August 7, 2008
JOSEPHINE'S ITALIAN BISTRO TO RELOCATE TO FRISCO SQUARE
Fairways Equities announced today that Josephine's Italian Bistro will relocate to Frisco
Square, a master-planned, town-center community located in the heart of Frisco. The 3,300
square foot restaurant has moved from the Shops at Starwood to Frisco Square due in part
to the energy, special events and collection of unique restaurants, and what manager chris Gangi believes is a better opportunity within the heart of Frisco. Josephine's will be located
at 8898 Coleman Boulevard and will open in mid-August.
July 30, 2008
STONEBRIAR CENTRE TO OPEN EARLY AND CLOSE LATE DURING TAX-FREE SHOPPING WEEKEND
To accommodate shoppers who are taking advantage of Tax-Free Weekend, Stonebriar Centre, owned by General Growth Properties, is planning to open early and close late* Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 15, 16 and 17.
July 18, 2008
FRISCO SQUARE TO HOST "TAKING IT TO THE STREETS"
Frisco Square, a master-planned lifestyle community in the heart of Frisco, today announced their plans to host Taking It 2 The Streets fourth annual Back to School Giveaway on Saturday, July 26 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The event will be held in Frisco Square at 8849 Coleman Boulevard, across from Frisco City Hall. The event is free to the public and donations of school supplies can be made before or during the event.
July 8, 2008
ROUGHRIDERS AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS TO TWO FRISCO ISD STUDENTS
The Frisco RoughRiders scholarship program, in its sixth year, honors local student athletes for their contributions in the classroom and on the field. Over the past six years, the RoughRiders Foundation has donated over $25,000 in scholarship monies to local students.
July 1, 2008
FC DALLAS FOUNDATION TICKETS FOR TROOPS
Military personnel are invited to attend the Biggest Fourth of July Celebration in the Metroplex for free this Friday, July 4 when FC Dallas takes on the Kansas City Wizards at Pizza Hut Park (6 p.m. CT).
June 26, 2008
SPCA PET ADOPTION BOOTH COMING TO STONEBRIAR CENTRE SATURDAY, JULY 19
For everyone who’s staying close to home this summer, here’s an idea: enjoy the vacation by bringing a new cat or dog into the family. Stonebriar Centre is hosting the Pet Adoption Booth of The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) beginning at 12:00 noon on Saturday, July 19. The SPCA will be at Stonebriar Centre until 4:00 p.m., showcasing cats and dogs for adoption by qualified individuals.
June 25, 2008
FC DALLAS HOST MIAMI FC IN U.S. OPEN CUP THIRD ROUND JULY 1
U.S. Soccer announced today that FC Dallas will host the Miami FC Blues in the 3rd Round of the 2008 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Tuesday, July 1 at Pizza Hut Park (7:30 p.m. CT). Miami FC, of the United Soccer Leagues' First Division, defeated league rivals Atlanta Silverbacks 1-0 on June 24 in the 2nd Round game held in Florida.
June 16, 2008
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT CHOOSES FRISCO MARKET CENTER
Courtyard by Marriott has selected Frisco Market Center for its latest southwest site and debut of a new mid-rise prototype, Go Marriott. Marriott will occupy four acres within Frisco Market Center, along Main Street (FM 720) facing the Dallas north Tollway. The site is north of Main Event, a major family entertainment chain which will open in late 2008.
June 10, 2008
REEBOK HEROES CELEBRITY BASEBALL GAME RETURNS TO DR PEPPER BALLPARK
Dr Pepper Ballpark will once again host the Reebok Heroes Celebrity Baseball Game on Saturday, June 28 at 6 p.m. The night also includes a fireworks show and celebrity home run derby.
June 9, 2008
VERANO MLS PRESENTED BY TANG RETURNS TO DALLAS FOR SECOND YEAR
FC Dallas and Major League Soccer today announced the 2008 schedule for Verano MLS presented by Tang. In its second edition, Verano MLS presented by Tang, a free summer soccer program, will be offered by MLS teams FC Dallas, Chivas USA, Chicago Fire, Houston Dynamo and Kansas City Wizards in their home markets.
