Jennifer Dahl's TX Real Estate Blog

I am very interested in starting to fish again and am currently looking for a lake house for me and my family. I grew up on the lake and as a country girl...I like to fish!

Wow! How rude! I had no intention of advertising.
My family and I are looking for a lake house and I wanted to read the reviews of Texas lakes. I grew up on Lake Bridgeport and don't know much about other lakes.

Delete my account anyway, I don't want to be a part of this any longer due to your rude response to my genuine interest!

 

Jennifer Dahl

817-235-9382

Realtor - American Southwest Realty Group

Txrealestateguide.webs.com

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AND...the story ends with him NOT responding to my email, nor apologizing, but deleting me!

Oh well...there are more sites about fishing than his! 

And little does he know, ACTIVERAIN is the best place to advertise...even bad experiences! ;-)

 

Big environmental concerns in Big D.

Dallas-Fort Worth is the fastest-growing, fourth-largest and fifth most-congested metro in the country. Being big certainly has its upside, but it also has its price. As population has increased, so has pollution. It will take small sacrifices on each of our parts to change this.

Bucking the trend.

One important part of the "go green" movement is public transit. DART helps commuters curb pollution. By riding instead of driving, commuters not only help the environment, they also limit wear and tear on their cars, lower auto expenses and eliminate the stress of stop-and-go driving.

Cleaning up the streets.

DART's clean fuel technology program is leading the way in the transit industry. The agency invested $25 million to cut bus emissions by 68% over the past decade. Also, up to 452 advanced technology buses will be delivered starting in 2013. These new buses will reduce current fleet NOx emissions - a precursor to ozone pollution - by at least 90%.

Turning a transit boom into a pollution bust.

DART recently expanded its HOV lane network to 84 miles. Designated for buses, vanpools, carpools with two or more occupants as well as motorcycles, these lanes reduce pollutant emissions by more than 5,000 pounds each weekday. Meanwhile, the new 28-mile DART Rail Green Line will reduce smog-causing vehicle emissions by more than 350 tons annually by 2025. Also, DART's Vanpool program now boasts more than 1,500 participants. Think of how many vehicles that takes off the road!

Partnering for a better metroplex.

DART is a founding member of the North Texas Clean Air Coalition, a group which encourages voluntary efforts to improve air quality in our region by educating, motivating and recognizing the business community. DART supports the NTCAC in many ways, from participating in the group's annual efforts like tryparkingit.com to informing businesses about the benefits of employer-sponsored commute options. Learn more about the NTCAC at workingforcleanair.org.

Fueling a cleaner tomorrow.

By bus or by train, DART is a greener way to go. DART Rail trains have the same emissions as a golf cart - which is next to nothing.  DART buses use 8.7% less energy per passenger mile than a typical car, while a train uses up to 23.7% less. DART also makes for more green in your wallet. According to the American Public Transit Association, the typical household using public transit saves more than $9,000 per year!

Putting the wheels on the bus.

Thanks to a $770,000 grant from the North Central Texas Council of Governments, DART has installed bike racks on more than 550 buses. Mounted on the front of the vehicle, these racks make it even easier for cyclists to take their bikes wherever they go. Also, this grant is funding additional bike lockers at rail stations and transit centers.

 Maintaining the environment

DART's maintenance department is committed to environmental awareness. For starters, DART recycles all antifreeze and cleaning solvents. All buses are washed using recycled water to reduce water usage. The water used is then diverted into a sanitary sewer system. In addition, DART utilizes a scrap metal recovery program to make the most of its resources.

This mindset goes beyond just the fleet. For example, DART has installed switches in its East Dallas offices so that lights automatically turn off in unoccupied workspaces. At its transit facilities, DART does not allow mowing on ozone alert days. Also, all lawnmowers must be 2002 models or newer in order to be compliant with EPA emission regulations.

DART abides by the water restrictions set forth by its member cities during summer months. The agency has upgraded its site irrigation controllers to models that provide environmentally-sensitive operation. The units are programmable and offer remote monitoring capability.

Finally, DART has planted many drought-tolerant plants in an effort to help conserve even more water during the hot Texas summers.

