Texas Comptroller releases new website for measuring school district academics and financial responsibility
Frisco ISD has earned a distinction from the Texas Comptroller’s office that recognizes improving student achievement while keeping spending relatively low, according to a release by the Texas Comptroller’s office.
Parks and Rec begins its largest project ever
Grapevine city officials broke ground March 7 on the new community activities center expansion.
Residents flex muscle, Remington Estates zoning change denied
Residents voiced their concern, and Southlake City Council listened March 4.
Mary Jo Tellin
Mary Jo Tellin wants people to know that Keep Grapevine Beautiful is about more than picking up empty bottles or food wrappers on the street.
Summit outlines connectivity plans
Texas may be a little easier to navigate in the coming years.
Colleyville council discusses progress on Glade Road project after public input
After surveying the public about plans for Glade Road in 2013, Colleyville City Council heard recommendations from the project’s consultant and discussed moving forward with the design and construction process of the road in a work session March 3.
New apartment community coming to Frisco Square
The Ablon @ Frisco Square will be a Class A multifamily apartment community, built east of Forest Park Medical Center and northwest of Pizzeria Testa on 3.41 acres.
Streets around Frisco Square closing for March 15 Paddy Dash
Many streets in the Frisco Square area will be closed from 6–10 a.m. March 15 for the Paddy Dash 5K, according to city of Frisco officials.
Shift to e-filing system expected to save 24 million pages of paper in 2014
The switch to digital is transcending into the Texas judicial system. Progress continues throughout the state of Texas as a new electronic filing, known as e-filing, mandate picks up momentum.
Deadline to sign up for insurance is March 31
According to the Affordable Care Act, March 31 is the deadline for uninsured individuals to sign up through the Health Insurance Marketplace or a private provider.
Frisco Director of Public Safety Todd Renshaw to retire
Todd Renshaw, the city of Frisco director of public safety, will retire after 20 years of service with the city and 31 years of experience in law enforcement and public safety.
Jimmy Buffett tickets on sale starting 10 a.m. March 7
Get ready for the RVs and tailgating parties to invade Frisco—Jimmy Buffett is coming back to Frisco June 21.
Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. March 7 for his new This One’s For You Tour 2014.
Visit www.margaritaville.com for ticket information.
Grapevine to offer live streaming of city meetings
Grapevine City Council unanimously approved a resolution to authorize the purchase of multimedia services that will offer live streaming coverage of City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission meetings in its meeting March 4.
District 10 race is Willis for Dems, GOP headed for run-off
With no clear winner in Tuesday’s vote, there will be a run-off in the Republican primary for State Senator in District 10 between Konni Burton and Mark Shelton.
Residents flex muscle, Remington Estates zoning change denied
Residents voiced their concern and Southlake City Council during the March 4 City Council meeting..
Remington Estates wanted to change a plot designation from low to medium density in order to develop 22 new lots, and with them, a new access road.
UPDATE: Traffic returning to normal flow at Stonebrook Parkway/Parkwood Boulevard intersection
Traffic is returning to its normal flow at the Stonebrook Parkway and Parkwood Boulevard intersection at 10 a.m. on March 6.
Collin County Precinct 1 commissioner Republican primary race ends in runoff
Republicans Mark Reid, Ann Lieber and Susan Fletcher are vying for the Collin County Precinct 1 commissioner seat.
Horn, Luke win in Denton County judge, clerk races
Republican Mary Horn is seeking re-election as Denton County Judge against challengers Paul Ruggiere and Sherman Swartz.
Statewide primary election results
Democrat Wendy Davis will face Republican Greg Abbott in the November race for the governor’s seat. Incumbent David Dewhurst and challenger Dan Patrick are headed to a runoff as they seek the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor.
Burgess takes U.S. Representative District 26 race
In the Republican primary race for United States Representative District 26, Michael Burgess took the nomination by a wide margin.
Crownover takes State Representative District 64 race
In the Republican primary race for State Representative District 64, Myra Crownover took the seat by a close margin against Read King.
Konni Burton leads District 10 senate race for Republicans
The race for State Senator in District 10 could be headed for a run-off, but with 75 of 357 precincts reporting, Konni Burton leads Mark Shelton by less than 10 percentage points in the Republican race.