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THE BLUEPRINT

ISSUE #003

March 13, 2026

ISSUE #003 (03/13/2026)

It’s been a busy couple of weeks in Celina, and while we took a few days off to recharge, the construction crews definitely didn’t. We have a packed issue for you today, including confirmed opening dates for one of our most anticipated anchors and a first look at some major concrete progress.

 

A quick milestone update: Celina Watch has officially crossed 900 subscribers and 2,800 Facebook followers! Your shares and comments are what make this project possible. Let’s get into the updates.

Anchor Watch

Latest Updates on the Big Brands Coming to Celina

Walmart

Walmart

Current Status: Interior Stocking & Mass Hiring

Target Opening: April 29th, 2026

What's Changed: Walmart Corporate has confirmed their opening dates: Fuel Station opens April 15th and the Supercenter opens April 29th.

Next Milestone: 47 days until the doors officially open!

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Home Depot

Home Depot

Current Status: Exterior Shell Complete

Target Opening: August 2026

What's Changed: The concrete shell is now fully erected, with all major exterior wall panels now standing.

Next Milestone: Roof installation and interior structural steel work.

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Costco

Costco

Current Status: Foundation & Utilities

Target Opening: Late Q4 2026

What's Changed: Foundations are officially taking shape, and the complex utility and drainage network is nearing completion. Aerial footage provided by Lighthouse 828 Media.

Next Milestone: Foundation pours and the first signs of structural steel.

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Featured Spotlight

Partner Spotlight: Lighthouse 828 Media

If you enjoyed the unique aerial perspective in our Costco update, you’ve seen a glimpse of the work at Lighthouse 828 Media.

 

Founded right here in Celina, Lighthouse 828 specializes in FAA-licensed drone photography and aerial storytelling. While we use their talent to track construction, they offer a full range of services for our local community:

  • Real Estate: Showcasing property context and community layouts
  • Commercial Development: Documentation from groundbreaking to ribbon cutting
  • Visual Content: Cinematic videography and professional video editing

 

Building a business in a fast-growing town is all about relationships and we are proud to partner with a local creator who captures not just how Celina looks, but how it feels.

 

Need a new perspective for your business or project? Visit lighthouse828.com

Opening Soon

Businesses Opening in the Next 30 Days

Mo' Bettahs

Mo' Bettahs

Target Opening: March 20th, 2026

Address: 3505 S. Preston Rd. #100, Celina, TX 75009

Mo’ Bettahs has confirmed their Grand Opening date of March 20th. They are also inviting the community to join their Friends & ‘Ohana Night on March 19th — stop by between 11:30-1:30 or 6:00-8:00 for a FREE mini plate.

Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe

Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe

Target Opening: March 24th, 2026

Address: 3515 S. Preston Rd. #100, Celina, TX 75009

Pickleman’s passed their final inspections on Thursday and have confirmed their official Grand Opening is now set for March 24th. Download the Pickleman’s app before you go to start earning rewards on your first order.

Take 5 Oil Change

Take 5 Oil Change

Target Opening: Late March 2026

Address: 4505 S. Preston Rd, Celina, TX 75009

The Celina Chamber of Commerce is hosting an official Ribbon Cutting for Take 5 on March 25th, which means the Grand Opening is right around the corner. Stay tuned for the official date announcement.

MSB Aquatics

MSB Aquatics

Target Opening: Late March/Early April 2026

Address: 565 S. Preston Rd. #110, Celina, TX 75009

The team at MSB reached out to let us know their new location is set to open between late March and early April. We’ll share the official Grand Opening date as soon as it’s confirmed.

Turbo Metabolic Training

Turbo Metabolic Training

Target Opening: Mid April 2026

Address: 3510 N. Louisiana Dr. #100, Celina, TX 75009

TBT is currently awaiting their final inspections before they can officially open their doors, but they are anticipating a mid-April launch date for their second Celina location.

PNC Bank

PNC Bank

Target Opening: April 13th, 2026

Address: 3605 S. Preston Rd. Celina, TX 75009

The Branch Manager confirmed with us that the official Grand Opening for the new PNC Bank is set for April 13th.

