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Prosper Celina Edition VOLUME 3, ISSUE 7 MARCH 21APRIL 21, 2026

2026 Voter Guide

Funding the ow $269M Doe Branch wastewater plant expansion underway With populations rising in Prosper and Celina, local ocials and the Upper Trinity Regional Water District are expanding water infrastructure to meet growing demands. In 2024, both municipalities agreed to fund a $269 million expansion of the Doe Branch Water Reclamation Plant, which serves both communities. SEE MORE INSIDE 18.

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Election Page 9 See who is on the ballot for the May election Page 16 Check out what roads are under construction Transportation Community Page 21 Find a local summer camp in Prosper and Celina

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3 Celina Blooms and Gifts Owner Kambra Bacon, who opened Prosper Blooms and Gifts in 2010, expanded the business with the new location just off the square. The store offers floral arrangements, gifts, clothing, candles and sweets, with both pre-designed and custom orders available online and in person. • Opened in early February • 306 N. Louisiana Drive, Celina • www.celinablooms.biz 4 The Depot at Celina Station The apartment complex is now leasing one- and two- bedroom apartments near downtown Celina, a company representative confirmed. Community amenities include a pool, fitness center and pet spa. • Opened Feb. 6 • 405 E. Ash St., Celina • www.thedepotcelina.com 5 Six Sips Coffee Co. The coffee shop opened its second location at Rock Creek Church in February, co-owner Ashley Cotten said in an email. Cotten said the new location will have a slightly pared down menu from the main location, featuring pastries along with espresso and tea options. • Opened Feb. 21 6 Total Wine and More The new location at the Gates of Prosper offers wines, spirits, beers, hard seltzers and more. • Opened March 5 • 1191 Gates Parkway, Prosper • www.totalwine.com • 2860 W. First St., Prosper • www.sixsipscoffeeco.com 7 The Tutoring Center Owner Xin Dong said the center will offer one-to-one instruction in reading, math and writing for kindergarten through 12th grade students, with a focus on increasing students’ academic skills and concentration span. • Opened March 2 • 5600 W. University Drive, Ste. 20, Prosper • www.tutoringcenter.com

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2 Ako Ballet Dance School The studio offers ballet, hip-hop, contemporary, cheer dance, jazz classes and more. In addition to dance classes, the school offers classes in tumbling, voice chorus, body conditioning, piano, art and Japanese language. • Opened in January • Windsong Ranch, Prosper • www.akoballet.com

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11 Jimmy John’s The sandwich shop offers several sandwich and wrap options, as well as side dishes such as pasta salad and potato salad. A second Jimmy John’s location in Prosper is also expected to open this spring. • Opening this spring/ summer • A 1520 S. Preston Road, Ste. 100, Celina; B 420 S. Preston Road, Prosper • www.jimmyjohns.com 12 Walmart The new supercenter will offer groceries, clothes, electronics and more. • Opening April 29 • 1771 Preston Road, Celina • www.walmart.com

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8 D-BAT The business is a baseball and softball training facility and offers training opportunities, professional coaching and sports camps. The new facility is expected to open inside Celina Business Park in late April or early May, the representative said.

• Opening in late April or early May • 8176 FM 2478, Bldg. 9, McKinney • www.dbatcelina.com

9 Doner Shack The restaurant features doner kebabs, doner and chicken shawarma wraps, loaded fries and chicken tenders along with shakes and sundaes. • Opening TBD • Teel Parkway & US 380 • www.donershack.com/locations/prosper-texas 10 Fossil Creek Liquor The business offers a variety of alcohol, including beer, wine and spirits. • Opening TBD • 2720 W. Frontier Parkway, Ste. 140, Prosper • www.fossilcreekliquor.com

13 Torchy’s Tacos The restaurant offers tacos, bowls, desserts, queso and more. It also features a rotating taco of the month. • Opening April 15 • 3505 S. Preston Road, Ste. 300, Celina • www.torchystacos.com

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Prosper Town Council tables $302M Bella Prosper development Plans for the 62-acre mixed-use Bella Prosper development are on hold for a third time. Prosper Town Council tabled until May a zoning request tied to the development at a Feb. 24 meet- ing, citing ongoing concerns about adding multifam- ily housing outside the town’s tollway district. Some context Developers are seeking to rezone the 61.7-acre property at First Street and Legacy Drive to allow a mixed-use development. Valued at roughly $302 million, Bella Prosper aims to create a walkable community with residential, commercial and recreational components, town documents state. Town ocials have worked with the development team since May 2025 to address concerns and

Celina approves city’s rst car dealership Celina City Council voted in favor of the city’s rst car dealership. Ewing Buick GMC requested 20 acres along Dallas Parkway be rezoned from commercial use to a planned development which would allow them to build a car dealership. Council approved the rezoning request 7-0 at a March 10 meeting. The details The dealership will be located on the western side of future Dallas North Tollway north of Frontier Parkway. Development Services Director Dusty McAfee said the design of the proposed dealership includes extensive masonry and limited branding. “This will be a new standard for dealerships in the metroplex,” he said.

