Celina city officials are discussing how to rebuild downtown streets as part of a long-term effort to address worsening road conditions and drainage issues.

What happened: At their Dec. 9 meeting, Celina City Council members reviewed preliminary funding scenarios for downtown street reconstruction but did not take any action, instead opting to schedule a future special meeting to further discuss the potential financial impacts. During the council’s strategic retreat earlier this year, council directed staff to prioritize reconstruction of downtown roads, according to city documents. Following that retreat, the city hired Halff and Associates to evaluate costs and develop plans for the construction.

Zooming in: Assistant City Manager Kimberly Brawner said the city’s long-term goal is to convert all downtown streets to concrete while also addressing drainage issues. As staff review the city’s five-year capital improvement plan, they are seeking council’s guidance on how the projects should be funded and how long the city is willing to take to complete the construction work.

Barnes & Noble’s new Prosper location is set to open in May next year, according to its website.

The details: The new store, originally planned to open in February, will be located within the Gates of Prosper development and is planned to feature a cafe. Barnes & Noble sells a wide selection of books, magazines, DVDs and records.

• 1191 Gates Parkway, Ste. 300, Prosper

Plaza Premium Group will add two more lounges within Dallas Fort Worth International Airport in early 2026.

Plaza Premium First and Plaza Premium Lounge will be located in Terminal D. The spaces will deliver a tailored experience for travelers with diverse expectations and travel with purpose and preferences, according to a news release.

The details: The dual lounge concept will be located near Gate D17. It will be the second in North America, joining Vancouver International Airport.

Plaza Premium First and the Premium Plaza Lounge will offer a lounge experience with personalized service, featuring dining, amenities and privacy, according to a news release.

The background: DFW Airport has been the home of Plaza Premium Group's regional headquarters for the Americas since 2023. The company employs more than 400 employees across the United States, according to a news release.

Central Texas counties could begin receiving up to $1.25 million each in state funding for flood warning sirens in the coming weeks and months, officials announced Dec. 16.

The overview: The funding comes less than six months after historic flooding hit parts of Central and West Texas over the July 4 weekend, killing at least 137 residents and visitors. During special legislative sessions this summer, state lawmakers approved requirements that 30 counties included in a July disaster declaration install flood warning systems with the help of $50 million in state grants.

Zooming in: Each county is expected to receive up to $1.25 million from the Texas Water Development Board. Counties seeking more money will need their requests approved by the three-member board.

Counties are required to submit detailed project plans to the TWDB and can use the grants to install physical infrastructure such as sirens, rain gauges, flood gauges and solar panels to power the warning systems. The money can also be used for local flood education, outreach and training programs, TWDB staff said.