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Relieving the pressure $136M US 380 project adds overpasses, reduces congestion

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Drivers travel along the US 380 corridor at the Gee Road intersection on March 23. Construction on the Denton County improvement project began in 2022 and is expected to wrap up in April. (Sky Eyes/Community Impact)

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5 REI Co-op The outdoor retailer offers a wide selection of equipment and apparel for outdoor sports and activities, including camping, hiking, cycling and climbing. REI’s Prosper location also includes a full- service professional bike shop, according to its website. • Opened March 27 • 1081 Gates Parkway, Ste. 300, Prosper • www.rei.com/stores/prosper 6 Smoothie King The smoothie chain offers a variety of smoothies, bowls and coffees as well as a selection of added enhancements and flavors. • Opened Feb. 2 • 4890 W. University Drive, Ste. 80, Prosper • www.smoothieking.com

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7 1902 The new concept will include a full commercial kitchen and two floors of seating space. It will include American fares on its menu with steaks, house made pasta and desserts. The restaurant will take over the Prosper Wine House location, which closed in 2024. • Opening in May 8 Burning Rice The fast-casual chain specializes in customizable bibimbap, a Korean rice bowl topped with meat and vegetables. Diners can also choose from a selection of sides like dumplings, kimchi pancakes and crispy shrimp rolls. • Opening summer 2026 • 3740 W. University Drive, Ste.100, Prosper • www.burningrice.com • 209 W. Broadway St., Prosper • Facebook: 1902 Prosper, TX 9 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store The eatery’s menu features a variety of southern food options, such as all-day breakfast, country fried steak, meatloaf and chicken n’ dumplings.

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3 Nag’s Kitchen The restaurant serves a variety of dishes, including chicken biryani, pulavs, samosas and a range of vegetarian options. • Opened March 13 • 2111 E. University Drive, Ste. 60, Prosper • www.nagskitchentx.com 4 Pickleman’s Gourmet Cafe The franchise is owned by Celina resident Jesse Murphy, who also owns Pickleman’s first Texas location in McKinney. Pickleman’s menu features sandwiches, pizzas, mac and cheese bowls, soups and salads, according to its website. • Opened March 24 • 3515 S. Preston Road, Celina • www.picklemans.com/location/celina-tx

1 Mind Body Optimization The practice provides treatment for anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, trauma, bipolar disorder, ADHD and more, the release states. • Opened March 9 • 560 W. Frontier Parkway, Ste. 150, Prosper • www.mindbodyo.com 2 Mo’ Bettahs The restaurant offers a traditional plate lunch, featuring a choice of meats—grilled teriyaki chicken or steak, kalua pig, pulehu chicken, katsu chicken or shrimp tempura—paired with macaroni salad and white rice. • Opened March 20

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10 HTeaO The Texas-based chain offers more than 20 tea flavors at its locations from their Sweet Georgia Peach tea to their Sweet Blueberry Green, according to its menu. The business also has hot and iced coffee options available. • Opening this spring • 200 S. Preston Road, Prosper • www.hteao.com/locations/prosper-tx-preston-289 11 The Little Gym The franchise offers gymnastics classes designed for children of varying ages and abilities, including parent- participation options. Additionally, the facility also hosts birthday parties and special events. • Opening in late April or early May • 1200 S. Coit Road, Prosper • www.thelittlegym.com/texas-prosper 12 We Rock the Spectrum The indoor play space is designed to support children with autism, sensory processing disorders and other developmental needs and features sensory equipment, such as a zip line, crash pit, trampoline, hammock swing, tunnel, swivel rotators, climbing mountain and more.

13 Zaxbys The chain’s menu features fried chicken fingers and wings, salads, sandwiches, along with sides such as fried pickles, loaded fries and Texas toast. • Opening TBD • 5620 W. University Drive, Prosper • www.zaxbys.com

Relocations

14 The Mill Community Church The church will hold worship services at Two 29 on the Square starting on Easter Sunday, according to the organization’s social media. The group previously met for services at Lykins Elementary on Utah Drive. • Relocated April 5 • 229 W. Pecan St., Celina • www.themillcc.org

15 Bojangles The chain serves chicken dishes, including chicken sandwiches and chicken tenders, according to its website. The restaurant also serves breakfast, including the chicken biscuit sandwich and the sausage, egg and cheese biscuit sandwich. • Opening summer 2026 • 3615 S. Preston Road, Celina • www.bojangles.com

