Celina High Enters 5A With New District Rivals
Celina High School begins its first season in Class 5A, facing established rivals like Anna in football and Lovejoy in soccer within new UIL districts.
Opal CarringtonJuly 3, 20262 min read
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Celina Gas Prices Drop to $3.2540 as Monthly Trend Stays Lower — July 3, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.2540 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, down from last week and below the Texas average.
Esme WhitlockJuly 3, 20261 min read
Celina's Jayda Garcia Named First Team All-Star
Celina junior Jayda Garcia has been selected for the First Team, according to a recent report by Star Local Media.
Opal CarringtonJuly 3, 20261 min read
Rep. Pat Fallon Votes Yea on the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act)
Celina's U.S. House representative, Pat Fallon, voted Yea (in favor) on the KIDS Act, which the House passed 267-117 on June 29, 2026.
Pierce HalloranJuly 3, 20261 min read
House KIDS Act Vote: What Celina Families Should Know
The House passed the KIDS Act 267-117, advancing a youth online-safety package to the Senate. Rep. Pat Fallon voted Yea for the district mapped to Celina.
Pierce HalloranJuly 3, 20265 min read
Pat Fallon: How Your Representative Voted This Week
Rep. Pat Fallon cast six recorded votes in the House this week, including support for the TRIA Program Reauthorization Act and the KIDS Act.
Pierce HalloranJuly 3, 20262 min read
Walnut Grove Claims 5A Lone Star Cup; Celina, Allen, Flower Mound Top Five
Walnut Grove secured the 5A Lone Star Cup title, with Flower Mound, Allen, and Celina rounding out the top five in the latest athletic honors.
Opal CarringtonJuly 2, 20261 min read
Celina Gas Prices Rise to $3.2920 as Monthly Trend Stays Lower — July 2, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.2920 in the Dallas area, up from yesterday, up from last week and below the Texas average.
Zane BoydJuly 2, 20261 min read
Celina Downtown Center Advances With New Construction Milestones
Construction progress on the Celina Downtown Center has reached significant stages, marking key developments in the project's timeline.
Opal CarringtonJuly 2, 20262 min read
Celina road projects move closer to summer completion
Two infrastructure improvements in Celina are progressing toward openings during the summer season.
Opal CarringtonJuly 2, 20261 min read
Single-Story Home Available for Rent in Celina
A 2020-built, four-bedroom residence on one acre along FM 455 is now available for lease in Celina.
Opal CarringtonJuly 1, 20261 min read
Ebby Halliday Appoints Kris Jones and Lacy Deckard as Sales Leaders
Ebby Halliday Realtors has named Kris Jones to lead its Prosper and Celina office and Lacy Deckard as sales leader for its Rockwall location.
Opal CarringtonJuly 1, 20261 min read
Celina to restrict outdoor watering starting Thursday
The city of Celina is implementing restrictions on outdoor water usage beginning this Thursday.
Opal CarringtonJuly 1, 20261 min read
Celina ISD names new athletic director amid ongoing investigations
Celina ISD has appointed a new athletic director to replace Bill Elliott, who retired in January during a criminal probe involving his son.
Opal CarringtonJuly 1, 20261 min read
Celina Launches Yearlong Sesquicentennial Celebration for 2026
The City of Celina has officially begun a yearlong series of events and initiatives to mark its 150th anniversary in 2026.
Opal CarringtonJuly 1, 20261 min read
Celina Gas Prices Edge Up to $3.2670 as State Average Declines — July 1, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.2670 in the Dallas area, down from last week and less than the state average.
Paloma JanssenJuly 1, 20261 min read
Celina Implements Stage 2 Water Conservation Measures Starting July 2
The City of Celina will enforce Stage 2 water conservation rules beginning July 2, 2026, to manage peak summer demand and protect long-term supply reliability.
Opal CarringtonJune 30, 20261 min read
Airbnb Deploys AI to Block Party Bookings for July 4
Airbnb is using machine learning to restrict high-risk reservations for the Fourth of July weekend, citing past incidents like a Celina, Texas, party that drew police and gunfire.
Opal CarringtonJune 30, 20261 min read
Celina Gas Prices Edge Lower to $3.1470 as State Average Declines
Regular unleaded averages $3.1470 in the Dallas area, down from last week and less than the state average.
Dexter LindgrenJune 30, 20261 min read
Celina City Council to Consider Agreement with CCD Ten Mile Creek LLC
The Celina City Council will consider a resolution on June 9, 2026, authorizing the mayor to execute a construction and funding agreement with CCD Ten Mile Creek LLC. The measure addresses authorized improvements and reimbursement of advances.
Opal CarringtonJune 30, 20261 min read
Celina Council Reviews Agreement with CCD North Sky Ariana LLC
The Celina City Council will consider a resolution on June 9, 2026, authorizing the mayor to execute an agreement with CCD North Sky Ariana LLC for the construction and funding of authorized improvements and reimbursement of advances.
Opal CarringtonJune 30, 20261 min read