Lake Ralph Hall, a lake the Upper Trinity Regional Water District is building in Fannin County, is starting to fill with water, according to a July news release.

Why it matters: Once operational, the lake will provide water to Prosper, Celina and other North Texas communities to help increase water capacity as the population grows, according to prior reporting.

What next: Now that construction crews have completed the part of the dam that helps control water flow, Lake Ralph Hall will fill naturally as it rains, per the release.

Looking ahead: Filling the lake will take three to five years depending on rainfall, and Lake Ralph Hall is set to begin limited water delivery by the end of this year.

1418 Coffee is open near downtown Celina with soft opening hours, according to the business’s social media.

Read all about it: The locally-owned coffee chain offers handcrafted drinks, housemade cold brew and pastries made at their off-site bakery in Prosper.

Know before you go: During the soft opening, the Celina Station location will be open from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on the weekend, per social media.

• 565 S. Preston Road, Celina

American Express will expand its Centurion Lounge at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

The $35 million project, according to a state filing, will expand and renovate the lounge into a neighboring space near Gate D12 at Terminal D at DFW Airport.

The details: The expansion will make the lounge nearly 50% larger, adding more seating, a new dining area, a walk-up ice cream window and a second full-service bar, according to a news release.

The expected opening will be in 2027, according to a news release. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filings show an estimated completion date for the 18,000-square-foot project of Nov. 19, 2027.

“American Express has long been at the forefront of the airport lounge experience, and we continue to build on that legacy and raise the bar as we grow our network,” said Audrey Hendley, American Express Travel president.

The background: The American Express Centurion Lounge at DFW Airport opened on Sept. 27, 2018.

• 2333 S. International Parkway, Terminal D, Gate 12, DFW Airport

A new James Avery location is coming to Denton, and a pool supply store will start construction in Trophy Club. Check out five of the latest construction permits filed around the metroplex.

3400 at Cityline renovation
A corporate office space at 3400 at Cityline, an office park, will undergo about $12 million in renovations, according to TDLR documents. The documents state the project will cover about 36,000 square feet and cost $12 million. 

• Location: 3400 N. Central Expressway, Ste. 470, Richardson
• Estimated timeline: Aug. 31-Dec. 31
• Estimated cost: $12 million

• Location: 1732 S. Loop 288, Ste. 100, Denton
• Estimated timeline: Sept. 28, 2026-Jan. 11 2027
• Estimated cost: $423,800