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Public records show 16 new sales tax permits and 2 alcohol license applications for Celina businesses in the week of Sep. 14. Here is the full list.
Fast-food companies are increasing their focus on employee interactions as they reassess ordering technology.
Public records show 25 new sales tax permits and 2 alcohol license applications for Celina businesses in the week of Sep. 7. Here is the full list.
Public records show 26 new sales tax permits for Celina businesses in the week of Aug. 31. Here is the full list.
The 158,000-square-foot warehouse at 3445 S. Preston Road opened Wednesday, giving Celina its first Costco and a fuel station, pizza kitchen and optical centre alongside it. We went to look.
Lowe's has opened its doors as part of a new 37-acre mixed-use project in Celina, joining a fitness club and luxury apartments.
A new 40-acre medical campus near Dallas Parkway will serve as the first full-service hospital for Celina and surrounding communities.
Cody Hunter has been named the inaugural president of Methodist Celina Medical Center, which is scheduled to open in 2025.
Public records show 20 new sales tax permits for Celina businesses in the week of Aug. 24. Here is the full list.
Public records show 20 new sales tax permits and 1 business listing for Celina businesses in the week of Aug. 17. Here is the full list.
A new Texas sales tax permit was issued to Nico's Mobile Auto Care, LLC in Celina on August 13, 2026.
Msb Aquatics LLC has a new Texas sales tax permit dated August 12, 2026, for a location in Celina.
Public records show Liberty Laundromat received a new Texas sales tax permit on August 12, 2026, at 2921 Sunnyside Dr.
A new Texas sales tax permit has been issued to Eobr, LLC at 4000 Hester Way in Celina.
Public records show Strong Appliance Repair received a new Texas sales tax permit on August 14, 2026, located at 2817 Citation Rd in Celina.
The construction of senior housing units in the U.S. has reached a 14-year low.
Public records show Mangiamo Italian Market & Deli received a new Texas sales tax permit in Celina on August 4, 2026.
Public records show a new Texas sales tax permit was issued on August 3, 2026, for Madai Sushi Teriyaki Roll House located at 833 Glen Crossing Dr in Celina.
Public records show Mavis Southeast LLC received a new Texas sales tax permit for a location on S Preston Rd in Celina.
Public records show Impact Auto Repair was issued a new Texas sales tax permit on August 6, 2026, at a location on Maidenhair Lane.
The store anchors the 77-acre Crossing at Moore Farm at Preston Road and Ownsby Parkway and is one of seven Costco warehouses opening nationally this month.

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