Catch up on recent government decisions coming out of Prosper and Celina, including Celina officials updating zoning codes in response to Senate Bill 840 and Prosper’s next steps after their November bond election. 

1. Celina officials discuss downtown ‘softening’ despite population growth

As Celina’s population grows, its downtown area hasn’t grown at the same rate, according to city officials.

What's happening? Anthony Satarino, director of the Celina Economic Development Corp., said that downtown was “softening,” referring to fewer visits and less sales tax revenue than expected in recent years. City officials are laying out a strategic vision for the area, and they're looking to Grapevine and McKinney for inspiration.

2. Prosper officials discuss priorities for 2026, post-bond next steps

With most of last year’s $192.3 million bond package rejected by voters, Prosper leaders are shifting their focus to planning for the future, emphasizing stronger communication and more collaboration among town leaders.

What it means: Mayor David Bristol said in light of the bond results, town officials are reassessing how to fund projects.

A second Jimmy John's is set to open in Prosper.

On the menu: The sandwich chain offers a variety of made-to-order subs, including customizable options, combo meals and catering platters for groups of all sizes. The menu also includes sides such as kettle chips, pasta salad and potato salad.

• 420 S. Preston Road, Prosper

Stay informed on five road projects happening around Dallas-Fort Worth.

Collin County

Plano asphalt overlay projects
Project: A thin layer of asphalt overlay will be constructed on four roadway sections, including Legacy Drive between Coit Road and Custer Road, Park Boulevard between the West City Limit and Preston Road, Parker Road between Independence Parkway and US 75, and Independence Parkway between Parker Road and Spring Creek Parkway.
Update: Plano City Council members approved a contract for all four roadway sections at the Feb. 23 council meeting.

• Timeline: work to occur this summer
• Cost: $5.38 million
• Funding source: city of Plano

• Timeline: spring 2026-fall 2027
• Cost: $27.79 million
• Funding source: town of Prosper

Texas held its primary elections on March 3, with Republican and Democratic voters selecting their parties’ nominees for scores of federal, state and local seats. Yet for some candidates, a major hurdle still remains before the November election.

The overview: Dozens of primary races are headed to May runoffs after no candidate picked up more than half of the vote, triggering an overtime round between the two highest-performing candidates.

The details:  Texas’ runoff election is set for May 26, the day after Memorial Day. Early voting runs from May 18-22, per the secretary of state.

State law requires primary candidates to receive more than 50% of the vote to advance to a general election, meaning a candidate must earn a majority of the vote—not just the highest number of votes—to win their primary outright. This rule means crowded races in Texas primaries and special elections frequently result in runoffs.

In those races, the top two vote-getters advance to a runoff.

Keep reading to learn about voting in the runoffs and who's on the ballot.