It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting Frisco Historic Downtown in Frisco, TX gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Frisco, TX is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“I was with Right at Home for years and honestly thought all home care agencies were probably about the same. I couldn't have been more wrong! Working with Jeremy, Kaylee, and the entire team at Always Best Care has been an incredible experience. From day one, they've been responsive, professional, and genuinely focused on meeting my dad's needs. The caregivers have been outstanding—experienced, good communication skills, and most importantly, truly caring. My dad is a disabled veteran who is bedbound and requires a high-level of care, so having skilled and compassionate caregivers is essential. One thing that really sets ABC apart is that they take the time to create a thoughtful care plan and actually work to tailor services to the patient. It feels like they see my dad as a person. Making the switch to Always Best Care was one of the best decisions I've made for my dad's care. I only wish I had done it so much sooner! Thank you, Jeremy, Kaylee, and the entire ABC team. Y'all are truly the BEST!”
“Excellent sitters! My sister has dementia and began displaying some negative behaviors. After a disappointing term with another sitter service, we employed Always Best Care, and they were excellent. The sitters walked around with my sister and were attentive to her, giving her the support and attention she needed.”
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“We are so grateful to Always Best Care for the exceptional care they provided to my father-in-law. From the very first conversation, we felt supported and reassured that we were in good hands. Their team went above and beyond, treating him with kindness, patience, and genuine compassion every step of the way. The care service providers that we worked with were professional yet warm, and they quickly became like family to us. They didn’t just meet his medical needs—they truly cared about his comfort, dignity, and well-being. It gave us so much peace of mind to know that he was in such capable and loving hands, whether it was with personal care, companionship, or simply making him smile throughout the day. The communication was seamless, and the staff was incredibly responsive to any changes or needs. We always felt heard, understood, and valued as a family. Having Always Best Care involved made such a difference in our lives, and we cannot thank them enough. If you're looking for home care service providers who treat your loved ones with respect and compassion, I wholeheartedly recommend Always Best Care. They made a challenging time easier for us all, and we will forever be grateful for their kindness and professionalism.”
“My experience working with Always Best Care has been amazing! The team goes above and beyond to make sure my moms is taken care of and I couldn't be happier with my moms care giver, Taelyn! She is the best! I would highly recommend entrusting the ABC team with your family member.”
“I have worked for this company for almost 2 and half years and it has been the best one I have ever worked for (dixie, Matthew ,Shane,Shelly,Jeremy) care for their clients and employees couldn't ask for a better company to hire to care for your family members”
“Every staff member we have worked with is kind and passionate about their job and ABC. They are responsive to families and helpful in making documentation easy for the families. We are new to the service, but so far very pleased, especially with our mom’s caretaker Ailie. She is attentive and caring and respectful to our mom, treating her with dignity and kindness. We are so thankful to have found this service provider who came highly recommended by close friends who have been using them since the company’s inception. Thank you, Shane, and team!”
“A great place to work and team members all around to help out anytime Dixie is a great person to talk with about joining our wonderful team.”
“Melissa Watson did an amazing job with our mother. She worked so hard, changed her schedule when we needed her and was very loving to our mother.”
“Employees caring, compassionate folks with empathy and love for those they care for! Office staff goes (Dixie , Shane, Shelly, Matthew and Jeremy ) above and beyond to make sure all aspects of care are covered.”
“Dixie is a great resource! She shared valuable information around getting my Father In Law benefits through the VA. I had no idea these were available. Highly recommend!”
“I have worked here for awhile and it's the best. I have great clients and great coworkers especially Dixie. Everyone is so understanding when I went through a family emergency. I'm really blessed.”
“ABC is an amazing company to work for, always were respectful, courteous, and caring of both their clients AND their staff.”
“The Always Best Care team (Dixie, Matthew, Shane, Shelley, and Jermey) really care about their caregivers! I have loved working for them and they have done so much for me as well. I would definitely recommend this job for college students who have a passion for helping others!”
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“A great place to work and team members all around to help out anytime Dixie is a great person to talk with about joining our wonderful team.”