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Government

BY JACQUELYN BURRER

Officials table new retail at Dallas Parkway, Frontier Parkway again

Some context

Sagar Pelaprolu, the project’s developer, said previously that the team is working to build a development that was “right for Prosper today” while also preparing for the town’s future growth up the tollway. Mallory Muse, representative for the developer, emphasized that the proposal meets all town development requirements and does not require zoning changes. “This isn’t a zoning case. We’re not asking for a variance,” Muse said. “This is a site plan that complies with all development requirements.” However, several commissioners had concerns about the layout of the planned open space and the overall vision for the site. “This is a gateway for us,” Commissioner Josh Carson said. “It feels like we’re not organizing it in a way to really create a space that’s really special. It feels very much like a power retail center.” The proposal was expected to go before com- missioners at their April 14 meeting, but meeting documents state that town staff are asking that the item be tabled until May.

After several months of discussion, plans for new retail and office space at the intersection of Dallas Parkway and Frontier Parkway remain under review. Prosper Planning and Zoning commissioners tabled a preliminary site plan for the project at their March 25 meeting, marking the third time the proposal has been delayed. Commissioners previously tabled the item due to concerns about the project’s vision, walkability and how the space is laid out. They also wanted the applicant to consider adding more diversity to the retail spaces and potentially adding office spaces to the layout. The 34.6-acre property is currently planned to include a mix of restaurants and retail, including a pharmacy with a drive-thru, office space, and smaller retail and restaurant buildings. The project would be constructed in two phases, with the northern section built first.

Proposed mix of uses The development is planned to include 12 office, retail and restaurant buildings, totaling 251,125 square feet.

Office/retail: 118,520 square feet Retail: 85,993 square feet Restaurant/retail: 41,812 square feet Restaurant: 4,800 square feet

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Since earlier meetings, the applicant has updated the proposal by removing a planned retail space of more than 100,000 square feet and replacing it with two mixed- use office and retail buildings.

Looking ahead

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and is intended to feature retail, entertainment and office space anchored by a “recognizable commercial node,” according to the proposed standards. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Chris Kern said the standards are a “great leap forward” for Prosper.

The site also falls within one of Prosper’s new tollway development subdistricts, which were adopted by Town Council in February. The intersection of Frontier Parkway and Dallas Parkway is designated as a “regional destination”

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Celina passes e-bike regulations amid safety concerns

Officials consider lower speed limit

Under the new ordinance, e-bikes have to be registered with the Celina Police Department. Riders can apply for an individual permit or a family permit, which allows immediate family members living in the same household to use the same e-bike. Parents are responsible for making sure children riding e-bikes follow traffic laws, officials said.

The city of Celina will now require riders to register their electric bicycles, or e-bikes, with the Celina Police Department. Celina City Council passed new rules regarding e-bikes, including the permit requirement, at a March 10 meeting. The ordinance was driven by “increasing safety concerns related to juveniles operating e-motorcycles and e-bikes,” according to a report by city staff.

Drivers in Prosper and Celina are set to see a new speed limit on sections of FM 1385 coming soon. Prosper Town Council members approved changing the speed limit within town boundaries at their April 7 meeting. What you need to know The Texas Department of Transportation recently completed a speed study on FM 1385 from US 380 to FM 455. The study showed most drivers were within a range of 47 to 53 mph, while the road’s existing speed limit sits around 55 mph. Town documents note that due to the “developed area and high number of drive- ways” along FM 1385, TxDOT recommended reducing the current speed limit of 55 mph to 45 mph.

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Prosper plans for mixed- use, multifamily areas As Prosper prepares for its next phase of devel- opment, town officials are working to solidify their vision for how land along the Dallas North Tollway will develop over the next few years. Prosper Town Council discussed and adopted the standards at a Feb. 24 meeting. How we got here Town officials hired consultant Paris Rutherford to help draft and advise on the proposed stan- dards, which would reorganize Prosper’s tollway corridor into seven subdistricts with specific development goals. The tollway’s current zoning is a “patchwork of varying and inconsistent development controls,” while the proposed standards would help create a more cohesive vision to guide future projects, according to town documents. Mayor Pro Tem Amy Bartley said the new

Celina OKs $189M for infrastructure Celina officials plan to spend over $853 million on infrastructure projects over the next five years, starting with $189 million in 2026. Celina City Council’s five-year capital improvement program outlines spending in a number of areas: water/wastewater util- ities, roadways, public safety, information technology, parks, facilities and drainage. Council approved funding for 2026 at a March 10 meeting. Spending for 2027-30 is planned but has not been approved. What’s being done Utilities and roadwork are council’s top priorities based on the spending breakdown in the improvement plan. Council started the debt issuance process in March and will vote May 12.

