Matt Lafata’s Weekly Community News

June 28, 2007 – Volume 6, Issue 26

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Inspirational Quote of the Week:

"The road to peace, balance, harmony and happiness in one's life is often not paved. You can wait for it to possibly be paved for you someday, or you can take actions to pave it on your own...or with the help of others." 

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In this jam packed issue you will find lots of great information. There is something for everyone including the following…

Perry Lashes Out At Legislators: 31

Issue of the Week: Teen Curfew – Good Idea or Bad?:

I’m starting a new column where I will post a different issue each week for discussion. Your opinions mean a lot to me and I’d love to get your feedback on the subject. Please send me an email with your thoughts. While your feedback is for my own use at this time, I may publish comments in a future issue with just your first name…

I’ve been contemplating the subject of a teen curfew for years and it was even discussed at a council meeting a couple of years ago. With the rapid growth that Frisco continues to experience and the amazing number of young children in our community, it’s an important issue to discuss.

For starters, there has to be a compelling reason to institute a curfew of this type and there has not been a marked increase in juvenile crime in Frisco that would satisfy that criteria. However, should they choose to do so, the Council does have the ability to create an ordinance that is tailored to enhance public safety without eroding additional privileges or rights in the process.

Since I have mixed feelings on the issue, I would like to ask the citizens of Frisco what they think about the whole idea.

Newsletter Staff Members and Contributors

Matt Lafata – Editor and Publisher – 214-336-3355

Kaleigh Lafata – Tornado Talk

Sarah Ianace – Happenings in Frisco ISD

Glenn Kopanski – Landscape Design

Pedro Checo – Advice from Dr. Checo

Joe Hockaday, CPA – Today’s Tax Talk From Joe!:

Citizen of the Month and Neighborhood of the Month Details

If you have a citizen or neighborhood you would like to nominate, please send it to me.

The Citizen of the Month will focus on a person or group in Frisco who has been nominated by another individual. He, she or they could be a person or a group who has recently done something special that contributes to the well-being of our city and/or its citizens, or it could be somebody who has had (or currently has) an interesting career or experiences that could be shared with our readers.

The Neighborhood of the Month will highlight a particular neighborhood in our city. I am looking to hear from you as to why your Neighborhood is so special.

Please send an email to community@mattlafatamarketing.com to nominate and explain why a Frisco citizen or a neighborhood should be honored with this monthly recognition.

The Citizen of the Month for June is… Teresa Taylor, a teacher at Corbell Elementary School!

Hilary George, whose son is a student of Mrs. Taylor, submitted this entry. Here is what Hilary has to say about Teresa Taylor and why she is so deserving of this recognition.

I would like to nominate Teresa Taylor for citizen of the month.

Mrs. Taylor is a teacher at Corbell Elementary. She teaches Functional Academics to a variety of grade levels (Kindergarten-Fifth grade).

Functional Academics helps children with special needs and learning disabilities. She is the best teacher! My son has PDD (Pervasive Development Disorder/Autism Spectrum) and can be very challenging to teach.

Not only does she teach my son, but she truly cares about him and all the other kids she works with. I often wonder how she can be this caring of a child that is not hers and that can be so challenging. She works with and supports the staff at Corbell, which in turn, trains so many teachers on how to cope with some of these issues in the regular classroom.

My son is improving in every way academically and socially, because Mrs. Taylor finds resolutions and is so imaginative in helping these children with their every need.

With 1 in every 150 children being born with Autism or on the Autism Spectrum, this is the fastest growing developmental disability. Mrs. Taylor is a teacher that continually seeks out new information and ways that she can help these kids in the classroom. She shares this information with the parents to assist them at home also.

Our city needs more teachers like Mrs. Taylor, teachers that love what they do and accept the new challenges that each child gives them. We all know they are not the highest paid profession and are under-appreciated.

She is definitely a person that contributes to the well-being of our smaller citizens and their parents.

Thank you Mrs. Taylor, and all the great teachers out there who are so passionate about teaching and caring for our children.

City of Frisco Related Question of the Week:

Q. Are there any plans to Install Traffic Lights on Hickory and Preston?

A. We currently have 10 traffic signals under design and 3 traffic signals are under construction.

We rank intersections once per year to establish the need for new traffic signals based on federal and state warrants and safety.