“I have worked for ALWAYS BEST CARE for many years and have always had the Support of a Wonderful Owner and Management Team. This Team not only takes care of its Clients and their Family, but we also make sure that We take care of each other as well! I am truly Grateful and Blessed to be a part of this Team.”
“I have worked for a few home health care agencies in the past 15 years and none compare to ALWAYS BEST CARE! I have never worked with a group who TRULY care about each and everyone of their clients. I have never seen a group so committed to what they do. I feel it is an honor and a privilege to work here. I enjoy the dynamics in the office and never mind getting up to go to work. If you want an agency who truly cares about theirs clients, then ALWAYS BEST CARE is for you and your loved ones.”
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“We contacted Always Best Senior Care for additional hospice support for our family member. Jeremy was so prompt in returning our call and putting together a care plan that would work for us. I highly recommend their services as well as Jeremy as the coordinator. Top Notch!”
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Frisco Commons Park in Frisco, TX with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Dee Lincoln Prime or visit Frisco Heritage Museum, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Frisco, TX, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Frisco, TX understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Frisco, TX 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
One star college football coach could be on the move. Find out why the coaching carousel could mean a college football power may be searching for a new coach.The college football coaching carousel has had a slow start this cycle, but things are beginning to start spinning. NC State and Baylor are the latest college football programs to fire their head coaches amid disappointing seasons.The openings could create a domino effect as more jobs become open. On3's Pete Nakos outlined the top potential candidates at Baylor after the p...
One star college football coach could be on the move. Find out why the coaching carousel could mean a college football power may be searching for a new coach.
The college football coaching carousel has had a slow start this cycle, but things are beginning to start spinning. NC State and Baylor are the latest college football programs to fire their head coaches amid disappointing seasons.
The openings could create a domino effect as more jobs become open. On3's Pete Nakos outlined the top potential candidates at Baylor after the program cut ties with Dave Aranda.
Nakos floated an interesting candidate for Baylor: USC head coach Lincoln Riley. The Trojans coach is feeling the pressure in Los Angeles and could be looking for a change of scenery.
"The Trojans lost at Wisconsin on Saturday night to drop to 6-2 on the season, and the schedule only gets tougher from here for Lincoln Riley," Nakos detailed on Sunday. "USC has games remaining against Ohio State, Indiana and UCLA, and a 7-5 finish to the season is on the table.
"How Riley finishes out the season will be critical for his future in Los Angeles. Could he look around at the job market if there are openings in Texas?" Nakos added.
"He has the deep Texas roots and the offensive pedigree that Baylor is expected to be looking for in its search."
USC spared no expense when it came to poaching Riley away from Oklahoma. Riley inked a 10-year, $110 million contract at USC, per Fox Sports.
The coach's deal also includes plenty of personal perks like the use of a private jet. CBS Sports reported that Riley's buyout sits around $70 million.
Moving on from Riley would be an expensive decision, but the Trojans' situation could be helped if the coach joins another program after feeling the heat in Southern California.
On paper, Riley leaving USC for Baylor does not make a lot of sense. Yet, it could be a situation where Riley is looking to break up with USC before the Trojans cut ties with the expensive coach.
So far, there is not a college football job opening that is on the same level as USC. ESPN's Adam Rittenberg, Max Olson and Eli Lederman also floated Riley as a potential option for Baylor.
"His future at USC is murky at best, and a return to his home state and a league where he had historic success could be a smart exit strategy," Rittenberg, Olson and Lederman noted on Sunday.
"Riley wouldn't have the same resources he enjoys at USC, but if he can secure financial buy-in from Baylor, he could soon position the Bears as Big 12/CFP contenders."
The fact that Riley continues to be linked to other job openings on an annual basis appears to be more than just posturing by the coach's agent. USC would be a massive addition to the coaching carousel if either party ends up making a change.
Kansas looked down and out going into the fourth quarter of today's showdown against Baylor, trailing by double digits with 15 minutes to play — that is, until Blake Herold saved the day.The redshirt junior from Iowa does most of his dirty work in the trenches as KU's top defensive tackle. However, he made his presence felt on special teams today in one of the most thrilling come-from-behind victories of Lance Leipold's six-year tenure at the university.Herold had already come close to blocking a couple of kicks from BU k...
