Robson Ranch Active Adult Community

September 14, 2009 by jenna · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Active Adult, Collin County 

Robson Ranch is offering fall incentives on new-build homes and ready-to-move-in homes with savings up to $25,000, depending on the home, homesite and delivery date selected. Robson Ranch is a top-selling active adult community in North Texas. Contact Keith Dobbs today for a tour of the area. 469-429-0145.

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McKinney Foreclosure Intervention

May 17, 2009 by Jenna_blog · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Collin County, Foreclosures, McKinney, Real Estate, Texas News 

Are you receiving the assistance for foreclosure intervention as intended through the Hope for Homeowners program? Is the agency providing “start to finish” work or is the homeowner being left to finish the job?

There have been 77,000 new foreclosures in 2009 thus far. It is projected by the Center for Responsible Lending that there will be 2.4 million foreclosures by the end of 2009 and 9 million within the next 4 years. In a Subcommittee hearing on ‘The Role of NeighborWorks and Housing Counseling Intermediaries in Preventing Foreclosures’ held May 13, 2009, Representative Emanuel Cleaver (MO) stated that this is the “most significantly depressed moment in US history - financially - since October 1929. This is the great recession.” He also pointed out that with the rising unemployment, foreclosures will continue to be a problem.

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Far North Dallas homes offer distinctive features

May 17, 2009 by Jenna_blog · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Collin County, Dallas Neighborhoods, Dallas News, Luxury Homes, North Dallas Cities, Real Estate 

Award-winning Cambridge Homes presents Cambridge Gate, a secluded, gated enclave of luxury patio homes located on the west side of Preston Road, just north of Frankford.

Widely recognized for fine design, Cambridge Homes specializes in creating carefree “adult lifestyle” homes. According to Phyllis Firebaugh, sales manager for Cambridge Homes, “These beautiful patio homes are designed for discerning adults of experience and taste. They love the fact that they don’t have to give up fine quality and excellent design just because they no longer need large numbers of rooms”.

Cambridge’s award-winning, carefree patio home designs range in price from the $300s to the $800s. The Designer Model Home at 6169 Stapleford is open from noon to dusk daily or by appointment.

For additional information about Cambridge Gate, call 469-446-2885 or visit www.cambridgehomes.biz.

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Development showcases European-style homes, lots

May 17, 2009 by Jenna_blog · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Collin County, Frisco, Luxury Homes, North Dallas Cities, Real Estate 

May 17, 2009

Chapel Creek features Old World style in Frisco, offering custom homes and lots in a setting surrounded by creeks and winding trails.

This LandPlan development features a collection of European-style designs – custom homes and estate homes – priced from the $800s to more than $3 million.

Chapel Creek is one of the fastest-selling communities in the area, offering lots for single-household development in west Frisco. Additional lot discounts are available through May 2009.

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Dallas-Fort Worth area to have new warning guidelines for storm emergencies

February 24, 2009 by Jenna_blog · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Collin County, Dallas County, Dallas News, Texas News, Weather 

February 24, 2009

By BLANCA CANTÚ / The Dallas Morning News

North Texas emergency officials announced new guidelines on Monday for outdoor warning systems to establish a standard for notifying residents of severe weather and other potentially catastrophic events across the region.

The North Central Texas Council of Governments formally unveiled the recommendations to kick off severe weather awareness week. Outdoor warning systems are typically referred to as tornado sirens but can be activated for other reasons.

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Collin County’s new court gets new judge

December 27, 2008 by Jenna_blog · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Collin County, Dallas News, North Dallas Cities 

By Danny Gallagher, December 27

Texas Gov. Rick Perry appoints private practice attorney Jill R. Willis to Collin CountyÂ’s new district court.

Collin County not only had its ninth district court but its ninth district court judge.

Texas Gov. Rick Perry appointed attorney Jill R. Willis to serve as the judge for the 429th District Court for a one two-year term, according to a statement released by the GovernorÂ’s Office and the countyÂ’s public information office.

Willis will be sworn into the new court in January of 2009 and serve as the judge until the 2010 general election.

