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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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In this episode of Focus on Frisco, your hosts Rick Rogers and Audrey Henvey visit with Donny Churchman, the founder of Nack Development, and the man behind the vision of some of the biggest projects sprouting up all around the Rail District in downtown Frisco.

We ask Donny the question, "Why Frisco?" take an audio tour around all of the various Nack Development projects that are open today, and are in the works, and discuss what makes the Rail District special.

There's so much more... but you have to hit that play button. And, as is our new tradition, we end the podcast by all answering a handful of fun and interesting questions.

Jump on the podcast train, because it's "all aboard" to the Rail District with Donny Churchman of Nack Development.

To learn more about Nack Development, visit www.nackdevelopment.com.

This podcast is powered by The Frisco Enterprise and part of the Star Local Media Podcast Network. The Frisco Enterprise is delivered in print every Sunday to 40,000 homes in Frisco. Star Local Media publishes and distributes nine publications to 175,000 homes every Sunday, and reaches an average of 275,000 users every month online at www.starlocalmedia.com.

Interested in being featured on a podcast episode, email Rick Rogers, owner, at rrogers@starlocalmedia.com.

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Cynthia and Brian Thompson from Advocare are in this spotlight.

They've just celebrated their 32nd Wedding Anniversary and have declared that it takes 2 in 2022.

Podcast is produced by Friedo Nation Productions. https://www.friedonation.com/

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In the first episode of Rocket Science Made Easy, Mark "Friedo" Friedman and Rodney Blaukat introduce themselves and their philosophy of keeping things 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. The short stories and quick reads allow us to take a step back and look with new eyes on how we can get back to the basics. Rodney is a great speaker and has a way of communicating to get the point across in a fun and heartfelt approach. We hope this book will leave you laughing, crying or scratching your head. But most of all, we hope you’ll say, “It’s Not Rocket Science… It’s Rocket Science Made Easy.”

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Buckle up, because Rick & Audrey are going to take us on a fast-paced audio tour with Frisco Mayor Jeff Cheney as we visit all of the developments that are underway in the city of Frisco, Texas. 
But first, we spend some time reflecting on soon-to-be retired Frisco City Manager George Purefoy and his impact on the city.
On the audio tour, we start in downtown Frisco where our podcast is recorded and discuss plans to enhance the Rail District. Then, we head north on the tollway and turn west on to PGA Parkway, as Mayor Cheney gives insight into what golfers and residents can expect when PGA Frisco opens to the public in 2023. We also discuss the impact PGA Frisco is having on housing and commercial development in that region of Frisco, including stretching west to UNT Frisco.
Then, we wrap up our tour by discussing the green spaces planned for the city, which of it located in the heart of town with Grand Park, the city's urban legend which will soon become a reality.
Before we go, we play "10 questions with…" and you just might learn a few things about Frisco's mayor you wouldn't expect. FYI, he's a big Justin Timberlake fan, and his first concert was Bon Jovi.
And, and even though we tried to get this podcast into our goal of 45 minutes or less... this audio tour with the Mayor was too good and we had to stretch to nearly an hour.
Enjoy, and if you know of someone who would make good conversation for Rick and Audrey, email us at rrogers@starlocalmedia.com

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In the latest and greatest episode of Focus on Frisco, your hosts Rick Rogers and Audrey Henvey sit down with Scott Stewart, who moved to Frisco earlier this year to be the new executive director for the future community park at HALL Park in Frisco.

We talk about Scott's past experience helping curate the vision and experience of Millennium Park in Chicago. Yes, that Millennium Park near the banks of Lake Michigan in downtown Chicago with the iconic "Cloud Gate" sculpture, otherwise known to most as "The Bean."

Scott's gives his insight into the vision for the future community park at HALL Park. He shares his first impressions of life in Frisco (don't worry, they are excellent, of course!) and much more.

Enjoy this episode, share with your friends, and subscribe to this podcast and more from the Star Local Media Podcast Network.

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In this episode of On the Record in Celina, TX - hosts Audrey Henvey and Rick Rogers of the Celina Record talk about the patios project and its impact on downtown Celina. Rick confesses his love for homemade chips at Lucy's on the Square after having lunch there with his family on Saturday, and Audrey can't wait to cover all of the fun at the Splash n' Blast Fourth of July event at Old Celina Park, which will actually be held on Saturday, July 2nd. 

Listen to this and more on your favorite podcast dedicated to all things Celina, Texas, powered by the Celina Record and the Star Local Media Podcast Network

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Rick Rogers of the Frisco Enterprise and Star Local Media chats with Suad Bejtovic, president of the board of directors of the Visual Arts Guild of Frisco (www.vagf.org) to learn more about the organization, how he become involved and about an event currently under way in Frisco.

Check out Visual Arts Guild of Frisco upcoming events here: https://www.vagf.org/events/

Donate to the VAGF cause here: https://vagf.networkforgood.com/projects/159897-test-one-time

Want to get involved in the Visual Arts Guild of Frisco, see more here: https://www.vagf.org/get-involved/


Take a listen, and let's get visual!