Kansas looked down and out going into the fourth quarter of today's showdown against Baylor, trailing by double digits with 15 minutes to play — that is, until Blake Herold saved the day.
The redshirt junior from Iowa does most of his dirty work in the trenches as KU's top defensive tackle. However, he made his presence felt on special teams today in one of the most thrilling come-from-behind victories of Lance Leipold's six-year tenure at the university.
Herold had already come close to blocking a couple of kicks from BU kicker Rhett Armstrong earlier in the game, with two attempts bouncing off the Kansas lineman's helmet. After coming up short on both occasions, he wasn't going to let himself squander another opportunity to make an impact on the potential game-winning field goal. As Herold later explained in his postgame press conference, the third time was indeed the charm.
With the Jayhawks leading 25-24 thanks to a go-ahead touchdown run by Isaiah Marshall, Armstrong trotted back onto the field with 23 seconds remaining to try a 45-yard boot that would have all but sealed the outcome. It may have been successful had the kick gotten off the ground cleanly, but Herold didn't let that happen.
This time, Herold got enough of the kick to redirect it to KU's sidelines, sending the David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium crowd into a frenzy. A couple of kneels later, the Jayhawks officially moved to 3-4 on the season and picked up their first win in Big 12 play.
Hailing from Shenandoah High School in an Iowa town with a population under 5,000, Herold arrived in Lawrence as a low-rated 3-star prospect. His rise has been anything but heralded (pun intended). He's gone from an overlooked recruit to one of the most important pieces of the program, serving as the perfect embodiment of a "program guy" who helps glue the culture Leipold has built.
Since redshirting his true freshman year, Herold hasn't missed a game for the Jayhawks. He finished with a career-high five tackles for loss, four pass deflections, and two sacks as a sophomore and was voted a team captain by his teammates before the season commenced.
After the game, Herold spoke to the TNT crew and talked about what goes into his kick-blocking prowess.
"I think our entire unit has a lot of prep [for blocking kicks]. We call it the toughest two seconds in football," Herold said. "We go out there and try to block every single kick. We've blocked a few this year, so I don't expect anything other than to block a field goal about every single time we go out there."
Like many players on the interior line, Herold's work often goes unnoticed by fans. He hasn't made much of a statistical impact through the first seven games of the 2026 campaign, going without a sack or tackle for loss. Yet today, he came away with a memory he'll hold close to his heart the rest of his life.
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(September 19, 2026) The City of Frisco is growing its park system by opening the 122-acre , located at 13770 Teel Pkwy. The new park marks the first time Frisco has built a community park in one phase. Northwest Community Park is also an active restoration project, designed to preserve endangered Blackland Prairie.“Northwest Community Park is impressive in size and design, which focuses on preservation,” said Mayor Mark Hill. “It’s thoughtfully designed for avid bikers, hikers and families who...
(September 19, 2026) The City of Frisco is growing its park system by opening the 122-acre , located at 13770 Teel Pkwy. The new park marks the first time Frisco has built a community park in one phase. Northwest Community Park is also an active restoration project, designed to preserve endangered Blackland Prairie.
“Northwest Community Park is impressive in size and design, which focuses on preservation,” said Mayor Mark Hill. “It’s thoughtfully designed for avid bikers, hikers and families who want to enjoy the outdoors. All ages and experience levels are welcome, whether you’re a beginner or professional.”
The park features more than 10 miles of different trails made of dirt, gravel and pavement. Cyclists and BMX riders will enjoy a pump track, as well as a Skills Course and Prairie Lookout, featuring two gravity ramps for more experienced riders. There’s even a small track for young bikers.
Other park features include a 20-acre ‘great lawn’ plus three playgrounds, including one featuring a 20-foot-tall, custom-made ‘Bison’ play structure. There is a splash pad for young park enthusiasts and a five-acre dog park. Two ‘mini’ zip lines encourage friendly competitions between park goers. Plus, an outdoor classroom, of sorts, is available for groups to gather and learn more about the endangered Blackland Prairie.