The 61.7-acre development would be located o First Street and Legacy Drive, according to town documents.

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Election

BY SAMANTHA DOUTY

Voter Guide

2026

Dates to know

Where to vote

April 2: Last day to register to vote April 20: First day of early voting April 28: Last day of early voting May 2: Election Day and the last day to receive ballot by mail

Denton County residents can cast their ballots at any polling location during early voting; however, election day locations are based on voting precinct. Visit www.votedenton.gov for polling locations. Collin County residents can vote at

any polling location during early voting or on election day. Visit www.collincountytx.gov/elections for polling locations.

Only candidates in contested elections are included. Go to county election websites for information on uncontested races.

KEY: *Incumbent

Celina ISD, Place 4 Jennifer Driver* David Hogue Erin Norris

Shane Lambert

Ryan Tubbs* Celina City Council, Place 4 Katie Dunn Shea Scott Celina City Council, Place 5 Brent Baty

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Celina ISD Celina ISD, Place 3 Vicky Hogue Cameron Riggs

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Election

BY SAMANTHA DOUTY

Celina Mayor

KEY: *Incumbent

Eric Becker Occupation & experience: Business owner, Automation Integration & Celina Firearms; longtime resident, city boards, school committees, community volunteer www.beckerforcelina.com

Erica Cornelius Occupation & experience: Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.

Ryan Tubbs* Occupation & experience: Business development; community volunteer, infrastructure and growth planning, budget & nancial oversight, economic development Facebook: Ryan Tubbs Celina Mayor

Why are you running for oce?

I’m running to provide steady, business-minded leadership as Celina grows. As a longtime resident and local business owner, I believe in setting clear direction, maintaining scal responsibility and empowering professional sta to execute eectively. Strong governance means accountability, transparency and trusting qualied people to do their jobs well.

Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.

I’m running because I enjoy every day serving Celina, not the milestones. Celina is growing rapidly, and the decisions we make today will dene our future. I want to ensure we’re scally responsible with our growth, protect our community’s character and always put residents rst in every decision.

What are the biggest challenges facing the city?

Celina’s rapid growth is our biggest challenge. Roads, water, drainage and public safety must keep pace without overburdening taxpayers. We must also maintain scal responsibility while preserving the character, community spirit and business environment that make Celina special.

Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.

Securing additional water supply, managing rapid growth, maintaining infrastructure, supporting public safety and protecting taxpayers are Celina’s biggest challenges. We must ensure roads, utilities and city services keep pace while balancing scal responsibility.

How do you plan to address these issues?

We must align development approvals with infrastructure capacity and long-term utility planning. I support conservative budgeting, strategic partnerships and responsible economic development to diversify revenue. Clear communication, data-driven decisions and proactive water planning will ensure we grow sustainably and responsibly.

Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.

By focusing on smart planning, strong nancial oversight and building the right management team at City Hall. We must prioritize infrastructure, demand quality development and ensure public safety keeps pace with growth. Residents must be kept at the center of decision-making to ensure proper execution.

Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity. For more election coverage, go to www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide.

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Election

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Celina City Council, Place 4

Why are you running for oce?

What would your top priorities be if elected? My priorities will center on thoughtful infrastructure investment, strong public safety support and protecting Celina’s unique business and community culture. I also believe in strengthening neighborhood connectivity, walkability and green spaces. As we grow, we should continue building a city that feels connected and grounded.

I’m running because Celina is in a dening season of growth. As a local business owner and longtime community advocate, I’ve seen how City Council decisions directly impact families and local businesses. I want to help guide growth intentionally while preserving the character, culture and connection that make Celina special.

Katie Dunn Occupation: Local business owner www.katieforcelina.com

I am running to restore transparency, scal discipline and a community-rst approach to Celina City Council. After 27 years in law enforcement, including serving as Celina’s assistant chief of police, I want to bring tested leadership to City Hall and ensure residents have an independent voice representing their interests.

