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Celina Approves $90 Million Retail Development With City's First Target
C elina is getting its first Target , and it's bringing an entire shopping center along with it. The retailer will anchor Celina Towne Crossing, a $90 million commercial development planned for the northeast corner of Preston Road and Outer Loop. Celina City Council approved an economic development agreement for the project Nov. 10. Spanning approximately 45 acres, the development will add 359,000 square feet of commercial space to one of the city's growing retail corridors. What's Coming To Celina Towne Crossing? The centerpiece will be a 145,000-square-foot Target, joined by three junior anchor stores, two full-service restaurants and four strip retail centers. Plans also include a detention pond that will be enhanced with landscaping and converted into a water feature, along with space for public art and monuments designed to create a gateway into the development. The project adds to Celina's expanding lineup of major retailers, following the arrival of the city's first Walmart Supercenter and Costco . A $90 Million Investment Under the agreement, Celina will waive approximately $7.5 million in building and impact fees in exchange for the developer investing at least $90 million in buildings and infrastructure. To qualify for the incentives, the Target and three
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Downtown Frisco will get a new Italian restaurant in 2027
A new Italian dining option is coming to Frisco in the spring with the opening of Amy D's Italian, a restaurant inside The Patios at the Rail. The new concept, which will be at 7511 Main St., was created by chef Amy DiBiase in collaboration with Donny Churchman, founder and CEO of Nack Companies.
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Six Ineligible Players Just Blew Up a High School Program, and Nobody's Buying the Coach's Story
Nba logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Jason Russell, the head football coach and athletic director for Blue Ridge High School in North Texas, just got slapped with a two-year suspension, running all the way through […]
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Frisco Grocery Run Turns Into Thanksgiving Surprise With CeeDee Lamb
At a Tom Thumb in Frisco, a grocery run for Destiny turned into a Thanksgiving surprise with Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb. Destiny was invited to fill a shopping cart with Thanksgiving groceries without worrying about the price, part of a surprise orchestrated by Lamb, who partnered with Tom Thumb and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas, according to WFAA. Tom Thumb itself had partnered with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas to make the event happen.
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Iraq War Veteran Gets Mortgage-Free Home in Anna, Texas, After Years in RVs
Branden Cason and his family were handed the keys to a new home in Anna, Texas, on Veterans Day, a fresh start for a veteran who was medically retired from the Army after sustaining a traumatic brain injury and other wounds in an improvised explosive device blast during a deployment to Iraq. The home came through Operation Homefront's Permanent Homes for Veterans program, with support from homebuilder Pulte, and the Cason family will own it outright, mortgage-free, once they complete the program.
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Things to do this week!
A guide to events of interest and government meetings across Allen, Carrollton, Celina, Coppell, Flower Mound, Frisco, Lake Dallas, Lewisville, Little Elm, McKinney, Mesquite, Plano, Rowlett and The Colony. Plano Flags of Honor 2026 – 10th Anniversary City: Plano Date: Nov. 13 Time: Various times Location: Oak Point Event Field Description: The annual patriotic display honors veterans and military service members. Admission is free. ’Neath the Wreath Holiday Gift Market City: Plano Date: Nov. 12-15 Time: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 13 Location: Plano Event Center Description: The Junior League of Collin County's holiday market features more than 125 merchants selling gifts, seasonal décor, clothing, jewelry and gourmet items. Plano Comedy Festival City: Plano Date: Nov. 13 Time: Various times Location: Mic Drop Comedy Plano Description: The comedy festival features performances by comedians, including Jason Salmon at 7 p.m. McKinney Holiday Trade Days City: McKinney Date: Nov. 13-15 Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: Third Monday Trade Days, 4550 W. University Drive Description: Vendors will sell antiques, collectibles, clothing, home décor, pet supplies and other merchandise. The event also features food trucks and live music. Stamp Scrap Art Tour City: Mesquite Date: Nov. 13-15 Time: 6-9 p.m. Nov. 13 for the separate
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Football Playoff Preview: Top storylines, teams, players as the postseason begins
The brackets are set, and the high school football playoffs are about to officially get underway. Thursday marks the beginning of the bi-district round, as teams throughout the area begin vying for the opportunity to compete for a state championship. It’s a feat that Frisco Lone Star nearly accomplished last season after making a run to the Class 5A Division I state championship game. Meanwhile, Allen and Celina finished out their respective campaigns as state semifinalists. With those programs and plenty others back in the postseason mix this time around, Star Local Media previews the local action ahead. Storylines Eagle eyes on the prize All season long, Allen has had the look of one of the very best teams in the state. The Eagles went unbeaten against an opening slate of Duncanville, DeSoto, Southlake Carroll and Prosper and did so by a collective score of 183-69. Allen hasn’t slowed since, running the table in 6-6A at 7-0 with an average margin of victory of 53.1 points. The Eagles did so despite replacing 40 seniors from last season and entrusting key roles to several underclassmen – a learning curve that sophomores like quarterback Ty Snell (1,781 passing yards, 30 total touchdowns),
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Inflatable turkeys take over McKinney historic district
If you were to take a stroll in McKinney's historic district, you are almost guaranteed to see a few inflatable turkeys hanging out in people's yards. Some of them are simply sitting there. Some are small. Some are 25 feet tall. Some have accessories. Some aren't even turkeys, but dinosaurs in disguise.
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Princess Polly Set to Open at Stonebriar Centre in Frisco
Princess Polly is preparing to open a new store at Stonebriar Centre, located at 2601 Preston Road in Frisco, Texas. The Australian fashion retailer has listed the shopping center under the “Coming Soon” section of its official U.S. store locator, confirming its upcoming arrival in the Dallas-Fort Worth market. Stonebriar Centre has also added the retailer to its online directory.