June 9, 2008
IN CELEBRATION OF AMERICA'S BIRTHDAY, STONEBRIAR CENTRE TO CLOSE AT 6:00 P.M. FRIDAY, JULY 4
Beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 4, everyone will head to Stonebriar Centre to enjoy some mid-summer shopping, to see the latest new fashions and to take advantage of the great July sales. But come 6:00 p.m., Stonebriar Centre will close and it will be time to put down the shopping bags, grab the picnic baskets and head out to watch some fireworks.
June 6, 2008
EIGHT ROUGHRIDERS NAMED TO TEXAS LEAGUE ALL-STAR GAME
Eight Frisco RoughRiders have been selected to represent the South Division in the 2008 Texas League All-Star Game on Wednesday, June 25 at Hammons Field in Springfield, MO.
June 5, 2008
PIZZA HUT PARK TO HOST SUPERLIGA™ 2008 MATCH
Major League Soccer and the Federación Mexicana de Fútbol today announced that Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, Texas, and Buck Shaw Stadium in Santa Clara, Cali. will host matches in the 2008 SuperLiga.
June 5, 2008
ROUGHRIDERS AND 6 DAY DENTAL TEAM UP FOR TOILETRY COLLECTION
On Sunday, June 15th, the RoughRiders Foundation will partner with Frisco Family Services to hold a toiletry collection with all proceeds going to the families aided by the Frisco Family Services.
June 3, 2008
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER RECOGNIZED AS 2008 PROFESSIONAL SPORTS LEAGUE OF THE YEAR
Major League Soccer (MLS) was honored as the 2008 Professional Sports League of the Year by the SportsBusiness Journal and SportsBusiness Daily. The award was presented live at a special ceremony held Thursday, May 29th at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City.
May 29, 2008
LISA DOMINY NAMED TEACHER OF THE MONTH
The Frisco RoughRiders have announced that Lisa Dominy, 2nd grade teacher at Bright Elementary in Frisco, has been named Teacher of the Month for May.
May 28, 2008
FIFTEEN PLAYERS CHOSEN FOR THE FC DALLAS JUNIORS PROGRAM
FC Dallas General Manager Michael Hitchcock and Director of FC Dallas Youth Soccer Chris Hayden today introduced the first 15 players selected to join the FC Dallas Juniors program prior to the professional team’s game versus the Houston Dynamo at Pizza Hut Park.
May 23, 2008
FRISCO SQAURE TO HOST "MOVIES IN THE SQUARE" PRESENTED BY EDS CREDIT UNION
Frisco Square, a master-planned lifestyle community in the heart of Frisco, today announced their plans to host the 2nd annual summer movie series, Movies in the Square, featuring family-oriented movies on select summer evenings at 9:00 PM beginning June 7 through July 26, 2008. The Presenting Sponsor of the event is EDS Credit Union.
May 23, 2008
METALLICA AND OZZY OSBOURNE COME TO PIZZA HUT PARK FOR OZZFEST 2008
Two of the most colossal names in rock n' roll—Metallica and Ozzy Osbourne--are joining forces for a one-day stadium spectacular, OZZFest at Pizza Hut Park on Saturday, August 9.
May 19, 2008
FC DALLAS LAUNCHES THE FC DALLAS JUNIORS PROGRAM
FC Dallas General Manager Michael Hitchcock today announced the creation of the FC Dallas Juniors program and the formation of two elite youth teams that will compete in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy beginning in the summer 2008.
May 14, 2008
TEXAS TORNADO HOCKEY TO TAKE HIATUS DURING EXPANSION OF DR PEPPER STARCENTER IN FRISCO
Schlegel Sports, ownership group of the Texas Tornado hockey team, announced today the team will take a one-year hiatus while the City of Frisco and Dallas Stars complete an expansion of the Deja Blue Ice Arena at the Dr Pepper StarCenter in Frisco.
April 22, 2008
DALLAS STARS TO BUILD NEW DR PEPPER STARCENTER McKINNEY IN CRAIG RANCH
The Dallas Stars and Hicks Sports Marketing Group (HSMG) announced today that they will build a new Dr Pepper StarCenter ice arena in Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas.
