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Funding growth

Celina ISD looks to build 10 new schools as district faces fast growth

A Celina ISD student welds in one of the high school’s career and technical oerings. The second high school, which is part of a multi-billion dollar bond package, will oer career and technical education courses.

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graduate high school, ocials said. CISD leaders have proposed a $2.295 billion bond program, which voters will see on the May 3 ballot, to address the district’s fast growth and meet the demands of the growing community. The bond, if approved, would not increase the district’s current tax rate, district ocials said.

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Every Celina ISD campus will exceed capacity in the next three years if the district does not build new schools, ocials said. More than 12,500 new homes are expected to be built in CISD boundaries in the next ve years with more than 30,000 homes projected in the district by the time current second graders

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Reza’s Rug offers rug appraisals, restorations, repairs and professional cleaning services, according to its website. There is a second Reza’s Rug N. More located in Plano. • Opened Feb. 4

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• 960 S. Preston Road, Prosper • www.rezasrugsnmore.com

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3 SongBird Pediatric Therapy The pediatric office offers speech therapy, language therapy and feeding therapy. It serves families in the surrounding communities, as well as Prosper. • Opened March 10

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4 Veg Nivas Menu items include appetizers such as paneer tikka and pani puri. Vegetable dishes include curries like aloo gobi, and various rice dishes. The restaurant serves a variety of vegan, gluten free and dishes with no onion and no garlic. Veg Nivas offers catering for weddings, pujas and other events. • Opened Jan. 31 • 2111 E. University Drive, Ste. 60, Prosper • www.vegnivas.com/home

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• Opened March 14 • 5620 W. University Drive, Prosper • www.costco.com

Now open

1 Costco Wholesale The Prosper wholesaler is now located on US 380 bordering Frisco and Prosper. It offers members groceries, a pharmacy, a fuel station and other services available at its other locations.

2 Reza’s Rug N More The rug store sells a wide range of traditional, transitional and contemporary rugs. Along with sales,

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5 Shipley Do-Nuts The shop offers multiple varieties of doughnuts, including glazed, filled, iced and cake doughnuts. Locations also offer kolaches, bear claws, cinnamon rolls, apple fritters and coffee drinks. • Opened March 17 • 1440 W. Frontier Parkway, Prosper • www.shipleydonuts.com

two months before the center officially opened in early 2023, and as a Cook Children’s assistant vice president since May 2019. • 4100 W. University Drive, Prosper • www.cookchildrens.org

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Musume The restaurant is an authentic Asian restaurant that offers sushi and sashimi made with fresh fish flown in daily from Japan. The Frisco Musume will feature the largest selection of premium sake in the North Dallas area with more than 120 labels, as well as offering the region’s largest collection of Japanese whisky, multiple wine options and an Asian-inspired craft cocktail menu, according to a news release. • Opening in July • 3625 The Star Boulevard, Ste. 315, Frisco • www.musumedallas.com

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6 LensCrafters The business is a part of phase three of construction at The Gates of Prosper, development officials said. An official opening date is not available. Phase three construction is expected to wrap later this year, officials said. LensCrafters offer eye glasses, sunglasses, contact lenses, lenses and eye exams. • Located at the Gates of Prosper • www.lenscrafters.com 7 Cook Children’s Medical Center Prosper Vice President Kevin Greene will now serve as its president going forward, according to a Feb. 28 news release from Cook Children’s Health Care System. Before his promotion, Greene served as the medical center’s vice president since October 2022, roughly

8 Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming The business is a combined pet store and grooming business that offers spa services, gourmet treats, pet food, toys and other products for all dog breeds, according to its website. • Opened March 8 • 900 S. Preston Road, Ste. 10, Prosper • www.woofgangbakery.com

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2 7 Brew Coffee The coffee shop offers drinks such as lattes, teas and lemonades. Its menu also features smoothies, flavor-infused sparkling waters, smoothies and shakes. The coffee shop does not have an exact opening date set, but the Celina location’s manager Hillary Patino said the team is aiming to open in April.