My top priorities are instituting strict scal responsibility to tackle our $1 billion debt, ensuring public safety and infrastructure keep pace with growth and mandating voter approval for all new municipal bonds. I will prioritize funding for essential services over taxpayer incentives for private developers.

Shea Scott Occupation: Data engineer and small business owner www.bluelineiq.com/sheaforcouncil

Celina City Council, Place 5

What would your top priorities be if elected? Supporting initiatives which protect our sense of community and heritage. At the same time, promoting a strong business environment, both for small business, and large business entities that want to invest in our city and it’s people. Our growth can be managed to provide prosperity, community and rich heritage. 1. Infrastructure: Growth must be managed with the proper foundation in order to create a sustainable future for Celina. 2. Water management: Stop the madness with those water bills! Working to secure more water for future increases in demand 3. Aordability: Protecting our residents from unfair property taxes and excessive...

Why are you running for oce?

We started visiting Celina in the mid 1990s, when we returned to Texas, we chose Celina, and this community to invest our lives in. That was 16 years ago and Celina has experienced incredible growth. I want to be a part of shaping our continued development.

Brent Baty Occupation: Downtown Celina business owner Facebook: Brent Baty for Celina City Council, Place 5

I believe I have the experience that matters and the heart for service. Nearly two years on the Celina EDC has provided an understanding for the mechanics of growth. My experience in the service industry makes me a listener by trade. I am an advocate for infrastructure. Responsible growth means...

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Celina ISD, Place 3

Celina ISD, Place 4

KEY: *Incumbent

What would your top priorities be if you are elected? Keeping students first in every decision, supporting strong district leadership, maintaining stability during growth and ensuring clear policies that protect students and staff while positioning Celina ISD for long-term success.

Jennifer R. Driver Occupation: Enterprise Business Architecture 214-326-6947

David Hogue Occupation: PepsiCo site manager Facebook: David Hogue for Celina ISD Board of Trustees, Place 4

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Vicky Hogue Occupation: Global manager, Pizza Hut Food Safety and Quality Facebook: Vicky Hogue for CISD Board of Trustee, Place 3

Why are you running for office?

I’m running because our district needs clear direction and strong policies that protect students, support teachers and create stability as we grow. Celina deserves a trustee who shows up, listens, communicates openly and stays engaged not just during controversy, but consistently. I aim to preserve Celina’s unique character, especially its outstanding school system. I want to learn from and continue the work of the current school board, analyzing both their successes and challenges, to ensure the ISD’s continued growth and success.

I’m running for re‑election because Celina ISD is home. As a single mom who raised my son here, I’ve seen firsthand the impact strong schools and faith-filled traditional values have on a child’s future. I’m committed to protecting what makes Celina exceptional—partnering with parents, supporting students and ensuring our teachers... Why are you running for office? My priorities include increasing parent involvement, engaging and supporting teachers, and ensuring students have the resources they need to succeed. I will protect community values, advocate for safe learning environments and make sure growth is managed responsibly so Celina ISD continues delivering excellence in both academics and extracurricular programs. What would your top priorities be if you are elected?

My priority is to learn from the experience of current board members, whose guidance has shaped our successful ISD. While change is important, I believe in respecting the current system’s strength and striving to build on its foundation for continued excellence.

Celina ISD is entering a critical growth phase. With over 30 years of executive leadership experience, I know how to plan responsibly, manage budgets, and build infrastructure that lasts. I’m running to ensure our district grows strategically while protecting students, supporting teachers and maintaining financial stability.

I am running because Celina families deserve a trustee with no conflicts, no side interests and one focus: every child is safe and receives an excellent education. I grew up here, I am raising my family here, and I believe this community deserves transparent, accountable leadership that puts students first.

Cameron Riggs Occupation: Entrepreneur and cattle rancher Facebook: Cameron Riggs for Celina ISD Board of Trustees, Place 3

Responsible growth planning, financial stewardship, campus safety and strong governance. My priority is ensuring facilities, staffing and budgets keep pace with enrollment while maintaining academic excellence. Clear communication and accountability will guide every decision, so our district remains stable and prepared for the future.

Student safety and clear campus policies, stronger parent partnership through open communication and real feedback channels, curriculum accountability aligned to state standards and transparent leadership that explains every vote in plain language. I want every Celina family to feel heard, informed and confident their children are in good hands.

