Check out some recent government updates coming out of Prosper and Celina, including Celina’s new downtown parking garage and Prosper’s new tollway funding district. This list is not comprehensive.

1. Downtown reimagined: Celina officials complete parking garage
Nearly 400 new parking spots are now open in Celina’s downtown, a move officials said will ease congestion and support the area’s growing number of businesses.

The overview: The 25,202-square-foot parking garage, which opened to the public in mid-October, is part of a larger $96 million effort to redevelop downtown, Mayor Ryan Tubbs said. The project also includes adding a new government center, called the Downtown Center, and expanded public library.

2. Prosper OKs $2M in funding for new inclusive playground
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. Assistant Town Manager Chuck Ewings said an exact location for the playground will be determined over the next 30-45 days.

Prosper residents will have the opportunity to recycle their live Christmas trees for free.

The gist: Starting Dec. 26, Prosper residents will be able to recycle their live Christmas trees at Tucker Park. City officials ask residents to remove all lights, ornaments, decorations, tinsel, garland and other non-organic materials before dropping off the tree.

American Airlines will launch two new routes from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport next summer.

According to a Dec. 18 news release, the Fort Worth-based airline will add two flights June 4.

What's happening? One will go to Lincoln, Nebraska, twice daily. Lincoln, home of the University of Nebraska, marks the 240th destination within the United States for American Airlines, according to the release.

The other flight will be to Roanoke, Virginia, which will happen once daily.

Quote of note: “American is proud to offer unmatched connectivity across the United States," said Brian Znotins, American’s senior vice president of network and schedule planning. "We’re furthering our commitment with new routes designed to help customers realize their travel goals in 2026 from important hubs such as Chicago and Phoenix. With new routes from places like Lincoln, Nebraska; Abilene, Texas; Columbia, Missouri; and more, we’re providing local residents one-stop access to seal business deals, take a dream vacation with friends or family and enjoy soccer matches on the global stage.”