If your gift list is in need of a little last-minute infusion of inspiration, we’ve got you. Frisco is filled with thoughtful,...
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Sometimes the mood needs a moment, a moment to be captured in a picture. An amazing day exploring the city with friends, a...
"I don't know." Why can so many of us not say it? I admit it, this one is far from a fresh idea. Four-thousand...
Sponsored by Visit Frisco. Photo credit: Visit Frisco. You know that person you follow on Instagram that lives in the cool...
What started as deafening silence, became a whisper. Then that grew into a hum, and now the buzz of HOPE is unmistakable....
“It’s not that I’m a bad cook,” I’d say to myself as I tapped “order now” for the fourth time in a week. “I...
By now you should know that Frisco is filled with endless, talented creatives and professionals serving the local community....
Solo travel continues to be a big trend these days, and the millennial and wanderlust in me are constantly filling up my calendar...
Libraries have existed since approximately 2600 B.C. as an archive of recorded knowledge. From tablets and scrolls to bound...
This article was originally published by Beauty From Burnt Toast, authored by Meaghan Dawson. We are honored to share this...
I’m a “Bah-Humbug” by nature. I’m not saying I reside alone counting my gold ducats by the ominous, dancing lights of a...
Frisco is a town with great roots, great ideas, and really great people. The people, in particular, are doing many generous and...
The global pandemic has caused many businesses to downsize or shut down. But for 8 year old Taj Crawford, the pandemic has led to...
When you think of Thanksgiving what do you think of? Probably the turkey? Gratitude? Cranberries in the inexplicable shape of a...
Pictured Above: The Calloway residence, 2018, historic downtown Frisco. This year, the Christmas season looks a little...
2020 has been a year like none other. You lived it right along the rest of us, so I’m certain you don’t need me to rehash all...
Featured Image: Hooray Yard Cards Here in Frisco, we have a lot to celebrate! Birthdays, babies, graduations, school events,...
Heck yeah, we're going there. Hop in, buckle up, and let's see where this essay takes us. Here's a conversation I had on the...
Tis the season to be fall-y and I'm just the girl to bring it. While I'm a proud native Texan, I think I was supposed to have...
Scene: Frisco, Texas. The recording studio of a cheesy game show. CONTESTANT DEBRA: I'd like to buy a vowel: O GAME...
Maybe you started working from a home office this year. Maybe, you're like me and made the permanent move to work-from-home ten...
This article is sponsored by the Texas Legends. In case you missed it, Election Day is November 3rd, 2020. On that Tuesday,...
What does college life look like in 2020? A lot different than we expected it to... As a new semester commences, some students...
This article is sponsored by Countdown 2 Escape. Depending on the day in Texas, you can almost feel fall (or at the very...
There are more than 40 million victims of human trafficking around the world, according to statistics from the International...
What if you could write a letter to Gramma right now? I lost my Gramma almost a year ago. I lost my Pa-Paw a couple of years...
A few weeks ago, my daughter and I were taking a stroll through Frisco Commons Park when we stumbled upon a crocheted kitten...
Featured Image: Suad Bejtovic Photography. Over the past several weeks, we've experienced difficult lows and felt division in...
I like to run full stride with the wind tickling my ears, holding nothing back. I like the feel of the grass and the sunshine, to...
“All the Dude ever wanted was his rug back.” – The Big Lebowski, 1998 The Big Lebowski is my all-time favorite cinematic...
West Frisco traffic is busier, cuter, and more polite than I’ve ever seen before. Starting around 8:00 am each morning, a...
Originally published on UTSWMed.org/medblog, authored by Sonja Bartolome, M.D. After several months of sheltering-in-place,...
Whether you are Zoom dating, sitting in on an important meeting with your coworkers, or checking in with your family, we all need...
I crave a good book stack. It gives me a small high when I have so much "potential" education, entertainment, and escapism at...
I never expected to see our world come to a complete halt. I never expected to see empty aisles at the grocery store, such...
This article is sponsored by Culture A Day Spa. During self-isolation, it’s easy to fall into the wormhole of working from...
Entrepreneurs are a remarkable species. They jump far out of their comfort zone to follow their dreams, even if other people...
Whether celebrating Earth Day, Earth Week, Earth Month, or Earth Every Day, the time has arrived! This week, the world...