5 Five Guys The burger restaurant will be under construction from Oct. 20 through Jan. 12, 2026, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Five Guys offers burgers, dogs, sandwiches and sides, according to its website. • 3625 Preston Road, Ste. 100, Celina • www.fiveguys.com

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• Opening projected in April • 4525 S. Preston Road, Celina • www.7brew.com

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3 Unlimited Spirit The store offers customizable game day apparel and accessories for local school sports teams, cheer squads and more. Specific products include custom cheer bows, scrunchies, team bag tags, socks, buttons and backpacks. Other available items include boot buttons, clear game day bags, graduation day caps, senior sashes and more. • Opened March 1

approved the construction services from Crossland Construction through a cooperative contract for an amount not to exceed $139,428. The remodel includes: construct separate dorm areas, modify lockers, construct an additional dorm room, and repair the

Now open

1 Methodist Medical Center The center is the city’s first hospital and is a

existing kitchen equipment. • 1413 S. Preston Road, Celina • www.celina-tx.gov/1757/fire-department

240,000-square-foot facility equipped with 51 total beds, including 16 in the emergency department. The hospital has space to expand to 100 beds, hospital officials said. Methodist Celina will open with more than 200 team members, said Cody Hunter, the hospital’s president. The campus is 40-plus acres, leaving room to grow in future years, according to hospital officials. • Opened March 17 • 1500 S. Dallas Parkway, Celina • www.methodisthealthsystem.org/about/choosecelina

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6 Celina Rodeo The PRCA-sanctioned event will be held at the Southfork Ranch in Parker and run from May 30-31 and June 1. Tickets will be available beginning March 10. The rodeo will feature several events including steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, bareback riding and bull riding. • 3700 Hogge Road, Parker • www.rodeocelina.com

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4 Celina Fire Station No. 1 Celina City Council approved funding for Fire Station No. 1 during a March 11 city council meeting. The council

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Prosper adopts Library Master Plan, looks to larger facility

Public library square footage per capita

The town of Prosper has a new roadmap to guide the future of its Community Library. Prosper Town Council members adopted a Library Master Plan during a March 11 meeting. The plan outlines a strategic vision for the library’s evolution by addressing the town’s rapid community growth, the current facility’s offerings and any future demands, according to the plan. It does not allocate funding for any specific projects but does make multiple recommendations for town officials to plan for in the future. Zooming in Council members last discussed the plan during a Jan. 14 meeting. The final version adopted on March 11 reflects their recommendations, includ- ing a request to look into other sizing options for a future library facility, Library Director Gary Landeck said. The three sizing options presented were:

• Option No. 1: Build a 72,000-square-foot facility that meets Prosper’s buildout requirements • Option No. 2: Build a 50,000-square-foot-facility with phased expansion • Option No. 3: Build a 33,000-square-foot facility with phased expansion Members of Prosper’s Library Board on March 4 unanimously recommended council adopt the master plan and concluded that a 49,000-square- foot facility is the absolute minimum size the town should consider, according to meeting documents. No final decision on the size of a future facility has been made. What comes next? Long range planning for the library will likely take place over the next year, according to a meeting presentation. The proposed facility will be part of the town’s bond committee discussions ahead of the November 2025 bond election.

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Ice cream shop receives incentive funding Celina City Council approved a Chapter 380 agreement to bring Stella’s to 206 N. Louisiana Drive during a March 11 meeting. The details The agreement would allocate $75,000 from the city and the Celina Economic Development Corporation to Stella’s for infrastructure-related improvements, EDC Executive Director Anthony Satarino said during the meeting. The EDC will fund $25,000 in grants to the project with $12,500 being funded upon the business obtaining its certificate of occupancy. The remaining amount will be paid after a year of being in business. The city will fund $50,000 with half being paid upon the business obtaining its certificate of occupancy, and the remaining amount will be paid after a year of being in business.

