Prosper residents could see a new inclusive playground coming soon. 

What you need to know: Prosper Town Council approved purchasing just over $2 million in playground equipment from Play and Park Structures at a Nov. 25 meeting. The town is partnering with the Prosper Economic Development Corp. to construct a “regional park for people with disabilities,” according to town documents. 

Zooming in: Town documents show the park is estimated to cost about $3 million and will be funded both by the Prosper EDC and the town. Assistant Town Manager Chuck Ewings said an exact location will be determined over the next 30-45 days. 

One more thing: Celina also recently opened an inclusive playground designed for children ages 2-12 at Old Celina Park, as previously reported by Community Impact.

85C Bakery Cafe is expected to open a new Prosper location in spring 2026, according to a company representative.

Zooming in: The bakery chain serves pastries, cakes and bread with handcrafted coffee and teas.

The representative said the location is currently projected to open in late March to early April next year. Construction is expected to wrap up in early 2026, according to documents filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

• 5720 W. University Drive, Ste. 10, Prosper

Frisco ISD students will have the opportunity to take four semesters of college courses in high school through a new program with Collin College.

The overview: The EDGE Dual Credit Program will begin in the 2026-27 school year and allow students to complete the full 44-hour Texas Core Curriculum before high school graduation, according to a district news release.

Quote of note: “At Frisco ISD, we’re constantly exploring new and innovative paths to help students build their futures,” said Christy Fiori, chief academic officer, in the release “Collin College has met that vision with a dynamic option that not only prepares students to be collaborators and critical thinkers, but will save families on tuition and ensure students are truly ready for the demands of college.”

A dozen new Texas laws are scheduled to take effect Dec. 4. The new laws come 90 days after the end of a special legislative session that took place this summer.

The overview: Some of the bills becoming law Dec. 4 include:

• House Bill 8, which will replace the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR, with three shorter exams beginning in fall 2027
• House Bill 18, which is designed to deter future legislators from leaving the Texas Capitol to prevent a legislative chamber from considering legislation, known as breaking quorum
• Senate Bill 54, which will roll back a short-lived rule that allowed registered Texas voters who moved within a county to update their address at the polls and immediately vote in their new precinct