Coppell — Educators, construction industry professionals and city representatives gathered on North Lake College’s North Campus in Coppell for a ceremonial groundbreaking on Thursday, June 13, to begin the construction of the college’s new Construction Sciences Building. Dr. Christa Slejko, president of Northlake College, anticipates the new building will be used by high school and…
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