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Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, Texas, is hiring performers for its opening season, with auditions scheduled for February 13-14 at the Frisco Performing Arts Center. They seek energetic dancers, costume characters, live performers, puppeteers, and character actors, with specific requirements and roles. Performers should prepare a résumé and headshot, and some roles require submitting a self-tape. The park is set to open this summer.
Nashville, Tennessee, has been selected to host the 2026 and 2027 Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) games at FirstBank Stadium, marking the first time the event will be held in Tennessee since 2009. The Ohio Valley Conference and Nashville Sports Council will co-host the games. This decision comes as Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas, undergoes renovations, despite its long-standing role as the championship's venue since 2010.
Nashville, Tennessee, has been selected to host the 2026 and 2027 Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) games at FirstBank Stadium, marking the first time the event will be held in Tennessee since 2009. The Ohio Valley Conference and Nashville Sports Council will co-host the games. This decision comes as Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas, undergoes renovations, despite having hosted the championship since 2010. The future location of the games beyond 2027 will be decided in a later bid cycle.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is investing an additional $100 million into the Frisco-based natural gas company, Comstock Resources Inc., increasing his ownership stake to 67%. The investment will be used to pay down bank debt incurred from a previous acquisition. Jones has at least three lawsuits pending against him, including one alleging sexual assault. Comstock's financial results have been impacted by weakened natural gas prices, with quarterly sales dropping and profits totaling about $212 million.
The SDSU football team returned to South Dakota after winning the FCS Championship in Frisco, Texas, staying an extra day to avoid the winter storm. They defeated Montana 23-3, capping off an undefeated season and bringing another title back to Brookings.
Universal Destinations & Experiences has shared new details about the family-focused theme park being built in Frisco, Texas, including its official name, Universal Kids Resort. The park, designed specifically for families with young children, will feature immersive experiences and cater to riders up to 46 inches tall. The project has received zoning approval and is expected to generate $200 million in annual spending for Frisco. Construction is underway, with vertical construction set to begin in early 2024, and the park is scheduled to open in 2026.
Frisco's 75034 ZIP code in Texas ranks fifth in the United States for apartment building, with 5,872 new apartment units added from 2018 to 2022. The area has experienced significant growth, with its apartment supply more than doubling over the five-year period. Only neighborhoods in Washington, D.C., New York, and Nashville saw more apartment construction.
Former Navy SEAL Robert O'Neill, who claims to have killed Osama bin Laden, was arrested in Frisco on charges of public intoxication and assault causing bodily injury. Limited details have been provided by the police regarding the arrest.
McKinney and Frisco in Texas have been rated as the best real estate markets in the United States, according to a study by WalletHub. Four out of the top six property markets in the country are located in North Texas, with Denton ranking fourth and Allen ranking sixth. The study evaluated 300 cities based on factors such as home price appreciation, foreclosure rates, housing affordability, population growth, and unemployment rates. Texas cities dominated the top rankings, with Austin also making it to the list. The Dallas-Fort Worth area, known for its strong population and job growth, saw a moderation in real estate costs after years of soaring prices.
A 15-year-old was hit and killed by a vehicle while trying to cross Independence Parkway in front of Roach Middle School in Frisco, Texas. Witnesses reported that the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed. The driver stopped and rendered aid, but the victim did not survive. The incident occurred on the first day of school in the Frisco Independent School District.
A family from Arkansas was pulled over and held at gunpoint by Frisco police in Texas after an officer mistakenly entered their license plate as being from Arizona instead of Arkansas, leading to a false registration return indicating a possible stolen vehicle. The family, including a mother and her 6th grade son, were ordered out of the car at gunpoint during a "high-risk stop" on the Dallas North Tollway. The officer responsible for the mistake quickly accepted responsibility, and the police chief issued an apology, promising an incident review and changes to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Frisco, Texas, police drew guns on a family from Little Rock, Arkansas, during a "high-risk" traffic stop after mistakenly believing their car was stolen due to an officer running the plates as being from Arizona instead of Arkansas. The police chief issued an apology, and bodycam footage of the incident was released.
H-E-B will begin construction on its second location in Frisco, Texas next month, with an expected opening date in late 2024. The store will be located at Highway 380 and FM 423 in eastern Denton County. H-E-B has been expanding into the DFW area, with stores in Frisco and Plano opening last year and locations in Allen, Alliance, Mansfield, and McKinney announced.
Garth Brooks and Dolly Parton will co-host the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards on May 11 at The Star in Frisco, marking Brooks' first hosting gig and Parton's second consecutive ACM Awards show.
The Big 12 and NFL have partnered to launch the Big 12 Pro Day, a conference-wide pro day that will replace traditional on-campus pro days and provide maximum exposure for Big 12 student-athletes as they prepare for their professional careers. The event will also offer job fairs and non-football career networking opportunities for student-athletes. The inaugural Big 12 Pro Day will be held in spring 2024 at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, and will be covered by NFL Network.