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Business Wire
11 hours ago
- Business
- Business Wire
DFW LAND Acquires 112 Acres on Preston Road in Celina for Mixed-Use Development
CELINA, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A major land acquisition in one of North Texas' fastest-growing corridors is setting the stage for a mixed-use development in Celina. DFW LAND's Vijay Borra has purchased 112 acres from the Choate Family at the high-profile intersection of the Collin County Outer Loop and Preston Road. Situated at the crossing of three major thoroughfares, the property is adjacent to two major retail projects: a Walmart Supercenter-anchored development, which is currently under construction and a future H-E-B-anchored development, further solidifying the area as a retail and commercial destination. The transaction was brokered by David Davidson, Jr. of Davidson Bogel Real Estate (DB2RE), in partnership with his father, David Davidson, Sr. of Davidson Real Estate. "50 years ago, when Preston Road was a two-lane dirt road north of 635, I started building relationships along Preston and the Dallas North Tollway," said Davidson Sr. "I met Ben Choate in the late 80s and have been friends with the family ever since.' The Choate Family has deep roots in Collin County. In 1855, John & Margaret Choat (the 'E' on Choate was not picked up until later) founded the oldest town in the County, Weston, when they and two other founding families donated 22 acres and 35 poles. Throughout the late 1800s and early 1900s the Choate Family farmed land in Weston and Celina which eventually became their home where they opened the Choate Family Pharmacy in 1922. Ten years following the opening of the pharmacy, Clyde Barrow, of the infamous Bonnie and Clyde, broke into the Choate Family Pharmacy accidentally mistaking it for the neighboring hardware store. DB2RE has been retained by the developer, DFW LAND, to target retail, medical, hospitality, and office users, as well as identify a multifamily development partner, should residential components be included in the final master plan. 'The location on the Outer Loop at Preston Road places it at the epicenter of infrastructure investment, retail expansion, and population growth,' commented Borra. 'Working with a town like Celina is a breath of fresh air as they know how to successfully balance a pro development mentality while prioritizing the community's needs and history in a rapidly growing market, which is not easy.' With regional infrastructure rapidly expanding alongside population growth the development is poised to meet surging demand for retail services, housing, and employment space. Planning is underway, and additional announcements regarding project partners and timelines are expected in the coming months. About Davidson Bogel Real Estate (DB2RE): Founded by David Davidson, Jr. and Edward Bogel in 2015, the base principle of the company is exceptional client service. DB2RE is a Dallas-based commercial real estate brokerage specializing in urban redevelopment and suburban land, retail, and mixed-use development throughout North Texas. The firm is known for its deep market knowledge and its role in some of North Texas' most impactful land transactions. As second-generation land brokers, David and Edward honor their heritage by including 2 in the abbreviated version of Davidson Bogel Real Estate (DB2RE).
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Cajun Claws reopens after destroyed from high-speed car chase
ABBEVILLE, La. (KLFY)– The popular crawfish restaurant is back open after being hit by a car in July. A high-speed chase ended as a car crashed into Cajun Claws, destroying the bar in the front of the building. The Choate family rebuilt what was destroyed of their family business with the help of their community. Their GoFundMe raised nearly $13,000. Jodi Choate said the crash was financially devastating, which concerned the Choate Family about the future their business and livelihoods. 'Financially for us it was scary,' Choate said. 'And it was going to be the end of our chapter. We didn't really want to end it on that note, and we said we are going to do it again.' Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now She said the community helped more than just monetarily. Choate said local carpenters, plumbers, customers and farmers helped as well. 'One of the farmer's wife…I was sitting in the back with Donnie, and she went up to Donnie,' Choate said. 'And she put something in his pocket, and he pulled it out. He says, like, 'No, I don't want this.'' Choate continued, 'She came to me and said, 'I just want you to know your husband paid more for years for my husband's crawfish. And we're at a point where we can help pay it forward.'' She said it feels good to be back and even better that they made it in time for crawfish season. 'It feels like I can breathe again,' Choate said. Cajun Claws were able to open their doors just in time for Mardi Gras season and business has been booming since because of the love of the community. Exclusive interview with UFC fighter Carli Judice Cajun Claws reopens after destroyed from high-speed car chase Carencro honors NFL champ, Kevin Faulk, with a new welcome sign Breaux Bridge Teen killed in shooting New Iberia hosts 11th annual Teche Plein Air competition Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
