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CSL Plasma operates several plasma donation centers across Dallas-Fort Worth, with locations in McKinney, Grand Prairie, northeast Fort Worth and Dallas. CSL operates over 350 locations in the United States and Europe, according to the company website. Community Impact contacted the company to learn more about plasma donation, and got responses from Wlenyeno Elliott-Browne, the company’s global head of plasma quality. Answers have been edited for clarity and style.

Who can donate plasma? Are there any age, weight or health restrictions? 
Generally, anyone in good health, between the ages of 18 and 74, who weighs at least 110 pounds, and meets eligibility and screening requirements can donate plasma. Prior to donating, every donor must complete a medical questionnaire, which is reviewed by a CSL staff member.

Is donation painful?
In general, people may experience mild discomfort when donating plasma, similar to when donating blood or having blood drawn. Donors often compare the feeling of the needle to a slight pinch or bee sting.

All4Gym has expanded to Celina, a company representative confirmed.

In a nutshell: The children’s sports center offers gymnastics, tumbling and cheerleading classes as well as camps, clinics and private lessons.

• 3600 N. Louisiana Drive, Celina

A 1.65-mile stretch of road within the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport campus opened June 12.

The $30.8 million East-West Connector was first envisioned nearly 20 years ago to connect transportation in the airport’s southern corridor, according to a news release.

The details: The roadway extends from Rental Car Drive to the Harwood Drive/SH 360 intersection and will connect drivers to the Southgate Plaza, near Terminal E and the under-construction Terminal F.

The project was funded through federal transportation programs and administered by the North Central Texas Council of Governments, which provided approximately 80% of the funding. There was a funding agreement between DFW Airport and the Texas Department of Transportation Fort Worth District for the remaining 20%.

Also of note: Mario Sinacola & Sons Excavating Inc. was the contractor for the project, according to previous reporting.

Frisco voters elected a new mayor and Plano traffic lights will receive traffic detection upgrades. Check out six trending stories from Community Impact’s Dallas-Fort Worth coverage. 

1. Mark Hill wins race for Frisco mayor

2. New public transportation available in Frisco's Rail District

3. 7 places to watch FIFA World Cup games in Fort Worth

4. Prosper ISD, Celina ISD outpace state in end-of-course exams

5. Plano City Council approves $8.5M for traffic light vehicle detection upgrades

6. The Pub offers craft cocktails, burgers in downtown McKinney