DTX-PCL: Impact 11/11/2025

Several lanes will close in Prosper and Celina as work continues to extend the Dallas North Tollway, according to a social media post by the North Texas Tollway Authority.

The details: The closures are part of a $460 million North Texas Tollway Authority project to extend the Dallas North Tollway by 13.7 miles north of US 380.

The work is meant to help accommodate population growth in the area.

The Brass Tap is planned to reopen in Prosper by the end of the week.

Zooming in: After temporarily closing, an employee said the brewery hopes to reopen by Nov. 12 or Nov. 15.The Brass Tap offers a large draft beer selection and traditional bar fare, such as burgers, pizzas, wings and various appetizers.

• 790 N. Preston Road, Ste. 80, Prosper

A segment of the Collin County Outer Loop connecting Celina to north of McKinney has been completed and opened to the public, according to a news release.

The specifics: The two-lane roadway created a complete connection from Dallas North Tollway in Celina to US 75 just north of McKinney. The section officially opened to the public Nov. 7. The segment of roadway completed, dubbed Segment 3C by county officials, will serve as an east-west connection that will enhance regional connectivity and relieve congestion on other major roadways, the release states.

Quote of note: “This roadway will improve mobility and reduce travel times across the fast-growing northwest corridor of Collin County. I’m grateful for the hard work and dedication of everyone who helped make this project a reality," Collin County Judge Chris Hill said in the release.

Gov. Greg Abbott announced his bid for a fourth gubernatorial term Nov. 9, laying out an ambitious six-pronged plan to make “out-of-control property taxes finished in Texas.”

The details: Abbott's goals include eliminating property taxes charged by public school districts, which make up the majority of an average homeowner’s property tax bill. Some conservative groups and lawmakers pushed for an end to school property taxes during recent state legislative sessions.

The governor’s plan to limit local tax increases includes:

• Limiting annual local government spending
• Requiring approval from two-thirds of local voters for all tax hikes
• Allowing local residents to petition for an election to roll back tax rates
• Requiring property appraisals to occur once every five years
• Capping appraisal increases at 3% per year, down from 10% today
• Asking voters to eliminate school property taxes