will speak with state lawmakers on February 19-20. An estimated 250 persons are expected to attend. �This is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate that we are serious about our relationship, our communication, and our cooperation with our State legislators and statewide officials,� says Collin County Judge Keith Self. Collin County persons interested in attending should visit the Collin County website at www.collincountytx.gov to learn more and to view the registration form. The registration form, along with the appropriate payment, should be mailed to: Collin County Day in Austin, 1200 E. 15^th Street, Plano, TX 75074 no later than January 19^th.

Mailing List Announcements
	They say that imitation is the best form of flattery. I have noticed that articles, links and other info I put on my web site and in this newsletter being used in many different places in Frisco and surrounding area. I really do not mind and, as I have said before, the more people that information reaches, the better I feel that I have done my job in keeping our citizens informed. However, some of the info being used changes often. I would request that if you copy and reuse some of the information I put on my web site or newsletter you put a link or something to show where the original data is held at or where it came from. In this manner, those that have corrections or comments can get that info to me so that I can fix it for everyone's benefit. Some of you already do that. I have seen notices such as "information provided by www.friscofirst.com" or "Maher Maso's Newsletter (with link)." The Link to my web site is http://www.friscofirst.com and the link to the newsletter archives (work in progress) is http://www.friscofirst.com/newsletters.html The new Community Calendar seems to be working great. You can see it by clicking on the link in the previous sentence or visiting my website. Also, the web site updates are continuing and I really appreciate the comments/suggestions that I have been receiving. The newsletters are now archived Here. That page is not yet complete, but I will continue to update it as time permits. A suggestion for those that send me notices to include in the newsletter. Please try to avoid PDF files and fancy formatting. The newsletter takes some time to create and much of that is spent re-formatting what is sent to me. Most of the content in this newsletter is created by me, but I try to cut and paste where possible. The best way to send me information is to use a plain text file or word document. I typically use Verdana as the font. I like things to be sent in paragraph format and the shorter, the better. It is especially useful to send me contact information and web sites. If you have a link to a more complete article or additional information, it is very easy for me to add that link! You will also notice some new colors and backgrounds from time to time. I try to keep the newsletter looking "fresh". If you have any trouble reading this newsletter, please let me know (text too small, colors unreadable, etc.). Special Note: If you are with Keller Williams; the @kw.com domain is rejecting my newsletter. I have a few dozen people from that domain and hopefully, some of you are getting this at another e-mail address. I have tried contacting the KW administrators, but I have not received a reply. If you work for KW, you may want to let them know to unblock this address or send me an alternate address.

Pizza Hut Park
	OVER 1.5 MILLION FANS VISIT PIZZA HUT PARK IN 2006 FRISCO, Texas (Sunday, January 7, 2007) � On the heels of drawing over 1.5 million visitors to the complex in 2006, Pizza Hut Park today completes it�s first event of 2007 - InterLiga 2007 � the tournament with the top eight Mexican First Division soccer teams that are vying for two spots into South America�s Copa Libertadores, which is the equivalent of the European Champions League. The first of back-to-back doubleheaders saw Cruz Azul tie Tigres 2-2 and Necaxa defeat Monterrey 3-2 on Saturday. Today�s games feature Morelia versus Club America and Tecos versus Jaguares beginning at 4:00 p.m. CT. InterLiga also opened the 2006 year last January, one in which over 1.5 million spectators and participants visited the complex for FC Dallas games, concerts, soccer tournaments, and other special events through the year. INSIDE THE NUMBERS OF 2006: STADIUM - 670,000 Sports � In addition to serving as the home for every FC Dallas home game played in 2006, Pizza Hut Park also had its share of visitors from around the world: � Ten Mexican First Division clubs played at least one game at the stadium (Atlas, Chivas, Club America, Cruz Azul, Monterrey, Morelia, Necaxa, Pachuca, Tigres and Veracruz), with Tigres visiting twice. Additionally, Everton FC of the English Premier League played here (vs. Club America). � The final soccer game of the year, the 2006 MLS Cup, set the current sports attendance record when an overflow crowd of 22,427 fans saw the Houston Dynamo defeat the New England Revolution. � The National Team of the United States played Guatemala, and Mexico played Ghana in key friendlies in preparation for three of those countries participation the 2006 FIFA World Cup. � The prestigious youth tournament, the Dr Pepper Dallas Cup, also brought large crowds, with the Under-20 teams of Real Madrid and Manchester United highlighting an event that also drew teams from Mexico, Germany, Japan, Costa Rica, Iraq, the Netherlands, and the United States. � Adult and youth amateur soccer tournaments held numerous finals in the stadium throughtout 2006 � In partnership with the Frisco Independent School District, the stadium also hosted seven high football games featuring various local and regional powerhouses. � The University of North Carolina women soccer team defeated SMU on their way 18^th National Championship. Concerts � The stadium at Pizza Hut Park was also used for a series of concerts that attracted music fans to Frisco from all over the country: � World-famous artists such as Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts, Mexican pop-ensemble RBD, George Strait and Carrie Underwood played to thousands of their loyal fans at Pizza Hut Park, with the Chesney show setting the concert stadium record at 27,337 last summer. More than 30 hard rock acts including Staind, Toadies, and Blue October joined us in an all day concert, Edgefest 15. The Bluegrass Festival, Kool and the Gang, and other artists also performed in the stadium throughout the year. Miscellaneous events � The Verizon Wireless Club, Suites, field and other offices were also used throughout the year to host many events, including: World Cup Viewing Parties, which drew over 7,000 fans in June and July; Alter Ministries, meetings, event luncheons, company outings, holiday parties and a New Years Eve Blast. SPORTS PARK - 880,000 Events � By far the events that brought the most public to the park were the nearly 20,000 games played throughout the 17 fields that make up the complex. � Both youth and adults traveled from all over the country to participate in tournaments and competitions. � The FC Dallas Youth system, which consists of over 100 teams from U-7 to U-18, used the fields for training. � The North Texas State Soccer Association league�s used the complex for their competitions. � The 500-seat Dr. Pink stadium field hosted numerous Frisco middle and high school soccer and football games. � And finally, in association with the City of Frisco, the lots at the facility were used for events such as the Great Steak of Texas 5K run, the City of Frisco Merry Main Street event, and the City of Frisco Community Circus

