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Two counties, two systems: where Celina voters can cast a ballot on Election Day

Collin County voters can use any of about 90 vote centers Tuesday, two of them in Celina. Denton County voters must go to their assigned precinct, and the fire station on FM 1385 serves two of them.

Opal CarringtonOctober 30, 20262 min read

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Celina ISD - illustration, Jake Team LLC

Celina ISD moved 145 English learners to proficient status last year and counts 141 newcomers from 18 countries, annual review shows

The annual review, set for trustees Monday, also shows the number of English learners who receive special education services nearly doubled last year, to 316, and a Telugu early-transition program for pre-K and kindergarten.

9 days ago

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Celina ISD trustees asked Monday to renew, unchanged, the state-law exemptions that let the district set its own start date and class-size rules

The district's innovation plan expires Jan. 31. A committee of staff and parents recommended a five-year renewal with no changes, and adoption takes a two-thirds board vote.

10 days ago

Campus Security - illustration, Jake Team LLC

Celina ISD safety panel to review door-audit follow-up due to the state Oct. 30 and a districtwide vulnerability audit set for Nov. 17

The district's Safety and Security Committee meets Wednesday morning. Its agenda lists camera upgrades, secured roof hatches and new speed bumps as finished projects and a reunification drill for spring.

10 days ago

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Celina Business Growth - illustration, Jake Team LLC

20 New Businesses in Celina: Week of Oct. 26

Weather

Celina Weather: Mild Afternoon, Warmer Tomorrow - Nov 1, 1 PM

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Celina

Two counties, two systems: where Celina voters can cast a ballot on Election Day

Schools

Celina ISD moved 145 English learners to proficient status last year and counts 141 newcomers from 18 countries, annual review shows

Celina ISD trustees asked Monday to renew, unchanged, the state-law exemptions that let the district set its own start date and class-size rules

Celina ISD safety panel to review door-audit follow-up due to the state Oct. 30 and a districtwide vulnerability audit set for Nov. 17

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Eleven fake Richard Mille watches, worth $2.6 million if real, seized at DFW Airport

Celina board applications close Oct. 30, with two November interview dates

Celina is again the fastest-growing city in the country, now bigger than Sherman and Little Elm

Prosper lines up $10 million job to rebuild tollway frontage road and widen the Frontier Parkway crossing

Rodeo and soccer venue idea, youth sports and land buys on the table as council and development board set five-year spending priorities

Collin County lines up nearly $1 million in state grants for mental health and veterans courts and rifle-resistant deputy armor

New 10-gate pier opens at DFW Airport's Terminal A, which will carry about 200 American flights a day during Terminal C work

Celina ISD trustees get first look Monday at new elementary attendance zones for three schools opening in 2027

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Texas

Every Texas state park waives entry fees Sunday for the fourth Texas State Parks Day