There's a reason video conferencing app downloads reached a record 62 million downloads during one week in March 2020. Abruptly,...
Recently, my daughters and I were playing in a creek by our house when one of the girls froze in place and stared behind me just...
It's my belief that there is but one sentence in the English language that can strike universal fear into the hearts of adults...
In a phone interview with Mayor Jeff Cheney this afternoon, we have the following update on COVID-19 policy for the City of...
How many times have you apologized this week? Of those apologies, how many were for legitimate offenses, and how many were for,...
Rewind back to 1999, when David Shilson is working in College Station, TX, about to meet and marry his wife. In 2002, when the...
“Sunny days sweeping the clouds away…” No, this isn’t just a nostalgic toon from your favorite childhood show, it’s...
Wouldn't it be nice if learning was always creative, used the latest technology, and achieved its objective in an efficient...
With a mission to ensure that every child in our community has access to personal hygiene items, Refresh Frisco is a brand new...
FADE IN: INT. LIFESTYLE FRISCO HEADQUARTERS (WENDI’S OFFICE) - DAY WENDI MCGOWAN-ELLIS sits behind her desk made of rich...
This article is sponsored by Culture A Day Spa. The weather outside is frightful, but an “Arctic Berry and Peppermint...
I’m a second time Frisco resident. I first moved here with my family in 2010 following a relocation opportunity offered by my...
Frisco has proven time and time again that we're a community of "givers". In my nine years of living here, almost everyone I...
It’s that time of year again! 'Tis the season for hustle, bustle, merry-making, and joy. It’s a time of gathering,...
Home. It's where the heart is, there's no place like it, and you're always welcome there. What comes to mind when you...
A 2019 graduate of Frisco's Heritage High School needs a stem cell donation, but due to a lack of diversity in the registry, he...
I’m a naturally passionate person so it shouldn’t have surprised me when I started crying in the Frisco Public Library. My...
Words from Mayor Jeff Cheney: The privilege of being your Mayor has been the highest honor of my life. Thank you. I am running...
Halloween is the perfect opportunity to entertain! Whether you want to have a family-friendly get-together or a glam cocktail...
Listen. Stop what you're doing for ten seconds and notice your surroundings. Did you hear anything interesting? Maybe you...
The adorable ball of fur pictured above is Molly, my dog niece. Molly joined our family last December at just 8 weeks old....
You know that moment in June when you’re perusing the aisles of Hobby Lobby for summer-themed front door swag, then you turn...
“A friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future, and accepts you just the way you are.” –...
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Most college students use their summer vacations for themselves. A break away from books. Less structure, more sunshine—and...
Up until a few years ago, my only knowledge about an automated external defibrillator (AED) device came from the movies. All I...
It's summertime...and the sippin's easy. As the temps climb, so does the need for an icy drink. While I'm all for a tall...
Let’s hear it for the Dads! These guys work hard all year long and give so much to our families and to our community. This...
I often see the city of Frisco as our very own Mayberry. Landscaped lawns, well-maintained roads, coffee shops on every corner....
Last month, some extraordinary women were announced as the National Breast Cancer Foundation’s 2019 Women of Hope Award...
I'm proud to be involved in the Frisco Independent School District's Independent Study and Mentorship (ISM) program. And, I'm...
I'm not a neat person. There’s no catchy punch line here; no adorable comment about that one time my throw pillows weren’t...
There are many different women who deserve to be acknowledged on Mother’s Day. Don’t let Hallmark tell you otherwise. They...
“Hey, that’s cool. I still like you!” That’s what I said to my husband, six months after we became empty nesters. I...
It’s been said that home is where the heart is, but what if home is also where the hurt is? What if within your four walls...
Photo courtesy of UNT Opera. Frisconians young and old, get ready for sounds of music to again permeate through Lincoln...
Featured Image courtesy of Mike Raye. You get a clear perspective from 108 feet. In fact, if you look hard enough, you can see...
In Spring 2018, the Frisco Economic Development Corporation announced a re-branding for an area previously known as the $5...
Growing up in a true Irish house, a typical scene each morning featured my mother and grandmother peeling and washing vegetables...
Cold, dreary and misty mornings in late February heighten the plight of our neighbors living without shelter. It's one thing to...