This year, Preston and Hickory ranked in the top 10 of 50 intersections studied which are not under design or construction.

I would expect Preston and Hickory to be signalized within the next 1-3 years. Land development served by this signal could also accelerate the need for a traffic signal.

Also, keep in mind that Preston Road is SH 289 and that TxDOT authorizes all traffic signals on state highways.

This Day in History – June 28, 1919, Keynes Predicts Economic Chaos

From the History Channel…

At the Palace of Versailles outside Paris, Germany signs the Treaty of
Versailles with the Allies, officially ending World War I. The English
economist John Maynard Keynes, who had attended the peace conference but then left in protest of the treaty, was one of the most outspoken critics of the punitive agreement. In his The Economic Consequences of the Peace, published in December 1919, Keynes predicted that the stiff war reparations and other harsh terms imposed on Germany by the treaty would lead to the financial collapse of the country, which in turn would have serious economic and political repercussions on Europe and the world.

By the fall of 1918, it was apparent to the leaders of Germany that defeat was inevitable in World War I. After four years of terrible attrition, Germany no longer had the men or resources to resist the Allies, who had been given a tremendous boost by the infusion of American manpower and supplies. In order to avert an Allied invasion of Germany, the German government contacted U.S. President Woodrow Wilson in October 1918 and asked him to arrange a general armistice. Earlier that year, Wilson had proclaimed his "Fourteen Points," which proposed terms for a "just and stable peace" between Germany and its enemies. The Germans asked that the armistice be established along
these terms, and the Allies more or less complied, assuring Germany of
a fair and unselfish final peace treaty. On November 11, 1918, the armistice was signed and went into effect, and fighting in World War I came to an end.

In January 1919, John Maynard Keynes traveled to the Paris Peace Conference as the chief representative of the British Treasury. The brilliant 35-year-old economist had previously won acclaim for his work with the Indian currency and his management of British finances during the war. In Paris, he sat on an economic council and advised British Prime Minister David Lloyd George, but the important peacemaking decisions were out of his hands, and President Wilson, Prime Minister Lloyd George, and French Prime Minister Georges Clemenceau wielded the real authority. Germany had no role in the negotiations deciding its fate, and lesser Allied powers had little responsibility in the drafting of the final treaty.

It soon became apparent that the treaty would bear only a faint resemblance to the Fourteen Points that had been proposed by Wilson
and embraced by the Germans. Wilson, a great idealist, had few negotiating skills, and he soon buckled under the pressure of Clemenceau, who hoped to punish Germany as severely as it had punished France in the Treaty of Frankfurt that ended the Franco-Prussian War in 1871. Lloyd George took the middle ground between the two men, but he backed the French plan to force Germany to pay reparations for damages inflicted on Allied civilians and their property. Since the treaty officially held Germany responsible for the outbreak of World War I (in reality it was only partially responsible), the Allies would not have to pay reparations for damages they inflicted on German civilians.

The treaty that began to emerge was a thinly veiled Carthaginian Peace, an agreement that accomplished Clemenceau's hope to crush France's old rival. According to its terms, Germany was to relinquish 10 percent of its territory. It was to be disarmed, and its overseas empire taken over by the Allies. Most detrimental to Germany's immediate future, however, was the confiscation of its foreign financial holdings and its merchant carrier fleet. The German economy, already devastated by the war, was thus further crippled, and the stiff war reparations demanded ensured that it would not soon return to its feet. A final reparations figure was not agreed upon in the treaty, but estimates placed the amount in excess of $30 billion, far beyond Germany's capacity to pay. Germany would be subject to invasion if it fell behind on payments.

Keynes, horrified by the terms of the emerging treaty, presented a plan to the Allied leaders in which the German government be given a substantial loan, thus allowing it to buy food and materials while beginning reparations payments immediately. Lloyd George approved the "Keynes Plan," but President Wilson turned it down because he feared it would not receive congressional approval. In a private letter to a friend, Keynes called the idealistic American president "the greatest fraud on earth." On June 5, 1919, Keynes wrote a note to Lloyd George informing the prime minister that he was resigning his post in protest of the impending "devastation of Europe."

