Welcome to Issue #001 of The Blueprint.
We are tracking the biggest commercial developments in Celina and bringing you the updates that matter. From the Anchor Watch on Walmart, Home Depot, and Costco to five businesses opening in the next 30 days — let’s get into it.
Latest Updates on the Big Brands Coming to Celina
Current Status: Interior Fit-Out
Target Opening: April 2026
What's Changed: The exterior is a wrap. The parking lot is striped. And crews have moved inside for the final interior fit-out. This progress locks in the April Grand Opening target, meaning inventory stocking should begin as early as March.
Next Milestone: Inventory stocking and grand opening announcement.
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Current Status: Vertical Construction Underway
Target Opening: Late Q3 2026
What's Changed: Vertical construction has officially begun. The first concrete wall section and support bracing went up this week, marking the transition from foundation work to structure. This milestone keeps the project aligned with its contractual Late Summer delivery target.
Next Milestone: Continued vertical construction and structural framing.
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Current Status: Foundation Forms & Pad Prep
Target Opening: Early Q4 2026
What's Changed: Heavy machinery is moving fast. We observed crews setting wooden foundation forms on Thursday. With the pad prep entering final stages, the concrete slab pour is imminent. Expect a rapid vertical build this summer to meet a pre-holiday opening target.
Next Milestone: Concrete slab pour and vertical construction.
Track the Build →Passion Dance Center, a family-owned dance studio, is set to open its doors this Spring. Boasting over 9,000 square feet, this space is designed to be far more than just ‘rooms with mirrors.’
Founded by Celina’s own April Mabrey, Passion Dance will offer comprehensive K-12 dance, adult classes, and fitness programs
Location: 3750 Brown Drive #120 (Celina/Aubrey Border)
Businesses Opening in the Next 30 Days
Target Opening: February 24th, 2026
Address: Village at Ownsby Farms, Celina, TX
The date is set. According to their official site, they are accepting patients starting February 24th. The permanent signage is up and the team is ready to go.
Target Opening: Late February 2026
Address: Celina, TX
The owner confirmed they are targeting an opening in the next 2 weeks. They purchased the building and have been overhauling the interior ever since.
Target Opening: Early March 2026
Address: Celina, TX
We spoke with the owner, and they are targeting an Early March opening. The ovens are installed and they are entering the final punch-list phase.
Target Opening: Early March 2026
Address: Celina, TX
Another owner-confirmed update: This new strength training concept is aiming for an Early March opening. Equipment is moving in now for a Q1 launch.
Target Opening: Mid March 2026
Address: Celina, TX
Their team recently dropped a virtual tour of the new facility. They confirmed they are eyeing a Mid-March opening, just in time for pre-summer prep.
Businesses That Opened in the Last 30 Days
Early Intel & Site Updates
The Village at Ownsby Farms original site plans had Blaze Pizza slated in at Shops B, but updated leasing materials now show it has been replaced with Luna Grill Mediterranean Kitchen.
Dirt work is intensifying at Preston Crossroads, the NEC of Frontier & Preston. Crews are actively grading the Discount Tire pad, while utility trenching is now underway at the future Sprouts site.
Construction has gone vertical on a new retail strip at Celina Center, the NWC, featuring a Hydralive Therapy and Dumont Creamery & Cafe. Immediately next door, the standalone Take 5 Oil Change shell is complete with permanent signage now installed.
Be Our Eyes on the Street
As much as I love visiting these sites and interacting with local owners, I haven’t quite figured out how to be in two places at once. Between a full-time job and being a dad to two kids, time is a luxury!
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