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BY ALEX REECE
BY DUSTIN BUTLER
Coleman Street designs underway
Downtown Celina’s New Mexico Drive to undergo asphalt improvements Contractors are expected to spend the next few months reconstructing a portion of New Mexico Drive in downtown Celina. The project Work will be focused on New Mexico Drive between Ash Street and Pecan Street, and will include: • Asphalt pavement reconstruction • Water and sewer line improvements • Roadside ditch regrading to move stormwater away from the road Celina City Council members approved a $1.55 million contract for the project, which includes a 10% contingency fee, during a July 9 meeting. Fund- ing is available through bond money, according to
Silent Book Club The Prosper Community Library hosts a silent book club every Tuesday. Attendees can bring their own book or check out one for the library and enjoy a chance to read in a quiet environment. • Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27, 3-4 p.m. • Free (admission) • 200 S. Main St., Prosper • www.prospertx.gov/306/library The 407 Rec Center Five Year Anniversary Party The event will feature live music, snow cones, lawn games, balloon artists and a bounce house. • Aug. 8, 5:30-7 p.m. • Free (admission) • 407 E. First St., Prosper • www.prospertx.gov/201/parks-recreation Live Music with Matt Brooks Matt Brooks will perform in a variety genres including country, alternative rock, classic rock and more. • Aug. 15, 7-10 p.m. • Free (admission) • The Nook CKMC,1230 Homestead Court, Celina • www.thenookckmc.com
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Trivia Night Head over to the Brass Tap every Thursday for trivia night. Attendees can compete for various prizes. • Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 7-9 p.m. • Free (trivia participation) • 790 N. Preston Road, Ste. 80, Prosper • www.brasstapbeerbar.com/prosper Shop Celina Passport Celina shoppers can join the summer Shop Celina Passport event and get a chance to win a gift card basket. Patrons can visit a participating merchant and receive a stamp with no purchase necessary. • Now through Aug. 11, times vary • Free • various merchants, Celina • www.celinaedc.com/shop-celina-passport Live Music with Clay Wise Musician Clay Wise will perform at The Nook CKMC. Along with live music, attendees can enjoy drink specials.
Designs related to the $8 million recon- struction of Coleman Street are underway in Prosper. In a nutshell Prosper Town Council approved a $660,000 contract to design a half-mile stretch of Coleman Street during a June 25 meeting. The designs, which will be finalized in fall 2026, include replacing existing two-lane asphalt road with a two-lane concrete road.
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meeting documents. New Mexico Drive had been needing additional asphalt for a while, Director of Engineering Andy Glasgow said. It is expected to increase the road’s lifespan until the city can completely reconstruct the road with concrete, a stronger but more expensive road material, he said. “We want at least the road to last as long as we can, make it last before we actually have to go in and reconstruct it,” Glasgow said. Designs for the upgraded roadway were finalized this spring, according to Celina’s capital improve- ment project dashboard. The contract went into effect July 10 and should last 60 days.
Friday Night Market The monthly event will take place in downtown Celina and offers attendees a chance to get outdoors and shop local, all while supporting local businesses, artisans and farmers.
• Aug. 2, 6-9 p.m. • Free (admission) • 302 W. Walnut St., Celina • www.lifeincelinatx.com/fnm
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• Aug. 1, 7-10 p.m. • Free (admission) • 1230 Homestead Court, Celina • www.thenookckmc.com
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PROSPER 950 S Preston Rd (469) 535-5539 LITTLE ELM 27100 Hwy 380 (972) 347-9630
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