TEN SIMPLE STEPS YOU CAN TAKE TO "GO GREEN."2. Refuel when it's cool: This reduces the potential for ozone formation. Also, never top off your tank and always ensure your gas cap seals properly.  

1. Get it together: You can cut back on auto emissions by combining your errands into one sensible trip.

3.Maintain your car: Regular maintenance is a little-known way to cut back on pollution. It also helps your fuel economy.

4. Avoid excessive idling: To combat this, try driving during off-peak hours. Also, avoid construction areas and drive-thrus.

5. Watch for smoke: Black smoke means there is too much gas in the air-fuel mixture, while blue smoke indicates the engine is burning oil and too many hydrocarbons are being released.

6. See the light: Dashboard warning lights alert you of engine problems or other malfunctions, which may have an environmental impact. Be sure to have them checked out by a mechanic.

7. Check for leaks: Act quickly if you notice an air conditioner leak. Chloro- fluorocarbons pose a threat to stratospheric ozone.

8. Note your mpg's: Pay attention to a loss in fuel economy as this usually signals an increase in emissions.

9. Try an electric shave: Using gas-powered lawn equipment for one hour causes as much pollution as driving 50 miles in a car!

10. Instead of driving your car on nights and weekends, take the bus, hop on a train,ride you rbike or there's a crazy idea - WALK! ;-)

 Source: http://www.dart.org

Absolutely beautiful, clean and well maintained home 3/2/2 home in Little Elm!  

361 Hardwicke Lane	Cottonwood Subdivision
View from the front door!	View from the front door!
Elegant Dining room	Large Kitchen with appliances and walk in pantry.
Large Kitchen	Beautiful Living Area

Large master.
Master bath with walk in closets, seperate vanities and shower, with a skylight!	Bright, Open floorplan
Secondary Bedroom	Guest Bath
Backyard with wood deck	Backyard view of the middle school field! You can watch from your backyard!
Large Backyard!	Large Backyard, no neighbors behind you!

SOLD!! By Jennifer Dahl/American Southwest Realty Group...Bloomfield Homes-Cedar Ridge-Prosper, TX 210 Shady Creek Ct., Prosper, TX 75078

4 Bedrooms

3 Total Baths

3081 Sq. Ft.

ID# 11502894

Year Built: 2010

Gorgeous Cypress III floor plan by Bloomfield Homes in Cedar Ridge, Prosper, TX. Stunning drive up appeal with side entry garage. Spacious, open layout. Home is cost efficient with energy efficient features like radiant barrier, R38 insulation and more. Enjoy rounded corners and bronze hardware throughout, an granite kitchen with large island and cabinets, landscaped yard with sprinkler system, covered porch and patio, natural stone and more!

Wishes all teachers, students, parents and administrators a great first day back to school and a wonderful 2010-2011 school year!

Robert, Trey (my youngest) and I had a great time at the races this weekend...even while waited in the rain for the race tostart, just to hear it was cancelled!!

But on Monday, racing was finally under way and after a few hours of uneventful racing, we saw a nine-car pileup wreck that took out Tony Stewart, who took 100 percent of the blame, Carl Edwards, who accepted 50 percent of the blame and Jeff Gordon didn't blame anybody, but, expressed disappointment.  Juan Pablo Montoya, Clint Bowyer, Jamie McMurray, Joey Logano, Paul Menard and A.J. Allmendinger. Although we were glad no one was hurt, we were excited to see the wreck!  After all, swappin' paint is what we came to see!!

Congratulations to Denny Hamlin for winning the Samsung Mobile 500!   http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/othersports/2011649625_auto20.html

History is being made today in the Dallas Fort Worth area, as a rare snowstorm is blanketing area, as well as other parts of Texas, in bizarre weather today, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010. 6 inches has already been recorded and we could see 10 inches before it's all over with! I think someone forgot to tell Mother Nature, THIS IS TEXAS! Sorry, didn't mean to yell! ;)

Some of the snow is sticking, and one to five inches of snow is possible for the DFW metroplex today, with even more snowfall and accumulation over night.

The snow closed most of the schools in the Dallas-Fort Worth area today, including Prosper, and with the weather only expected to worsen as temperatures fall, schools are already posting closings for tomorrow, Friday February 12.

