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š± Which books Celina ISD just pulled from school shelves under SB 13
Celina, Texas Patch AM: a 3 min readMorning Celina! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Which books Celina ISD just pulled from school shelves under SB 13
- Celina-born winger could hear his name at the 2026 NHL Draft
- How Annaās huge new retail hub could change shopping for Celina
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 85, low: 71.
- Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 72 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Celina ISD removes first books from libraries, classrooms under new state law (communityimpact.com) ā Celina ISD has permanently removed eight books from school and classroom libraries under Texasā new SB 13 law, following recommendations from its school library advisory council. Trustees are also planning changes to how parents get notified about their childrenās library checkouts and will revisit who serves on the advisory council this July. 
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2. Landon Amrhein ā 2026 NHL Draft Prospect Profile (yardbarker.com) ā A rising NHL draft prospect, winger Landon Amrhein, actually hails from Celina giving local fans a direct connection to the 2026 draft class. Now starring for the WHLās Calgary Hitmen, the 6-foot-4 playmaker is praised for his skating, vision, and two-way game, though scouts still want to see more physicality and offensive dominance before he climbs higher in rankings. Ā Ā Ā
3. Texas Size Retail Project Takes Shape (realtynewsreport.com) ā A massive new retail complex in nearby Anna is moving forward, adding 750,000 square feet of shopping that will serve fast-growing Collin County communities like Celina. Developers say the Rosamond Town Center projects reflect booming population growth expected to double by 2060, which could reshape where Celina residents shop, work, and spend their time just up the road on Highway 75. Ā Ā Ā
4. Census 2025: Seattle the only West Coast city in the Top 10 for population growth (mynorthwest.com) ā New Census data puts Celina among just three Texas cities that added more residents than Seattle between midā2024 and midā2025, underscoring the townās rapid rise. While the report focuses on Seattle and national trends, it reinforces Celinaās status as one of the countryās fastestāgrowing communities. Ā Ā Ā
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Any home decorator recommendations?
For a 1.3 M home. Itās not for sale, we just want to professionally stage/decorate our home. Thank you. (Nextdoor Mustang Lakes) - Iām looking for a painter for interior trim.
Does anyone have anyone reliable to recommend? (Nextdoor Carter Ranch)
- Public Storage, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service - Self Storage Manager in Celina. Apply here.
- Brookshire Grocery Company posted a job opening for Grocery Stocker in Celina. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Celina here.
Ok Celina! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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