Construction Update
 On Wednesday, May 16, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will begin the process to open the new permanent southbound lanes on Custer Rd. from Stonebridge Rd. to U.S. 380. Operations will begin at 3 a.m. and continue until all traffic is moved permanent lanes. All three southbound lanes will be open, but only one northbound lane will initially be open for traffic. Crews will work to open the remaining two northbound lanes over the next several days. All left turn lanes and crossovers in the median will be open.
 
With the opening of the new southbound lanes on Custer, traffic patterns will be changing. Currently, traffic approaching Custer from the west crosses the closed section of roadway and stops in the median. After the southbound lanes are opened on Wednesday, traffic will need to stop prior to entering the intersection. While adjusting to the change, all drivers should be extremely cautious, paying careful attention to directional signs and message boards for the new driving patterns. It is very important for drivers to be aware that the stopping points at many of the intersections will change. Be aware of the new locations of all stop lines and signs.
 
Cotton Ridge North will be closed on the west side of Custer Rd due to continuing work. Detour signs will be in place for this location. Stay updated on the latest construction projects in McKinney by visiting the website at www.mckinneytexas.org/construction.

 

 

Please click here for the City of McKinney's Office of Environmental Stewardship's Chunk your Junk information.

 

New Voter Registration Certificates

New voter registration certificates will be issued and mailed to all active status registered voters in Collin County in late April. You will automatically be mailed a new certificate as redistricting issues are settled. New yellow certificates will contain new district and precinct information that aligns with the redistricting, and will be mailed to you the last week of April, with an expiration date of Dec. 31, 2013.

 

If you would  like to make sure the Elections Department has your current address and information, you can check online at http://www.collincountytx.gov/elections/index.jsp through the Voters Registration Search. The inclusion of your name in this database indicates that your voter registration information has been processed. For other Voter Registration issues, please visit the Elections Office Voter Registration Information page

 

Social Committee News

 

Click here for the latest information on the Texas BBQ at the pool.

 

Please click here for information on a Social Committee sponsored volunteer opportunity.

 

Gate Programming/Remote Control requests

 

Effective March 23, 2012, any gate programming/remote control requests need to be sent to Brandi Polly at bpolly@lonestarmanagement.com.  Her phone number is 469-384-2088 ext.120. 

 

Safety

Click here for information regarding a presentation on getting up from a fall and Lifeline Medical Alert Service. This presention will be presented on June 14th at 10:30AM at the clubhouse.

 

Drought Continues

 

Even with a rainy winter and increased conservation during Stage 3 water restrictions, our water supply is dangerously low. With water from recent rains, your lawns and landscaping should have received plenty of moisture. Lawns are dormant during winter months and do not need water. It's best to turn off your sprinkler system and water any necessary plants or foundation areas by hand or with drip irrigation. For information on Stage 3 of the drought, visit our website. 

 

Access

 

The McKinney office, located at the Reserve on Independence. now has a mail drop slot in the door to Wendy Franklin's office. The physical address is: 10256 Millbend Dr. McKinney, TX 75070. This gives homeowners a way to drop off payments, or any forms they need to get to Lone Star, even when no one is there.

 

Please note: Andrea Butcher is no longer assisting  Wendy Franklin at Lone Star Management. Amy Roberson is the new Assistant Community Manager and her e-mail address is aroberson@lonestarmanagement.com.

 

Open Committee Positions

The Pool Chair and the Safety Chair positions are available for those of you interested in helping the community maintain the pool facilities or working with others to ensure the safety of the community. These positions are a great way to get to know your neighbors. Eligibility: These positions are open to either renters or owners. The only restriction is that you must be current on your HOA account and in good standing with the Association. If interested, please contact Wendy Franklin at wfranklin@lonestarmanagement.com.

For Sale/For Lease Signs

Please remember that as of May 15th these signs are no longer allowed anywhere on the property and if found on the property they will be removed and hauled off.

Get Your Keys, Cards, and Visitor Parking Tags

In order to access either the pool or the clubhouse, you need a pool card. To get your card, contact Amy Roberson at aroberson@lonestarmanagement.com Please be advised that there is a $35.00 replacement charge for lost keys.

Amy Roberson is also your contact for visitor parking, so please contact Amy for all visitor parking tags. Click here to view the Parking Rules.

Get Your Remotes

To access the community, you need to have gate remote. To obtain one, contact  Amy Roberson
 at aroberson@lonestarmanagement.com. Please be advised that there is a replacement cost of $35.00 for a lost remote.