“This project represents our commitment to Blackland Prairie restoration and creates a space where everyone in our community can live, work, and play,” said Mayra Diaz, Interim Director, Play Frisco. “By building this park, we are establishing a lasting legacy for all residents of Frisco.”
Northwest Community Park cost $40 million to construct, which bonds covered. The Frisco Community Development Corporation (FCDC) contributed about $3 million toward project costs.
“We invest in projects that make everyday life better for our residents,” said Chad Brubaker, Chairperson, FCDC. “Northwest Community Park brings that commitment to life. By putting sales tax dollars contributed by visitors and residents to work, we’ve helped turn that vision into a lasting investment in Frisco’s families and our quality of life.”
"While this park serves our Frisco community, it also has the potential to become a regional destination for North Texas," said Lisa Kirby, Chairperson, Play Frisco. "Today reminds us that parks are about more than land and amenities - they're about people, connection and community."
The person credited with crafting the vision for Northwest Community Park is Ricardo Sanchez, Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Manager, Play Frisco. Sanchez started envisioning the park plan in 2019 and design started in 2020. Sanchez says the park site was already home to a smaller, city-owned pump track used by an active cycling community. He worked with DORBA, Dallas Off-Road Bicycle Association, to design the park's cycling features.
Sanchez worked with ecologists to preserve blackland soils and grasslands. The project added more than 1,300 elm and oak trees. Sanchez asks park visitors to 'pardon our temporary irrigation' as staff works to care for remnants of blackland soils.
"The entire park is like a university," said Ricardo Sanchez, CIP Manager. "We wanted to build a park that belongs to the land."
Northwest Community Park hours replicate other city park hours – open 30 minutes before sunrise and 30 minutes after sunset.
Paramount+ announced Thursday that the Samuel L. Jackson-led series will premiere two episodes on Friday, Dec. 18. The eight-episode show, which filmed in North Texas, will then release weekly on Fridays through January."Frisco King" is a spinoff of Sheridan's "Tulsa King" and sees Jackson reprise his role as former hitman Russell Lee Washington Jr.AdvertisementArticle continues below this ad"'Frisco King' follows seasoned New Orleans gangster Lee Washington as he lands in Frisco, Texas, a...
Paramount+ announced Thursday that the Samuel L. Jackson-led series will premiere two episodes on Friday, Dec. 18. The eight-episode show, which filmed in North Texas, will then release weekly on Fridays through January.
"Frisco King" is a spinoff of Sheridan's "Tulsa King" and sees Jackson reprise his role as former hitman Russell Lee Washington Jr.
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"'Frisco King' follows seasoned New Orleans gangster Lee Washington as he lands in Frisco, Texas, and discovers a hustler's playground hidden beneath the polished surface of American suburbia. Recruiting an ambitious protégé, a loyal driver, and a growing network of eccentric partners, Lee transforms small hustles into big business. But, every new score raises the stakes, and as his influence grows, so do the risks, forcing Lee to stay one grift ahead. Frisco may not know it yet, but its new king has arrived," the show's logline reads.
In addition to the date and poster, Paramount+ also shared the first trailer for "Frisco King."
The 30-second teaser sees Jackson hustling around town, making money and recruiting his team of crooks. Sylvester Stallone, the star of "Tulsa King," appears in the teaser and tells Jackson to see how far he can take things.
"In Frisco, Texas," Jackson says back to him as the two shake hands.
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A couple of area landmarks appear in the teaser, such as the Frisco water tower and the Sandman Signature Plano-Frisco Hotel.
"Frisco King" spent months filming across North Texas earlier this year, including in Dallas, Keller, Denton, Southlake, Fort Worth and, of course, Frisco. The show also spent time in Atlanta, where the last few seasons of "Tulsa King" filmed.
While "Frisco King" has settled into the North Texas suburb, the show was originally supposed to be set and filmed in New Orleans under the title "NOLA King."
Somewhere down the line, Sheridan relocated and retitled the show to Frisco. He wrote all eight episodes of the show himself and brought on Christina Alexandra Voros and Michael Friedman to split directing duties.
In addition to Jackson and Stallone, "Frisco King" stars Asa Germann, Kai Caster, Lilah Pate and Savanna Gann.
Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TNS)
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