Although the kids will have to make up the missed days, my kids are making the most of another "snow day" this school year.

Beautiful night shot of the snow in front of the house

For weather related school closings, visit http://www.wfaa.com/weather/closings

Christmas in the Square, Frisco, TX

The 2009 Christmas in the Square is going to be bigger and better than before, with over 450,000 visitors expected! The largest choreographed holiday lights and music display in Texas is combined with family-oriented activities to produce a "signature destination event" for Frisco. Christmas in the Square lights and music will commence on November 27, 2009 and will continue each evening through January 3, 2010.

Christmas in the Square is an unmatched holiday extravaganza. The largest choreographed holiday lights and music display in Texas is combined with family-oriented activities to produce a "signature destination event" for Frisco and North Texas. Thanks to exposure on the Web, news coverage and a variety of sites and blogs, Christmas in the Square received global exposure and acclaim. Christmas in the Square is centered on the family. The lights and music show and most of the activities (even parking) are free to everyone, thanks to the generosity of our sponsor partners and the owners of Frisco Square.

Christmas in the Square drew more than 406,000 visitors during December 2008. Families, friends and holiday guests from through-out north Texas, the D/FW Metroplex and southern Oklahoma came and enjoyed the spectacular show. Lights! Music! Snow! Holiday lights and music choreographed by Frisco's own Jeff Trykoski (Illumimax LLC). With over 100,000 lights, 9.1 miles of wiring and 5.5 miles of extension cords.

Source: www.friscosquare.com

I've learned...That no matter how much I care, some people just don't care back.

I've learned...That it takes years to build up trust and only seconds to destroy it.

I've learned...That it's not what you have in your life, but who you have in your life that counts.

I've learned...That you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life.

I've learned...That life is tough, but I'm TOUGHER!

I've learned...That credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.

I've learned...That learning to forgive takes practice.

I've learned...That biology has nothing to do with being a parent.

I've learned...That when you're in love, it shows.

I've learned...That just one person saying to me, 'You've made my day!', makes my day.

I've learned...That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world.

I've learned...That you should never say no to a gift from a child.

I've learned...That no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.

I've learned...That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand.

I've learned...That money doesn't buy class.

I've learned...That it's those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular.

I've learned...That under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.

I've learned...That to ignore the facts does not change the facts.

I've learned...That when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you.

I've learned...That love, not time, heals all wounds.

I've learned...That your life can be changed by people who don't even know you.

I've learned.. That our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.

I've learned...That it isn't always enoughto be forgiven by others. Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.

I've learned...That I wish I could have told my Nana, my uncle John and my Grannie that I love them one more time before they passed away.

I've learned...That the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done.

I've learned...That I still have A LOT to learn!

"The secret of a happy marriage remains a secret." Henry Youngman

"Life is just one damned thing after another." Elbert Hubbard

"There are only two things a child will share willingly - communicable diseases and his mother's age."Benjamin Spock

"I'm on a whisky diet. I've lost three days already!" Tommy Cooper

"Women marry men hoping they will change. Men marry women hoping they will not. So each is inevitably disappointed." Albert Einstein

"I could have been a Rhodes Scholar, except for my grades." Duffy Daugherty

"Show me a man who is a good loser and I'll show you a man who is playing golf with his boss. Jim Murray

"Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I assure you, it's much more serious than that." Bill Shankly

"A cat, by any other name, is still a sneaky little furball that barfs on the furniture." Chris Rock

"A bartender is just a pharmacist with a limited inventory." Albert Einstein

"Until I was 13, I thought my name was 'Shut Up.' " Joe Namath

"I'm trying to read a book on how to relax, but I keep falling asleep."  Jim Loy

"I'm at an age when my back goes out more than I do."  Phyllis Diller

"Marriages are made in heaven. But so again, are thunder and lightning."  George Reeves

***MY PERSONAL FAVORITE....I'm not offended by all the dumb-blonde jokes because I know that I'm not dumb. I also know I'm not blonde. Dolly Parton

Have a great day!! ;)

It's snowing in most of the DFW area today!!!  This doesn't happen very often, so when it does, we ALL get excited!!

