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

Also, don't miss Sunsets on Sunset Music Series: CJ Briscoe on the Celina Patch calendar

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Hi there, Celina! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

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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.
   

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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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