Behind the Numbers: Meet Collin County's Tax Assessor-Collector Scott Grigg
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In this enlightening and candid episode of the Celina Radio Podcast, host Ron Lyons sits down with newly elected Collin County Tax Assessor-Collector Scott Grigg—a man with a Ford truck full of patriotism and a sharp eye for numbers.If you’ve ever had questions about your property appraisal, tax protests, or the inner workings of the DMV-style chaos, Scott brings clarity, wit, and wisdom to it all. Discover how $2.4 billion was collected in his first quarter alone, why attitude and organization matter when protesting your property values, and what really happens behind those closed doors...
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Celina’s Billion-Dollar Question: A Deep Dive into the 2025 School Bond
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VOTERS: Celina ISD Faces Its Most Important Decision Yet – $2.295 Billion Bond Issue on May 4th! Celina, Texas is growing faster than ever before — and our schools need to keep up. On May 4th, Celina ISD voters will decide the future of our community with a $2.295 billion school bond proposal that was unanimously recommended by a diverse 48-member community committee. Here’s the real story behind the big number: Zero Tax Rate Increase That’s right — thanks to Celina’s explosive growth and expanding tax base, the bond will not increase your current tax rate. While ballots will say...
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Understanding the November Vote: Dr. Maglisceau Talks Celina ISD’s Future Part 1
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In this episode, Dr. Tom Maglisceau, Superintendent of Celina ISD, and Jeff Gravely, School Board Member sit down with host Ron Lyons to discuss the rapid growth of the school district and where it’s headed. Dr. Maglisceau also dives into an important topic on the upcoming November ballot—a critical vote that directly impacts the district’s funding. He explains how the ballot wording might mislead voters into thinking taxes will rise, even though it won’t. Tune in to get the facts straight and understand how this vote is essential for the future of Celina ISD. Don't miss this...
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From Blue to New: How This Law Enforcement Couple is Bringing Big Things to Celina
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In this episode of Celina Radio, we sit down with a dynamic couple who are serving the community in more ways than one. Both dedicated to law enforcement, they’re now taking their passion for service to new heights by bringing something truly amazing to Celina. We dive into their journey—from life behind the badge to their exciting new venture that’s set to make a big impact in our town. Tune in to hear their inspiring story, learn about their vision, and find out how they’re transforming Celina, one step at a time! Don’t miss this episode of Celina Radio, where host Ron Lyons...
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Wade Houchin Of 289 Sports Performance Overthrowing Status Quo
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Celina, Texas Podcast: What happens when a small town Nebraska boy grows up to become a football coach, moves to Celina, Texas and opens a business that connects cutting edge performance training with the youth in the community? A great success story in the making is what! Meet Wade Houchin, owner of 289 Sports Performance in Celina, Texas and avid fan of Snoop Dog, Dr. Dre and others. In this episode, Host Ron Lyons met with Wade and discussed whats going on over at 289 Sports Performance, what is wrong with modern day performance programs and what his solution is. Did you know that some...
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Meagan Dungan: Superhero To Celina Families
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Celina Podcast: Meagan Dungan doesn't just have a dream to help Celina's children, she has a PASSION for it. And today, that passion has become a reality at Achieving Milestones Pediatric Therapy in Celina, Texas. In her new Celina practice, Meagan Dungan has created a "one-stop-shop" where many of the services and therapies a family with a special needs child may need are available at one location. She aims to serve her community, help the kids, and make life easier for Celina families. But there is more to Meagan Dungan than just her Achieving Milestones Pediatric Therapy practice. For...
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Celina Texas Quarterback Club Captain Guy Charles Defines Legacy
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Celina Podcast: If you know anything about life in Celina, Texas, then you know that we are a real-life Friday Night Lights football town. And, unlike many small cities, Celina is built on deep tradition, history, and legacy. Anyone who doubts our passion for football need only attend one Friday night home game at the Celina Football Stadium to become a believer. One of the driving forces behind our love for Celina football is the Celina Quarterback Club, which happens to be celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. If you need to learn what the Celina Quarterback Club is, you'll want...
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The Great Turkey Town Miracle
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Celina, Texas Podcast: Can two men change the world? Maybe. Steve Dini and Joren Christensen are certainly trying with their new faith based movie The Great Turkey Town Miracle set to be released November, 2023. This faith based movie is inspired by the real life challenges and adversity that both Dini and Christensen have faced. The two writers combined their own life events into one central character (played by veteran actor Angus Benfield) for the creation of The Great Turkey Town Miracle. With most of the movie filmed on location in Celina, Texas, both Dini and Christensen...
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Holly Fisher The Celina Texas Barbershop Singing Architect
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Celina Texas Podcast: Holly Fisher is a unique combination of talents. She's an architect, a big-time fan of Celina, Texas, and guess what? She's a professional Barbershop Singer! That's right, a Barbershop Singer. Talk about an exciting and unique person! Oh, and guess what else? She has a passion for the historic preservation of old homes. In this episode, Host Ron Lyons sits down with Haolly Fisher and discovers how she gained her passion for architecture and became involved in Barbershop singing. But, in typical Celina Radio Podcast fashion, Ron didn't stop with just an interview. Maybe he...
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Clint Bissett Knows A Thing Or Two About Leadership In Celina Texas
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Life In Celina is better when you have the likes of Clint Bissett helping shape the city's future. In case you don't know Clint Bissett, he is the President of the Celina Economic Development Corporation and sits on the steering committee for Leadership Celina. Leadership Celina accepts applications for Class 3 through June 30th, 2023. If you have aspirations to become a leader in Celina, Texas, taking part in the Leadership Celina Class is paramount to that journey. But we are interested in something other than just Leadership Celina; we also want to know more about Clint Bissett himself. For...
info_outlineIn the early '70s, thousands of kids across the country fell in love with Doug and Emmy Jo on their super popular show "The New Zoo Revue." Over 50 years later, those kids are all grown up, but the memories of The New Zoo Revue remain forever engrained in their hearts. One recently said, "I LOVED this show, and since I was an only child, I believed that Emmy Jo and Doug were my family in real life."
The days of The New Zoo Revue took Doug and Emmy Jo across the country, from Hollywood to The Whitehouse, working with many celebrities of the day. But how did a guy in a rock band and a girl from Kauffman, Texas, meet and start the love story of a lifetime? And how did this trendy Hollywood couple make it to Celina, Texas, a town they now call home?
In this episode, Host Ron Lyons sat down with Doug and Emmy Jo and found out what life was like on a hit show in the 1970s and what it was like working with a lifesize hippo, frog, and owl. Let's face it, not too many people can claim they became popular with costars like those! But don't expect a bunch of elite Hollywood attitudes from Doug and Emmy Jo. On the contrary, Ron discovered they are some of the most down-to-earth, authentic, and loving people you could ever meet.
Find out how a couple who found an early path to stardom has maintained a very successful marriage for over fifty years. They have a secret that they were willing to share! But there's so much more to Doug and Emmy Jo than their past successes; we know you will love hearing their story.
Host's Note: This episode of CelinaRadio.com featuring Doug and Emmy Jo is super special to me. I have rarely met people who are Godly, kind and have such a unique life story. I truly hope you enjoy this episode, and I feel beyond blessed to have met Doug and Emmy Jo. -Ron Lyons