Here are 10 transportation projects that are underway or coming soon to Frisco.
Upcoming Lebanon Road widening Project: Lebanon Road will be widened from a four-lane divided roadway to a six-lane divided roadway from FM 423 to Todd Drive.
Ongoing Panther Creek Parkway construction Project: The project will construct a six-lane divided roadway from Dallas North Tollway to Preston Road.
Maivie opened Aug. 29 in Frisco, a company representative said.
What is offered: A 3-hour session includes the following:
Flowers: Use as many Maivie-provided pressed flowers as can appropriately fit in a frame.
Frames: Choose from 11x14, 16x20, 27x7 or premium wood arches, circles, or ovals. Double-sided clear is available for 16x20, 27x7 and specialty shapes.
Collin County Area Realtors merges with MetroTex Association of Realtors
Collin County Area Realtors has merged with the MetroTex Association of Realtors to become a nearly 40,000-member association specializing in the North Texas real estate industry.
The gist: The merger was approved by member votes between both associations in July, according to a news release. It was first endorsed by both associations’ board of directors. MetroTex CEO Justin Landon will lead the merged association, according to the news release. The merger is expected to lead to strengthened legislative influence, expanded professional development and more.
Quote of note: “We’re approaching this transition with focus and care to ensure a smooth experience for every member,” Landon said in a statement. “We are committed to being a national leader among realtor associations. Our DFW real estate professionals deserve no less.”
Cellphone ban, library materials: 8 new Texas laws impacting public schools
When Texas students returned to school in August, some substantial changes awaited them.
The overview:
House Bill 2 increases state funding for public schools by $8.4 billion.
House Bill 1481 prohibits students from using cellphones and other personal communication devices throughout the school day.
Senate Bill 12 requires parental consent for students to receive "medical, psychiatric and psychological treatment" on campus.
Senate Bill 13 gives parents and school boards more oversight of library materials.
House Bill 6 gives teachers more discretion to remove repeatedly disruptive or violent students from class.
Senate Bill 10 requires most schools to display donated posters of the Ten Commandments in classrooms.
Senate Bill 11 allows districts to set aside time for students and staff to pray or read religious texts at school.
Senate Bill 965 codifies school employees' rights to "engage in religious speech or prayer while on duty."
The context: The sweeping changes come after lawmakers passed what state leaders have called “transformative” education laws during this year’s regular legislative session, which ended June 2.