Torchy's Tacos

Torchy's Tacos

Target Opening: April 15th, 2026

Address: 3505 S. Preston Rd. #300, Celina, TX 75009

Torchy’s Tacos has announced their official Grand Opening date: April 15th. The first 100 guests on opening day will receive FREE QUESO for a year!

Capo's Pizza & Pasta

Capo's Pizza & Pasta

Target Opening: April 2026

Address: 2720 W. Frontier Pkwy. #110, Celina, TX 75009

Capo’s was originally targeting an early March Grand Opening, but the interior finish-out is still in progress. Given the current status, we are now anticipating an April launch.

Check Out Other Opening Dates for New Business Coming to Celina Here.

Now Open

Businesses That Opened in the Last 30 Days

Alpha & Omega Gymnastics

Alpha & Omega Gymnastics

Opened: March 9th, 2026

Address: 1250 S. Oklahoma Dr, Celina, TX 75009

Alpha & Omega officially opened this past Monday and the space is looking world-class. If you’ve got kids with energy to burn or a budding athlete looking to level up their skills, go check out the new facility.

Ownsby Modern Dentistry

Ownsby Modern Dentistry

Opened: February 24th, 2026

Address: 3515 S. Preston Rd. #110, Celina, TX 75009

In case you missed their late February debut, Ownsby Modern Dentistry is officially seeing patients and ready to brighten your smile. Support a new local business while taking care of yourself!

Want More? Browse Other Businesses That Just Opened Their Doors in Celina Here.

The Inside Track

Early Intel & Site Updates

White Rhino Out at Celina Summit Crossing

What We Know: White Rhino Coffee was slated as an end-cap tenant at the Preston & Glendenning development, but the developer recently updated their site plan brochure and the formerly occupied space is now available again.

 

What to Watch: With the exterior shell inching towards completion, watch for a new tenant announcement to fill that end-cap space.

Is Celina Getting a Tom Thumb?

What We Know: The Weitzman Group is developing a plot of land at the SEC of Dallas Parkway and Punk Carter. Their site plans indicate at least 3 retail spaces, with one of those currently earmarked as a 63,000 sqft. Tom Thumb.

 

What To Watch: Planned tenants at this stage are never considered ‘final’. So while early indications lean towards a ‘Yes’ on the Tom Thumb, we will have to continue monitoring those documents for any updates.

Village at Ownsby Farms - Phase III

What We Know: While Costco and the front strip of retail shops have been getting all of the attention as of late, the developers at the Village at Ownsby Farms have quietly been making significant progress on the third phase of the site. Academy, specifically, has already seen rapid movement on the vertical shell construction.

 

What To Watch: Phase III will be towards the rear of the district and will include Academy, Petsmart, Touchdown Taphouse, and several more businesses. Keep an eye out for construction updates and tenant confirmations and/or shakeups.

Help Us Track the Growth

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!

 

But, with almost 2,000 of you now reading The Blueprint, that’s 2,000 extra sets of eyes across the city. If you spot a new “Coming Soon” sign, see a fence go up on your morning commute, or notice a project I’ve missed, drop me a line.

 

Your tips help keep this tracker the most accurate and up-to-date “Source of Truth” in town.

Hit reply and let me know what you’re seeing out there.

That's the Blueprint!

It’s been a whirlwind two weeks for Celina Watch. We officially cleared the 900 subscriber milestone and just sailed past 2,800 followers on Facebook. I started this project to cut through the noise of Celina’s growth, and seeing so many of you engage with these updates makes the late-night and weekend research all worth it. Thank you for making The Blueprint a part of your “every other” Friday morning routine. It’s a privilege to be your eyes on the ground.

 

Looking Ahead: Issue #004 (Coming March 27th)

 

In our next issue, we’re heading over to the Village at Ownsby Farms to break down the rapid development happening there. We’re also tracking several new plots of land that are just beginning site prep. We’ll be digging through the latest filings to see if we can uncover any new “juicy” tenant info for you all.

 

See you in two weeks!

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