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Prosper
1. Prosper officials consider next steps, alternative funding after partial bond failure
After Prosper voters turned down most of the town’s $192.3 million bond package, town officials are reassessing how to move forward and fund several unmet infrastructure needs.
What you need to know
Residents voted down nearly $100 million in funding for police headquarters improvements, a new library, parks improvements, and a new public works and parks service center.
Mayor David Bristol said the town anticipates moving forward with the approved roadway and downtown projects in summer 2026.
What’s happening?
Of the failed propositions, Bristol said the public works service center is his top priority for alternative funding.
Bristol said the town will not build a stand-alone library at this time, and the failure of the $24 million parks and recreation proposition will pause all major recreational improvements for at least the next three years.
2. Prosper OKs $1M utility relocation project ahead of US 380 widening
Drivers on US 380 could see more construction on US 380 as the town prepares for the next phase of the highway’s expansion.
Zooming in
At a Nov. 25 meeting, Prosper Town Council approved a $1 million contract with Freese and Nichols Inc. to design a project relocating water and wastewater lines along US 380 between Coit and Custer roads.
The relocation is required by the Texas Department of Transportation, which is widening US 380 from six lanes to eight, including frontage roads.
Existing town utilities sit in areas impacted by the upcoming expansion and must be moved outside of the new right of way by June 2028, according to town documents.
Celina
3. Celina transitions to new community waste disposal service
Celina residents can expect to see changes with the residential trash and recycling services as the city transitions to a new provider.
The gist
Starting Dec. 1, Celina will transition from contracting with Waste Connections to Community Waste Disposal, according to the city's website.
The new contract was approved by Celina City Council in March.
Residents can find a map of pickup days here, and more information on service changes can be found here.
4. Celina officials outline next steps for local business support program
Celina officials are moving forward with a new local business support program that aims to improve workforce development, help startups and boost visibility for local businesses.
City officials launched the program and appointed its committee members earlier this year in May.
What you need to know
At their Nov. 11 meeting, Celina City Council members received an update on the program committee’s work over the summer, which included setting specific parameters and goals.
Anthony Satarino, director of the Celina Economic Development Corp., said the committee worked to create a structured and proactive framework for the program.
Satarino said the program’s main focus areas will include:
- Business retention and local spending
- Workforce support and solutions
- Business startup and education
- Marketing and visibility
Celina City Council members approved a pair of items at a Nov. 11 meeting tied to a new senior living project planned along the future Legacy Drive.
What you need to know
Council members unanimously approved the annexation request for the 9-acre site. The zoning request to establish a planned development district with commercial, office and retail zoning was approved 5-1, with Mayor Ryan Tubbs voting against it, citing the buildings' height and concerns about emergency response times.
The project, NextGen Celina Senior Community, will include assisted living and memory care facilities on both sides of Legacy Drive.
Celina Fire Chief Shawn White said the development would be served by Celina Fire Stations Nos. 1 and 2, which have longer response times to that area—about 12 minutes from Station 1 and 15 minutes from Station 2.
A new station planned to be near the Legacy subdivision, Fire Station No. 5, isn’t expected to open until 2029 or 2030, White said.