And just to show you how quickly the weather changes in Texas....

10 Day Forecast -  °F | °C View the Detailed Extended Forecast »

wed	thu	fri	sat	sun	mon	tue	wed	thu	fri
dec 02 AM Rain/Snow 51° 35°	dec 03 M Cloudy 46° 33°	dec 04 Snow Showers 38° 29°	dec 05 P Cloudy 52° 39°	dec 06 Cloudy 54° 46°	dec 07 Few Showers 56° 47°	dec 08 Few Showers 62° 47°	dec 09 Sunny 60° 43°	dec 10 M Cloudy 62° 44°	dec 11 P Cloudy 59° 46°

UV Index: 2 (Low)

Relative Humidity: 76%

Precipitation: 80%

Snow: 40%

Cloud Coverage: 76%

1301 W Collins Circle Wylie, TX 75098  $244,900

One of the best locations in the community with view to the pond and the fountain. Oversized lot with sprinkler system and beautiful landscaping front and back. Bright, open floorplan with 2 full master bedrooms and jetted tub. Large rooms and closets for all the family. Intercom system, upgraded light fixtures, tile countertops and ceiling fans, beautiful glass mirrors in dining room & above fireplace. 3 car garage & community pool!

Directions: From Hwy 78 N turn right on Kirby after road splits Collins will be on the left at Bozman Farm.

~ Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, the mind can achieve. - Dr. Napoleon Hill

~ Neither a lofty degree of intelligence nor imagination nor both together go to the making of genius. Love, love, love, that is the soul of genius. - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

~ You can have everything in life that you want if you just give enough other people what they want. - Zig Ziglar

~ Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great. - Mark Twain

~ Great works are performed, not by strength, but by perseverance. - Samuel Johnson

~ Never worry about the size of your Christmas tree. In the eyes of children, they are all 30 feet tall. - Larry Wilde

~ Minds are like parachutes. They only function when they are open. - Sir James Dewar

~ Peace on earth will come to stay, When we live Christmas every day. - Helen Steiner Rice

~ Don't go around saying the world owes you a living; the world owes you nothing; it was here first. - Mark Twain

~ Never worry about the size of your christmas tree in the eyes of children they are all 30 feet tall

~ If you can't describe what you are doing as a process, you don't know what you're doing. - W. Edwards Deming

~ All my life I've wanted to be someone; I guess I should have been more specific. - Jane Wagner/Lily Tomlin

~ Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest. - Mark Twain

~ Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines, Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. - Mark Twain

~ In life we all have an unspeakable secret, an irreversible regret, an unreachable dream and an unforgettable love. Diego Marchi

~ Do just once what others say you can't do, and you will never pay attention to their limitations again. - James R. Cook

~The most important thing about having goals is having one. Geoffrey F. Abert

I rode the DART train for the first time a few weeks ago to Victory Park for the Dallas Mavericks Game and I was very impressed! I have since taken the train to my office in Dallas and rode DART and TRE to Fort Worth.  The only downfall for me is that it doesn't come far enough north, but it soon will.

I plan on taking it more often now and if you are in the area, I highly recommend it!

Dallas Area Rapid Transit gets you around Dallas and 12 surrounding cities with modern public transit services and customer facilities tailored to make your trip fast, comfortable and economical. Our extensive network of DART Rail, Trinity Railway Express (TRE) and bus services moves more than 220,000 passengers per day across our 700-square-mile service area.

Ride the rails to more destinations and more savings

The DART Rail System provides fast, convenient service to work, shopping and entertainment destinations in Dallas, Garland, Plano and Richardson. Plus, our TRE commuter line links DART customers to DFW International Airport and downtown Fort Worth.

Free parking is available at most rail stations, and all are served by DART bus routes specially timed to make transfers between buses and trains quick and easy.

Popular shopping and entertainment destinations near DART Rail stations in Dallas include NorthPark Center and Upper Greenville Avenue (Park Lane Station), West Village (Cityplace Station), Mockingbird Station (Mockingbird Station), the Dallas Museum of Art (St. Paul Station), American Airlines Center (Victory Station), the entertaining West End Historic District (West End Station), Fair Park (Fair Park Station and MLK, Jr. Station), the Dallas Convention Center (Convention Center Station), and the Dallas Zoo (Dallas Zoo Station).