Prosper cancels May 3 general election Prosper will not hold a general election on May 3 due to all three races being unopposed. Prosper officials formally called off the election with a Feb. 25 ordinance. What happened Three seats were up for election in the Town of Prosper—mayor, Place 1 and Place 4. The positions are currently held by David F. Bristol, Marcus E. Ray and Chris Kern, respectively. Bristol, Ray and Kern have filed to retain their positions and are unopposed by other candidates. The mayor and council members are elected at-large for three-year terms.

Stella’s must obtain its certificate of occupancy by Aug. 31, Satarino said. Looking back Conversations regarding Stella’s coming to downtown Celina started in September. The location is 1,611 square feet and the renova- tions will include adding a storefront and painting the facade, Satarino said. The business is owned by Brent and Ashlee Chism, and Russ and Mica Moffett.

TxDOT recommends reduced speeds on Preston Road Sections of Preston Road in both Prosper and Celina could soon see a speed limit decrease following a study from the Texas Department of Transportation. The setup documents. As a result of the study, officials recommended lowering the speed limit, which was set at 55 mph, to 50 mph in multiple sections of the road. In Prosper, the town’s entire stretch of Preston

Celina

Surveyed road Speed limit decrease (proposed): 55 mph to 50 mph

N. LEGACY DR.

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Road—from US 380 to Frontier Parkway—was recom- mended to implement the lower speed limit. The recommendation for Celina was limited to a section between G.A. Moore Parkway and Legacy Drive.

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TxDOT officials recently completed an annual speed study on Preston Road between US 380 and North Legacy Drive, according to Prosper

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Dates to know

Where to vote

April 3: Last day to register to vote April 22: First day of early voting April 22: Last day to apply for ballot by mail (received, not postmarked) April 29: Last day of early voting May 3: Election day (or May 5 if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7 p.m. at election location)

Denton County voters can vote at any polling location during early voting. On election day, Denton County voters must cast a ballot at their designated polling site. In Collin County, voters can cast a ballot at any location during early voting and on election day.

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

KEY : *Incumbent

Celina, Texas be amended to clarify that the members of the City Council include the Mayor and all six (6) Council Member seats of Places 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, with related grammatical corrections to be made throughout the Charter? Proposition I Shall Sections 6.01, 13.09, 14.06, and 14.14 of the Charter of the City of Celina, Texas be amended to comply with federal and state laws? Proposition J: Shall the Charter of the City of Celina, Texas be amended throughout to correct certain outdated and unclear terminology, grammatical and numbering errors? Celina ISD Board of trustees, Place 1 Vicky Hogue

Proposition C Shall Sections 4.02, 5.01, 8.01, and 8.04 of the Charter of the City of Celina, Texas be amended to provide for the City Manager to hire and remove City department heads and employees, except for the Fire Chief and Police Chief which require the concurrence of the City Council to hire? Proposition D Shall Section 4.03(10) of the Charter of the City of Celina, Texas be amended to eliminate the requirement for the City Attorney to approve “as to form” all deeds, deeds of trust, easements, releases, contracts, and all other legal instruments on behalf of the City? Proposition E Shall Section 8.03, entitled “Tax Administration”, of the Charter of the City of Celina, Texas be relocated in its entirety, and without amendment, to Section 8.04, entitled “Finance Department”? Proposition F Shall Sections 9.01, 9.03, and 9.04 of the Charter of the City of Celina, Texas be amended and Section 9.05 be added, regarding City boards and commissions, to provide for term lengths to be three (3) years and to impose term limits of a maximum of three (3) terms on each board and commission, unless otherwise required by state law, beginning with appointments made in May 2025? Proposition G Shall Section 14.04 of the Charter of the City of Celina, Texas be amended to add the City of Celina’s website as a source for publishing public notices and other official city documents? Proposition H Shall Sections 2.01 and 3.05 of the Charter of the City of

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Collin College Board of trustees, Place 4 Tamara Thomas Staci L. Weaver Prosper ISD Board of trustees, Place 3 Scott Bray Kelly Cavender* Board of trustees, Place 6 Janette Church Garrett Linker* Celina City Council City Council, Place 1 Dorothy Allan Philip Ferguson* Proposition A

Meagan Dungan Chuck Hansen* Board of trustees, Place 2 Michael Wagoner

Cameron Riggs Proposition A

Shall Sections 3.01 and 3.07 of the Charter of the City of Celina, Texas be amended to provide that the Mayor will vote on matters considered by the City Council, instead of only voting to break a tie vote and not having veto power over a vote of the City Council? Proposition B Shall Section 3.08 be added to the Charter of the City of Celina, Texas and Section 14.01 be amended to provide that a person may serve a maximum of three (3) terms as a City Council Member and a maximum of three (3) terms as Mayor beginning with the general election in May 2025?