The Germans initially refused to sign the Treaty of Versailles, and it took an ultimatum from the Allies to bring the German delegation to Paris on June 28. It was five years to the day since the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand, which began the chain of events that led to the outbreak of World War I. Clemenceau chose the location for the signing of the treaty: the Hall of Mirrors in Versailles Palace, site of the signing of the Treaty of Frankfurt that ended the Franco-Prussian War. At the ceremony, General Jan Christiaan Smuts, soon to be president of South Africa, was the only Allied leader to protest formally the Treaty of Versailles, saying it would do grave injury to the industrial revival of Europe.

At Smuts' urging, Keynes began work on The Economic Consequences of
the Peace. It was published in December 1919 and was widely read. In the book, Keynes made a grim prophecy that would have particular
relevance to the next generation of Europeans: "If we aim at the
impoverishment of Central Europe, vengeance, I dare say, will not
limp. Nothing can then delay for very long the forces of Reaction and
the despairing convulsions of Revolution, before which the horrors of the later German war will fade into nothing, and which will destroy,
whoever is victor, the civilisation and the progress of our generation."

Germany soon fell hopelessly behind in its reparations payments, and in 1923 France and Belgium occupied the industrial Ruhr region as a means of forcing payment. In protest, workers and employers closed down the factories in the region. Catastrophic inflation ensued, and Germany's fragile economy began quickly to collapse. By the time the crash came in November 1923, a lifetime of savings could not buy a loaf of bread. That month, the Nazi Party led by Adolf Hitler launched
an abortive coup against Germany's government. The Nazis were crushed
and Hitler was imprisoned, but many resentful Germans sympathized with
the Nazis and their hatred of the Treaty of Versailles.

A decade later, Hitler would exploit this continuing bitterness among Germans to seize control of the German state. In the 1930s, the Treaty of Versailles was significantly revised and altered in Germany's favor, but this belated amendment could not stop the rise of German militarism and the subsequent outbreak of World War II.

In the late 1930s, John Maynard Keynes gained a reputation as the
world's foremost economist by advocating large-scale government
economic planning to keep unemployment low and markets healthy. Today, all major capitalist nations adhere to the key principles of Keynesian economics. He died in 1946.

June is Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Month:

So far this month we have covered Potty Training Awareness, Home Safety, and Vision Research…

As the result of a Presidential Proclamation in 1984, the week of June 27th (Helen Keller's birthday) has been designated Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week. Every year, HKNC celebrates this anniversary with a campaign highlighting a particular aspect of deaf-blindness. This year, the week starts on June 24th and ends on June 30th. The theme for 2007 is:

DEAF-BLIND WORKERS – SEE WHAT THEIR EXPERIENCE CAN DO FOR YOU.

For more information, please visit www.hknc.org

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Homeowner Association Meetings and Other Group Meetings:

If you have an upcoming meeting that you would like a city official at, just to be available to answer any questions, please let us know. If Matt’s schedule permits, he would love to attend.

Answering Questions for Kids and Young Adults:

As you know, communication and sharing information is something that I spend a lot of time doing. I frequently get asked to answer questions for kids and young adults for school projects or leadership programs. Usually the project involves getting these questions answered from somebody in a leadership position, and as a City Council member, I’m always happy to take the time to do this. If your son or daughter ever needs questions answered from a leadership figure for projects of any kind, please feel free to contact me or have them contact me directly.

Alternatively, if your child is interested in learning more about city government and has questions, feel free to contact me.

Finally, if you are looking for a speaker to talk to a group of kids or young adults about city government or Frisco in general, I’m happy to try and schedule something.

All the opinions, endorsements or recommendations in this newsletter are mine alone and they do not necessarily reflect the opinions or views of any organization or group with whom I am affiliated or the individuals who are a part of such organizations and groups.  You should not rely on any statement made in this newsletter as evidenced of how I may act as a member of any organization or group.  Inclusion of news, events and other information in this newsletter does not imply an endorsement; it merely serves as my effort to be of service to the readers.

All About Frisco:

In our continuing efforts to bring information to our great community, we have updated our web site with listings of:

• Frisco Neighborhoods and Homeowner Associations
• Churches and other places of Worship
• Clubs and Organizations
• The Frisco Independent School District and other Schools

Visit www.friscocommunity.com to access this information and I look forward to your feedback. This site will continue to grow and evolve over time.

