Committee will meet to discuss Frisco's legislative priorities
The Frisco Legislative Committee will meet at 11 a.m. Monday at Frisco City Hall to discuss the city's legislative priorities for the upcoming Texas legislative session. In the 2015 legislative session, the city's highest priority was preserve its ability to govern effectively, thus opposing any legislation that would erode Frisco's current municipal authority. The 85th Texas Legislature will convene Jan. 10.
Tuesday is Election Day
Voters will hit the polls one last time Tuesday to cast ballots in national, state and county offices up for election. Polls are open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Click here for a list of candidates running this year, and click here for a list of polling locations. Check www.communityimpact.com for ongoing coverage of the election throughout the day.
Frisco ISD to hold special work session
FISD will hold a special work session at 5:30 p.m. Thursday with members of the Priorities-Based Budget Stakeholder Committee and the Priorities-Based Budget Steering Committee and Working Group. The groups are working together to examine FISD's budget and financial situation to come up with strategies for creating a balanced budget for the 2017-18 school year. The meeting will be held in the Career and Technical Education Center training rooms.
Frisco adds fifth red light camera
The city of Frisco added a new red light camera at the intersection of Preston Road and Warren Parkway. This is the fifth red light camera in the city. The camera will focus on southbound traffic on Preston Road. A 30-day warning period began Nov. 1, and the first notices will be issued Nov. 30. No fines will be issued during the warning period, but the registered owner of any vehicle that triggers the camera will be sent a warning. The city also has red light cameras at Preston Road and Lebanon Road; Preston Road and Gaylord Parkway; and Legacy Drive and Main Street.