The issuance of $2,275,695.579 of bonds by the Celina Independent School District for school facilities, the purchase of necessary sites for school facilities, buses and vehicles and the imposition of a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds. This is a property tax increase. Proposition B The issuance of $20,000.000 of bonds by the Celina Independent School District for instructional technology equipment and the imposition of a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds. This is a property tax increase.

SOURCE: PROSPER ISD, CITY OF CELINA, CELINA ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT

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Denton County Prosper Fire Station No. 2 1140 S. Teel Parkway, Prosper

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Election

BY SAMANTHA DOUTY & HANNAH JOHNSON

KEY : *Incumbent

Prosper ISD board of trustees, Place 3

Prosper ISD board of trustees, Place 6

Kelly Cavender* Candidate did not respond to the questionnaire before press time.

Scott Bray Occupation Director in threat management group Facebook: Scott Bray for Prosper ISD School Board

Janette Church Occupation National Director of Marketing www.facebook.com/ church4prosperisd

Garrett Linker* Occupation Small business owner, nancial services www.garrett forprosper.com

Why are you running for school board?

Candidate did not respond to the questionnaire before press time.

My 27-year career in law enforcement and national security gives me a unique background in safety, risk and threat assessment and crisis preparedness. We have a duty to be good stewards of our schools, and I can help ensure a safe, prepared, positive learning environment for students, sta and teachers.

I am a lifelong Texan, long-time Prosper resident, mother of two high school students, and former teacher. As a product of Texas public schools and retired Prosper ISD educator, I’m running for school board because I believe that teachers belong at tables where decisions that aect the classroom are made.

I’m running for re-election to keep our school board balanced. Diverse perspectives strengthen our district. Serving PISD students is one of my greatest honors. My role is to support the district and its stakeholders while ensuring necessary accountability; providing both support and oversight makes for a stronger Prosper ISD.

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

KEY : *Incumbent

What would your top priorities be if you are elected? Public safety, infrastructure, and responsible growth. I will support law enforcement, advocate for well-planned roads and utilities, and ensure development decisions enhance Celina’s quality of life. Transparency and resident engagement will guide my leadership to keep Celina thriving while protecting its traditions and values.

Celina City Council, Place 1

Why are you running for office?

I love Celina and want to ensure its growth aligns with our values, traditions, and small-town charm. With my background in strategic planning and community engagement, I am committed to making informed decisions that protect what makes Celina special while preparing for its future.

Dorothy Allan Occupation Strategic planner real estate professional www.dorothyforcelina.com

Celina is unique so having a clear vision to make quality decisions and doing what’s best for the city overall are crucial skills. I want to serve again to continue making that vision a reality. With a demonstrated record of success and accomplishments during my first term, I’ll do it!

My priorities continue to be the wise use of taxpayer money, building-out robust roads, water, sewer, etc., providing police and fire the resources needed to keep us safe, hiring the best people for city staff, being a strong partner with Celina ISD and ensuring our events remain best in class.

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Chuck Hansen* Occupation Controller for HKI International 214-566-2295

Meagan Dungan Occupation Speech pathologist and educational advocate www.dunganforcisd.com

I want to make a difference in the lives of every learner and teacher. Education is the foundation of success. My deep-rooted involvement reflects my passion for our schools and my commitment to ensuring every student receives an exceptional educational experience. Why are you running for school board?

My family moved here in 2007 and were impressed by the frequency of prayer at events. We felt this community understood the importance of God as a foundation for success. I want to help ensure this key foundation stays for generations to come.

