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$90M shopping center to bring Celina’s first Target

Target is set to expand to Celina as the anchor for a $90 million commercial development, said Anthony Satarino, president of the Celina Economic Development Corp.

What happened: Celina City Council approved an economic incentive agreement for the development at a Nov. 10 meeting.

By the numbers: The shopping center will add 359,000 square feet of commercial space, according to Satarino’s presentation. Target will be 145,000 square feet, and the rest of the development will include three junior anchors, two full-service restaurants and four strip retail centers.

Cost to the city: In exchange for the development, the city of Celina has agreed to waive all of the building and impact fees for the project, which would otherwise cost roughly $7.5 million, Satarino said.

The projections: Staff estimated the city would more than double its investment within ten years, Satarino said.

 
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Haraz Coffee House sets opening date on Prosper, Celina border

Haraz Coffee House will soft-open on Frontier Parkway in Prosper on Nov. 14, a store representative confirmed.

What's special about it: The Yemeni coffee chain specializes in traditional drinks like mufawar, a cardamom-spiced coffee served with cream, and adeni chai, a black tea infused with a blend of spices.

Also of note: The cafe’s pastry menu features milk cake, spinach and feta croissants, chocolate pistachio muffins and Bee Bites, a honeycomb bread with cream cheese.

  • 2720 W. Frontier Parkway, Ste. 100, Prosper

 
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New bridges, Terminal C progress: 12 Dallas Fort Worth International construction updates

Mohamed Charkas provided an update on various construction and development projects across Dallas Fort Worth International Airport during a DFW Airport board meeting Nov. 5.

At any given time, there are more than 180 active construction projects across the airport campus, including the $4 billion Terminal F project, which will be the airport’s sixth terminal.

Terminal C: Phase 1A of Terminal C will open in March of 2027, with construction 95% complete as of Nov. 5.

Terminal C is a $3 billion project and includes new glass windows, removing over 400 view-blocking columns and raising the roof. New shops, restaurants, lounge spaces, check-in areas, checkpoint areas and restrooms will also be added.

Nine gates for Terminal C, part of Phase 1, opened in June.

 
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Plano ISD renovations, mulitfamily in Fort Worth: Check out 5 of the latest construction projects around DFW

Plano ISD is renovating an elementary school and a multifamily project is planned for north Fort Worth. Check out some of the latest construction filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

Andrews Elementary School renovations in Plano

Plano ISD's Andrews Elementary School will receive new flooring, a restroom renovation and fire alarm replacement per a TDLR filing.

  • 2520 Scenic Drive, Plano

Multifamily project in north Fort Worth

Ten four-story garden-style multifamily buildings will be constructed in north Fort Worth near Alliance Town Center, per a TDLR filing. Some amenities at the development, known as Range Citadel, include a clubhouse building, three detached garage buildings and surface parking.

  • 9565 Citadel Way, Fort Worth

 
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Data centers, Medicaid and gambling: Texas lawmakers begin filing bills ahead of 2027 legislative session

Texas lawmakers and legislators-elect began filing new bills on Nov. 9, unofficially kicking off the 90th state legislative session. By noon, they had submitted more than 1,000 legislative proposals that they hoped would be considered at the state Capitol next year.

The overview: When the 90th legislative session begins Jan. 12, Texas will be led by all Democratic statewide officials. Democrats also won control of the Texas House during the Nov. 3 election, while Republicans retained Senate control.

Zooming in: Democratic lawmakers were the first to file bills in both legislative chambers, signaling some of the party's priorities as Texans prepare for the first Democratic-led state government and divided legislature in a generation.

State Rep. John Bucy, D-Austin, filed bills to expand who is eligible for Medicaid in the state, while Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, proposed tightening regulations on the booming data center industry.

More details: Lawmakers had filed at least 57 constitutional amendments before press time Nov. 9, including measures on property taxes, sports betting and term limits for elected officials.

 

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