Popular destinations in surrounding cities include the Renaissance Hotel and the Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts (Galatyn Park Station in Richardson); Downtown Plano, the ArtCentre of Plano and the Courtyard Theater (Downtown Plano Station); the Granville Arts Center (Downtown Garland Station); and Downtown Irving (South Irving Station).

Take the train to American Airlines Center

Whether you're headed to a concert, a Dallas Mavericks basketball game or a Dallas Stars showdown on the ice, ride DART Rail to events at American Airlines Center (AAC). Coming from Fort Worth or the Mid-Cities? The TRE is the ticket Monday through Saturday. Visit www.DART.org/Victory for details.

Fly us to DFW Airport or Dallas Love Field

The TRE gets you to and from DFW International Airport for a fraction of the cost of taxi fare or long-term parking. Just take it to CentrePort/DFW Airport Station and transfer to the DFW Airport bus serving airline terminals. Airport buses meet all trains, departing every 15 minutes Monday through Saturday. There is no Sunday service. Airport bus service between the rail station and the airport terminals is free. Visit www.DART.org/DFWAirport for details.

Ride bus Route 39 from Dallas Love Field to downtown Dallas' West Transfer Center seven days a week. Across the street is DART's West End Station. Visit www.DART.org/LoveField for details.

Experience exciting Fort Worth via the TRE

Downtown Fort Worth is now just about an hour's ride from Union Station in downtown Dallas via the TRE. Business commuters love the convenience - and if you're looking for a Saturday adventure, Cowtown is Wowtown! From Fort Worth's Intermodal Transportation Center (ITC) or T&P Station it's a short bus ride to the bustling Sundance Square dining and entertainment district in the heart of the city, the historic Fort Worth Stockyards Old West district, or the famed museums in the city's Cultural District. TRE information is available at www.TrinityRailwayExpress.org.

Share the ride and save

If riding a DART bus or train doesn't fit your schedule, you can still save time and money in our carpool and vanpool programs. Our free RideShare computerized match list puts you in touch with other commuters with similar schedules and travel habits who want to share the ride. Details are available at www.DART.org/vanpool.

Plus, rush-hour carpoolers and vanpoolers qualify to use DART's 84-mile network of interim HOV lanes. DART operates HOV lanes on East R. L. Thornton Freeway (I-30) between Downtown Dallas and Northwest Drive; Stemmons Freeway (I-35) between LBJ Freeway (I-635) and Round Grove Road; LBJ Freeway between I-30 and Luna Road; I-35E/US 67 from Downtown Dallas to Camp Wisdom Road; I-30 (Tom Landry Highway) between S.H. 360 and Loop 12; and U.S. 75 between I-635 and Exchange Parkway.

Plus, rush-hour carpoolers and vanpoolers qualify to use DART's timesaving HOV lanes on Interstate 30, East R. L. Thornton Freeway between downtown Dallas and Jim Miller Road, Stemmons Freeway (I-35) between LBJ Freeway (I-635) and Round Grove Road, LBJ Freeway between North Central Expressway and Stemmons Freeway, and I-35E/US 67 south of Downtown Dallas.

DART: Live, in print, on tape & online

Want the latest DART news? Get updates through the DART Speakers Bureau and Education Programs. From transit safety programs for school children to special presentations for civic organizations, we've got a speaker for you. Call 214-749-2582 to schedule a transit safety presentation or call 214-749-2577 for the DART Speakers Bureau.

Follow DART's progress with a free subscription to our quarterly Inmotion newsletter by calling 214-749-2506. You can also watch for a video version of Inmotion on your local cable access station, or order a free videotape by calling 214-749-2597 or routes, schedules, maps and all the latest information, visit our website at www.DART.org. The latest DART information is available online in Spanish at www.transporteDART.org.

On the go but need to check a DART schedule? Point the browser on your web-enabled cellphone or PDA to our mobile website, m.dart.org. It provides the mobile customer with on-the-go access to next scheduled bus and train information, point-to-point schedules and rider alerts.

