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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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_outlineCelina, Texas Podcast: It's hard to imagine that a city poised to be the most extraordinary success story in recent Texas history is tearing itself apart at the seams. If one were to look at some of the popular Facebook Group Pages, one would likely believe that Celinans hate each other. But why? How could such a fantastic city have so much hate and vitriol?
Well, this minor manufactured disease called "politics" tends to do that to communities, and it's sadly apparent that Celina isn't immune to this nasty disease either; especially when you have a Mayoral choice to make. But what makes this political season so strange is that the incumbent Mayor, Sean Terry, has held the position of Mayor for a decade -through all of the challenges on the path to becoming the "fastest growing city in Texas" and something no Mayor had faced before: COVID.
So why is there any controversy at all over Sean Terry? Most would be grateful for the record-setting successes and the leadership demonstrated to overcome the pandemic as a community. But, oddly, that isn't the case.
There is more polarization and "self-sorting" in Celina, Texas, than ever. And what is this division based on? Plainly put, growth. You see, there are two distinct factions in Celina today, one that prefers Celina grow and develop slower (if at all) and the other, a group that has come to terms with the fact that the growth is coming and who now seek to manage that growth.
So how does this division in Celina, Texas, make for a Mayor that would be a first choice in most cities but seemingly hated by some in Celina? Because he is the "face" of development. Sean Terry is more than just the Mayor of Celina. He is also an employee of Centurian American, one of the largest developers in North Texas. Does it make sense now? The "build a wall around it and keep people out" crowd generally does not like Mayor Sean Terry, and the folks who see and love Celina's growth potential typically do like him.
So how do you take down a popular Mayor, one with credentials that include leading a small farming community to the status of fastest growing city in Texas and leading that city through a pandemic? Easy. You turn them into a villain or a criminal. You know, you have to flip the script. But how?
Well, that's not easy unless the FBI happens to show up at said Mayor's door to conduct a "raid." You know, helicopters flying overhead, smoke grenades going off, FBI Agents pounding on the door with Ninja masks on. It's a dark and sordid tale told many times to influence how people vote. But was it a "raid?" What really happened at Mayor Sean Terry's home when the FBI showed up?
Even with an FBI "raid" and all the verbal theatrics one could heap on the story, you would still need more than that to take down a wildly popular Mayor (so popular that he didn't draw an opponent for many years.) That's where Mayor Sean Terry's employment comes into play.
The story goes like this: since Sean Terry works for a developer, AND that developer has some projects in Celina, he MUST be on the take, right? Oh, and let's not forget to mention how often Mayor Sean Terry has to recuse himself as Centurion American moves to take over Celina in its evil scheme for world domination [cue the laugh of Dr. Evil in Austin Powers.] But wait, there's more. Gossiping minds want to know (or tell you) about how Sean Terry doesn't technically live in Celina -or at least his trailer isn't appropriately registered, so he MUST be in some sort of default, right?
Here's the good news: Mayor Sean Terry chose to sit down with Host Ron Lyons (who was recently very much on the fence himself about Mayor Terry) and tell HIS story, the one free of hateful agenda and the one you are less likely to hear from the Mayor Sean Terry haters. Basically, "The Story You Weren't Supposed To Hear." But it's a story that you DESERVE to hear, and you can have that opportunity in this episode of Celina Radio.
Mayor Sean Terry discusses everything from the FBI situation to his employment at Centurion American, the conflict of interest, his living situation and more. It may not be our typical fun episode, but it's an important one, -important for all of us.
We hope you enjoy this episode of Celina Radio. Be sure to stay until the very end, as Host Ron Lyons provides a nice little break from the political nonsense of the day for some much needed unity and healing!