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Unique McKinney ISD after-school program

December 26, 2008 by Jenna_blog · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Collin County, Dallas News, Education, North Dallas Cities 

Friday, December 26

Repercussions from the current financial crisis are affecting everyone. For the 60,000 people with disabilities in Collin County, life-altering challenges are nothing new. The outlook for 2009, however, shows great potential for change.

For example, parents seeking after-school programs are often rejected because their special-needs children do not conform to the required guidelines. Today, however, McKinney is piloting the first ISD-sponsored after-school program for students with significant disabilities.

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ACC provides progress report

November 21, 2008 by Jenna_blog · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Collin County, North Dallas Cities 

By Heather M. Smith, Staff writer
November 20, 2008

Orchestra music played in the background of the lobby — set up with small intimate tables and candlelight — while people mingled before the main event.

The Arts of Collin County hosted the event Thursday night at Frisco’s Westin Stonebriar Resort where over 120 interested residents listened to a report on the progress of building a world-class arts park and performance hall.

“This is very impressive,” said Shelie Shonk, a Frisco resident. “I think this project is something to be proud of and it’s definitely something this community needs.”

In the lobby, Frisco High School’s Chamber Quartet provided background music while attendees enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and wine. As the people migrated into the banquet hall, Alice Hobbs, executive director for the Plano Symphony, said how excited she was to be there.

“This is so wonderful for the community,” Hobbs said. “This is something we’ve needed for a long time.”

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McKinney Community Calendar

November 21, 2008 by Jenna_blog · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Collin County, North Dallas Cities 

CROSS TIMBERS YOUTH ORCHESTRA will host its free Fall Harvest Concert at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church of McKinney, 615 N. Church St. www.ctyo.org; 972-658-4227.

GARAGE GIVEAWAY & SOCIAL MINISTRY FAIR, hosted by 3e McKinney, will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Old Settler’s Park, 1201 E. Louisiana St. The giveaway, for families in need, will resemble an enormous garage sale except everything is free. Donated items can be dropped off from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday. Attending agencies will include the Samaritan Inn, the Salvation Army, Collin County Committee on Aging, Hope Resource Center, Angel Food Ministries, YMCA and Collin County ChildrenÂ’s Advocacy Center. www.garagegiveaway.org; call 972-547-7034 or 972-838-5744.

‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’, presented by McKinney Repertory Theatre, will be at 2 and 5 p.m. Nov. 28 and 29; at 2 p.m. Nov. 30, at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 and 6 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 7. Tickets cost $7 for adults, $6 for students and seniors and $5 for kids 12 and under. mckinneyperformingartscenter.org; 214-544-4630.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE McKINNEY will host a Team Captain Open House from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 2 at Panera, 3050 S. Central Expressway. www.mckinneyrfl.com.

“WOMEN AND FOOD IN NORTH TEXAS,” a lecture presented by Dr. Rebecca Sharpless, will be at 7 p.m. Dec. 2 at the McKinney Performing Arts Center, 111 N. Tennessee St. Tickets cost $7.50 for the public and $5 for members of the North Texas History Center. mckinneyperformingartscenter.org; 214-544-4630; www.northtexashistorycenter.org.

McKINNEY-COLLIN COUNTY TEXAS RETIRED TEACHERS ASSOCIATION will meet at 9:45 a.m. Dec. 4 at the Heard Craig Carriage House, 205 W. Hunt St.

McKINNEY HAND DRUM CLASSES, sponsored by Drums Not Guns, are 10 a.m. to noon every Saturday at the Old Settlers Recreation Center, 1201 E. Louisiana St. www.drums.org/dng.

McKINNEY AREA NEWCOMERS CLUB meets at 10 a.m. third Tuesdays at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 5871 W. Virginia Parkway. 214-504-0378 or www.mckinneynewcomers.com.

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Allen, Texas - Collin County

October 31, 2008 by Jenna_blog · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Collin County, North Dallas Cities 

Allen Texas is a Dallas suburb located in Collin County. It is located northeast of Dallas, North of Plano and Southeast of McKinney. The major roadways are I-75 and 121. The estimated population of Allen is 69,891 as of the 2005 census. Allen is a very family-oriented DFW suburb.

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