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1 First Street widening Project: First Street will be widened from a two-lane rural roadway to a four-lane roadway from Dallas North Tollway to Coleman Street. Update: The project was scheduled to start in the winter 2025 but was pushed to spring 2026. It is 100% designed and bidding is 99% complete. • Timeline: spring 2026-fall 2027 • Cost: $27.79 million • Funding source: town of Prosper 2 Coleman Street improvements Project: The project will improve an existing two-lane roadway to a four-lane divided roadway from Gorgeous Road to Prosper Trail. Update: The project is in the design phase, which is about 93% complete. It is expected to start later this year. • Timeline: winter 2026-winter 2027 • Cost: $6.65 million

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Update: The project is in the design phase and is about 94% through design. • Timeline: TBD • Cost: $21.9 million • Funding source: town of Prosper 4 Coit Road Phase 2 widening Project: Coit Road Phase 2 will widen Coit from a four- lane roadway to a six-lane roadway from Prosper Trail to Frontier Parkway. Update: The project is in the design phase. • Timeline: winter 2026-TBD • Cost: $23.64 million, includes Phase 1 • Funding source: town of Prosper 5 Coit Road improvements Project: The project will reconstruct the existing two-lane roadway to a four-lane divided roadway from Choate Parkway to Outer Loop. Update: The project is in the design phase. • Timeline: estimated completion June 2027 • Cost: $4.29 million • Funding source: city of Celina 6 Coit Road updates Project: Coit Road will be reconstructed from a two- lane divided roadway to a six-lane roadway from Vest Lane to Choate Parkway.

9 Legacy Drive traffic signal Project: A new traffic signal is being added at the future intersection of First Street and Legacy Drive. Update: The project is under construction and nearing completion. • Timeline: winter 2025-spring 2026 • Cost: $990,818 • Funding source: town of Prosper 10 Oklahoma Drive improvements Project: Oklahoma Drive from Pecan Street to Malone Street is being updated. The project will replace the existing asphalt roadway construction with two concrete lanes and associated drainage, signage and pavement marking improvements. Update: The project is under construction and waiting on utility relocations, according to the city of Celina’s website. • Timeline: estimated completion September 2026 • Cost: $3.04 million • Funding source: city of Celina

Update: The project is in the design phase. • Timeline: estimated completed July 2026 • Cost: $14.34 million • Funding source: city of Celina 7 Frontier Parkway updates

Project: The Texas Department of Transportation will be reconstructing the existing asphalt roadway to four lanes from Preston Road to Custer Road. Update: The project is 60% planned and TxDOT is waiting on funding to start construction. • Timeline: TBD • Cost: TBD • Funding source: city of Celina

Ongoing projects

8 Coit Road widening Project: Coit Road is being expanded from a four-lane roadway to a six-lane roadway from First Street to Prosper Trail. Update: The project is under construction and expected to wrap this summer.

• Timeline: summer 2025-summer 2026 • Cost: $23.64 million, includes Phase 2 • Funding source: town of Prosper

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Funding the flow From the cover

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The Doe Branch Water Reclamation Plant collects wastewater, filters out debris, uses bacteria to eat harmful chemicals, then deposits the water back into Lake Lewisville.

Funding the flow Celina officials approved the project’s final price increase in December. months, of the plant increased by $13.5 million, while Prosper’s portion decreased by $20.5 million after the town reduced its flow allocation. The Doe Branch project will expand the water reclamation plant’s capacity from 4 million gallons per day to 12 million gallons per day, or mgd, and add a pipeline extension from the plant to Fishtrap Road. The plant was previously expanded in 2021, but local officials said continued population growth in both municipalities prompted the immediately started expansion,” UTRWD Communications Director Jason Pierce said. Construction was estimated to cost $209.9 million, but the project has seen price increases, primarily due to inflation. Celina’s share, which has seen increases in recent need for another expansion. “We finished construction and

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Breaking it down

Celina: $135M

capacity, bringing the plant’s total capacity to 12 mgd. Doe Branch will treat an additional 4 mgd from Celina and 3 mgd from Prosper, leaving 1 mgd of new treatment capacity unclaimed. “We’d like to see what the actual usage is before we’re funding capacity that the town’s not going to use,” said Chuck Ewings, Prosper assistant town manager. Celina and Prosper will split the cost of the remaining 1 mgd until it is claimed, said Kim Brawner, Celina assistant city manager.

