Construction is underway on Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, Universal Destinations & Experiences' first theme park dedicated to families with young children.

Why it matters: The Universal theme park fits in with Frisco's branding as a burgeoning sports and entertainment town. The city is already home to the Texas Rangers Double-A affiliate Frisco RoughRiders, FC Dallas' Toyota Stadium, the Dallas Cowboys practice facility at The Star and the Omni PGA Resort.

• About 7 million people visit Frisco every year. Mayor Jeff Cheney expects the addition of the Universal Kids Resort will push that number up to 10 million.

Driving the news: Frisco city leaders and Universal executives shared the logo and a construction update at a news conference Friday.

• Crews broke ground last month.

Catch up fast: The plans for a family-oriented resort were announced in January. Some residents complained during public zoning hearings that the park could cause traffic congestion and seemed geared for visitors and not residents.

• The Frisco City Council approved the zoning for the theme park in March.
• The city and its development corporations will give $12.7 million in economic incentives to Universal for the completion of the project.

Details: The park will take up less than half of Universal's 97-acre site off the Dallas North Tollway at Panther Creek Parkway.

• The site will have a 300-room hotel and more than 4,000 parking spaces.

By the numbers: Frisco expects to receive $3 million in property and sales tax revenues every year from the park.

• Universal expects to hire 175 full-time employees and 1,400 seasonal and part-time workers.
• Universal execs wouldn't divulge the cost of the project, but Frisco expects the company to invest at least $550 million for construction.

What's next: City records show the park should open no later than June 30, 2026.

• Universal executives said they will release more details over time about the themes of the "immersive" lands throughout the resort. We expect there will be a lot of minions.

Why Frisco was chosen

People are still talking about a Fort Worth woman's "wedding of the century" last month that included a welcome dinner at the historic Paris Opera House, Maroon 5 singing "She Will Be Loved" during the first dance and touches of couture everywhere.

Why it matters: Fort Worth has a lot of wealthy families, but their lives are rarely the subject of headlines.

• Social media users who didn't know anything about the Brockways before the Nov. 18 wedding have gone down many rabbit holes to learn about their background and quantify their wealth.
• Business Today estimated that the wedding cost $59 million.

Zoom in: The bride, Madelaine Brockway, graduated from All Saints' Episcopal School in 2014 and Texas Christian University in 2022. Her LinkedIn profile says she's an entrepreneur based in Fort Worth.

• All Saints lists Brockway's mom, Paula, as the vice president of its board of trustees.
• The Brockway family has been in the car dealership business in South Florida for generations.
• Less is known about the groom, Jacob LaGrone, whose outdated LinkedIn profile says he attended the University of Mississippi and has worked in country music.

Details: Brockway's multiday bachelorette trip in Utah included a "Pretty in Pink" party, "Aliens Amongst Us" night and a Marie Antoinette-themed Halloween party.

• In Paris, Brockway treated family and close friends to private visits to Chanel and Dior. Wedding guests also got private tours of Paris and a stay at the Palace of Versailles.
• The wedding ceremony was at a château outside Paris. An elaborate light display commemorating the occasion included Ole Miss and TCU references.

The groom's legal trouble

The U.S. Women's National Team will feature a homegrown talent when it faces China tomorrow night at Toyota Stadium.

Why it matters: The women's team is still reeling from a disappointing performance at last summer's World Cup, when the U.S. exited in the round of 16 after losing to Sweden in penalties.

• The match in Frisco is the second of two friendlies the U.S. and China play over four days. The first was Saturday night in Fort Lauderdale, which the U.S. won 3-0.

The big picture: Some of the team's best-known players, like Megan Rapinoe, have retired from international play.

Yes, but: Jaedyn Shaw, one of the young prospects hoping to return the U.S. team to glory, is from Frisco.

• She's only made two appearances for the national team but already has a goal — a clever toe-poke against Colombia in October.

What they're saying: "It will be extremely special to play in my home town. I'm super excited, I have a lot of family there," Shaw told the Dallas Morning News.

• She says she's already received many requests for tickets to the game.

If you go: Tickets start at $35.

🛣️ A portion of Interstate 635 in Mesquite has been named after Officer Richard Houston II, who was killed in the line of duty in 2021. (DMN)

💗 Luka Dončić is a father. His fiance Anamaria Goltes delivered their daughter, Gabriela, last week. (Sports Illustrated)

🔎 Dallas police are investigating two women's allegations that a bartender tampered with their drinks at Harlowe MXM in Deep Ellum. (CBS11)

Ascension's holiday coffee flight has been on our list of things to try for over a year.

What to order: Holiday flight — featuring a white chocolate peppermint mocha, holiday cookie latte and yule brew — and a cranberry-apple croissant.

Where: Ascension Coffee, with locations across North Texas

Cost: $12 for the flight, $4.50 for the croissant

Pro tip: Go early in the season to ensure they still serve the flights.

Six-word review: A warm hug in coffee form.

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