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Transportation

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6 Teel Parkway construction Project: Teel Parkway will be improved with a four- lane concrete divided roadway. The improvements include paving, a retaining wall, drainage and median landscaping. The project spans First Street to Freeman Way. Update: The project is in the design phase. • Timeline: winter 2027-summer 2029 • Cost: $800,000 • Funding source: town of Prosper 7 Coit Road Phase 2 widening Project: Coit Road from Prosper Trail to Frontier Parkway will be widened from a four-land roadway to a six-lane roadway. This project is a part of a greater Coit Road widening project, which also includes Coit from First Street to Prosper Trail. Update: The project is in the design phase.

from Dallas North Tollway to Coleman Street. The project includes concrete curb and gutter roadway, underground drainage improvements and a water line. Update: The project is in the preconstruction phase. • Timeline: spring 2026-fall 2027 • Cost: $27.79 million

spans from First Street to Prosper Trail. Update: The project is under construction. • Timeline: summer 2025-summer 2026 • Cost: $23.64 million, includes phase 2 • Funding source: town of Prosper 9 Choate Parkway construction

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1 Glendenning Parkway reconstruction Project: Glendenning Parkway will be reconstructed and expanded into a four-lane divided roadway from Dallas Parkway to Preston Road. The project includes drainage, bridge and pavement markers. Update: The project has been delayed and does not have an estimated start date. The schematic design has been completed and the Texas Department of Transportation is actively acquiring right-of-way. TxDOT placed a hold on the design. • Timeline: TBD • Cost: TBD • Funding source: city of Celina, TxDOT 2 Legacy Drive extension Project: Legacy Drive will be expanded to connect Carthage Drive to Louisiana Drive. Update: The project is in the design phase. • Timeline: estimated completion December 2027 • Cost: $2.72 million

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Project: Choate Parkway is being reconstructed from Coit Road to Roseland Parkway. The project is shared with the city of Celina and the adjacent subdivision developer. Update: The project is under construction and will be done in two phases. Lighting and landscaping will not be included in this project. • Timeline: estimated completion October 2026 • Cost: $10.44 million • Funding source: city of Celina, external sources 10 Oklahoma Drive improvements Project: Oklahoma Drive is being updated from Pecan Street to Malone Drive. The project will replace the existing asphalt roadway with two concrete lanes. Update: The project is under construction and waiting on utility relocations. • Timeline: estimated completion September 2026 • Cost: $3.04 million • Funding source: city of Celina

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Project: First Street will be reconstructed and widened from a two-lane roadway to a three-lane roadway from Coleman Street to Craig Road.

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• Timeline: winter 2026-spring 2028 • Cost: $23.64 million, includes phase 1 • Funding source: town of Prosper

Project: Gee Road will be improved from FM 1385 to US 380. The project includes additional lanes, paving improvements and a foot bridge over Doe Branch drainage crossing. Update: The project is in the design phase and does not have an estimated start time. • Timeline: TBD • Cost: $21.9 million • Funding source: town of Prosper

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Celina invests $14.8M in Ousley Park

which runs through Ousley Park. The project includes installing retaining walls, a pedestrian bridge and a 12-foot concrete trail. Assistant City Manager Kimberly Brawner said city sta were pleasantly surprised to see the winning bid for the project come in under budget. “We’ll take that money and put it into Ousley Park,” she said. Brawner said the reconstruction will take roughly two years to complete. The spending is part of a ve-year infrastructure plan that council approved March 10. The plan allocates $16.7 million for Ousley Park construction in 2026, and another $8 million is planned for 2027.

