The Texas Tornado are a Junior A hockey team located in Frisco, Texas, USA. The team joined the North American Hockey League's Central division in 1999 (and moved into the newly-formed southern division three years later) while located in North Richland Hills, Texas, and have enjoyed unprecedented success since their expansion year. The Tornado hold the NAHL regular season.

The Tornado play their home games at the 6,000-seat Dr Pepper Arena in Frisco. All of their games are shown live on the B2 Network in a pay-per-view format or season pass, and for free with an audio-only format.

On May 13, 2006, the Tornado won their third straight Robertson Cup, defeating the Bozeman Icedogs. This would be the first time in over 15 years that a team won three consecutive Robertson Cups. The Texas Tornado are owned and operated by the Schlegel Sports Group.

Past Speaker Profile:  Donna Coggenshall - NCTCOG

Donna is Research Manager in the Research and Information Services Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments. During her more than 20 years of professional experience in both the public and private sectors, she has worked on a variety of projects and programs many of which focused on demographics or economics. She holds a Master's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Texas at Arlington.

Donna spoke with us about the projects going on in the North Texas Council of Governments. She told us how the region is growing and how diversified we are becoming, and how the region is changing. We also learned a little about how transportation needs are determined from their studies. 

For more information go to http://www.nctcog.org

Update:  Not For Sale

Daniel Merrill, one of our Camp RYLA campers, came back from RYLA and spoke to us about his experiences at RYLA and mentioned his non-profit organization Not For Sale. He wanted to update us on how the organization is doing:  

I hope it hasn't been too long and that everything finds you well! I am writing regarding the Not For Sale club that I mentioned last July, I remembered that the club wanted to be updated on its progress and actions. The club was officially recognized and formed last week (after passing through the channels of faculty) and will be holding its first meeting this next week. If you want more information on the movement itself, I suggest the Not For Sale website, http://www.notforsalecampaign.org/. 

I also wanted to let you know that I am on the RYLA Advisory Group and to thank you for everything you did for me and my friends. You have made an large and permanent impact on my life!

Thank you for all your kindness and support!

Daniel Merrill

Special Event: Angle Tree

We are scheduled to Volunteer at Valley View Mall again this year for Angel Tree. We are scheduled for:

November 21st: 9:45 am - noon and 11:45 am - 3:00 pm

Each shift requires 3 volunteers Please notify Tracey Bruce if you can work one of the two shifts at traceyabruce@gmail.com

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