Celina’s first Target will anchor a $90 million shopping center, while McKinney celebrated the opening of the new commercial service terminal at McKinney National Airport.
Check out six trending stories from Community Impact’s Dallas-Fort Worth coverage areas.
$90M shopping center to bring Celina’s first Target
Target is set to expand to Celina as the anchor for a $90 million commercial development, said Anthony Satarino, president of the Celina Economic Development Corp. The development, called Celina Towne Crossing, will sit on roughly 45 acres at the northeast corner of Preston Road and Outer Loop near other major retailers like Walmart Supercenter, Costco Wholesale, Lowe’s Home Improvement and The Home Depot.
Read the full story from Reporter Jenna Stephenson
TxDOT adds new projects in Denton, Collin, Tarrant counties
The Texas Department of Transportation’s 10-year transportation plan will invest more than $138 billion in road projects throughout the state, including Collin, Denton and Tarrant counties. The investment is expected to improve safety, reduce congestion and strengthen the supply chain, according to a news release.
Get the details from Reporter Cody Thorn
Prosper ISD to change middle, high school attendance boundaries
Prosper ISD students and families in the northwest area of the district will see a shake-up in attendance boundaries heading into the 2027-28 school year. District officials are reworking middle and high school attendance boundaries to accommodate Watkins Middle School, which is slated to open in fall 2027.
Continue reading from Reporter Jenna Stephenson
GALLERY: McKinney officials celebrate airport terminal opening at community preview event
Less than a week before the first commercial passenger service flight takes off at McKinney National Airport, officials gathered to celebrate the opening and welcome community members into the facility. A Nov. 6 community preview event featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the terminal, as well as ceremonies marking the completion of two murals at the facility.
See more from Reporter Colby Farr and Editor Shelbie Hamilton
Richardson ISD to launch two microschool models in 2027-28
Richardson ISD will launch two microschool models in 2027-28 that will offer alternative learning structures in a smaller environment. The microschools will particularly target families who homeschool or attend a private school, or who may be considering other options outside of the district, Superintendent Tabitha Branum said.
Find out more from Reporter Isabella Zeff
Water tower, SH 5 crossing: Check out updates on 9 projects in Historic Downtown McKinney
Projects to repair roads, upgrade pedestrian crossings and renovate city facilities are underway in and around downtown McKinney. McKinney Planning Manager Cassie Bumgarner shared updates on a number of downtown projects at a Nov. 3 McKinney City Council work session. The presentation highlighted multi-million-dollar projects led by a number of different city departments, including engineering, planning and public works.
Get the full list from Editor Shelbie Hamilton
