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Local Government
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Local Government
View MoreProsper data center proposal stalls as bipartisan opposition organizes across eight precincts
White Rose Partners' proposed data center near FM 1385 has been removed from both Prosper's Planning and Zoning and Town Council agendas with no new hearing date, as a bipartisan coalition of eight precincts organizes against the project.
Local Government
View MoreProsper commission advances 4,400-unit "Italian village" with a boat-worthy lagoon
The Prosper Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-2 on Tuesday, Aug. 18, to advance The Marco, a 143-acre Italian-village-style development with up to 4,400 homes, a 15-acre lagoon and more than 1 million square feet of office space at the Dallas North Tollway and U.S. 380, sending it to the Town Council for a Sept. 22 vote.
Local Government
View MoreSeven road projects reshape Prosper and Celina this summer
Seven transportation projects across Prosper and Celina are in various stages of construction, design or completion as of August 2026, including the $10.6 million Legacy Drive build now underway and the Dallas North Tollway extension targeting a late 2027 opening.
Local Government
View MoreTollway construction reaches Celina as bridge decks are completed from Prosper
Bridge decks on the Dallas North Tollway Extension have been completed from US 380 in Prosper to Light Farms Way in Celina, marking the first time the $459.7 million project's structure has reached into Celina as crews work toward a late 2027 opening.
Education
Education
Education
Education
View MoreProsper ISD board screens superintendent candidates in closed-door session
Prosper ISD trustees screened superintendent candidates in a closed session Monday, Aug. 17, with search firm Impact Education Solutions, advancing a months-long process to replace retired Superintendent Holly Ferguson while the district manages a $42.2 million budget shortfall.
Education
View MoreCelina ISD adds 1,000 students, 240 staff as growth continues
Celina ISD reported 1,000 new students and 240-plus new staff at its Aug. 17 board meeting, celebrated the opening of nearly 440,000 square feet of new school space, and marked Superintendent Dr. Tom Maglisceau's acceptance into a selective leadership academy.
Education
View MoreCelina ISD earns "B" rating as state flags wide achievement gaps
Celina ISD earned a "B" in the state's 2025-26 preliminary accountability ratings with significant equity gaps in reading and math, while Prosper ISD landed an "A" in the top 17% of Texas districts.
Education
View MoreThree new Celina ISD elementary schools break ground for 2027-28 opening
Three Celina ISD elementary schools are under construction and set to open in 2027-28, with eight more campuses in the district's $2.3 billion bond pipeline as enrollment is expected to double by 2029.
Community
Celina picks Australian muralist to paint three downtown murals
Celina selected Australian-born muralist Damien Mitchell from 52 applicants to paint three large-scale murals on the Downtown Center, including a farmer figure and an interactive longhorn, with completion expected by December 2026.
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Community
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Community
Community
Celina picks Australian muralist to paint three downtown murals
Celina selected Australian-born muralist Damien Mitchell from 52 applicants to paint three large-scale murals on the Downtown Center, including a farmer figure and an interactive longhorn, with completion expected by December 2026.
Community
Prosper library launches first social event for adults with disabilities
The Prosper Community Library will host its first disABILITY Social Kickoff on Aug. 27, a free gathering for adults with autism or other disabilities that introduces the town's expanded SuperStars inclusive programming.
Community
Burn Boot Camp opens in Celina Aug. 31, offers free childcare during workouts
Burn Boot Camp, a women-focused fitness franchise with free on-site childcare, targets a Monday, Aug. 31 soft opening and Saturday, Sept. 12 grand opening at 3520 N. Louisiana Drive in Celina.
Community
Celina fire stations open doors for free community events this fall
The Celina Fire Department announced two free open houses — Sept. 19 at Fire Station #2 and Nov. 14 at Fire Station #1 — where residents can tour facilities, meet firefighter-paramedics and learn emergency preparedness skills as the city's population continues its record growth.
Sports
Sports
Sports
Sports
From 5A champions to 6A rivals: Walnut Grove kicks off a new era
Walnut Grove High School held its "Meet the Wildcats" fall sports kickoff on Aug. 19, launching a season in which the three-year-old Prosper school moves to Class 6A carrying a Lone Star Cup title and a 23-3 football record.
Sports
Prosper High hosts 'Meet the Eagles' as new district era begins
Prosper High School hosts its annual "Meet the Eagles" showcase Wednesday, Aug. 19, featuring all fall sports and performing arts programs as the Eagles enter their first year in the realigned District 6-6A.
Cameron Joyce
Cameron is a Rhode Island native and graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in News Media in 2026. He previously worked as a beat writer for Alabama volleyball and baseball for "The Crimson White" and a pro sports writer for Ball Exclusives.
Cameron Joyce
Cameron is a Rhode Island native and graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in News Media in 2026. He previously worked as a beat writer for Alabama volleyball and baseball for "The Crimson White" and a pro sports writer for Ball Exclusives.
Cameron Joyce
Cameron is a Rhode Island native and graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in News Media in 2026. He previously worked as a beat writer for Alabama volleyball and baseball for "The Crimson White" and a pro sports writer for Ball Exclusives.
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