About Matt Lafata:

Matt Lafata is the proud parent of three children and moved to Frisco from Gloucester, MA in January, 1999. Mr. Lafata has helped build several highly successful businesses for more than 20 years. A long-time business consultant, entrepreneur and human resources professional, he is the Director of Business Development with the Frisco-based HR strategy and technology consulting firm HRchitect (www.HRchitect.com). He is also the founder of several marketing and public relations agencies including The Matt Lafata Marketing Group (www.mattlafatamarketing.com). Previously, Mr. Lafata was an Executive Vice President of a computer software company where he was responsible for corporate development, marketing, sales, product development and more. Mr. Lafata studied finance and business management at Salem State College in Salem, Massachusetts.

Mr. Lafata is involved in numerous organizations throughout Frisco. He is in his 2^nd term as a Frisco City Council member and has been involved in the following…

• Former Deputy Mayor Pro Tem on the Frisco City Council
• Former Planning & Zoning Commissioner
• Graduate of Leadership Frisco
• 2005 recipient of the “21 Leaders of the 21^st Century” by Inside Collin County Business
• Graduate of the Citizen’s Police Academy and a member of the Alumni group
• Youth sports coach
• Past board member for the Frisco Family Services Center
• St. Francis of Assisi Knights of Columbus Member
• Member of the Frisco Heritage Association
• Member of the Frisco Association for the Arts
• Member of the Frisco Community Theatre
• Community Advisory Board member for the Frisco Women’s League
• Board member for the Frisco Square Municipal Management District
• City of Frisco Technology Committee member
• City of Frisco Budget and Audit subcommittee member
• Tax Increment Finance board member
• Wakeland High School PTA Technology/Publicity Committee Chairperson
• Co-Director of the Mrs. Texas United States Pageant
• Honorary Chair for World AIDS Day 2007 in Collin County

Since 2001, Matt and his marketing company have produced this very popular e-newsletter that goes out every week to over 40,000 people and businesses which keeps the Frisco community in touch with local events and businesses.

Earlier this year, Matt became engaged to Erika Howe of Frisco, who also has three children, and they will be getting married in late 2007.

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Dear Friends,

This week’s newsletter is proudly sponsored by Legendary Self Storage and their “beat any price in Frisco” special offer. Also check out the spotlight on Chamonix II Catamaran and their great cruises around Lake Lewisville. We did one of these cruises for the Mrs. Texas United States Pageant back in May and it was fantastic! This July 4^th event promises something for everyone. A lot of work goes into putting this newsletter together and I greatly appreciate the support of our sponsors so please patronize them wherever possible.

Our first place FC Dallas plays against the second place Houston Dynamo this Saturday starting at 5pm at Pizza Hut Park. Great tickets are still available by visiting www.fcdallas.net. Don’t forget to get your tickets for the July 4^th game as well.

Please make sure your automatic sprinklers are off. With all this rain we are getting, it’s so disheartening to drive down the road and see a sprinkler system on. Like it or not, and regardless of how much rain we are getting now, conservation is going to be a way of life in North Texas.

If you have a business, restaurant or a service and are interested in advertising and reaching more than 40,000 individuals and businesses in Frisco and the surrounding areas, please email us at sales@mattlafatamarketing.com for more details on the various options available to you. The newsletter is also included on the web site www.mattlafatamarketing.com and www.frisco-online.com for additional exposure. It’s a great way to promote your business, promote an event at your place of business and is the most cost effective and efficient way to reach a large segment of the Frisco population. You may want to also consider providing a special offer to newsletter readers only.

Newsletter Sponsor – Legendary Self Storage:

LEGENDARY SELF STORAGE your Frisco Self Storage Headquarters with all ground level units invites you to take advantage of our BEAT ANY PRICE IN FRISCO SPECIAL.  Standard and Climate Controlled Units are available.  In addition we have locks, boxes and moving supplies at our facility and a friendly, professional staff to assist you with all your storage needs.  LEGENDARY SELF STORAGE is located just west of Preston Road on Stockard Drive behind Lee Lighting.  Stockard is north of Warren and south of Lebanon.

You may visit us in several different ways.  Our address is 8747 Stockard Drive.  Our office hours are:  9-6 Monday thru Friday, 9-5 Saturday and 11-3 on Sunday.  Our office phone number is 972-712-9188 or you may want to check out our website  -  www.legendaryselfstorage.com.