Celina City Council allocated $11.9 million for stream reconstruction at Ousley Park plus $2.9 million for design services related to the park at a March 10 meeting. The gist Parks Director Steve Walsh said the design contract will cover “the nal piece” of Ousley Park. The contract also includes design services for improvements to South Arkansas Street, which runs along the western border of the park. The design phase will take roughly 12 months, and construction will last another 12-18 months. The stream restoration and trail project will help mitigate the erosion of the Doe Branch stream,

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Grant said the Denton portion was primarily funded through federal gas tax funds managed by TxDOT, with additional support from state dollars. Denton County Commissioner Ryan Williams, whose precinct includes the western side of Prosper, said the improvements are already helping trac ow. “[The overpasses] alleviated a lot of the pressure,” Williams said. “It allows the trac to ow so much better.”

major intersections, improved medians and turn lanes, and constructed an additional lane in each direction along the corridor. Three of the ve overpasses are located within Prosper. The project is part of a broader eort to relieve congestion on US 380 and widen the roadway into a six-to-eight-lane freeway across Denton and Collin County, with construction divided into multiple ongoing segments. The Denton County project stretches from Loop 288 in Denton to the western boundary of Collin County in Prosper.

After years of construction, the Texas Department of Transportation is nearing completion of its $135.9 million US 380 improvement project in Denton County. Tila Grant, TxDOT public information ocer, said in an email nal work on the project is expected to wrap up sometime in April. However, remaining construction on the Collin County segment is still years out from nishing as exact timelines are still being determined due to questions of funding. Grant said the project added overpasses at ve

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The local impact

roadways, such as First Street and Godwin Park- way, are slated for widening and construction. “Relieving the pressure [on US 380] while we’re in construction is a major blessing,” Bristol said.

overpasses in place, local and county ocials are planning improvements to several parallel east- west roadways over the next few years. Prosper Mayor David Bristol said US 380 will be the “primary conduit” for travel while several

Chuck Ewings, Prosper assistant town manager, said construction on US 380 has caused drivers to look for alternative routes, adding pressure to the town’s infrastructure and roadways. With the west side of US 380 now widened and

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Town and county ocials said they hope these improvements will also ease congestion and reduce accidents along the corridor. Since 2019, annual daily trac near the intersec- tion with Gee Road has increased by just over 50%, according to TxDOT data. Bristol said he hopes the improvement proj- ect will also reduce trac accidents. Crashes in Prosper on US 380 increased by nearly 40% between 2020 and 2022, which is the same year construction began, according to Prosper Police Department data. Although accident reports have declined slightly in recent years, total crashes have remained higher than preconstruction levels. Williams said some businesses have also struggled due to construction-related trac and hazards, but he said he hopes they’ll start to see some relief as the project wraps up. Xin Dong, owner of The Tutoring Center loca- tion near US 380 and FM 1385, said she initially

US 380 average daily vehicle count

While the Denton County portion of US 380 is nearing completion, additional construction is still expected across the corridor in Collin County. Grant said a start date on the Collin County portion in east Prosper is not available at this time, as TxDOT is still working to identify funding for the project. The total cost to widen and improve US 380 in Collin County is estimated at around $8 billion, Grant said. “The goal is to have a freeway from county line to county line,” Daugherty said. “Now, it’s a matter of implementing it, which takes time and money.” Ewings said the town must relocate utilities along US 380 between Coit and Custer roads by June 2028. He said while the utility relocation should not impact trac ow, town ocials expect the next phase to increase congestion on US 380 again.

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49K

40K

32.4K

30K

20K

10K

2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

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avoided driving on US 380 but has grown more optimistic since the overpasses opened. “I’m just very excited to see all those [over- passes] as a resident and as a business owner right here,” Dong said.

“The improvement of [US] 380 is a huge milestone for the town of Prosper, both for our local commute as well as the regional commute. … Little incremental

Collin County population, trac projections

The big picture

Population

Vehicles per day on US 380

Clarence Daugherty, Collin County engineering director, said the rapid population growth across the county has signicantly impacted roadway capacity and travel times. Collin County’s pop- ulation has increased by nearly 22% since 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. “It’s amazing how much impact this increased growth rate is having on us,” Daugherty said. “The growth pressures have just made us just keep pushing, so now you just can’t move fast enough.”

1.9M

improvements eventually will get us to where we need to be.” DAVID BRISTOL, PROSPER MAYOR

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1.2M

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114.4K

49K

2050

2024

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fellowship, prayer and worship at Prosper Town Hall. The event will be led by local pastors and church leaders. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. • May 7, 12 p.m. • Free • 250 W. First St., Prosper • www.prospertx.gov/663/national-day-of-prayer Celina Cajun Fest The 14th annual festival includes live entertainment, food and a kid’s zone. Casey Donahew is this year’s festival headliner. The event will feature Cajun food such as gumbo, jambalaya and crawsh platters. Crawsh platter tickets can be purchased online beforehand.

