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Frisco approves $43M for first phase of Grand Park construction

Plans for Grand Park are moving forward, with a groundbreaking ceremony currently scheduled for mid-April.

What happened: At their April 7 meeting, Frisco City Council members approved a $43.39 million contract with Crossland Construction Company for the park’s first phase of construction. The first phase of the park, known as Civic Park, will span about 68 acres and feature an amphitheater, pond and walking trails, according to city documents.

Some context: Grand Park, a planned 1,011-acre park along the Dallas North Tollway, will feature community gathering spaces, adventure play areas, sports facilities and a botanic garden with nature areas.

Zooming out: Construction on Grand Park has been delayed due to environmental contamination at the Exide site, a former lead battery recycling plant that leaked hazardous chemicals into the soil and water.

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Coming Soon

Robo Shawarma opening soon in Frisco

A new fast-casual shawarma restaurant is coming soon to Frisco.

The details: Robo Shawarma is set to open in late April off Custer Road, according to a business representative. The restaurant's menu will feature freshly carved shawarma wraps and plates.

7875 Custer Road, Ste. 103, Frisco

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Countywide career fair slated for April 16 at Collin College’s Frisco Campus

Collin College is set to host a countywide job fair with nearly 100 employers in attendance, according to a news release.

The gist: The school is hosting its annual job fair from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 16. The event will take place at the Collin College Frisco Campus, located at 9700 Wade Blvd.

Diving in deeper: The free event will include hiring managers from nearly 100 employers throughout Collin County and beyond to discuss full-time and part-time job openings, per the release. Employers present will represent a variety of industries, including finance, engineering, public safety, health care and more.

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On The Transportation Beat

Fort Worth City Council to vote on DFW Airport's request to borrow $3B for construction projects

The Fort Worth City Council was presented with plans from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to borrow up to $3 billion this year and up to $9 billion for the next four years for various construction projects.

During the March 31 work session, Brian Butler, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport executive vice president and Chief Financial Officer, addressed the plans with council members.

Fort Worth City Council will vote on the request at the April 28 meeting, he said.

What’s happening? Butler said some of the major projects at DFW Airport are the new Terminal F, the expansion at Terminal C and redoing International Parkway, which includes removing the left-hand turn lanes.

“Whenever we're looking to issue debt, it does require the city of Fort Worth to improve the issuance of that debt. We've also been working to modernize our bond ordinances,” said Butler, who was at his first Fort Worth meeting.