DART FARES^#

All Day Passes valid for unlimited rides on the date of purchase only through 3 a.m. the following day.

Single-ride options are good for 90 minutes of train travel or a single bus trip (no transfers). Rail Only Tickets are not valid on buses.

Monthly Passes: 

7-Day Passes:

Get seven days worth of service for the price of five with DART's 7 Day Pass. Passes must be purchased for 7 consecutive days and are available at the DART Store at Akard Station, at TVMs at selected stations and the DART Store Online.

DART Photo ID Information

Contact the DART Store at Akard Station at 214-749-3282 for more information about obtaining a DART photo ID. Note: Photo IDs are made at the DART Store weekdays between 9-11 a.m. and 2-4 p.m. only. Senior citizen and student photo ID cards are $2. 

All DART buses and trains meet ADA requirements, offering wheelchair lifts and other features to accommodate riders with disabilities. By ADA standards, wheelchairs must be secured on buses. Paratransit-eligible passengers with valid Paratransit photo ID ride free on DART Rail and buses and The T.

Source: http://www.dart.org/about/aboutdart.asp

I always love this time of year because the weather is turning colder and the holidays are approaching! Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's always it gives us the opportunity to get together with friends and family, when throughout the year, we seem to busy to do so.  We started out this year with my parents coming down for the kids games on Halloween and them staying to help the kids carve pumpkins.






Robert's dad and Karen came down, as they always do in November and we had a great time, as usual.


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I love the holidays because it reminds me of all the good times I had with my family when I was a kid, because of tradition and for all the great times and memories we have made and continue to make with my children.

We start out decorating our home with fall leaves and flowers and pumpkins and move on to overdoing it with Christmas decorations!  (Robert always teases me about have 20 boxes of decorations for Christmas and only one for every other holiday!)

Halloween is only fun because the kids love to dress up and my parents have joined us on Halloween since Reagan was a baby.

Thanksgiving is always special. When I was a kid, it always meant traveling to Stillwater, OK to be with my family there and family, from everywhere, would be there.  We talked, played, road dirt bikes, went to movies and just enjoyed being with each other.  Although we stopped that several years ago, Thanksgiving still means being with family, usually at my parents, aunt and uncles in Granbury, eating too much turkey, drinking too much ;),  playing with ALL the animals out there and watching football.

Christmas was amazing and is still my favorite holiday. My mom made it perfect every year and still does! We always celebrated on Christmas Day and continue to do so with my kids.  Christmas Day is much like Thanksgiving, but with TONS of presents!  We get together, eat too much, drink too much and just have a great time!

I'm looking forward to the holidays and being cozy with my family and seeing my kids' faces light up as they dig into the mounds of presents...priceless!

Prosper began as a settlement in 1846, known for its lush soil and ideal growing conditions for cotton crops. Four years later the two settlements of Rock Hill and Richland were developed, and lived side by side until the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad came through in 1914, and forced them to merge into what is known today as "Prosper".

 

The optimistic name choice was not without merit, as this community of 500 residents became a market center for area farmers and their plentiful bounty of corn and cotton crops. Even then, people knew there was something special about this North Texas area, but little did they know, Prosper would become the "Diamond" of Collin County between now and 2035.

Today, Prosper has come into its own with a population of approximatley 7,116; adding a resident per day and projecting a future population of 85,000 by year 2035. Although it is growing, at an alarming rate, Prosper has retained much of its small town charm and family values. Residents can relax in a setting far from the sounds of traffic and hustle and bustle of urban living. Yet, when the big city calls, access to the Metroplex is minutes away via Dallas North Tollway and Highway 380, Preston Road and Central Expressway.

Quick shopping needs are found in downtown Prosper or the Prosper Town Center, plus an abundance of choices located at the nearby Stonebriar Center, Frisco, Park & Preston in Plano, Legacy Town Center and Shops of Willowbend and The Dallas Galleria. One of the largest retail areas in Collin County will find its home along Hwy. 380, just outside of Prosper in the next few years.

 
Prosper is 9 miles long and 3 miles deep with Hwy. 380 as a Southern border and extending 9 miles along prime commercial land. The entire city of Prosper was master-planned with a variety of communities to suit everyone's needs and lifestyle.

