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Check out 10 road projects in Prosper, Celina

Here are 10 transportation projects that are upcoming and ongoing in Prosper and Celina, according to their respective capital improvement websites. 

Upcoming 
Glendenning Parkway reconstruction:
 Glendenning Parkway will be reconstructed and expanded into a four-lane divided roadway from Dallas Parkway to Preston Road. The project includes drainage, bridge and pavement markets. The lighting and landscaping will be done as part of a different project. 

Teel Parkway construction: Teel Parkway will be improved with a four-lane concrete divided roadway. The improvements include paving, a retaining wall, drainage and median landscaping. The project spans First Street to Freeman Way.

Ongoing
Coit Road Phase 1 widening:
Coit Road will be widened from a four-lane roadway to a six-lane concrete roadway. The project spans from First Street to Prosper Trail.

Oklahoma Drive improvements: Oklahoma Drive is being updated from Pecan Street to Malone Drive. The project will replace the existing asphalt roadway with two concrete lanes. Lighting and landscaping along Oklahoma Drive will be included in this project.

 
In Your Community
The Mill Community Church congregation to meet in new Celina location

The Mill Community Church will hold worship services at Two 29 on the Square starting on Easter Sunday, according to the organization’s social media.

What's changed: The group previously met for services at Lykins Elementary on Utah Drive.

  • Relocating April 5
  • 229 W. Pecan St., Celina

 
In Your Community
Speedway Children's Charities gives back to nonprofits across North Texas

For nearly 30 years, Speedway Children’s Charities has had an impact on nonprofits in the region through various sporting events, most notably the annual NASCAR race weekend at Texas Motor Speedway.

That is the largest single-event fundraiser for the nonprofit, which provides aid to children in need in Tarrant, Collin, Denton and Dallas counties, said Marissa Chaney, executive director of Speedway Children's Charities' Texas chapter.

Zooming in: Last year, the Speedway Children’s Charities’ Texas chapter, or SCC-Texas, awarded $250,000 in grants to 37 nonprofits throughout the region. Chaney said there were 165 requests submitted, and the board of directors looked through each application. Chaney said the awards range from $5,000-$20,000, depending on the specific project requested, and are for a specific project rather than operational funds.

The details: Texas Motor Speedway will host a trio of races from May 1-3. A live auction, a legacy shop with memorabilia and a 50-50 raffle are all part of the fundraising efforts during race weekend.

  • 3545 Lone Star Circle, Fort Worth

 

FOODIE FRIDAY
Check out these new restaurants and bars opening across the Dallas - Fort Worth area.

Townhouse Brunch offers quality service alongside fresh brunch food in Colleyville

Popular menu items include the Townhouse Breakfast, which has eggs cooked to preference; a choice of meat, such as ham, bacon, sausage, chicken apple sausage, turkey bacon, or turkey sausage; or a vegetarian version of the meal with vegetables or tofu, owner Sam Pisike said.

Pisike, who took ownership more than a year ago, plans to maintain the quality of food and customer service within Townhouse Brunch and isn’t planning on changing anything about the cafe.


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Osaka Hibachi Sushi & Bar offers authentic Japanese dishes in Frisco

Dana Zhang, who co-owns Osaka Hibachi Sushi & Bar with Jie Weng, said Osaka’s menu includes authentic Japanese dishes such as hibachi, sushi and ramen. Osaka’s Frisco roll—featuring scallop, spicy tuna, mango and topped with spicy crab, eel sauce and spicy mayo—is a top-selling sushi option.

Hibachi is prepared in the kitchen and served in the dining area or at one of multiple hibachi stations. Hibachi lunch specials are also available.


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