On the Grow Update - May 2013
QuikTrip plans to build a new gas station and convenience store on the northwest corner of Main Street and State Highway 161. Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin in May.
The new Dallas County Sub-Courthouse at 106 W. Church St. is built and move-in is scheduled in May. [Read More]
Design is underway for a new Fire Station No. 1 to be relocated to property just east of the Little Mexico restaurant on Main Street. [Read More]
The Prairie Paws Adoption Center is building a new clinic to provide medical care for shelter animals. Design is underway and the clinic is scheduled to be operational by October 2013. Prairie Paws will also debut the new Waggin’ Wagon mobile animal adoption trailer in June 2013. The air-conditioned and heated trailer holds 21 animals and will make animal adoptions easier by traveling out in the community. Watch for the trailer at the June 1 Crawfish Boil, at the Premium Outlet Mall on June 15, at the Farmers Market on June 29 and Target at Towne Crossing on July 20.
A new cremation garden will be built at Grand Prairie Memorial Gardens. The garden will include a columbarium with 888 niches, concrete walkways, a winding trail through the trees and road improvements. The area will also include rocks and benches with cremation niches. Design is underway and scheduled to be complete by late 2013.
A new Dalworth Recreation Center will be built to replace the current center. [Read More]
A new camp store will be built at Loyd Park in 2013.