Gentle Creek Estates is surrounding a 18 hole golf course. 1/5-2 acre lots. Golf course lot available. Home Builders: Stonegate Custom Homes, Kings Hollow, Dave R.Williams and Alford. Price range from $600K-$900K.

Whitley Place borders an extensive greenbelt that winds through the community. Residents can access it via the strategically placed walking paths and parks. Whitley Place also has its own community pool and lake pavilion. Home prices range from the $300s to $1.5 million.

Whispering Farms provides the ultimate setting for horse and nature lovers. This 300 acre planned community boasts oversized lots, lakes, trails, parks, and a world-class equestrian center. Elegant, luxury homes start from the $500s.

At Lakes of Prosper, residents can obtain a home in the $230s with upgraded amenities, sports center, playground, pool, splash park and hiking/biking trails.

Schools here are part of the Prosper ISD, a recognized district with many exemplary campuses. With a low student-teacher ratio of 12:1, it's no wonder Prosper ISD students achieve higher than average scores that state averages. A school population growth of about 700 students during the 2008/09 year has justified the addition of a new school. 

In August 2009, Prosper welcomed the modern American high school, Texas style. Prosper High School is a $113.5 million, 590,000-square-foot behemoth, complete with a medical tech lab, a restaurant-worthy kitchen, a greenhouse, a broadcast studio and, of course, an indoor football practice facility. http://www.prosper-isd.net.

 

Prosper has come a long way since its early beginnings as a farm community, but its residents have still maintained a sense of pride in their town, and the desire to preserve its historic legacy and small town values. 

How to Say, "You're Being Ticketed for Not Speaking English" in Spanish? 

As a native Texas, I've heard my fair share on the subject, but this is unreal!  I, personally learned the Spanish language to help educate those that want to learn English, and by my experience, most Spanish speaking individuals who live in the US, truly want to learn the language AND I love to travel to Mexico! ;)!  I will try my hardest, not to get in a war of words based on my beliefs on the subject and hard working, law abiding hispanic citizens.

That being said...here it goes...

"Dallas police wrongly ticketed at least 39 drivers for not speaking English over the last three years, Police Chief David Kunkle announced Friday while promising to investigate all officers involved in the cases for dereliction of duty.

"The case that led to the discovery of all the others occurred Oct. 2, when Ernestina Mondragon was stopped for making an illegal U-turn in the White Rock area. Rookie Officer Gary Bromley cited Mondragon for three violations: disregarding a traffic control device, failure to present a driver's license and "non-English speaking driver."

Attorney Domingo Garcia said he has been hired to represent the Mondragon family.  "The issue has nothing to do with whether people should learn English or not. I believe they should," Garcia said. "It's about not following the law and issuing citations against a law that doesn't exist, against a fairly voiceless and helpless population." Beyond potential legal problems, some said the tickets send a troubling message to Hispanics.

"It's the principle of the matter that there are police officers out there representing our city who actually think that it's a crime not to speak English," said Brenda Reyes, a political consultant and member of the League of United Latin American Citizens.

Kunkle, who apologized repeatedly, said he recognized the incidents probably would damage the department's relationship with the Hispanic community.

"When we deal with crime victims ... our interest is not their immigration status," Kunkle said. "It's not something that we concern ourselves about. We want to serve all people."

Source: Dallas News

JUST LISTED BY JENNIFER DAHL AND AMERICAN SOUTHWEST REALTY GROUP!  MLS# 11290890

1301 W Collins Circle Wylie, TX 75098

 $244,900

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL AND IMMACULATE 5 bedroom, 3 and half bath, 3 car garage home in Wylie, TX.

One of the best locations in the community with view to the pond and the fountain and right next to the community pool and clubhouse! Oversized lot with sprinkler system and beautiful landscaping front and back. Bright, open floorplan with 2 full master bedrooms and jetted tub. Large rooms and closets for all the family. Intercom system, upgraded light fixtures and ceiling fans, tile countertops and ceiling fans, beautiful glass mirrors in dining room & above fireplace. 3 car garage!

Directions: From Hwy 78 N turn right on Kirby after road splits Collins will be on the left at Bozman Farm.