PROSPER , TX- The Town of Prosper entered into Stage 3 of the Drought Contingency and Emergency Water Response Plan, responding to the lingering drought and the diminishing supplies of water, according to Director of Public Works Frank Jaromin.

"We’re entering the dormant period for many of the grasses and plants in our area, so the impact of these restrictions may not be as detrimental as if the change happened during the summer months," he said.

During the entire Stage 3 period, which starts on Nov. 1 and continues until at least March 31, customers may use sprinklers or irrigation systems twice monthly for yard watering.

"Stage 3 is being implemented region-wide; customer cities of the North Texas Municipal Water District and the Upper Trinity Regional Water District are all affected. Part of the change is a more active enforcement posture of these restrictions. We’re being asked to be more vigilant of glaring violations and we are being encouraged to deal more forcefully with those not in compliance," added Jaromin.

To lessen the chance of an inadvertent violation, residents are encouraged to turn off automatic or timed irrigation controllers and use the manual watering feature during Stage 3. During this period, retail, business, industrial and commercial customers may water every other Monday; residential addresses that end in an even number, including duplexes, town homes and apartments may water every other Tuesday; schools, places of worship, parks, designated open spaces, right-of-ways, medians and other non-residential areas may water every other Thursday; residential addresses that end in an odd number, including duplexes, town homes and apartments may water every other Friday. Outdoor watering is prohibited from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. during the week and there is to be no automatic irrigation on weekends.

Children’s Advocacy Center for Denton County (CACDC) is hosting a unique kick-off event to their 2012 Champions for Children Gala.

The Champions for Children Chow-Down kickoff will be held January 19th at 7:00 pm at Johnny G’s American Grill in Lewisville, TX. Nine celebrity "eaters" will have one hour to Chow-Down a 6 1b. burger, fries, and Diet Coke. These local Denton County celebrities include: Mayor Dean Ueckert of Lewisville, Chief Russ Kerbow of Lewisville P.D., Coach Bryan Erwin of Marcus High School, Coach John Walsh of Guyer High School, Principal James Baker of Delay Middle School, Co-owners of Johnny G’s – John Galvan and Mama Terry Galvan, and Dan Leal, Executive Director of the Children’s Advocacy Center. Pledges are being raised for every pound the celebrities eat and proceeds are donated to the Advocacy Center.

Frisco, TEXAS– An estimated 205 jobs and a $60 million development and a Corporate Headquarters are coming to Frisco, Texas with the relocation of Gearbox Software to Frisco Square. The project, designed by O’Brien Associates, is set to break ground in 2012, with Gearbox Software being the lead tenant taking 61,000 square feet  of office space.  

“Gearbox Software, as a company, and its employees, represent businesses that are attracted to the environment we’re building in the Frisco Square community – one that values a convenient location, accessible and advanced  technological features, and a pedestrian-friendly work place,” said Jim Leslie, CEO and Managing Partner at  Frisco Square. “This project represents the positive momentum and future success of this real estate  development,” Leslie added. 

“We are excited to be a part of the rapid growth of Frisco and thrilled that we are able to take part in bringing more  exposure through our industry to the city of Frisco,” said Brian Martel, Principle and Gearbox Partner. “We know  the culture, atmosphere, and appeal of Frisco Square will meet and exceed all expectations for our business and  our employees,” said Martel.