Celina ISD officials have received an A from the Texas Education Agency for their financial management and transparency during the 2023-24 school year. 

The Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas, also called FIRST is issued by the Texas Education Agency and uses lagging data, so the score for the 2024-25 school year is based on data from the 2023-24 school year. 

The overview: Out of a possible score of a 100, CISD received a 92. The rating is based on a number of factors, including revenue against expenses, financial documents made public, cash on hand and administrative costs. 

A new Thai restaurant is opening near the border of Prosper and Celina. 

The gist: Thai 360 will feature Thai dishes such as red curry, chicken satay and Thai noodles, according to its website. 

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M&M African Cuisine: In addition to Nigerian classics like jollof rice, suya and amala, the restaurant also offers fusion dishes like Naija egg rolls and oxtail with rice and peas.

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Last week, McKinney City Council approved another step toward building an affordable apartment community. Meanwhile, Richardson ISD is moving forward with an $86 million Career and Technical Education facility.

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Texas gained more new residents last year than any other U.S. state, recently released U.S. Census Bureau data shows. Yet the Lone Star State’s overall population growth slowed significantly amid a nationwide reduction in immigration from other countries.

The big picture: Texas grew by 391,243 residents in 2025, bringing the state’s total population to 31.7 million. This includes:

• Domestic migration: Over 67,000 people moved to Texas from other states.
• International migration: Over 167,000 people moved to Texas from other countries.
• Natural change: There were roughly 157,000 more births than deaths in Texas.