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View MoreRogers Hope Squad packs meals at Prosper Feed the City
Rogers Middle School's Hope Squad volunteers assembled sandwiches and sack lunches for Feed the City at the group's Sept. 5 session in Prosper, with the next monthly volunteer event falling on Oct. 3.
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View MoreProsper explores library expansion up to 72,000 square feet
The Town of Prosper has released a library facility master plan with expansion options ranging from 33,000 to 72,000 square feet and is seeking resident input to shape the project.
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View MoreCity takes over Oktoberfest as it returns to downtown Celina
Celina's Downtown Square hosts two free October festivals: Oktoberfest on Oct. 3 with live music, folk dancing and a dachshund dash, and the award-winning Beware! of the Square Halloween event on Oct. 24 with a haunted manor, cirque shows and trick-or-treating.
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View MoreCelina 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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View MoreProsper 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.
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View MoreBurn 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.
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View MoreCelina 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.
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View MoreSgt. Hoover retires after 39 years in law enforcement
Prosper Police Sergeant Hoover retired Aug. 4 after 39 years in law enforcement, honored with the department's final radio call tradition in a ceremony video that drew 77,000 views on social media.
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View MoreProsper's Broadway cocktail trail returns for "Last Sip of Summer"
The Town of Prosper hosts its free "Last Sip of Summer" sip-and-stroll event on Broadway Street on Saturday, Aug. 29, with no registration required.
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