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Movie Night at the Park Watch “A Minecraft Movie” on a large inatable screen in Old Celina Park. The event will have vendors for beverages and popcorn. A kids zone at the event will feature rotating activities such as costumed characters, bounce houses, games and crafts. • April 24, 7 p.m., movie starts at 8:30 p.m. • Free • 12670 FM 428, Celina • www.lifeincelinatx.com/movienight

• May 9, 2-9 p.m. • Free (admission) • 141 N. Ohio St., Celina • www.lifeincelinatx.com/ccf

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Cinco de Mayo in Celina Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a parade, traditional dances, music, food, games, shopping and more in Celina Town Square. Proceeds from the event will go toward student scholarships. • May 2, 2-9 p.m. • Free • 141 N. Ohio St., Celina • www.cincodemayocelina.com

Friday Night Market Head to Celina’s Downtown Square for the monthly Friday Night Market. Expect over 60 vendors oering handcrafted items, seasonal produce and artisanal goods.

Worth the trip: 14th Annual Frisco StrEATS Gourmet Food Truck & Music Festival The annual festival will feature gourmet food from the best trucks in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The event will also feature live musical acts, unique shopping, craft beer and children’s activities. • May 2, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. • Free (admission)

• May 1, 6-9 p.m. • Free (admission) • 141 N. Ohio St., Celina • www.lifeincelinatx.com/cfnm

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KidStrong teaches cognitive, physical development cycle and celebrate everything they do at the end knowing how big these skills are,” Schwartz said. Classes for children four years old and younger include participation by one parent.

When families rst visit KidStrong, they often say they were drawn to the business—which was founded in 2015—because of marketing videos showing kids ipping tires or pushing sleds but quite often return visits are due to non-physical growth development. “They stay for the social and emotional [ben- ets]. They stay for the public speaking,” said Courtney Moscovic, KidStrong vice president of marketing. “They stay because they learn how to order their own food at a restaurant. They stay because they’ve learned how to introduce themselves.” The set up KidStrong oers classes for children from early walkers up to 11 years old. Classes, which are 45 minutes long, follow a routine featuring character, cognitive and physical development and are taught by certied KidStrong coaches, KidStrong Regional Director Ryan Schwartz said. Classes always include a social greeting, where kids learn how to introduce themselves, give a rm handshake and make eye contact. “Class is very structured ... there are eight dis- tinct blocks we go through,” Schwartz said. “We do it around active play with fun, fast-paced games.” The KidStrong programming team provides new age-specic programs every three weeks. “An example is public speaking—we’ll work on a child’s public speaking skills over a three-week

“For the littles, a front roll would be very basic— standing on top of one of our wedges and learning to reach for the ceiling, touch their toes ... then feel what a roll is,” Schwartz said. “For our bigger kids, it could be standing behind a wedge and learning how to jump into a front roll.” The background KidStrong, which is headquartered in Frisco, was founded by married couple Matt and Megin Sharp. Lincoln Brown and Megan Stein are co-founders. The Sharps owned a crosst gym in Lexington, Kentucky where they developed active play and developmental tools for children. KidStrong Prosper opened on March 1, 2021. Quote of note Recited at the beginning of every class, and incor- porated into company branding, is the KidStrong armation: ‘I am strong. I am brave. I can do this.’ Schwartz said the Sharps instilled this concept into their daughter and used it as a cornerstone when starting the business. “It’s amazing when you see kids [outside of KidStrong] reciting it the rst time they go down the tallest slide,” Schwartz said. “That is their boost in self-condence that they can do it.”

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Two of the three ZIP codes saw a decrease in the number of homes sold. The majority of homes were sold in the $400,001-$700,000. Residential market data

Number of homes sold

Average days on market

+75%

-20.6%

-50%

-1.67%

-9.5%

-4.63%

February 2025

February 2026

75009

75078

76227

75009

75078

76227

377

75009

289

Number of new listings

Median home price in the last 6 months

76227

+10.92%

+32.8%

+41.67%

75078

75009 $509,795

380

75078 $820,451

Homes sold by price point

February 2026

76227 $495,000

$1 million +

75009

75078

76227

$700,001-$1 million

$400,001-$700,000

Median home sales price

February

2025

2026

$100,001-$400,000

$612,806

$483,733

75009

<$100,000

$860,000

$810,000

75078

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$542,694

$526,500

76227

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