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Celina council OKs $8.1M for annual street maintenance

Construction crews are gearing up for Celina’s 2026 Annual Street Maintenance Project.

Why it matters: The city’s annual maintenance and rehabilitation program helps extend the lifespan of Celina’s roadways through targeted repairs, according to city documents.

What happened: Celina City Council approved $8.1 million for this year’s repair work at a July 14 meeting.

What to expect: The most intensive part of the Annual Street Maintenance project is full-depth reclamation, which will be focused on downtown streets, Public Works Director Andrew Figueroa said.

 
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Church Eleven32 plans September expansion to Celina

Church Eleven32 is looking to plant roots in Celina, Pastor Kyle Echols confirmed.

What to know: The congregation will meet on Sundays at Vasquez Elementary School at 10 a.m., and the first service is planned for Sept. 13, he said.

About the program: Church Eleven32 is a non-denominational church with existing locations in Allen, Frisco and Oak Cliff, according to the church's website.

  • 1105 Big Bend Lane, Celina

 
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Chuck E. Cheese Adventure World, new car wash: Check out 6 major construction permits filed in Dallas-Fort Worth

Construction will start on a new apartment complex in McKinney, and a new indoor playground is set to open in Plano. Check out six major North Texas construction permits filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

1. Franklin Branch Apartments: A nine-building apartment complex called Franklin Branch Apartments will break ground in early March 2027, according to TDLR documents. Previous Community Impact reporting states that the apartment complex will offer 288 units. Developer The NRP Group partnered with the McKinney Housing Finance Corp. to build the complex to offer income-restricted rental units.

  • Location: 3565 FM 1461, McKinney
  • Estimated timeline: March 3 2027-Nov. 4 2028
  • Estimated cost: $27.05 million

2. Club Car Wash: A new Club Car Wash is slated to start construction in northeast Fort Worth in early November, according to TDLR documents. The car wash will offer a drive-thru car wash and self-service vacuums.
  • Location: 3374 SH 114, Fort Worth
  • Estimated timeline: Sept.1- May 7 2027
  • Estimated cost: $2 million

 
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American to open new check-in experience, 2 Admirals Club lounges

Fort Worth-based American Airlines plans to open its largest Admirals Club lounge within Terminal C at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, according to a news release.

"We're investing in every stage of the premium travel journey at DFW, beginning the moment customers arrive at the airport," American’s Chief Customer Officer Heather Garboden said in the news release.

New Terminal C Admirals Club
The new Admirals Club in Terminal C, which will be located near the terminal’s Skylink station, will be 37,000 square feet, per the news release.

The space will include a variety of seating options and workspaces.

Provisions by Admirals Club

The Provisions by Admirals Club will be a new grab-and-go kiosk option for travelers within Terminal F. The new terminal’s initial phase will include a 400,000-square-foot building and 15 gates, according to previous reporting.

Flagship check-in

A new check-in experience will open later this year near Gate D30. Eligible customers will be able to take advantage of the dedicated check-in area for flights.

 

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