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Dallas North Tollway work to close roads in Prosper, Celina

Prosper and Celina will see road closures this week as part of the extension of the Dallas North Tollway. Roads are expected to reopen Oct. 5.

The context: The road closures are part of a $460 million North Texas Tollway Authority project to extend Dallas North Tollway.

 
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Rollertown Beerworks to close in Celina

Rollertown Beerworks announced in a Sept. 26 social media post that it would be closing its doors in Celina due to rising costs.

What they offered: The business sold a range of beers, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages.

  • 412 N. Oklahoma Drive, Ste. 106, Celina

 

 
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Collin College announces certification for Toyota and Lexus training programs

Collin College officials have completed all requirements needed for a training partnership with Toyota.

The overview: The certified Toyota and Lexus Technician Training and Education Network, or T-TEN, program develops manufacturer-certified technicians in automotive dealerships across the United States, according to a Collin College news release. The college system’s training partnership with Toyota launched in fall 2023, and college officials completed the certification process this year.

Quote of note: “Achieving full compliance for the Toyota and Lexus T-TEN program is a pivotal milestone,” said Neil Matkin, Collin College district president, in the release. “We consider it a privilege to continue growing our partnership with Toyota Motor North America, Gulf States Toyota, and Toyota and Lexus dealerships, to offer more educational pathways in automotive, and to preserve local talent in Collin County.”

 
Statewide News
Texans have through Oct. 6 to register to vote in the Nov. 4 election

The Nov. 4 election is coming up, and so is the deadline to register to vote. Eligible Texans must register by Oct. 6 to cast votes in various local races and weigh in on 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution.

What to know: Texans who need to register to vote must submit a paper application. The application is available here and must be printed, signed and mailed to the election office in the voter’s county of residence.

Texas does not allow online voter registration, unless residents are updating, renewing or replacing a Texas driver’s license or ID card.

Zooming in: To be eligible to register to vote, an individual must:

  • Be a U.S. citizen
  • Reside in the county they apply to vote in
  • Be at least 18 years old by Election Day
  • Not have been declared mentally incapacitated without the right to vote by a court

Registered voters can check their voter registration status online at any time and update identifying information, such as their name and address, online through Oct. 6.

 

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