🌱 How Celina is growing fast without losing its small-town soul

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In today's newsletter:

• How Celina is growing fast without losing its small-town soul
• Which new Celina burger joint is honoring Texas music legends?

Also on today's calendar: Pumpkin Succulent Happy Hour and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Very warm; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 93 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Heavy t-storms; windy, humid, temps: high: 87, low: 71.
• Thursday: Humid with heavy t-storms, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Texas you were promised: Where investment meets quality of life (bizjournals.com) — Celina is in the middle of a major, carefully planned growth spurt, with new tollway access, national retailers, and major private investment reshaping Historic Downtown and key corridors. At the same time, strong schools, Collin College's campus, and long-standing community traditions are helping the city balance rapid development with a small-town sense of belonging.
   

• 6 new restaurants open in the Dallas-Fort Worth area (communityimpact.com) — A new burger spot has opened on West Walnut Street in Celina, giving locals another nearby option for casual dining with a Texas music twist. The roundup also notes recent openings in Frisco and Keller if you're exploring beyond town for fresh food options.
   

📸 Around Celina

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Celina

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 1
• Sunsets on Sunset Music Series: CJ Briscoe →
  Shades Of Green, 1213 E Sunset Blvd., Celina
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• Volleyball vs Moseley
  Robert and Robbie Reynolds Middle School, 700 N Coleman St, Celina
  5:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Cross Country Area Meet @Richland HS
  Richland High School, 64HR+7C, Prosper
  5:00 pm
• Pumpkin Succulent Happy Hour →
  Shades Of Green, 1213 E Sunset Blvd., Celina
  6:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Fall: Story Time & Craft →
  Shades Of Green, 1213 E Sunset Blvd., Celina
  9:30 am
• Pumpkin Succulent Happy Hour →
  Shades Of Green, 1213 E Sunset Blvd., Celina
  6:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Fall: Story Time & Craft →
  Shades Of Green, 1213 E Sunset Blvd., Celina
  9:30 am
Thursday October 15
• Sunsets on Sunset Music Series: Allie Sealey →
  Shades Of Green, 1213 E Sunset Blvd., Celina
  5:00 pm
Tuesday October 20
• Fall: Story Time & Craft →
  Shades Of Green, 1213 E Sunset Blvd., Celina
  9:30 am
Wednesday October 21
• Sips & Stems: Wine Glass Flower Arranging Night →
  Valley Vines Tasting Room, 222 W Walnut St Suite 100, Celina
  6:30 pm
Thursday October 22
• Sunsets on Sunset Music Series: Ben Coleman →
  Shades Of Green, 1213 E Sunset Blvd., Celina
  5:00 pm
Tuesday October 27
• Fall: Story Time & Craft →
  Shades Of Green, 1213 E Sunset Blvd., Celina
  9:30 am

📣 Celina Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• What a stunning sight!!!!!
  The moon tonight is crazy. Crazy as in beautiful (Nextdoor Villegas)

• Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for Busser - Prosper Chili's in Prosper. Apply here.
• Michaels posted a job opening for PT Early AM Merchandising Team Member in Prosper. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Celina here.

🗞 Nearby News

Prosper

• Mother of British woman killed in Prosper denied meetings with Collin County DA, Prosper police (fox4news.com)
• 🤘Student Spotlight: Evie Biggs '28 (utexas.edu)
• Texas Boys XC Team Rankings Week 4 (milesplit.com)

McKinney

• McKinney National Airport Shares Terminal Construction Progress and Avelo Airlines announces added service to four more cities from DTX (ntxe-news.com)
• McKinney Chamber Backs $500 Million McKinney ISD Bond And Tax Proposition (localprofile.com)

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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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