For the second year in a row, Frisco Association for the Arts made Valentine’s Day into an evening to remember with some...
We knew when we announced the launch of GIVE FOR FRISCO last spring in partnership with Mayor Jeff Cheney's office that this...
When I was old enough to know better, but still too young to question everything, I learned about the Junior League. Basically,...
This month marks the start of a new year in Frisco, but first things first - a flurry of activity to wrap up 2018. It was a...
As the Rail District emerges as a new brand for the central area of Historic Downtown Frisco, we can’t help but notice the...
It's been almost a year and a half since I stepped into the lead role here at the "blog" Scott and I started in June 2013....
Funny, it only costs me the breath I lose when I say, “Why didn’t she just leave?” Sadly, I’ve known many women, and...
One of the main drivers of recent explosive growth in Frisco is a very strong business community – owners of businesses of all...
Following months of speculation, Frisco City Council voted to support the PGA of America relocating their headquarters to the...
For some of our Frisco first-responders, Christmas Day is a work day like any other. Although the emergency calls never stop,...
If you're a resident of Frisco, the "Best Place to Raise an Athlete", you most likely love football and live for the Friday...
If you attended the Frisco Arts 5K and Walk last month, you may have observed a continuation of the relationship between Frisco...
You've got ONE WEEK left to prep for the annual big Thanksgiving meal, so how about some input from a nationally-known chef?...
Frisco ISD is the fastest growing school district in Texas, with more than 58,000 students. The upcoming Bond and Tax...
Photography courtesy of Suad Bejtovic Photography. If you spent any amount of time in Frisco over the last few years, you felt...
We all have a LOT to keep track of day-to-day. Reminders, tasks, appointments, events, errand lists... Our students have their...
How often do you pass the gazebo at the corner of 4th and Main street in The Rail District? Have you noticed the large mural...
As someone who's tired of driving to Richardson to see a recital or to Dallas for a musical, I was eager to sit in on the recent...
Frisco ISD and National Breast Cancer Foundation, alongside fellow Frisco companies including Careington, Jamba Juice, LaunchPad...
Announced today from the stage at the Frisco Chamber of Commerce "State of the City" luncheon, Lifestyle Frisco is proud to...
Tonight, arts philanthropist, chairman and founder of HALL Group, Craig Hall revealed his master plan to a packed house in a...
The City of Frisco, Denton County Transportation Authority, HALL Group, The Star, Frisco Station Partners, and Drive.ai made a...
On Tuesday, May 1, 2018, Frisco City Council voted 5-0 to approve a master development plan that will bring a University of North...
If you live in or around Frisco, you're likely familiar with references to the "Five Billion Dollar Mile" -- a one mile...
For the fourth year in a row, the Frisco Chamber of Commerce will take the concept of team-building to another level with their...
Between the #metoo movement, the #enough gun activism campaign, and the pay inequality gap, there’s been a lot of buzz in...
Spring is truly in the air with warmer temperatures becoming the norm and families enjoying all things outdoors. It's also Texas...
Ladies, do you remember those days? The days of the "all for one and one for all" kind of camaraderie that came from team...
On Wednesday, January 24th, Dana and Jeff Cheney were the honorees at Frisco's first FUN-draiser... A fundraiser for the Mayor...
Winter is here, and it brought freezing temperatures along for the ride. If you're anything like me, you've been huddled in...
I stepped into the role of Editor-in-Chief in August of 2017 and my heart is thankful. I'm thankful for this means of...
As I continue my series of growth along this personal and intimate journey to become a better leader and CEO for this...
Do you Friendsgiving? Because if you don't, you should. Friendsgiving is all the good of Thanksgiving, without the stress of...
If you're like me, you can't help but wonder about Memorial High School off of Eldorado Pkwy. It sits empty, awaiting rezoned...
I've decided to do it... get naked with you. Not in the embarrassing, "it's kinda cold for that" kinda way, but I'm inviting...
I know… It’s only the first week of October, but you’ll thank me for talking about Christmas before Halloween when you hear...
Top Two Online Media Brands Partner For First-Ever Hyper-Local Media Company Lifestyle Frisco, a hyper-local, digital first, new...
