Celina ISD is looking to participate in the Teacher Incentive Allotment, a state-funded program that rewards outstanding teachers, Superintendent Tom Maglisceau said at a Sept. 21 Board of Trustees meeting.

In a nutshell: Under the program, the state recognizes outstanding teachers based on district-specific guidelines, then gives those districts extra money to pay teachers more.

How it works: To join, CISD must undergo a three-year application process with the Texas Education Agency.

Quote of note: “[For] the recruitment, retaining and recognizing of all of our staff, this is something essential for us to look at,” Maglisceau said.

Discount Tire plans to open in Celina later this year, a company representative said in an email statement.

What they offer: Discount Tire sells tires, wheels and accessories, according to the company's website. The tire shop also offers services like tire installation, air checks and tire inspections.

Stay tuned: Based on the current construction timeline, the store is expected to open in late November, the representative said.

• 4250 S. Preston Road, Celina

Chip City Cookies permanently closed all locations nationwide Oct. 2, including the locations in Frisco and McKinney.

The context: Founded in July 2017, Chip City Cookies specialized in oversized cookies, offering a rotating menu of 186 flavors, including classics like chocolate chip and creative varieties like cannoli and horchata.

What to know: According to the company website, Chip City Cookies closed all its locations after struggling to stabilize the business amid broader economic challenges. The Frisco and McKinney locations marked Chip City Cookies' only North Texas storefronts.

• 6975 Lebanon Road, Ste. 307, Frisco; 6650 Alma Road, Ste. 100, McKinney

A new apartment building is planned for construction near Plano’s Preston Road, while Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen plans updates on its third floor. Check out some of the latest construction filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

1. Pearl Towne Crossing in Plano

A new apartment building with a leasing office and parking garage is planned near the intersection of Park Boulevard and Preston Road in Plano, per a TDLR filing. The 506,000-square-foot facility is estimated to be completed in 2029.

• Location: 4701 W. Park Blvd., Plano

• Estimated timeline: Jan. 11, 2027-April 27, 2029

• Estimated cost: $68.2 million

2. Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen will add a new patient care unit with 25 patient rooms and supporting spaces on its third floor, per a TDLR filing.

• Location: 1105 N. Central Expressway, Allen

• Estimated timeline: Jan. 5, 2027-Sept. 5, 2027

• Estimated cost: $10.2 million