Spotlight on Chamonix II Catamaran and Cruises Around Lake Lewisville:

This interview took place with Owner and Captain, Michael McMahon…

Michael, tell us about your business: 

Chamonix II is a 70 foot sailing catamaran (has two pontoons with a large center deck area) that was built in the Virgin Islands specifically for the day charter business. She worked in Puerto Rico for two seasons and now is in Dallas on lake Lewisville. Chamonix II was designed for group events ranging from corporate outings, cocktail social hours, weddings, birthday/anniversary celebrations and day time swimming parties.

Our most requested time is from 7:30 to 10:30 when you can experience the sunsetting and be on the water at night.

The client can choose their own menu and caterer. We have other services that can be reserved such as DJ, photographer, boat theme décor, massages, water toys or a live band.

Since we do not have a liquor license, the client must purchase their own alcoholic beverages and then a TABC bartender will serve them once on board.

We also have events each month where individuals can purchase tickets from our on line reservation system and come to one of our themed sunset dinner cruises. Go to our web site at www.bigdcats.com for a calendar of our upcoming events.

A lot of people don't realize this even exists in our area. What's unique about what you do?

This type of vessel is not typically found on lakes but in Hawaii, Florida and the Caribbean and other areas in the world. The catamaran is a very stable platform so even persons that are not boaters or sailors can enjoy being out on the water. Most people enjoy being near or on the water so we offer this possibility on a large sail boat.

Dallas is a windy city so we can sail most days. Sailing (no engine noise or fumes) and being on the water are both very relaxing and therapeutic so Chamonix II is a great escape from the hustle and bustle of city life in Dallas.

Sailing at night is also a unique experience. We also have music on board for the people who want to party. The nice thing about Chamonix II is that if you sit on the bow nets on the forward portion of the catamaran, you escape any noise or music happening in the center section of the catamaran.

We also have day time swim parties where we anchor and deploy several types of float toys from large docking stations (8 feet X 8 feet), individual mattresses and noodles. Other water toys such as jet skis or ski boats can accompany the boat for a fun and diverse water party.

Chamonix II is equipped to act as a party venue day or night. We have had shows ranging from Flamenco dancers, to belly dancers to magicians etc...

How does someone find you?

We are located on Lake Lewisville at the Pier 121 marina in front of Charlie's restaurant and bar. We are about 1 mile from Hwy 121 and Main Street in the Colony. If you go to our web site we have directions from all parts of the city. www.bigdcats.com

Michael, everybody loves a special. Do you have any specials you can offer our readers?

We have group charter specials during our off peak times such as in the mornings from 9am to 2pm. We will also give the Matt Lafata Newsletter subscribers a 5% rebate on any of our scheduled sunset dinner cruises that can be found on our web site under "planned events".

Thanks for that special. We had a great time when we did the cruise so I hope others take advantage of this great offer. On another note, we have so many great restaurants in the Frisco area and I love dining. What are some of your favorite restaurants in the area?

Matt, I have not had much of a chance to experience many Frisco restaurants yet. I have eaten at Isabella's for Italian food. They have great authentic Italian pizza's.

We love Isabella’s over at Legacy/121 and recommend it to others as well. Another great passion of mine is music so I have got to ask. What kind of music do you like to listen to?

I have spent many years in Europe and have traveled quite a bit so my music taste is quite diverse. I do not tend to just like a specific genre but can like a specific song or melody from any part of the world depending on my mood and the occasion.

Thanks Michael. Is there anything else you would like to share with readers of this newsletter?

Thank you for writing this article about our service. We hope that this unique party venue will bring much enjoyment to many people in Frisco and the metroplex.

FC Dallas, Clay Aiken and Fireworks Highlight Frisco Freedom Fest:

For the second consecutive year, the City of Frisco and Pizza Hut Park have teamed up to host the City of Frisco’s Freedom Fest, on Wednesday, July 4. The Independence Day festival will start at 4 pm, and also feature the FC Dallas’ home game versus Chivas USA (5:30 pm), followed by a post-game concert by Clay Aiken and Symphony, and capped off by largest fireworks show in the Metroplex, organized by the premier fireworks company – the Zambelli Family.

