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🌱 What Celina parents demanded from ISD leaders behind closed doors
Coffee in hand, Celina? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What Celina parents demanded from ISD leaders behind closed doors
- Why Celina QB Bowe Bentley is turning Oklahoma’s head for 2026
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Breezy with decreasing clouds, with a high of 60 and low of 47 degrees.
- Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 63, low: 55.
- Thursday: Sunny and windy, with a high of 64 and low of 32 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Celina ISD parents confront school board over former teacher Caleb Elliott's alleged sexual misconduct (cbsnews.com) — Celina parents pressed the Celina ISD school board Monday night for clearer action and communication after a former middle school teacher was jailed in October on serious charges involving locker room videos. Speakers demanded new safety procedures, better oversight, and accountability from district leadership, while board members declined to respond publicly and instead discussed related civil lawsuits in closed session. 
• Where the top 2026 Texas recruits signed this cycle (on3.com subscription) — Celina football fans will want to watch quarterback Bowe Bentley, who’s committed to Oklahoma and ranked among Texas’ top 25 recruits for 2026. A state champion and Elite 11 standout, Bentley drew praise for his accuracy, quick processing, and strong performance in high-level camp competition.
📸 Around Celina
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Bingocize - SRC
Senior Recreation Center , 1400 S. College St. , McKinney
9:30 am -
10th Annual Pumpkin Patch Festival at Team Family Farms
Team Family Farms , 1042 W Sherman Dr , Aubrey
10:00 am -
Music & Movement Storytime (3-5 years) - Registration Required
John and Judy Gay Library , 6861 W. Eldorado Pkwy. , McKinney
11:30 am -
Ping Pong - SRC
Senior Recreation Center , 1400 S. College St. , McKinney
1:30 pm -
Chair Volleyball - SRC
Senior Recreation Center , 1400 S. College St. , McKinney
1:30 pm -
City Council Work Session
Council Chambers, City Hall , 401 E. Virginia St. , McKinney
3:00 pm -
BB GIRLS JV/V @ALVORD
Alvord High School , 1049 US-287 , Alvord
4:30 pm -
CHS Girls JV1 Basketball vs Memorial
Memorial High School , 12300 Frisco St , Frisco
4:30 pm -
Merry Bass-mas
Collin College Conference Center , 2400 Community Ave. , McKinney
5:00 pm -
Planning and Zoning Commission Work Session
Prosper Town Hall , 250 W First St , Prosper
5:00 pm -
BB GIRLS @ALVORD
Alvord High School , 1049 US-287 , Alvord
5:00 pm -
Girls Basketball @ Leonard
Gunter ISD Gunter, TX 75058
5:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Is this your dog?
We found her in La Terra Community 480-544-6779 (Nextdoor Villegas) - My son’s sweet cat, Yue (You-A) has been missing for a couple of days.
Hoping someone in our neighborhood has seen her! She is the sweetest Siamese cat that is only a few years old. She is wearing a light purple collar. (Nextdoor Preston Hills/Preston Meadows)
- Mister Sparky posted a job opening for Customer Service & Office Administrator in Celina. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (8017) - 695 N Preston Rd in Celina. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Celina here.
🗞 Nearby News
Prosper
- You Won't Believe This, But This Is A Texas High School Campus (kfmx.com)
- Texas volleyball's Ayden Ames enters transfer portal (on3.com)
McKinney
- Vet Gives Stark Warning: Never Give Dogs Tennis Balls (wearebutte.com)
- Back to school: Occupational therapist Rebecca Vasta is helping students succeed (missouri.edu)
- 10 Best Restaurants in Frisco (tspantx.com)
Frisco
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-- The Patch AM Team
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