Prosper council tables funding increase for Raymond Community Park
Additional funds for Raymond Community Park are under review due to uncertainty over proposed costs and total funding. Council members voted to table a decision on the proposed funding change order until their Oct. 14 meeting.
The details: At their Sept. 23 meeting, Prosper Town Council members heard a staff presentation on a request to increase project funding with a $613,160 change order. Council previously approved three change orders to the project, in addition to the current proposed order and another planned for future expenses related to a water well and pump system.
Some context: Council previously approved funding July 22 for additional lighting at the park’s multipurpose fields with funding help through a donation from the Prosper Area Soccer Organization, bringing the park’s budget to $26.257 million, according to town documents.
Quote of note: “My concern is that we started at $15 million, and we are now close to $27 million,” council member Marcus Ray said. “There’s a significant increase over this duration.”
Hareli Fresh Market coming soon to Prosper, Celina
Hareli Fresh Market is planning to open locations in Prosper and Celina, according to a social media post by the business.
What they offer: The grocery store offers fresh produce and meats as well as ingredients for Indian, South Asian and other international cuisines.
The details: According to the post, the Prosper location is planned to open in early 2026 and the Celina location in late 2026. The Prosper location will be located at 5530 W. University Drive, and the Celina location will be located near the intersection of Preston Road and Laughlin Drive, according to the post.
5530 W. University Drive, Prosper; Preston Road and Laughlin Drive, Celina
Check out 11 fun runs, 5K races around Dallas-Fort Worth this fall
Looking for fun ways to spend a weekend this fall? Here are a round up of 5K races and fun runs around the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
1. Double Trouble race in Grapevine: Join the 25th annual Double Trouble 5K and 10K race around Lake Grapevine. Attendees can run both races together or sign up individually.
Oct. 11, 8 a.m.
$40-$50 (registration)
2615 Dove Loop Road, Grapevine
2. Monster Dash 5K in McKinney: Runners will receive a medal for finishing the race and can enjoy local vendors and a costume contest. The event will also include live music and photo opportunities.
Thousands of Texas businesses barred from selling THC to customers under 21
Many Texas retailers can no longer sell consumable THC products to customers under 21 years old after the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission approved two emergency rules Sept. 23.
The overview: The new rules, which were drafted after Gov. Greg Abbott issued a Sept. 10 executive order requesting tighter THC regulations, apply only to retailers that sell alcohol. The rules state that businesses may not sell, serve or deliver consumable hemp products to minors and must check all customers' IDs before selling them THC products.
Zooming in: About 60,000 Texas businesses hold TABC licenses and will be prohibited from selling THC products to minors. Those businesses include bars, restaurants, liquor stores, grocery stores and some convenience stores.
However, the rule does not apply to THC retailers that do not sell alcohol or have a TABC license, such as smoke shops, gas stations or online sellers. The TABC and the Texas Department of State Health Services are working to determine how to best enforce age restrictions for THC retailers that do not sell alcohol, agency spokespeople said.