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In Episode 3 of On the Record in Celina, TX, powered by the Celina Record, Rick Rogers and Audrey Henvey put a bow around Saturday's fun in the sun at the 2022 Celina Cajun Fest. Also, they talk about the retirement announcement from Corbett Howard, director of the city's Economic Development Corporation, and talk more big news about Celina.

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The Star Local Media High School Sports Podcast is back after a long hiatus, and in this episode we are talking high school soccer and shining the spotlight on the Star Local Media 2022 Boys All-Area Soccer Team. 

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Your hosts Rick Rogers and Audrey Henvey chat with Joe Monaco, director of marketing and communications with the City of Celina, as the city prepares to host the 10th annual Celina Cajun Fest on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Joe gives us an update days before the event and details all of the last minute preparations under way, and shares some of the highlights coming on Saturday, and whether or not he plans to wrestle an alligator. Take a listen as we preview Celina's biggest event, Cajun Fest, in this episode of On the Record in Celina, TX, powered by the Celina Record and Star Local Media.

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On Episode 1 of On the Record in Celina, TX, Celina Record owner Rick Rogers and Record reporter Audrey Henvey discuss Audrey's experiences so far going through the third class of the Celina Citizens Police Academy. We also discuss the huge development coming to Celina, as reported in the Record online and in print, and give a few shoutouts along the way. Join us to talk all things Celina on episode 1 of our new podcast series dedicated to Texas' new boom town.

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As Star Local Media's coverage of the 2021 high school baseball and softball playoffs comes to a close, the staff looks back on its last two teams standing.

Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman look back on the Flower Mound softball team's first-ever trip to state (2:05), and Frisco Wakeland's baseball team falling two wins short of a trip to state of its own (9:05). The staff then reflects on the 2021-21 school year and high school sports wedging in a complete schedule amid the COVID-19 pandemic (13:00). 

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Another week of postseason action is in the books in high school baseball and softball, and Star Local Media breaks down the latest on the local diamond.

Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman discuss the seven teams remaining from their coverage area in the playoffs, including big regional quarterfinal series wins for Coppell (1:20) and Marcus baseball (5:45), a hard-fought third-round exit for Sachse (9:12), plus Frisco Wakeland and Lovejoy moving on in 5A (12:05).

The talk then shifts to the softball diamond, where Lovejoy continues to impress with its underclassmen (16:35), and the stage is set for a thrilling regional final between area powers Prosper and Flower Mound (18:45).

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As the high school baseball and softball playoffs continue, Star Local Media discusses a number of local teams still alive in their respective brackets.

Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman break down the impressive showings through two rounds for 6-6A baseball with Coppell, Plano and Marcus (1:05) and 10-5A baseball with The Colony, Lovejoy and Prosper Rock Hill (10:00), as well as a commanding to the second round by Sachse's baseball team (15:38).

On the softball diamond, the discussions shifts to Flower Mound's impressive regional quarterfinal win over Allen (19:03), Lovejoy and Rock Hill both advancing to the regional semifinals (24:10), and John Paul II's pressure-packed state championship win over in TAPPS (26:22).

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Another week of playoff baseball and softball is in the books, and Star Local Media recaps a busy few days on the diamond for its teams still alive in the postseason.

Matt Welch and David Wolman discuss the 6-6A baseball revenge series vs. 5-6A (2:15), followed by a competitive bi-district slate between Frisco ISD and McKinney North, Lovejoy and The Colony (14:05), Lake Dallas coming up short against Azle (19:20) and a wild and crazy comeback by McKinney Christian (22:15).

In softball, talk shifts to the big-time regional quarterfinals between Allen and Flower Mound plus Prosper and Denton Guyer (24:45), plus some history-making postseasons for Frisco Heritage, Frisco Memorial and Prosper Rock Hill in 5A (29:12) and John Paul II in TAPPS (34:00).

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With the first round of the high school softball playoffs in the book, and the opening round of the baseball postseason on tap later this week, Star Local Media is wall-to-wall stick-and-ball on this week's episode.

Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman reflect on the bi-district softball playoffs, including a busy week for Sachse and Frisco ISD (1:15), plus the dominant pitching of 5-6A (10:45).

The staff then looks at some storylines heading into the baseball postseason, including The Colony looking to build off its first district title (17:40), a competitive draw in 9-5A vs. 10-5A and expectations for Sachse and Rowlett (21:00) and the logjam finishes in 5-6A and 6-6A and what it means for the playoffs (26:45).

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With high school softball's postseason looming, the final week of the regular season in baseball, plus a busy week in the wrestling, track and golf postseasons wrapping up, Star Local Media plays catch-up on one of the busiest times of the school year.

The staff discusses intriguing storylines heading into the opening round of the softball playoffs, including Sachse's chances of making a run (1:45), a crowded field in Region I (6:05) and The Colony's young team building on its recent success (10:55). In baseball, the staff breaks down the playoff races in Frisco for 9-5A (14:50) and Lewisville ISD, Plano ISD and Coppell in 6-6A (18:00), plus a high-stakes week for Lake Dallas (21:30). The discussion closes with some notes on the other various spring sports, including Mesquite Poteet's superstar hurdler (24:15), Allen's wrestling dynasty (27:45), and Coppell girls golf's big week at regionals (30:45).

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