Annual Spelling Bee
	Annual Frisco Spelling Bee Saturday, February 24th 2:00 pm Frisco City Council Chambers Come join me at the 12th annual Frisco Spelling Bee. For those that actually read the previous sentence and believed that I would be "entering" the spelling bee: hahahaha. Val (my wife) happened to be looking over my shoulder and she is also laughing. She knows how bad of a speller that I am. [ok Val, you can stop laughing now. That is a bit much]. While Val is very capable and has entered it before; I usually take the easy way out and volunteer to be a judge. If you will remember, I had an unexpected out-of-town trip last year and I auctioned off my Judgeship to a Frisco Resident and the proceeds went to the Friends of the Library. Well, this year, no such luck. Come join me and Master of Ceremonies Mayor Mike Simpson and have a great time! This year's theme is "007 - Licensed to Spell" . This spelling bee for adults is open to teams from businesses, community organizations, neighborhoods, or other interested groups. The Bee will be held in the Frisco City Council Chambers at George A. Purefoy Municipal Center. Proceeds will go to expand the library's international book and audio-visual collection. Of course, for those that are spelling challenged (such as myself), you can always just write a check and help them out! Additional details will soon be posted HERE.

Traffic Update
	Dallas North Tollway - From S.H. 121 to S.H. 380. NTTA continues to work at a fast pace. The outside Eastbound Lane on Main Street will be closed between Dallas Parkway frontage roads through the end of the month. The dynamic lane use signs erected for Eastbound traffic on Main Street now provide the ability to designate the middle lane as a right-turn lane during AM peak and a through lane during the rest of the day. This sign shows as a right-turn for now (until the EB Lane is open). Illuminated Street Name Signs - As you have noticed, we started installing illuminated street signs at traffic signals a few years ago. This was a pet project of mine and I asked the City to look at it in the early years of my service. I don't know about you, but I really like the new look not to mention the safer visibility. You will also notice that Preston Road does not have these signs yet. Preston Road is a State Road and Frisco has asked TxDOT for permission to put illuminated signs at the intersections. TxDOT's structural division is looking at the request and we hope to get the approval soon. Interliga Games at Pizza Hut Park - Look for special traffic control during this weekends games. Traffic Signals: Coit/Rolator - Completed in December Custer/Eldorado - Completed in December Eldorado/Legacy - TxDOT has not submitted a new time table for this signal. Legacy/Lakehill - Bid approved by Council on October 17, 2006. Construction anticipated to be completed by April 2007 Legacy/Academy - Bid approved by Council on October 17, 2006. Construction anticipated to be completed by April 2007 Legacy/Wakeland - Under Construction and should be operational soon (I have not checked if it is on) Main/Gary - Under Construction and should be complete by end of January 2007 Main/Independence - This signal is being reconstructed with widening of Independent. Reconstruction will be complete by summer 2007 Main/Trails - Design is complete and is out for bid. Anticipated construction completion by April 2007 Preston/Meadow Hill - Design began in October 2006. TxDOT expects to have the temporary signal complete by Spring 2007 as part of SH 289 Project Rolater/Independence - Signal will be constructed as part of widening project. Anticipated completion of Summer 2007 Teel/Trails Parkway - Design is complete and is out for bid. Construction is anticipated to be complete by April 2007 NTTA - Construction crews for the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) will reduce the number of toll booth lanes northbound at the Dallas North Tollway�s Wycliff Toll Plaza beginning at 8:00pm on Sunday, January 7, 2007. Four lanes will be open to traffic at the toll plaza. two cash lanes and two TollTag lanes. Similar lane reductions were made southbound at the Wycliff Toll Plaza in December. Motorists can expect delays as they approach the Wycliff Toll Plaza from both directions. They may choose to seek alternate routes.