Doe Branch has a permit to process 4 mgd, but UTRWD Operations Supervisor Steven McHenry said that with the rapid growth in Prosper and Celina, Doe Branch is currently treating about 6 mgd, or 150% of its permitted capacity. Doe Branch treats 1.64 mgd of wastewater from Celina and 1.13 mgd from Prosper. The plant also helps provide wastewater treatment services for smaller communities such as Savannah and Arrowbrooke. The expansion will add 8 mgd of treatment

Prosper: $105M

Upper Trinity Regional Water District, other sources: $29M

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Looking ahead

Zooming out

While the Doe Branch expansion will address improving wastewater capacity, officials are also planning for increasing future water supply alongside development. Work is underway on Lake Ralph Hall in Fannin County, which UTRWD officials said is expected to begin delivering water to Celina and other communities by late 2026. “While projects like Lake Ralph Hall focus on securing future water supply for the region, Doe Branch addresses the wastewater treatment side of that equation,” Brawner said. McHenry said as the latest expansion at Doe Branch is expected to finish in 2028, officials will start planning the plant’s next expansion once it hits 75% of its rated flow capacity. “We had asked the towns to project up to 2030 [and] what their needs would be,” McHenry said.

Wastewater treatment demand

Prosper and Celina officials said the wastewater expansion is needed to keep up with growing population and development demands. Prosper’s population is expected to increase nearly 10% by 2030, while Celina’s could increase 80%. Prosper has experienced rapid development in recent years, but Ewings said the town is seeing a slowdown. “We’re playing a little bit of wait and see how we grow,” Ewings said.

Actual

Projected

17.4 mgd

15 10 5

8.26 mgd

2024

2026

2028

2030

2032

2034

SOURCES: CITY OF CELINA, TOWN OF PROSPER/COMMUNITY IMPACT

Why it matters

partially driven by the town’s decision to issue over $60 million in debt to fund the plant. Brawner said Celina residents could see “modest increases” in water and wastewater rates over the next few years. “Our goal has been, and continues to be, to plan responsibly for Celina’s growth while keeping rates as stable and predictable as possible,” she said.

Prosper and Celina officials are projecting water and wastewater rate increases over the next several years, particularly due to funding the Doe Branch expansion project. For fiscal year 2026-27, Prosper officials are projecting a 13.77% increase for water rates and 17.96% increase for wastewater rates. Ewings said Prosper’s rate increases have been

Dates to know

Late 2026 Lake Ralph Hall expected to deliver water to Celina

Fall 2027 Projected completion of pipeline construction

Prosper’s monthly water, wastewater rates

Projected

Wastewater

Water

$218.88

$221.7

$250 $200 $150 $100 $50 $0

$222.73

Fall 2028 Projected completion of plant expansion

$205.68

$177.7

$160.73

2030 UTRWD could begin planning for a potential future plant expansion

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and organizations. • March 28, 5 p.m. • Free • 1091 S. Preston Road, Prosper • www.cfagatesofprosper.com/events

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Clean Sweep Celina residents can get rid of bulk trash, appliances, electronic waste, yard waste, paint, furniture and more

at the city’s clean up event. • March 28, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. • Free • 10165 Country Road 106, Celina • www.celina-tx.gov/1895/clean-sweep

Celina Wine Crawl on the Square This lively, walkable evening event will allow guests to stroll the Celina Square and sample wines at participating local shops. Enjoy the charm of Celina’s storefronts while shopping in a festive, community atmosphere. • March 28, 5-9 p.m. • Tickets TBD • Walnut Street, Celina • https://business.celinachamber.org/event-list

PTown Throwdown Prosper’s fth annual pickleball tournament invites players of all skill levels to compete. The competition includes mixed doubles for participants aged 18 and older with recreational and competitive divisions. Medals will be awarded to the two teams in each division. • March 28, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. • $45 (for teams) • Raymond Community Park, 2101 E. First St., Prosper • www.prospertx.gov/564/ p-town-throwdown-pickleball-tournament Spring Festival Join Gates of Prosper’s Chick-l-A for a free community event meant to bring together local families, businesses

Touch-ATruck Climb, learn, explore and honk garbage trucks, tractors and excavators at Old Celina Park. Residents can climb in the vehicles and ask city sta questions about the equipment. A free kids zone will include bounce houses, obstacle courses and games. • April 11, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. • Free • 12670 FM 428, Celina • www.lifeincelinatx.com/touchatruck

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Spring Fling Prosper’s School of Rock will host a free family music event to ring in the spring season. The event will feature performances from students, games and activities, local vendors and more. • April 4, 2-5 p.m. • Free • 5600 W. University Drive, Prosper • www.schoolofrock.com/locations/prosper/events

