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🌱 How did Celina become America’s fastest-growing city so quickly?

Celina, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Celina! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Celina become America’s fastest-growing city so quickly?
  • How could Celina’s House district shift in this turbulent Texas election?

Also on today's calendar: Rodeo Celina and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 89 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 93, low: 76.
  • Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Texas Towns Where Change Is Happening Faster Than People Expected (myfamilytravels.com) — Celina is portrayed as the fastest-growing city in the country, with its population quadrupling since 2020 and new master-planned communities rapidly reshaping former farmland. The piece highlights how schools, tollway access, and community pride are drawing families while the old-town square and agricultural roots still peek through. It also compares Celina’s boom to similar surges in other Texas towns.
   

• Did Ken Paxton's win put down-ballot Republicans at risk? Texas Democrats see opening (arcamax.com) — Celina voters are part of a closely watched Texas House district that Democrats hope to flip as statewide races tighten with Ken Paxton leading the GOP ticket. The piece outlines how Paxton’s Senate bid and Donald Trump’s popularity could influence down-ballot contests, including Collin County’s HD-61, which covers parts of Celina and several nearby communities.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • New customers receive 15% off!
    @Prestige Landscaping Tx LLC Is looking to do more work for neighbors in our community! An installation based company, they install bushes, plants,… (Nextdoor Weston)
  • Do NOT do any business with Van S.
    I was selling a water dispenser on here and he stated he was interested and was going to send money through Zelle. He then proceeded to say that… (Nextdoor Villegas)
  • Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Receiver Stocker Days in Celina. Apply here.
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(08172) - 2750 South Preston Road in Celina. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Celina here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Florida-based Oak & Stone expands into McKinney, Texas (nrn.com)

Ok Celina! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Celina

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