Trick-A-Trout
	THIRD ANNUAL TRICK-A-TROUT KID FISH FEBRUARY 3, 2007 Got bait? Want to fish? The City of Frisco Parks & Recreation Department will be releasing 3,000 Rainbow Trout in the pond at Frisco Commons Saturday, February 3, 2007 starting at 8:00 a.m. This will be the third annual Trick-A-Trout Kid Fish. The park is located at 8000 McKinney Road and the pond is at the north end of the park near the amphitheater. The Trick-A-Trout Kid Fish is a great opportunity for first time anglers to come out and learn about the sport of fishing. Only kids ages 4-16 will be allowed to fish the first three hours. The average size of the fish will be eight to ten inches and the daily bag limit is five per person. Everyone is encouraged to �catch �em and keep �em.� Trout cannot survive when water temperatures rise later this spring, and everyone is encouraged to keep whatever they catch. This event is rain or shine so everyone needs to come prepared for the weather.� The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department regularly stocks the Commons Pond, as well as the pond at Warren Sports Complex, with channel catfish and largemouth black bass. Commemorative t-shirts will be given to the first 100 kids at the event. In addition, rod and reel combo sets will be given to the first ten kids to catch a trout. Tips for successful fishing include using a lightweight line (4-6 lbs. test), small hooks and small sinkers. Baits can include live worms, artificial lures, whole kernel corn, cheese, salmon eggs, marshmallows or your own �family secret�. Open season for adult anglers will start at 11:00 a.m. that day. Anyone 17 years old and over is required to have a Texas fishing license, which are available at any sporting goods store. After the Trick-A-Trout, people can fish at the pond until the trout are gone. Park hours are from dawn until dusk. For more information call 972-292-6500, or visit the web at http://www.FriscoFun.org.

Project Playhouse
	Come see a display of five custom designed and built playhouses at Stonebriar Centre. The playhouses will be auctioned on February 24, 2007 to the highest bidder to raise funds for HomeAid/Home Builders Care. One builder has been selected to build an opportunity prize playhouse, which gives the public a chance to wine of those homes. All funds raised will be used for building and/or renovation of shelters for temporarily homeless men, women and children in our community. HomeAid/Home Builders Care is a nonprofit established under the auspices of the Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas. For more information, contact Sherry Turner, Executive Director, HomeAid/Home Builders Care, 972-931-4840. The Playhouses will be displayed at Stonebriar Centre in Frisco in the Lower Level Foley's Wing between J.C. Penney and Dick's Sporting Goods. The playhouses will be displayed for six weeks beginning Saturday, January 13th. An auction Party will be held on February 24, 2007 at The Westin Galleria, in Dallas. What: A display of 5 custom designed and built children�s playhouses that will be auctioned on February 24, 2007 to the highest bidder to raise funds for HomeAid/Home Builders Care. One builder has been selected to build an Opportunity Prize Playhouse, which gives the public a chance to win one of these fabulous entries. Funds raised through the auction, opportunity ticket sales, and sponsorships will be used to assist HomeAid/Home Builders Care in the building and/or renovation of shelters for temporarily homeless men, women and children in our community. HomeAid/Home Builders Care is a nonprofit established under the auspices of the Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas whose mission is to build dignified housing where homeless families and individuals can rebuild their lives. Contact for more information: Sherry Turner, Executive Director, HomeAid/Home Builders Care, 972/931-4840 Where: Project Playhouse will display the custom built and designed playhouses at Stonebriar Centre, Frisco, Texas, in the Lower Level Foley's Wing. Playhouses will be displayed between J.C. Penney and Dick�s Sporting Goods. Display is for six weeks beginning Saturday, January 13th (through Saturday, February 24th). An Open House is scheduled for January 13, 2007. Opportunity tickets can be purchased each weekend.
	Additional Information...

Future Meetings
	Next City Council Meeting will be held on Tue, Feb 6 at 5:30PM. Next P&Z Meeting will be held on Tuesday, Jan 23 at 6:30PM. Community & Meeting Calendar [currently testing] New City of Frisco City Hall Address: 6101 Frisco Square Blvd., Frisco, Texas 75034

E-mail: mmaso@ncc.com

Web Site: http://www.friscofirst.com

Cell: 469-556-2631

Collin County temporarily �relocating� to Austin as hundreds of residents travel to the state�s capitol