DTX-PCL: Impact 5/14/2026

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Celina pulls out of potential 2027 Ironman triathlon

After hosting a portion of the bicycle race for the Little Elm Ironman triathlon March 15, Celina City Council has decided not to participate in the event going forward.

What happened: The triathlon, which consists of running, biking and swimming, was reduced to just running and biking on the day of the event. The cyclists’ start times weren’t staggered, further concentrating the racers and creating traffic jams.

Event organizers tried to consider alternative routes, but Celina lacks infrastructure like bridges and overpasses that would have allowed vehicle traffic to bypass bicyclists without interfering with the competition, according to a presentation from Celina Police Lt. Josh Armstrong, who helped coordinate public safety for the event.

Quote of note: “Knowing what it takes in those competitive races, the racers and the participants of the race take priority over our existing residents,” Mayor Ryan Tubbs said after the May 12 decision to withdraw from future triathlons. “That just wasn’t something … the City Council was comfortable with.”

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J. Crew Factory nears opening in Prosper

J. Crew Factory is expected to open in late spring or early summer, a company representative said.

Zooming in: The new location will be at the Gates of Prosper development. J. Crew offers a variety of clothing for men, women and children, according to its website.

1191 Gates Parkway, Ste. 160, Prosper

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Collin College, UNT to offer new co-enrollment degree program in Frisco

A new co-enrollment degree program between Collin College and the University of North Texas is set to begin this fall at UNT at Frisco.

What you need to know: The program, called OnePath, will initially offer degree pathways in business or biology, according to a news release from the two institutions. Students in the program will be co-enrolled at both institutions and have access to academic advising, career services and other student resources through both colleges.

What it means: According to the release, the program is designed to streamline the path for students pursuing both their associate and bachelor’s degrees while expanding access to in-demand fields.

Quote of note: “Every qualified student who commits to learn with us deserves a clear path forward, and this partnership makes that possible from day one,” UNT President Dr. Harrison Keller said in the release.