By applying for and being awarded a City of Plano Neighborhood and Vitality Grant, the HOA was able to install a $20,000 improvement to the Hearst Castle median. The HOA contributed $4,500 of HOA dues income and the city contributed $15,500.  This matching grant gave us the ability to install hardscape and drought tolerant native plants, completely mulch all planted areas and create design continuity along the entire Hearst Castle Way.

Power washed Hearst Castle entrance sign and bridge.

Purchased new red, white & blue bunting, replacing the faded bunting, for display on Hearst Castle bridge over Memorial Day, Flag Day and July 4th holidays.

Planted seasonal flowers in pots along the bridge and at Hearst Castle entrance. Hogan Manor's refresh several years ago included perennial entrance flowers.

Many of our members may know that EFC HOA has a storage unit where we keep items such as holiday decorations (for fall, Christmas and patriotic celebrations), HOA signage and banners (for membership dues and HOA event reminders), tables and supplies for our HOA socials and older financial and historical records. The board discussed if and how this annual $1,700 expense could be reduced. After analysis, it was determined that with some cleanup and reorganization, we could reduce our expenses by renting a smaller storage unit while still retaining easy access to the stored materials. This change occurred in June and we expect a reduction of over $1,000 in this budget item for the remainder of this year. This savings will continue into future years.

We are currently making plans with the Plano Police and Fire Departments AND three other neighborhoods for a big National Night Out Event in October. Look for more details in August newsletter!

The Summer 2025 Season’s Best award winner is Al Gaydos at 7629 Twelve Oaks Circle. Al changed the landscape from grass to Texas native plants, succulents, and ocotillo. The landscape has beautiful different colored plantings that are Texas natives, water sparing, and low maintenance. The beautiful front landscaping is in honor of his wife Brenda Gaydos who passed a few years ago. Their front entrance is welcoming with beautiful planters. 

Thank you to Al for being a long time member of our HOA and having such a well cared for landscape.

Estates of Forest Creek HOA

PO Box 251271

Plano TX 75025-1271