April 3, 2008
FULL STEAM AHEAD! MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN RAILROAD TO MOVE TO FRISCO
The historic move is bringing ‘the Frisco’ back to Frisco! The vintage steam locomotive, Engine 4501 – built in 1942 for the St. Louis–San Francisco Railway Company -- is one of 36 pieces of rolling stock bound for Frisco following this week’s announcement the Museum of the American Railroad (MAR) plans to move its permanent collection from Fair Park in Dallas to Frisco Junction, which is also home to the soon-to-be open Frisco Heritage Museum.
April 2, 2008
FRISCO THUNDER QB'S VIDEO GAME DEBUTS ON TEAM WEB SITE
Frisco Thunder quarterback Wes Cooper isn’t featured on any Madden football video game – yet – but having his own video game on his team’s web site will do just fine for now.
March 12, 2008
DALLAS/FORT WORTH AREA NAMED ONE OF THE TOP TEN PLACES IN THE U.S. FOR VALUE VACATIONS
In a release Monday by Hotwire®, the Dallas/Fort Worth Area was named one of its top ten U.S. places for providing value vacations according the Hotwire® Travel Value Index. For thirty years, the Dallas/Fort Worth Area Tourism Council (DFWATC) has been promoting tourism to the region.
March 3, 2008
SAKE TORO SUSHI OPENS IN FRISCO SQUARE
Frisco Square, a master-planned lifestyle community in the heart of Frisco, announced today that Sake Toro Sushi, Frisco’s newest sushi restaurant which prides itself on its exquisite sushi and premium sake and specialty cocktails, has opened for business.
March 03, 2008
OPENING OF THE SHERATON STONEBRIAR
The first phase of the new Sheraton Stonebriar Hotel has opened its doors in Frisco, where a wave of more than 1,000 new guestrooms have been announced or already are under construction.
February 28, 2008
FC DALLAS FORMS PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCHRANN'S IRISH PUB
FC Dallas General Manager Michael Hitchcock today announced that the team has formed a partnership with Lochrann’s Irish Pub & Eatery in Frisco. The partnership will include post-game parties and away game viewing parties at the pub, and will also feature Lochrann’s on the Stage, an in-stadium beer garden for all FCD home games, located on the Pizza Hut Park stage.
February 22, 2008
FRISCO ROUGH RIDERS ESTABLISH TEACHER RECOGNITION PROGRAM
Frisco, Texas — The Frisco RoughRiders Foundation has launched a teacher recognition program aimed at recognizing Frisco Independent School District educators for outstanding dedication and work on behalf of the community and students of Frisco. Teachers will be recognized for their work throughout the entire school year.
February 5, 2008
THE WESTIN STONEBRIAR RESORT EARNS WESTIN'S NORTH AMERICAN HOTEL OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR THE SECOND STRAIGHT YEAR
The Westin Stonebriar Resort will need to make room in its trophy case for another award. For the second consecutive year, The Westin Stonebriar Resort has been named Westin’s North America Hotel of the Year among the brand’s 155 properties in the region, the first time a Westin property has earned the coveted award in back-to-back years.
January 28, 2008
FC DALLAS TOPS IN FRISCO
FC Dallas has been recognized as the 2007 Frisco Business of the Year, taking the top honor at the 24th Annual Frisco Chamber of Commerce Banquet Awards which were held at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center on Friday, Jan. 25.
December 2007
FRISCO MARKET CENTER CREATES MIXED USE OF ENTERTAINMENT, RETAIL, RESIDENTIAL AND HOSPITALITY ALONG THE DALLAS NORTH TOLLWAY AT MAIN STREEST (FM720)
Main Event, a major family entertainment chain, announced its 9 th Texas location after Hermansen Land Development, Inc. announced Frisco Market Center's re-zoning and development plans for the nearly 100 acre parcel located on the Dallas North Tollway at Main Street (FM 720). Frisco Market Center sold approximately 7 acres along the Dallas North Tollway to Main Event.
November 2007
SOARING 85-FOOT-TALL ‘JAGUAR’ SCULPTURE LATEST ADDITION TO HALL COLLECTION IN FRISCO
An 85-ft. tall steel sculpture by internationally known sculptor, John Henry, has been added to The Hall Collection at Hall Office Park in Frisco, Texas.