Fitness

Exercise Locations For Youths

Frisco's Diverse Choices For Play/Fitness Parties, Toddlers To PreTeens Article by Julie Brown Patton TUMBLES Gym Classes, STEAM Classes, Birthday Parties, Camps, Special Events; 469.200.5122. MY GYM FRISCO Parents Nights Out, Pre-Ballet, Ninja Training, Camps, Parties; 214.387.0330. LIFE TIME FRISCO Grown Up & Me Classes, Studio Classes for Kids & Tweens (LifeBarre Dance, SHRED, SOL yoga, Warrior Sculpt, Ringside); 469.476.3900. NINJA NATION FRISCO Ultimate Indoor Play Space...

Wellness

Daily Reminders For Enhancing Mental Health

Advice Editorial: Five Self-Care Tips Beyond Connecting With Family, Friends Article by Julie Brown Patton Get Regular Exercise.   Just 30 minutes of walking every day can boost moods and improve health. Small amounts of exercise add up, so don’t be discouraged if 30 minutes can't be all at one time. Make Sleep A Priority .  Stick to a schedule and try to get 7-9 hours of sleep for each 24-hour period. Reduce blue light exposure from phones or computers before bedtime. Try Relaxing...

Life + Culture

Frisco's Quality Of Life, Wellness Ranks High

National Community Survey Results Signify Favorable City Ratings, Direction Photography by Julie Brown Patton A city survey finds Frisco’s quality of life, economic health and ‘overall feeling of safety’   rank higher than 500-plus communities representing more than 50 million residents across America. Frisco city officials commissioned the National Community Survey, conducted July 8–Sept. 2.  NCS received a total 929 responses between ‘random’ and ‘open’ participants. Overall, nine out of 10...

Fitness

Frisco Fitness

Checked Out FAC Exercise Options Recently? Article by Julie Brown Patton The Frisco Athletic Center at 5828 Nancy Jane Lane offers a full range of fitness classes to help participants achieve numerous goals. Specialized, small-group fitness classes are available to both members and non-members. Included in FAC memberships is access to 70-plus group exercise classes per week. Additionally, members can opt for a variety of personal training options.  FAC offers classes to fit...

Life + Culture

Providing Children Aspirations

Little Hearts Of Hope: Supporting Children During Family Members' Cancer Battles Article by Alexis Jacobs Kerri Steele, founder and executive director of Little Hearts of Hope, understands the emotional impact a family member’s cancer diagnosis can have on children. Through her late husband’s battle with cancer, she says she saw the need for specialized support to help children cope with the fear, anxiety and uncertainty that comes when a parent or sibling battles cancer. LHOH addresses this...

Life + Culture

Texas Giving Machine Returns

Vending Machine Allows Donors To Send Items To People In Need Article by Julie Brown Patton Merry and Bright, Make Holiday Giving Unforgettable: From Dec. 7, 2024 to Jan. 1, 2025, Frisco and McKinney community residents and supporters can tap into vending machines that allow users to donate items such as medicine, clothing, baby supplies, text books, eye exams and livestock for people in need.​  These charity 'Light the World Giving Machine' vending devices dispense hope and joy by featuring...

Local Services

Giving Back Through Civic Service

Meet Leadership Frisco Class XXVIII Participants Article by Karen Kim | Photography by City Of Frisco Frisco Chamber of Commerce selected 26 community residents as Leadership Frisco Class XXVIII members, from within a large and competitive pool of applicants. The program year kicked off with a team-building session led by Human Dynamics, Inc., and a dinner featuring a fireside chat with Frisco City Manager Wes Pierson. Class participants then met at a ropes course for team-building exercises...

Professional Services

Celebrating Frisco Development Milestone

City Leaders Paving Way For 'The Mix' Construction To Move Forward  Article and Photography by Frisco city councilmembers approved a Master Development Agreement that will provide up to $113.4 million in funding for development of "The Mix ,"  a new vibrant, walkable neighborhood, as well as significant job creation and economic growth. The Mix is planned to be a 112-acre mixed-use development in Frisco, located at the southeast corner of Lebanon Road and Dallas Parkway. It's set to redefine...

Professional Services

Estate Planning Much Appreciated

Haiman Hogue Professionals Help Others Preserve Estates, Protect Investments Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Lucy Thornton As a family protection planning and elder law firm, professionals at Frisco-headquartered Haiman Hogue, PLLC, say their foundational belief is to "faithfully serve God, clients and community" in legal projects they handle.  "Our focus is to use our unique God-given talents and abilities to help and serve others," says founding partner Fred Haiman. “We...

Arts + Culture

Run First. Eat Later!

This Year's North Texas Turkey Trot In Frisco Benefits Miracle League Of Frisco Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Provided by Matthew Sands/Turkey Trot Join others on Thanksgiving day, Nov. 28, for a family fun event in downtown Frisco. Everyone can enjoy a 5K, 10K or the Miracle Mile (1 Mile Fun Run) before sitting down for turkey time and holiday festivities; virtual option available, too. All proceeds benefit the Miracle League of Frisco, a sports organization for children...