• Focus on Frisco: Let's spread some good news & vibes with our friend Shannon Hammond
    Feb 16 2023

    In this episode of Focus on Frisco, Rick sits down and chats with Shannon Hammond, Frisco’s No. 1 "good stuff" advocate.  Hammond has lived in Frisco since 1995, and she’s made it her mission to love and welcome. That's why she helped inspire the vision for Pride Frisco, and created the ‘Good Stuff in Frisco’ Facebook group. Today, she and her husband, Fred, own and operate Countdown 2 Escape in Frisco’s Rail District.  Let's talk some "good stuff" with Shannon on this episode of Focus on Frisco, powered by the Star Local Media Podcast Network.

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    47 mins
  • Focus on Frisco: Bringing people together is a life's mission for Jason Young
    Dec 10 2022

    Traces of Jason Young's impact can be seen across Frisco. After 17 years in corporate America, he became the creator and owner of Verona Villa, a special event venue that hosts a variety of events and that has helped nonprofits raise over $2 million since 2016. He also runs programming for the Nack Theater in Frisco's Rail District and was most recently appointed chairman of the Frisco Arts Foundation. 

    Learn more about Jason's journey, his love of all things Frisco and so much more in this episode of Focus on Frisco. 

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    49 mins
  • Focus on Frisco: Making sure our children have what they need to be confident is Elizabeth Watkins' mission
    Jul 29 2022

    In this episode of Focus on Frisco, your host Rick Rogers sits down with Elizabeth Watkins, the president and founder of Refresh Frisco. In just 30 minutes, you will quickly understand the mission of Refresh Frisco, and the passion Elizabeth has for making sure the more than 1,400 students receive the proper hygiene products for their health and self-esteem. 

    So, sit back, and listen to Elizabeth talk about how she started Refresh Frisco, how it is impacting the community today and her goals for the future.

    And if you want to help the cause, visit www.refreshfrisco.org.

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    28 mins
  • On the Record in Celina, TX: A look into the life of police work in Celina, Texas
    Jul 29 2022

    In this episode of On the Record with the Celina Record, your hosts Rick and Audrey give a behind-the-scenes look at a special project we've been working on, with a little help from our guests from the Celina Police Department.   

    Over a span of nine weeks, Audrey was a member of the Celina Citizens Police Academy Class 3, attending the classes, learning a lot and writing about it in weekly columns for the Celina Record. Now, the Celina Police Department is gearing up for round four of hosting a Citizens Police Academy and is looking to welcome more community members into the experience. 

    Listen to our conversation with Celina Police Officer Chase Guidera and Sgt. Jeremy Wilson as we discuss the CPA experience, what future class members can look forward to as both Celina and the police department grow, and more. 

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    52 mins
  • Focus on Frisco: When there is a need, Frisco Family Services is here to help
    Jul 14 2022

    On this episode of Focus on Frisco, your hosts Rick & Audrey have a conversation with Michael Straughter, marketing manager with Family Family Frisco, just days ahead of the Feed Frisco event.

    For more than 28 years, Frisco Family Services has helped members of our Frisco and Frisco ISD communities who are facing hunger, homelessness and other urgent needs improve their quality of life and achieve self-sufficiency.

    In this episode, we talk to Michael about the role Frisco Family Services plays in the community, how residents can help through volunteering and/or giving, and so much more. It is definitely worth a listen to hear the passion for the mission in Michael's voice.

    To learn more about Frisco Family Services, visit www.friscofamilyservices.org, and, of course, take a listen to this episode of Focus on Frisco, powered by the Frisco Enterprise and the Star Local Media Podcast Network.

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    47 mins
  • Rocket Science Made Easy - Episode 3: Sunday Special Knuckleheads
    Jul 13 2022

    The Lord can find usefulness in some of the most unlikely places.   

    If you think that you are not worthy of His attention this is an episode for you.   

    In our first Sunday Special, we look at Knuckleheads in The Bible.   

    Have you ever wondered, why things get so complicated? Are you tired of how even the simplest of tasks often become a huge undertaking? Well wonder no more. Rocket Science Made Easy is all about “Bringing Simple Back.” Rodney’s laid-back, humorous outlook on life gives us new hope to get rid of the complicated and simplify our lives.

     

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    11 mins
  • Rocket Science Made Easy - Episode 2: Life doesn't have to be complicated
    Jul 11 2022

    Introduction to Rocket Science

    a. If we know we complicate everything, then why do we do it?
    b. Stop and think about it before you act
    c. 2 ears one mouth
    d. Make a plan.. keep it simple

    Have you ever wondered, why things get so complicated? Are you tired of how even the simplest of tasks often become a huge undertaking? Well wonder no more. Rocket Science Made Easy is all about “Bringing Simple Back.” Rodney’s laid-back, humorous outlook on life gives us new hope to get rid of the complicated and simplify our lives.

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    26 mins
  • On the Record in Celina, Texas: Creating "unity in community" is her mission
    Jul 10 2022

    In this episode of On the Record with the Celina Record, your hosts Rick and Audrey are in the presence of royalty in the studio. Jennifer Daly, a Celina resident and Mrs. Texas International, pays us a visit and shares her passion and mission while she wears the crown.
    She wants to create a sense of "unity in community."

    Learn more about her mission, how being in the pageant circuit is a family affair, about her book "Zoey the Zebra Meets Lexi the Lion" and more.

    Find out more about Jennifer's mission at www.cheeringonmoms.com

    On the Record is a podcast produced by the Celina Record and the Star Local Media Podcast Network.

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    37 mins