I’m running because I’m passionate about giving every child the best education possible. As a speech pathologist and advocate, I’ve seen firsthand how strong schools empower students, support teachers, and strengthen families. I want to ensure Celina ISD remains a place where all children can thrive.

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Election

BY HANNAH JOHNSON

Celina ISD board of trustees, Place 2

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.

Why are you running for school board? 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.

Cameron Riggs Occupation Entrepreneur & Cattle Rancher Facebook: Cameron Riggs for Celina ISD Board of Trustees, Place 2

Dan Williams has been a great steward of the mission of CISD. I believe I can carry on that stewardship for Place 2. My intent is to keep our district focused on the foundational faith-based principles that benefit every single student and family no matter what their background.

My top priorities would be 1) mental health resources for teachers and students; 2) hiring high quality teachers and administrators; 3) ensuring competitive wages and facilities; 4) working with community leaders and businesses to advance out- of-classroom opportunities for Career Technology Education.

Michael Wagoner Occupation Family Medicine Physician Facebook: Michael Wagoner for Celina ISD Board of Trustees Place 2

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Funding growth From the cover

The big picture

Celina ISD bond projects

Total cost: $2.3B

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The bond program includes items for new schools, purchasing land, safety and security upgrades as well as transportation and technology needs in the district. The bond would start the process of opening a second high school. The construction price tags include architectural design, engineering, furniture and inflation. District officials built 12% inflation into the proposals as the cost of construction has increased, CISD Superintendent Thomas Maglisceau said. Every facility built will be a comprehensive school equipped with fine arts and athletics, Maglisceau said. As the district opens more schools, CISD officials want every student to have the same experience and opportunities at every campus. Existing campuses will be evaluated for upgrades as new schools are opened, Maglisceau said. The bond projects will be split into two propositions. All items will be included in Proposition A , except an estimated $20 million for technology devices, which will be Proposition B . The district’s bond committee focused on what was needed for students in the district, Maglisceau said. Projects, such as a new administration building and the 14th elementary school, were not included in the bond program as bond committee members felt those projects could wait for a future bond program, district officials said. The operations center is a higher priority for the district as the current transportation building on the corner of Pecan Street and Preston Road is aging and becoming unsafe, Maglisceau said. The district is also running out of space for buses, he said.

New campuses and land: $2.1 billion

1. High School No. 2: $631.9M 2. Land acquisition: $260M

3. Middle School No. 4: $242.9M 4. Middle School No. 3: $210.54M 5. Celina High School renovations and additions: $125.39M 7. Elementary School No. 13: $95.47M 6. Elementary School No. 12: $95.47M 9. Elementary School No. 11: $88.3M 8. Elementary School No. 10: $88.3M 10. Elementary School No. 9: $81.12M 11. Elementary School No. 8: $73.9M 12. Elementary School No. 7: $66.78M 13. Early childhood center at Lykins Elementary: $59.61M

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Technology: $70 million

Transportation, maintenance, food services: $85.96 million

1. Technology infrastructure: $50M 2. Technology devices: $20M

1. An operations center: $39.96M 2. Facility updates: $20M 3. New buses: $16M 4. Maintenance equipment: $10M

Safety and security: $40 million

$40 million to create a safety command center, upgrade security at every campus and purchase emergency response equipment

NOTE: TOTALS HAVE BEEN ROUNDED TO NEAREST DECIMAL POINT

SOURCE: CELINA ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT

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Celina ISD enrollment projections Celina ISD’s student population is expected to double in the next few years and then nearly triple by 2034.

District growth

High School’s functional capacity of 2,625. Across all CISD campuses, functional capacity is expected to exceed by over 2,000 students by 2027-28. The district already has portables at Martin Elementary School, which is only in its second year of operation, Maglisceau said. New campuses will alleviate the overcrowding at CISD schools, Maglisceau said.

CISD is projected to have over 22,291 students by the 2033-34 school year—triple its current enrollment numbers, according to high scenario estimations. The district is expecting to open its second high school by the 2029-30 or 2030-31 school year, Maglisceau said. CISD’s high growth scenario has its high school enrollment number reaching 2,836 students—over 200 more students than Celina

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SOURCE: CELINA ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT

Zooming out

Mapping it out

In 2024, Celina topped the list of fast- est-growing cities in the nation with a population of 20,000 or more, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Celina officials estimate the city’s popula- tion will grow to more than 100,000 people by 2030. “The growth is coming and it’s still going to come for a decade,” Mayor Ryan Tubbs said during a Celina Town Hall meeting. Roadways are a priority for the city as it grows and the city’s demographer does not expect growth to slow down anytime soon, he said. City officials are partnering with the school district to create roadways to the new schools, he said. “We do have tremendous growth here, and with that, we have to be able to provide exceptional services for all of our residents,” Tubbs said.

Celina ISD is looking to build 10 new schools in the 2025 bond program.

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Existing schools

1 Donny O'Dell Elementary School 2 Lykins Elementary School 3 Bobby Ray and Afton Martin Elementary 4 Tommie Dobie Bothwell Elementary School 5 Vasquez Elementary School 6 Jerry and Linda Moore Middle School 7 Celina High School

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SOURCE: CELINA ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT NOTE: THE FUTURE CAMPUS SITES ARE APPROXIMATIONS.

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Celina ISD's tax rate* Maintenance and operations rate Interest and sinking rate $2 $1.5 $1.64

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between $0.7869 for maintenance and operations, which supports payroll and other daily expenses, and $0.4489 for debt payments which helps pay principal and interest on bonds. With the growth in the community, CISD will be able to manage the projects under its existing tax rate, Maglisceau said.

The proposed bond would not increase the district’s current interest and sinking rate. Similar to having good credit for purchasing a home, Maglisceau explained that the district’s AAA bond rating will help CISD get good rates to pay off the debt. District voters approved a tax rate of $1.2358 per $100 valuation during the November election. This is broken down

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Transportation

BY ALEX REECE

5 Teel Parkway Project: The town of Prosper is planning to add lanes to a section of Teel Parkway. Work will include new pavement for a four-lane concrete divided roadway and various improvements such as drainage work, a bridge over the Doe Branch Tributary, new signage and median landscaping and irrigation. Update: Town staff received a design plan update in February and are currently reviewing it. The design phase is expected to end this September. • Timeline: early 2026-summer 2027 • Cost: TBD • Funding source: town of Prosper

7 Arizona Drive Project: Arizona Drive between Walnut Street and Pecan Street will be reconstructed as a two-lane concrete roadway with five-foot sidewalks as part of the city’s Downtown Center construction. The roadwork will be done alongside the Downtown Center parking garage. Update: Celina City Council members approved the cost during a March 11 meeting. • Timeline: spring 2025-fall 2026 • Cost: $947,783 • Funding source : city of Celina 8 Ownsby Parkway Project: The work on Ownsby Parkway to create a new six-lane road includes drainage, lighting, sidewalks and various landscaping improvements. Update: The city turned on the road’s new traffic signal for the first time on March 17. It is expected to become

• Cost: $4.79 million • Funding source: town of Prosper 3 Hillside Drive Project: The city of Celina is looking to remove and replace aging concrete along Hillside Drive. Update: Celina City Council members approved a $57,750 design contract for the project during a March 11 meeting. • Timeline: summer-winter 2025 • Cost: $57,750 • Funding source: city of Celina 4 Downtown road sections (Pecan Street, Illinois Drive and Arizona Drive) Project: Celina is looking to improve multiple pieces of its downtown roads. This project focuses on a section of Pecan Street from Arizona Drive to Florida Drive as well as sections of Illinois Drive from Beech Street to Walnut Street and Arizona Drive from Beech Street to Pecan Street. Work will include reconstructing the pavement. Update: The city is currently reviewing the designs, which are over halfway finished as of March 18, according to the city’s capital improvement projects database. • Timeline: TBD • Cost: $3.12 million • Funding source: city of Celina

Upcoming projects

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1 Gee Road Project: Improvements along Gee Road between US 380 and FM 1385 includes new paving, drainage work and more. Update: The project is currently in its design phase, which is expected to finish in spring 2025, according to the town’s capital improvement project dashboard. The intersection at Gee Road and US 380 reopened in November as part of the Texas Department of Transportation’s US 380 project. • Timeline: TBD • Cost: $21.9 million • Funding source: town of Prosper 2 Craig Road Project: Constructing a modified three-lane commercial couplet from Preston Road to First Street, a modified collector street from First Street to Broadway Avenue, and a rural neighborhood street from Broadway to Fifth Street. Construction will include paving and drainage work, according to Prosper’s capital improvement projects dashboard. Update: The project is expected to go out to bid for a contractor in spring 2026 and begin construction that

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6 First Street Project: Adding lanes to First Street between Stuber Elementary and Dallas Parkway as part of a larger project to increase capacity on the roadway. Update: Town officials closed a portion of Legacy Drive north of First Street on March 21 to expedite construction, which includes finishing the intersection and adding temporary striping ahead of the traffic switch. • Timeline: summer 2023-spring 2025 • Cost: $30.89 million • Funding source: town of Prosper

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fully operational on March 21. • Timeline: fall 2023-early 2025 • Cost: $19 million • Funding source: city of Celina

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DETOURS: An El Paso Refuge CRITTER: American Bumblebee OUT THERE: Meanwhile, in Texas

MADE IN TEXAS: A Leathermaking Legacy FEATURE PREVIEW: Where to Eat Now

Above: The Ysleta Mission, in El Paso.

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DETOURS

A Tribal Sanctuary On a Sacred Trail

Location: eleven miles southeast of downtown El Paso. BY JOSH ALVAREZ

CRITTER

American Bumblebee

The bumblebee does something most bees don't: buzz pollination, which involves gripping the plant with its legs and vibrating its whole body. If you eat blueberries, potatoes, or tomatoes— all of which rely on buzz pollination— you’ve got a bumblebee to thank. WHY IS IT SO BIG? The better to collect all that sweet pollen to feed its young. That fuzz is actually densely packed hairs, or setae, that trap pollen as the bumblebee floats from flower to flower. Its large body likely evolved to provide even more surface area.

DOES IT STING? Only if you mess with its nest.

HOW MANY SPECIES ARE THERE? Texas has between seven and eleven types. The most common is the American bumblebee, found statewide. North Texans might spot the brown-belted bumblebee, while those in the west are likely to see the Sonoran variant. The gentle giant is in trouble, though: Since 1974, popula- tions across North America have fallen by 46 percent. SCIENTISTS KEEP TABS, RIGHT? Austin’s Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is one of several Texas orga- nizations partnering with Jacqueline Staab, the owner of Darwin’s Bee Dogs. Her German shorthaired pointers are trained to sniff out bumblebee nests for population surveys. “If we lose bees,” says Staab, “we lose Texas ecosystems.” —Rose Cahalan

INSIDE THE ADOBE walls of the Ysleta Mis- sion are clues to a deep history of acculturation that characterizes El Paso to this day. The Ysleta del Sur Pueblo tribe, more commonly known as the Tigua, established the mission in 1682, making it one of the oldest in Texas (much of the current structure was built in 1851). The Tigua arrivedherefromNewMexico,whichtheyfled after the Pueblo Indians there overthrew the

Spanish colonial system, in 1680, forcing Span- iards and Christianized Pueblos to seek safety elsewhere. The Tigua dedicated the mission to Anthony of Padua, patron saint of things that have been lost, whose figure stands atop the entrance; inside are blankets dyed in brilliant blues and reds and a statue of Kateri Tekakwitha, the Catholic Church’s first Native American saint. The structure, part of the El Paso Mission Trail, holds a mass every day. If you can, plan your visit for June 13, when the Tigua celebrate Saint Anthony with traditional dancing.

The church interior at the Ysleta Mission, in El Paso.

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