On September 14, the ninth annual North Texas Giving Day will offer 2,500 nonprofits the opportunity to gain exposure and reach...
It started with one child. It started with just one heart. Sydney Reece Bjornberg was a vibrant, beautiful, smart, kind,...
If you've lived in Frisco for any length of time, you've noticed that everyone is busy. Happily busy, I think, but nonetheless...
Poolside, on a plane, in a coffeehouse, or while "the littles" take a nap... Wherever you can find a few moments to yourself...
All you have to do is get on the Dallas North Tollway or Preston Road... Maybe even a "quick" (ahem, not really) cruise down...
Kerri Burton is one of the most energetic and enthusiastic fitness instructors I've met. And, when it comes to fitness classes,...
Give Chuck Greenberg a great deal of credit for this one. Ever since Greenberg, the former Managing Partner and CEO of the Texas...
Election Day is Saturday, May 6. 14,151 (15.89% of registered) voters took part in this Frisco election out of 89,047...
Welcome to the inaugural article of "Faces of Frisco" - those people sometimes out in front, sometimes behind the scenes, but...
Frisco's growth is coming from people all across the country... Men and women who are here to take advantage of our fantastic...
As if we are not already spoiled by our Frisco Library... Last year we were treated to a new interactive structure aptly called...
Being in a marriage, or any long-term relationship, can feel like a roller coaster. Some days (and months) are better than...
With a deadline of Monday, February 20th, the Frisco Public Art Program "Art in the Atrium 14" has issued a call to all...
This post is part of the Tech Tuesday series brought to you by NTEC. I have a MBA, and many other accreditations, earned over...
I see RED I see RED I see RED In a call for artists to submit work, the Gallery8680 will be hosting a curated art exhibition...
Before I moved to Frisco, I can't remember the last time that I visited a library. Maybe in school, but that was way too long...
Wow! Another year has gone by... Everyone's older; we have a new President; and a new Star Wars movie. Looking back at your...
Summer has always been the one season that you can find time for a cold beer... sitting by the pool, grilling some burgers, or...
In 1905, the Rotary Club was founded in Chicago. The organization got its name because in its early days, members used to...
Dear Frisco, It's been only 6 years since I made the move from Michigan to your city limits with nothing more than a 16-hour...
Urban legends and ghostly tales are part of almost every small town in the country. Ghastly stories of murder, accidental deaths,...
Halloween is just around the corner, and I don't know about you, but I couldn't be happier. Haunted houses, spooky decorations,...
Tara O’Donnell is 13 years old, and like any typical 8th grader, she likes cheerleading, art, swimming, shopping, and food. But...
As part of its ongoing effort to provide convenient access to media, information, and resources for Frisco residents, Frisco...
Frisco High School football coach Vance Gibson is the "dean" of coaches here. Since 2005, when he accepted the job to coach the...
As someone who has lived in Frisco since November 2003, I have naturally seen our fair 'burb change a great deal over the past...
Local artist, Chet Tucker, in partnership with the Parks and Recreation Department with the City of Frisco, presents his first...
When I first moved here from Michigan I wasn't prepared for how hot the summers could be . Of course anything over 75 felt hot...
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I do a lot of public speaking and there’s no arguing that I’m pretty good at it. I hit the stage as a 30-something somewhere...
A very common question I get is how to choose a wine when there are so many options. It is easy to get overwhelmed by the...
Empathy. It’s one of the biggest things to which I attribute my success. It’s the reason I believe that I am one of the great...
For some context, I grew up in a retail store where we would have 100s, and eventually 1000s, of people come through the store...
I’ve said it time and time again: Entrepreneurship is hard and it’s not for everyone. If, after taking a realistic personal...
I want to set the record straight: Nonprofit marketing is not different from for-profit marketing. Plain and simple. The same...
There’s a big up-and-coming space in business in the next 5 years. Much like what happened in NYC with fitness gyms like...
City council candidates must receive 50 percent +1 vote to be declared a winner. If no candidate receives enough votes, the top...
Back in the day when I was doing Wine Library TV, I got a lot of flack for commenting about sports or cultural events on social...
Way too many of you dwell on your losses and it’s holding you back. Look, I get it—losing hurts. But, unless that setback is...
With a mission of strengthening our community and each other through volunteering, friendship and fundraising, the Frisco...