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School of Rock Type: music, performing arts Ages: 5-18 Dates: June-August Cost: $350-$550 • 5600 W. University Drive, Prosper • www.schoolofrock.com/locations/prosper/music-camps

Dates: sports camp: June 8-10; arts camp: July 13-15 Cost: Free

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• 300 E. G.A. Moore Parkway, Celina • www.legacyhillschurch.org/kidscamp

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• 3260 S. Preston Road, Celina • www.3-ddance.com/camps

Yamaha Music School Type: Music Ages: 6-12 Dates: June 15-July 31 Cost: $350 (weekly) • 1390 N. Preston Road, Ste. 10, Prosper • www.yamaha.com/us/yms/prosper This list is not comprehensive.

Ages: 1st-8th grade Dates: June 1-July 30 Cost: $175-$350 • 108 W. Broadway St., Prosper • www.ajoyfulmessartstudio.com/summer-camps Prosper Parks & Recreation Youth Camps Type: sports, STEM Ages: 2+ Dates: May-Aug. Cost: TBD • 407 E. First St., Prosper • https://jarvis.prosperparksandrec.org/recyouth.aspx

Collin College Type: academic, STEM Ages: students entering fifth-12th grade Dates: vary by camp Cost: $100 • 2505 Kinship Parkway, Celina • www.collin.edu/community/summercamps

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Grand Arts is a Grand Love program that assists in paying for after school classes.

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Prosper residents Lena and Ray Smith founded Grand Love in 2022.

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Grand Love assists grandparents raising grandchildren

Following 18 months of being empty nesters, long-time Prosper residents Lena and Ray Smith found themselves raising their two grandsons. Although ung into this unexpected life twist, the couple were determined to make the best of their situation. Who it’s for The Smiths launched Grand Love, a Prosper nonprot, in 2022. “Grand Love’s mission is to create an awareness of the epidemic of grandparents raising grand- children, to oer programs to help enrich these grandchildren’s lives, and to come along beside these grandparents and put our arm around them and help them nancially with the extra expenses of raising these children,” Lena Smith said. Grand Love assists grandparents who live in Texas and earn $1,400 a month or less. A screening process is in place to verify the grandparent is legally raising at least one grandchild. “We’re adamant about doing our due diligence,” Lena Smith said. “If you’re giving us even $50 or $100—we want to be good stewards of that. We want you to feel good about giving us that money and know it’s going to those grandparents.” Regarding the “epidemic of grandparents raising grandchildren,” Lena Smith said in Texas there are currently over 266,000 grandparents raising grandkids today, and almost 24% of those fall below the poverty line. A variety of reasons lead to this

family dynamic including the opioid epidemic, incarceration and military deployment. “If you take on a foster child, you get $900 a month to help with that child. If you take on a kin- ship—niece, nephew, grandchild—you get nothing,” Lena Smith said. “There is no nancial assistance.” The setup Once approved as a Grand Family, continual programs are available including: Grand arts: grandchildren can explore creativity through free or reduced-price after-school classes. Grand summers: grandchildren can attend educa- tional and Christian summer camps through free or reduced price partnerships with local camps. Backpacks with love: grandparents are given the opportunity to choose school items from Amazon totaling $125. Additional programs pertain to community college scholarships, Christmas wish lists and professional services including medical and legal. Get involved Grand Love currently serves 200 Grand Families throughout Texas. Lena Smith said they need volunteer case managers and grant writers. She said nancial donations are always appreciated. Throughout the year, a variety of fundraisers are held including monthly bingo nights and Breakfast with Santa.

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The Prosper and Celina area saw an increase in the number of homes sold year over year in January. The majority of homes were sold in the $400,001-$700,000. Residential market data

Number of homes sold

Average days on market

+29.87%

-14.3%

-28.57%

+25%

+33.65%

January 2025

January 2026

75009

75078

76227

75009

75078

76227

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75009

289

Number of new listings

Median home price in the last 6 months

76227

+25.31%

+14.6%

-65%

75009 $520,000

75078

380

75078 $825,000

Homes sold by price point

January 2026

76227 $470,000

$1 million+

75009

75078

76227

$700,001-$1 million

Median home sales price

$400,001-$700,000

January

2025

2026

$100,001-$400,000

$575,000

$492,500

75009

<$100,000

$822,500

$799,500

75078

MARKET DATA COMPILED BY METROTEX ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS • WWW.CCAR.NET

$453,300

$475,000

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