Julia Milligan describes her Celina business, Lancaster Hill Stables, as being a boutique experience in that she offers personalized horse riding lessons to her clients.

“I tailor each lesson and schedule to the client and horse they're riding,” Milligan said. “Some horses need more practice jumping with their riders. Some riders need more flat work—working on the basics. It's not a cookie cutter lesson … every rider's goals are unique.”

Meet the horses: Most clients’ board their imported warm-blooded horses at Lancaster Hill Stables. There are also a few thoroughbreds.

“We built the barn to be bright and airy—the horses have windows. Whenever the weather is nice, they’re outside,” Milligan said. “We get body work done on them. They get chiropractic [treatment], massages and acupuncture because they're athletes too.”

• 8696 CR 133, Celina

The Little Gym is coming soon to Prosper.

Zooming in: The new facility will be located near the intersection of U.S. 380 and Coit Road. Construction began in November, and the gym is projected to open in February or March 2026, according to a social media post by the gym.

One more thing: The franchise offers gymnastics classes designed for children of varying ages and abilities, including parent-participation options. Additionally, the facility also hosts birthday parties and special events.

• 1200 S. Coit Road, Prosper

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The Texas comptroller’s office has released a set of rules to govern the state’s $1 billion education savings account program, or ESAs. Accepted families will receive thousands of dollars in state funds to send their children to a private school or homeschool them.

The overview: Accredited private schools and education vendors can begin applying to join the program as soon as Dec. 9, and applications will open for interested families Feb. 4.

Most families accepted into the program will receive about $10,300 per student, which can be spent on tuition at accredited private prekindergarten or K-12 schools and related expenses. Homeschooled students will receive up to $2,000 per year, while students with disabilities will be eligible for up to $30,000 annually.

Zooming in: Depending on a family’s income, students with disabilities may receive priority acceptance into the ESA program. Families can submit documentation from a physician or the U.S. Social Security Administration to be prioritized, although a detailed evaluation and individualized education plan are required to receive the additional special education funding.