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100 percent Bobcat

Steve Carey might not answer to the title Mr. Celina, but he will not disagree that he is 100 percent Bobcat. His family is longtime Celina – five generations – and he is a proud member of the 1974 state championship football team. On this episode of "Life in Celina," Steve characterizes the people of Celina, Texas, he talks about the future of this community and shares the secret to keeping Celina true to itself. #lifeconnected– Celina Economic Development: https://celinaedc.com– Little Wooden Penguin: https://littlewoodenpenguin.com/– Celina Covid News: https://www.celina-tx.gov/AlertCenter.aspx– City of Celina: https://www.celina-tx.gov

What the Gigabit? The Ambassador of Celina gets to brag

If Celina, Texas, had an official ambassador – Corbett Howard would be your guy. Since he arrived in Celina more than 20 years ago, he's been an advocate, cheerleader and servant for this community. He has a heart for Celina that is cultivated by the people who live. He loves their entrepreneurial spirit and sense of heritage. On this episode of "Life in Celina," Corbett Howard gets to brag on his community for being the first and only Gigabit City in Texas. #lifeconnected– Celina Economic Development: https://celinaedc.com– Little Wooden Penguin: https://littlewoodenpenguin.com/– Celina Covid News: https://www.celina-tx.gov/AlertCenter.aspx– City of Celina: https://www.celina-tx.gov

Special Edition: Holiday on the Square

Holiday cheer is in the air! On this episode of "Life in Celina," we talk about all the holiday events happening on the Celina Downtown Square. Rebecca Barton (Downtown Development Manager) and Donna Lynch (Director of Marketing), share what event they're looking forward to the most this December. They also discuss how the city is dedicated to giving its citizens a memorable (and safe) holiday experience this Christmas season. #lifeconnected– Celina Economic Development: https://celinaedc.com– Little Wooden Penguin: https://littlewoodenpenguin.com/– Celina Covid News: https://www.celina-tx.gov/AlertCenter.aspx– City of Celina: https://www.celina-tx.govMusic:Vocals by Jon Christopher DavisEngineered by Wextrax StudioMusic by Mark Metdker

Leading by Example: Passion for the people

Mayor Sean Terry loves the people of Celina, Texas. That is evident in his passion and the way he leads this community. On this episode of "Life in Celina," Mayor Terry (a.k.a. The Punter from Gunter) shares his story about ending up in Celina. Per our request, he also sprinkles in some fun and colorful stories from his journey. #lifeconnected– Celina Economic Development: https://celinaedc.com– Little Wooden Penguin: https://littlewoodenpenguin.com/– Celina Covid News: https://www.celina-tx.gov/AlertCenter.aspx– City of Celina: https://www.celina-tx.gov

A Storybook Ending: Living happily ever after in Celina

Kristen Ethridge couldn't have written the current chapter of her life any better. Actually ... she probably could have, because she has written 12 wildly-popular romance novels – one of those novels is a Hallmark movie (October Kiss). Regardless, this award-winning author has fallen in love with her new community, and she is living her best life (and entertaining her fans with her written words) - from right here in Celina, Texas. #lifeconnected– Kristen Ethridge website: https://kristenethridge.com/– Celina Economic Development: https://celinaedc.com– Little Wooden Penguin: https://littlewoodenpenguin.com/– Celina Covid News: https://www.celina-tx.gov/AlertCenter.aspx– City of Celina: https://www.celina-tx.govMusic:Vocals by Jon Christopher DavisEngineered by Wextrax StudioMusic by Mark Metdker

Going All In: ’This has been huge for us’

When Clint Bissett moved to Celina, Texas, he jumped in with both feet. He was handed the reins of an engineering firm in Downtown Celina, but Clint Bissett wanted more. He wanted to make his new community feel like home (literally and figuratively). And after only 3 years, he has started to accomplish that goal. On this community podcast, we discuss his journey to Celina, his involvement on the EDC Board and what he's most excited about in his new home. #lifeconnected– Pacheko Koch: http://www.pkce.com/– Celina Economic Development: https://celinaedc.com– Little Wooden Penguin: https://littlewoodenpenguin.com/– Celina Covid News: https://www.celina-tx.gov/AlertCenter.aspx– City of Celina: https://www.celina-tx.govMusic:Vocals by Jon Christopher DavisEngineered by Wextrax StudioMusic by Mark Metdker

Business Spotlight: Buff City Soap

Not only does Natalie Imhoff make soap ... she is now the owner/operator of Buff City Soap in Celina, Texas, which is scheduled to open in Nov. 2020. If you would have asked her 10 months ago about jumping off this unique entrepreneurial cliff, she would have said you were crazy. But Buff City Soap won her heart, and she decided to plant roots in Celina. This is an inspiring episode of "Life in Celina," fueled by passion and love of community. #lifeconnectedLinks:– Buff City Soap - Celina: https://www.facebook.com/buffcitysoapcelinatx/– Celina Covid News: https://www.celina-tx.gov/AlertCenter.aspx– City of Celina: https://www.celina-tx.gov– Celina Economic Development: https://celinaedc.comMusic:Vocals by Jon Christopher DavisEngineered by Wextrax StudioMusic by Mark Metdker

’Use us to do something big’

Cody Kujawa got to Celina, Texas, by faith. He was living 900 miles away in Georgia, when he was praying for God to use him for something big. That's when he was introduced to this small, but growing community north of DFW. After two trips, two interviews – and lots of prayer – he was offered a position at First Celina Baptist Church. Now ... Celina, Texas, is home for Cody Kujawa and his family. #lifeconnected– First Celina Baptist Church: https://firstcelina.org/– Little Wooden Penguin: https://littlewoodenpenguin.com/– Celina Covid News: https://www.celina-tx.gov/AlertCenter.aspx– City of Celina: https://www.celina-tx.gov– Celina Economic Development: https://celinaedc.comMusic:Vocals by Jon Christopher DavisEngineered by Wextrax StudioMusic by Mark Metdker

Hip to be Square: Livin’ the dream

Moises Casillas feels extremely lucky. He never thought he'd be where he is, doing what he's doing ... but he loves it! The owner of Lucy's on the Square shares his story of coming to America with no restaurant experience. He shares how luck and God led him to Celina. And he shares how he fell in love with his new hometown - especially the people. #lifeconnected– Lucy's on the Square: https://www.lucysonthesquare.com/– Little Wooden Penguin: https://littlewoodenpenguin.com/– Celina Covid News: https://www.celina-tx.gov/AlertCenter.aspx– City of Celina: https://www.celina-tx.gov– Celina Economic Development: https://celinaedc.comMusic:Vocals by Jon Christopher DavisEngineered by Wextrax StudioMusic by Mark Metdker

Business Spotlight: Apex Network Physical Therapy

After graduating from physical therapy school, Dr. Kyle Correia wanted to open his own PT clinic. Location was key, but once he was introduced to Celina, Texas, his decision was easy. Now, Apex Network Physical Therapy is willing and ready to grow with this community, and Correia is excited about providing physical therapy to his neighbors troughout Celina. #lifeconnected #shoplocal Links:– Apex Network Physical Therapy: https://apexnetworkpt.com/celinatx/– Celina Covid News: https://www.celina-tx.gov/AlertCenter.aspx– City of Celina: https://www.celina-tx.gov– Celina Economic Development: https://celinaedc.comMusic:Vocals by Jon Christopher DavisEngineered by Wextrax StudioMusic by Mark Metdker