• Frisco’s Freedom Fest begins with the “Party on the Plaza” at Frisco Square, which is located across the street from the stadium and will feature: the Taste of Frisco, a community stage featuring live music from local talent; and a Children’s Expo that will include face painters, balloon artists, jump houses, games and arts and crafts.  Freedom Fest will begin at 4 p.m. and last until the start of the fireworks. Admission to the festival is free.
• FC Dallas will host Western-Conference opponent Chivas USA in a regular season game that will kickoff at 5:30 pm. Tickets for the game, which also include the concert and fireworks, are priced at: $21, $29, $33, $37, $50 and $75.
• Pop-singer Clay Aiken and the Symphony will perform on the Pizza Hut Park stage approximately 30 minutes following the end of the game. He has released three solo albums that have each debuted in the top five on the Billboard charts.
• The night concludes with the largest fireworks show in the Metroplex. The show will be produced by the Zambelli Family, known as the “First Family of Fireworks”. Zambelli pyrotechnicians hand pick every shell for each show to ensure that the designed effect is achieved. Zambelli has one of the highest safety records in the industry, with a professional seasoned staff and over 100 years of experience in all types of weather, conditions and sites. Each year Zambelli Fireworks produces more than 3,500 shows.
• Among the national shows produced by Zambelli Fireworks are: 2007 Ball Drop at Times Square in NYC, Thunder Over Louisville, Statue of Liberty Anniversary Celebration, Superbowl Celebrations, the Las Vegas Casino, and Mt. Rushmore.

Parking at Pizza Hut Park for this event is free.

For more information call 888-FCD-GOAL or visit www.fcdallas.net or www.friscofreedomfest.org.

TIMELINE OF EVENTS FOR FRISCO FREEDOM FEST:

Party on the Plaza at Frisco Square: 4:00 pm – start of the fireworks show

FC Dallas vs. Chivas USA at Pizza Hut Park– 5:30 pm

Clay Aiken and Symphony on Pizza Hut Park stage – after game.

Fireworks – after concert

100.3 JACK FM comes back to Frisco Saturday evening!:

Make sure to bring your lawn chairs & cooler THIS Saturday to Frisco Square for 100.3 JACK FM’s 3^rd Annual Block Party. Held from 6pm-8pm, there will be a live band, free Mr. Jim’s Pizza (they’ll be sampling the new Mac and Cheese Pizza). You can also register to win travel vouchers from Frisco travel agency Travelalta, and get some of that famous Del’s Lemonade! Bring the kiddos to jump ‘til they drop in the FREE bounce house.  Frisco Square is at Main Street and Coleman Boulevard, just east of the Tollway, across from Pizza Hut Park. We’ll see you there!

JACK FM’S Half Price Emporium Features Josephine’s Wine Bar & Bistro!:

On Friday, June 29^th, starting at 9am, log on to http://kjkk.mediawebconnect.com .  You’ll be able to get a $50 Josephine’s gift certificate for just $25! Josephine’s Italian bistro is family owned by the Chris Gangi family.  It’s a place that you can come with friends and family, and enjoy a great meal and a glass of wine. Take advantage of this offer, as supplies are very limited. Josephine’s is at the southwest corner of Lebanon and the Tollway at the Shops at Starwood.

Frisco Soccer Association Registration Now Open:

Players must be 4 prior to August 1st. Official birth certificate required for all new players

Games start September 8th

REGISTER ONLINE ANYTIME.  NO LINES, NO WAITING. WWW.FRISCOSOCCER.ORG
 

Walk in registration at the FSA office Saturday, July 14th. Registration also accepted during regular office hours

Regular Registration: June 4- July 14

*Late Registration Period:  July 15 - July 21

(*add $10 per player, online only)

Mailing Address:  Frisco Soccer, PO Box 1479, Frisco, TX  75034

Office Location:  9741 Preston Rd, Suite 303, Frisco 75034

Phone:  972-712-GOAL (4625)

www.friscosoccer.org

American Idol Season 7 Auditions Coming to North Texas:

The auditions will be Monday, August 6 at Texas Stadium. Visit www.myfoxdfw.com for more details.

I thought about auditioning but not sure how I would juggle my already busy schedule if I became an overnight rock star.

Frisco Baseball and Softball Fall 2007 Registration:

Walk-up registration will be Saturday, July 14 from 10am to 3pm at Dick’s Sporting Goods at the Stonebriar Mall.

Online registration will be available through July 14, 2007 at www.fbsa.org.

Registration fee is $50 per child and family/sibling discounts are available. Visit the web site or call 214-537-3272 for more information.

Frisco Special Olympics Volunteers!: