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Prosper Celina Edition VOLUME 1, ISSUE 2 NOV. 1 NOV. 29, 2023
Celina o cials pave way for growing population Celina’s North Colorado Street is one of several downtown roads under construction using funds allocated in the city’s scal year 2023 24 budget. XTREME HEIGHTS PRODUCTIONS COMMUNITY IMPACT
the uptick in residents is a catalyst for various city projects, such as road improvements.
Celina’s population has skyrocketed in recent years, growing more than 476% from 2010 to October 2023, according to U.S. Census data. As a city with a population under 3,000 until 2000,
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Tra c cones, road closures and construction crews are all markers of the steps city leaders are taking to address Celina’s unprecedented growth.
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Impacts: Target opens new store in Prosper (Page 6)
Government: New council member to ll vacancy (Page 10)
Events: Check out local holiday events (Page 17)
Dining: Roma’s makes Prosper regulars feel like family (Page 20)
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bracelets and earrings, as well as different graphic tees. Customers can also host T-shirt-printing parties for team-building or social events, according to its website. • Opened Sept. 6 • 555 Prosper Trail, Prosper • www.lonecactusboutique.com 3 Lovesac The business opened its new storefront in the Gates of Prosper, staff said. Lovesac sells modern furniture, including bean bag chairs, modular sectionals and a variety of accessories. • Opened Aug. 4 • 1100 S. Preston Road, Ste. 20, Prosper • www.lovesac.com 4 Yamaha Music School The school offers both group and individual lessons for instruments such as the piano, guitar, bass, ukulele and drums. The school offers programs for any age and skill level, according to its website. • Opened Oct. 7 • 1390 N. Preston Road, Ste. 10, Prosper • www.yamaha.com/us/yms/prosper 5 Target The national retailer offers groceries, clothing, accessories, home goods and more.
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1 Claire’s Located within the Gates of Prosper shopping center, the store sells makeup, accessories, beauty products, ear piercings and more.
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• Opened Oct. 17 • 401 Gates Parkway, Prosper • www.target.com
• Opening in early November • 2200 E. Prosper Trail, Ste. 40, Prosper • www.littlepenguindental.com
In the news
9 Prosper Wine House Although an exact date has not been set, owner Trina Lopez expects to open Prosper Wine House in October. Along with wine, Prosper Wine House will serve a small selection of beer and seltzer. Lopez said that initially the store will serve charcuterie boards but will eventually serve hot food such as meatballs.
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6 La Madeleine French Bakery & Cafe The restaurant offers baked goods, including breads, croissants and cookies. • Opening in mid-November • 1140 S. Preston Road, Ste. 10, Prosper • www.lamadeleine.com 7 Event Center on Broadway The event center, which is adjacent to the Prosper Wine House, offers “1,600 square feet of flexible and creative space” for weddings, parties and corporate events, owner Trina Lopez said. • Expected to open in late October • 209 W. Broadway St., Prosper • www.eventcenteronbroadway.com 8 Little Penguin Pediatric Dentistry The dentist’s office is slated to open in early November, staff said. Once open, the dental care facility will offer services for children up to 18 years old.
• Expected to open late October • 209 W. Broadway St., Prosper • www.prosperwinehouse.com
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11 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store A permit was filed for a new Cracker Barrel Old Country Store in Prosper, according to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The license showed the project started construction Oct. 16 and is slated to be complete in March 2024. The project will include construction of the new restaurant, parking and more. • Northwest corner of US 380 and Teel Parkway, Prosper • www.crackerbarrel.com
10 Costco Wholesale The store is slated to open in Prosper, according to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation permit. The permit shows a Costco Wholesale and fuel station is being constructed in Prosper. The construction is expected to start in March and be completed in October 2024, according to the permit. • Northeast corner of University Drive and FM 1385, Prosper • www.costco.com
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Impacts
BY DUSTIN BUTLER, SAMANTHA DOUTY & ALEX REECE
Now open
1 3-D Dance The studio offers dance classes, year-round programming, two recitals and performances. • Opened Sept. 6 • 3260 Preston Road, Celina • www.3-ddance.com
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3 The Forge 1912 The family-owned steakhouse and bar will offer diners locally sourced and Texas-raised steaks, local organic greens, a full wine list and light bites. • Opening in late fall • 132 N. Louisiana Drive, Celina • www.theforge1912.com
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• Preston Road and Frontier Parkway, Celina • www.arbys.com
5 Arby’s A Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation permit shows the project construction is expected to wrap in February.
2024, according to the permit. • 599 Bourland Bend, Celina • www.koa.com
6 Kampgrounds of America A Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation permit
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Government
Celina approves Arts & Culture Master Plan A new arts-focused master plan and public art program is making headway in Celina. The gist Celina City Council members unani- mously approved an Arts & Culture Master- plan and public art pilot program during the Sept. 12 meeting. The ve-year master plan is designed to be a strategic guide when planning and making decisions regarding arts and culture in the city, according to meeting documents. Looking back Council approved an agreement with Keen Independent Research to create a draft of the Arts & Culture Master Plan—then called the Fine Arts Master Plan—in September 2022. “It’s been a rewarding process to be involved with all of this,” Strategic Services Manager Anthony Satarino said. “It’s a truly community-driven process.” Community outreach e orts included interviews, a town hall, site visits, a virtual workshop with 700 participants and more. Looking ahead The rst test for the Arts & Culture Master Plan is a new public art selection process, which was also approved Sept. 12. The program’s rst art project has already been selected—a mural for Fire Station No. 3. More details about the mural are expected to be discussed in the future.
Celina native and local business owner Brandon Grumbles submits his application to a city o cial.
COURTESY BRANDON GRUMBLES
One candidate les for open Celina council seat Celina residents may already have their next council member—no election necessary. Brandon Grumbles, a Celina native and local business owner, was the only resident to submit his name for consideration for Celina City Council’s vacant Place 6 seat. Some context Following the resignation of former member
Tony Griggs, council members had already called for a Dec. 9 special election to ll his seat and gave prospective candidates a Sept. 28-Oct. 9 window to add their name to the ballot. As Grumbles was the only candidate to le before the deadline, council is expected to formally cancel the December election and swear him in at a future meeting. Quote of note “I’ve been asked what my personal agenda with Celina is, and honestly it’s to make it a town that my kids and my grandkids are going to want to live in,” Grumbles said. “I want to make it something that they want to come back to.”
Ousley Park master plan includes community garden A new city park will bring art pieces, a dog park and free play spaces to Celina’s downtown area. Celina City Council members discussed updates to the master plan for Ousley Park during an Oct.
details for the approximately 30-acre park have been community driven, said Matthew Milano, a project manager and landscape architect at the engineering consultant rm Freese and Nichols. Here are some of the features that made it to the master plan: • An art walk with two paths • A dog park • A community garden
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The ve-year master plan is designed to be a strategic guide when planning and making decisions regarding arts and culture in the city, according to meeting documents. Many of the
One of the features planned for the new park is a basketball pavilion, according to a meeting presentation.
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BY ALEX REECE
Tanner’s Mill Park Dream Court gets upgrade A local Prosper basketball court will be the next Dream Court. Prosper Town Council members approved a $75,000 contract with Nancy Lieberman Charities for a Dream Court to be installed at the existing Tanner’s Mill Park basketball court during a Sept. 26 meeting. The contract with Nancy Lieberman Charities is half of the total $150,000 installation cost, according to meeting documents. “Nancy Lieberman Charities are excited to get this going,” Parks and Recreation Director Dan
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Some minor changes to the designs include adding a re department logo and switching the colors.
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Lieberman Charities website. There are more than 120 courts across the U.S. While Tanner’s Mill Park already has a basketball court, the installation on top will make the court more durable and easier to repair as the materials are used at every Dream Court, Mayor David Bristol said. The Prosper Dream Court will be slightly di erent from original renderings as it will add a Prosper Fire Department logo and switch the colors used. The color switch is expected to help with the heat, Baker said.
Baker said. The details
The Dream Courts initiative rst began in 2010 to not only o er an a ordable and safe space to play basketball but also foster social interactions and community outreach, according to the Nancy
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Education
BY HANNAH JOHNSON
CISD begins long-range planning for 2025 bond Celina ISD o cials are starting long-range planning for a potential 2025 school bond election. District sta presented trustees with an update on long-range planning during a Sept. 18 meeting. Sorting out details Through November, the district will create a community group for planning, host community groups for outreach and have the district deci- sion-making committee create a learner pro le. The planning group, also known as the commit- tee matrix, will have about 60-65 members and be made up of students, parents and employees, according to district documents. It could also include grandparents and well-known community members, CISD Chief Branding O cer Karen Fitzgerald said. “A committee member is also a taxpayer,” she said. “You have to have that stakeholder.”
CISD to invest $40M of bonds in banks Celina ISD o cials are putting $40 million worth of bond funds into local banks. The district’s board discussed the investment during an Oct. 16 meeting. “When it comes to bond money, we need to be mindful of being good stewards of pub- lic goods and public funds,” Superintendent Thomas Maglisceau said. Current situation Of the $100 million in funds, the board will split up $40 million of the funds and invest them into Celina banks, including Lamar National Bank, Texas Republic Bank and Independent Financial. The board voted to work with local insti- tutions that will put a certi cate of deposit in place for 52 weeks, nine months and six months.
Prosper ISD joins districts in lawsuit against TEA Prosper ISD o cials joined more than 50 Texas school districts in a lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency. “I’m thankful for all the districts in the state of Texas who have taken this stand on behalf of Texas public schools,” Prosper ISD Superintendent Holly Ferguson said at the Sept. 18 board meeting. What’s happening? The district’s board of trustees unanimously voted to join a lawsuit against the TEA over its failure to adequately notify school districts on the changes made to the way accountability ratings are calcu- lated as well as the lack of transparency in making the changes, according to the board’s resolution. The TEA’s failure to provide advance notice to school districts of the changes made to the A F accountability system violated state law, the reso- lution stated. Per Texas Education Code 39.0542,
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“I wish the state of Texas would ask us what the true experience of a child is in Prosper ISD. It has nothing to do with a [State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness] test or an [end- of-course] test; it has everything to do
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January-April 2024: The student pro le will be aligned with facility and program needs. April-May 2024: The plan for the district is expected to be presented to the board. September-November 2024: The bond committee is expected to begin to identify immediate needs in the district. November 2024: The bond committee is expected present the immediate facility needs plan to the board. December 2024: The school board could take action on the facilities plan. February 2025: The board of trustees could call for an election. May 2025: The bond election could be held.
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Contractor selected for new PISD campus Prosper ISD o cials selected Pogue Construction as the construction manager at risk for the district’s 20th elementary school. The district’s school board unanimously approved the contract Sept. 18. The details The school construction is part of the 2023 bond program, Deputy Superintendent Greg Bradley said. Its funding is contingent on the bond passing in November.
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1 Ownsby Parkway lane additions Project: Work on Ownsby Parkway will include widening the road from two lanes to four lanes as well as add another two-lane street to connect with Coit Road, according to the city’s Capital Improvement site. Update: The city is splitting construction costs with Collin County. • Timeline: summer 2024-spring 2025 • Cost: $12.12 million • Funding sources: city of Celina, Collin County 2 Right-turn lane installation at Punk Car- ter Parkway Project: This project will add a right-turn lane to the Punk Carter Parkway and Preston Road intersection, according to the city’s Capital Improvement site. Update: Construction has not started on the project but is expected to begin sometime early next year. • Timeline: early 2024-summer 2024 • Cost: $75,000 • Funding source: city of Celina Prosper
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Project: As one of many First Street-focused projects, construction will focus on improving an existing rural two-lane road between the Dallas North Tollway and Coleman Street by expanding it to a divided, arterial four-lane road, according to the town’s Capital Improvement site. Update: Other aspects of the project include adding a curb and gutter, underground drainage improvements, adding a 12-inch water line and median landscape improvements. • Timeline: summer 2024-spring 2026 • Cost: $21.79 million • Funding source: town of Prosper
5 Dual left turns for Coit Road and US 380 Project: An additional left-turn lane is being added to the southbound Coit Road and US 380 intersection in Prosper. Update: Project steps include updating existing traffic signals, adding pavement, modifying striping and signage, and restoring vegetation and irrigation once construction ends, according to the project dashboard. • Timeline: early 2024-summer 2024 • Cost: $300,000 • Funding source: town of Prosper
6 Coleman Street lane additions Project: This project will add the next two out of four lanes to Coleman Street between Prosper Trail and Prosper High School. Update: Project details include adding a curb and gutter, some underground drainage improvements
and median landscape improvements. • Timeline: winter 2024-summer 2026 • Cost: $3.77 million • Funding source: town of Prosper
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Real estate
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Events
BY DUSTIN BUTLER
The 5K will start at 8:30 a.m., and the one-mile Fun Run will follow at 9 a.m. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Veterans Memorial, slated for construction at a future date at Frontier Park. Runners of all skill levels are encouraged to participate. • Nov. 11, 8-11 a.m. • $25-$45 • Frontier Park, 1551 Frontier Parkway, Prosper • www.prospertx.gov Live Music with Joe Schovanec Denison-based musician Joe Schovanec will perform hits ranging from the 1950s through today. • Nov. 16, 7-10 p.m. • Free (admission) • The Nook CKMC, 1230 Homestead Court, Celina • www.thenookckmc.com/events Christmas on the Square Celina’s Downtown Square will host a family-friendly holiday festival. The event will feature photos with Santa, cupcakes with Mrs. Claus, live reindeer, tree lighting and more. In addition, food and beverage vendors will be available.
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Prosper Arbor Day Celebration The Town of Prosper will celebrate Arbor Day with local Girl Scout and Boy Scout troops who will plant trees in a Prosper park with the help of parks operations staff. During the event, Mayor David Bristol will read a proclamation, and proper planting techniques will be discussed. • Nov. 4, 9-10 a.m. • Free • Windsong Park, 950 Copper Canyon Drive, Prosper • www.prospertx.gov Workshops with Wally Learn the basics of 3D printing in a workshop. The workshop will provide a demonstration of a print in action and is tailored toward beginners. The class is open to all ages, but children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. • Nov. 4, 1 p.m. • Free • Prosper Library, 200 S. Main St., Prosper • www.prospertx.gov/306/libraryprosper Veterans Day 5K & Fun Run The event will begin with a program to honor veterans.
Prosper Christmas Festival The Prosper Christmas Festival is the town’s premier event and features a tree lighting. Other activities include Santa’s workshop, community stage performances, a Kids Christmas Shoppe for young shoppers and more.
• Dec. 2, 3-7 p.m. • Free (admission)
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From the cover
Celina o cials pave way for growing population
BY ALEX REECE
Major projects funded in the budget include:
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Downtown improvements: spring 2022-summer 2024
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Capital improvement projects on several major roadways and other Celina projects make up $61 million of the city’s $195 million budget for scal year 2023-24, which was approved by Celina City Council members on Sept. 12. “The road improvements are No. 1,” Assistant City Manager Kim Brawner said. “That’s been the direction from council and they’ve been very adamant about that; making sure the street system is su cient for our community.” Approximately $35 million of the $61 million worth of capital improvement projects are roadway-speci c, according to a Sept. 12 meeting. Some of the roadway projects, especially ones city o cials know residents have been waiting for, are specially listed in the budget, Brawner said. “The [projects highlighted in the budget are] ones that we’ve received the most citizen complaints about or the ones that people are calling [about], saying, ‘When is this going to be accomplished?’” Brawner said. For example, one highlighted project will bring necessary parking and drainage improvements to the downtown area, according to a statement from interim city manager Karla Stovall included in the budget.
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Choate Parkway improvements: design phase to start 2024
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Preston Road lighting: fall 2023-winter 2025
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Coit Road improvements from Vest Lane to Outer Loop: spring 2024-fall 2025
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The work on Coit Road, a major road for Celina residents, is expected to help drivers get to where they need to go faster, he said. “It’s about wear and tear, maintenance, and also the inconvenience of having to go around [some roads],” he said.
City leaders chose next year’s capital improve- ment projects with the population growth in mind, Mayor Ryan Tubbs said. “[The projects are] de nitely helping us with that growth,” Tubbs said. “Nobody wants to take a road that requires them to drive on gravel to take their kids to elementary school in the morning.”
Celina’s capital improvement projects are future-focused, Brawner said. “Most of our projects are three-, four- or ve-year projects,” she said. “I’d say most of them [residents are] going to see start this [ scal] year.” For example, construction on Coit Road is slated to start in the next nine months, Brawner said. It is expected to take approximately 14 months to nish. The city typically staggers its projects, so when a project is around three-fourths done, the next one on the list begins. “People are going to be very upset with us,” Brawner said. “[They’ll say], ‘We can’t get away from construction.’” Follow ongoing transportation coverage online at www.communityimpact.com/ transportation .
Celina population growth
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SOURCES: CITY OF CELINA, U.S. CENSUS BUREAU COMMUNITY IMPACT
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Dining
BY DUSTIN BUTLER
Tiramisu ($7) is one of the most popular dishes.
Tortellini alla panna ($14) features tricolor cheese tortellini topped with pink sauce.
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Roma’s makes Prosper regulars feel like family Roma’s Italian Restaurant’s owner, Trey Kras- niqi, enjoys experimenting with avors, which is why he decided to open a restaurant, General Manager Agon Zogaj said. The restaurant opened in 2019 and serves traditional Italian food in Prosper.
“We know what they want,” Zogaj said. “We know how they like [their food].” A popular menu item, Jordan’s Pizza, is named after one of the restaurant’s regular customers, Jordan Viars, a minor league baseball player that Zogaj expects to go pro. What’s on the menu? There are many patron-favorite dishes, Zogaj said the lasagna and baked ziti are the most popular entrees. For diners who have never eaten at Roma’s, Zogaj recommends the Roma’s Combo, a portion of chicken parmigiana, cheese ravioli and fettuc- cine Alfredo or the tortellini alla panna, cheese tortellini served with pink sauce.
General Manager Agon Zogaj operates the restaurant.
“Trey loves food and experimenting with a- vors,” Zogaj said. “He tries to improve everything every day. The best way to do that is to have your own restaurant. You can make your dishes the way you like it and experiment with everything else.” What’s special about it? Zogaj said the Roma’s sta treats patrons like family, adding that he knows what most of the restaurant’s regulars are likely to order.
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