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Celina council considers reconfiguring Ohio Drive for “enhanced square” downtown

Celina officials are moving forward with a plan to transform downtown Celina, starting with the creation of an “enhanced square,” Assistant City Manager Kimberly Brawner said at a June 9 Celina City Council meeting.

The gist: The project will turn the block bounded by Pecan Street, Colorado Street, Walnut Street and Ohio Drive into a community-focused space bisected by a pedestrian walkway, according to Brawner’s presentation.

What to expect: Key components of the enhanced square will include:

  • Boardwalk
  • Event lawn
  • Esplanade
  • Shade structures

Check it out: This project will be the first time Celina issues a construction contract that includes financial incentives if the contractor can finish work ahead of schedule in order to minimize the impact on downtown businesses, Brawner said.

The big picture: The enhanced square is part of a larger plan to redevelop downtown with a focus on community gathering spaces and walkability.

 
On The Business Beat
Celina council approves 25-acre Chevrolet dealership near DNT

Houston-based dealership Mac Haik Chevrolet is moving forward with plans to expand to Celina.

The details: The proposed dealership would sit on 25 acres of land, which would make it one of the largest dealerships in the country by square footage, a Chevrolet representative said.

  • Dallas North Tollway and West Frontier Parkway, Celina
 
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Dallas Fort Worth International Airport opens 9 new gates in Terminal C

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 8 to open nine new gates in Terminal C.

The project included five rebuilt gates and four new gates, which will be utilized by American Airlines, according to a news release from DFW Airport.

The work is part of the DFW Forward projects, a $12 billion capital improvement program that is renovating and expanding the airport that opened in 1974.

The details: The new Terminal C pier features nine electronic boarding gates equipped with industry-leading technology, and elevates the customer experience with new concessions, seating, and restrooms, according to a news release from American Airlines.

Going forward: Work on Terminals A and F is still ongoing, according to an airport news release.

Terminal F, which will be the sixth terminal at DFW Airport, will add 31 gates for American Airlines.

A pier-style expansion is coming to Terminal A and will add 10 more gates.

 

Your Weekend To-Do List

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

The Boho Market

Dive-In Movie

June 12, 6-10 p.m.
Richardson

June 12, 7:30-11 p.m.
Denton

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Rosé & Wine Pairing

Country Music Kick-Off

June 13, 1-3 p.m.
Grapevine

June 13, 6-9 p.m.
Frisco

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Gov. Abbott tells PUC, ERCOT to ensure Texas consumers do not foot the bill for data center growth

Texas must protect residential consumers from paying for the infrastructure needed to power new data centers, Gov. Greg Abbott said in a June 10 order aimed at balancing the rapid growth of data centers with the needs of residents and communities.

The big picture: The governor directed state regulators to ensure data center companies do not pass infrastructure costs on to ratepayers, urging lawmakers to tighten regulations on data centers’ water use and repeal certain tax exemptions that benefit the industry.

Abbott’s order comes as Texas grapples with how to manage the data center boom amid climbing electric demand and looming water shortages. It is the first time the Republican governor has publicly called to restrict data center growth.

The context: As communities across Texas consider new data center projects, reporting shows that some residents are pushing back, raising concerns about the large facilities’ water usage, potential strain on the electric grid and impacts on local neighborhoods.

What they're saying: In response, state agencies called protecting consumers from rising electric costs "our top priority."

 

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