Residents in Celina ISD will see a slightly lower property tax rate for fiscal year 2026-27.

What happened: The CISD Board of Trustees approved a property tax rate of $1.2088 per $100 of property valuation at an Aug. 31 meeting.

The context: The rate is a decrease from the FY 2025-26 property tax rate of $1.2089 per $100 of valuation.

The local impact: A resident paying taxes to CISD, the city of Celina, Collin County and Collin College will pay a combined rate of $2.013111 per $100 in property valuation.

Whispering Grove, a two-acre park, is open near the intersection of East G.A. Moore Parkway and Coit Road in Celina, according to a news release from Green Brick Partners and HFI Capital Management.

The context: The park sits at the entrance of Rainwater Crossing, a 641-acre master-planned community set to include over 1,800 homes.

The specifics: Whispering Grove includes walking paths, a reflection pond and “Scout’s Tree,” a 35-foot-tall sculpture by Dallas artists Brad Oldham and Christy Coltrin.

Fun for the family: To celebrate Whispering Grove’s opening, Rainwater Crossing will hold a family movie night on Sept. 26, according to the release.

• East G.A. Moore Parkway and Coit Road, Celina

A senior housing development will be constructed along US 380 and Plano East High School is under renovation. Check out some of the latest construction filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

1. Lake Forest Senior Living in McKinney

A 222-unit senior living development will be constructed in McKinney, per a TDLR filing. The project will include three apartment buildings, with one building to have a clubhouse. The site is also planned to have four garage buildings. McKinney City Council approved a zoning request for the project at a meeting May 19, per previous reporting.

• Location: 4656 W. University Drive, McKinney

• Estimated timeline: March 1, 2027-Nov. 1, 2028

• Estimated cost: $63 million

2. Plano East Senior High School renovations

Two new 15,000 square-foot corridors will be under construction for Plano East Senior High School to connect renovated areas with the rest of the school, per a TDLR filing. The school received renovations funded by Plano ISD’s 2022 bond, according to previous reporting, which included two new gyms and heating, ventilation, air conditioning and restroom repairs.

• Location: 3000 Los Rios Blvd., Plano

• Estimated timeline: March 1, 2027-Jan. 1, 2028

• Estimated cost: $14.5 million

To cast votes for a U.S. senator, governor, state attorney general and dozens of other races during the Nov. 3 midterm election, Texans must ensure they are registered to vote or have submitted an application by Oct. 5.

How it works: To be eligible to register to vote, an individual must:

• Be a U.S. citizen

• Reside in the county they apply to vote in

• Be at least 18 years old by Election Day

• Not have been declared mentally incapacitated without the right to vote by a court

Getting registered: Eligible Texans must submit a paper voter registration application by Oct. 5. The online form must be printed, signed and mailed to the applicant's local elections office.

One more thing: Voters who are already registered have through Oct. 5 to update their name or address, if needed.

Some voters may appear on the state "suspense" list if local officials cannot confirm their address, although they will still be able to vote in the election.

More information: Learn more about federal, state and local races at communityimpact.com/election.