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Summer meals now being served

Summer meals now being served

Once again, Princeton ISD will be part of the national summer meals program. All children, 18 years and younger, are eligible for free summer meals, but all meals must be consumed on-site and cannot be taken off campus. Meals will be served weekdays through Friday,...

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Founding trustee retires after 41 years of service

Founding trustee retires after 41 years of service

Retiring founding trustee Robert “Bob”  Collins poses with his  grandson Owen Collins, wife Claude Ann and Rep. Jeff Leach. Courtesy Collin College After helping guide Collin College from a fledgling institution offering classes in area high schools to a system...

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Council plans data center regulation

Council plans data center regulation

For those who don't have a subscription to The Princeton Herald, here is the complete article about Monday's Princeton City Council meeting. In a marathon meeting that lasted until 11:26 p.m., the Princeton City Council began discussion on how to create greater...

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ESD board preparing FY27 budget

ESD board preparing FY27 budget

Commissioners of Collin County Emergency Services District No. 1 are considering three possible tax rates to fund firefighting in the 75.5 square miles of unincorporated county land in the district.  During the board’s Tuesday, May 26, meeting, ESD Commissioner...

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Saturday is Election Day for council runoff

Saturday is Election Day for council runoff

This Saturday, June 13, is Election Day for the runoff for Place 4 on the Princeton City Council.None of the four candidates in the May 2 special election received more than 50% of the vote, so a runoff is being held between Jan Goria and Jaisen Rutledge.With early...

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Taking a look back at 2025 fall sports at Princeton

Taking a look back at 2025 fall sports at Princeton

Princeton senior running back Nick Rodriguez attempts to stretch the ball over a Plano East defender and past the goal line. Rodriguez finished last season with eight rushing touchdowns and 318 rushing yards in six games. Photo by Jerry Winfrey / C&S Media By...

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Education

Summer meals now being served

Summer meals now being served

Once again, Princeton ISD will be part of the national summer meals program. All children, 18 years and younger, are eligible for free summer meals, but all meals must be consumed on-site and cannot be taken off campus. Meals will be served weekdays through Friday,...

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Teacher proposals get $50k funding 

Teacher proposals get $50k funding 

The PISD funded a teacher proposal to purchase classroom Chromebooks. Courtesy Photo Princeton ISD once again rewarded innovative ideas by funding grants through teacher proposals. Recipients were announced during an end-of-year ceremony. In the fall, 11 teachers will...

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Collin College students graduate Friday

Collin College students graduate Friday

About 1,400 graduates of Collin College will receive their degrees at two separate commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 15. Both events will be held at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center, 200 E. Stacy Road, in Allen. At 11 a.m., the ceremony will celebrate...

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Creating the ultimate outdoor TV retreat

Creating the ultimate outdoor TV retreat

By Carrie Dunlea Backyards have evolved far beyond basic patios and grills. Today’s outdoor spaces are increasingly designed as extensions of the home — places where families can stream movies, host game-day gatherings or simply unwind outdoors without sacrificing...

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Safe summer fun

Safe summer fun

Getty images Longer days and lighter schedules make summer perfect for relaxing, having fun outdoors and spending time with loved ones. However, more physical activity and time spent in the sun can also translate to increased health and safety risks. As you and your...

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Unlock the benefits of better sleep

Unlock the benefits of better sleep

Simple lifestyle changes may help improve rest, overall wellness By Carrie Dunlea A good night’s sleep can make all the difference between starting the day energized and focused or dragging through it feeling irritable, distracted and exhausted. Yet for many people,...

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Spring sweet spots

Spring sweet spots

Where to travel before Summer crowds hit By Carrie Dunlea May sits in a sweet spot on the travel calendar — that fleeting window when spring is still in full bloom, temperatures are comfortable across much of the country and summer crowds haven’t yet arrived in force....

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Raising the steaks

Raising the steaks

Columnist John Moore's great grandfather, Thornton Parmer Moore, is pictured circa 1935 in his blacksmith shop. Like most of the era, he made just about everything he needed. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com As a kid, I often heard the...

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In the cards

In the cards

Columnist John Moore spent most Saturday nights of his childhood watching the adults play cards and drink lots of coffee. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com In 868 A.D., according to Chinese historical records, a princess was said to have...

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State’s wind projects at a standstill

State’s wind projects at a standstill

Dozens of Texas wind projects have been halted because the Department of Defense has not approved the federal permits required for them to move forward, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Data from the American Clean Power Association indicate that the state...

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Who’ll stop the rain

Who’ll stop the rain

Columnist John Moore wonders if we can stop the rain we started. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com Back in 2011, it didn’t rain. It didn’t rain for a long, long time. It didn’t rain for so long that fires began to pop up where I live. One...

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Rockin’ down the highway

Rockin’ down the highway

Columnist John Moore has played guitar since he was eight. The Doobie Brothers helped remind him of why he still plays. Photo John Moore When I first picked up a guitar in 1970, my fingers didn’t make the sounds I wanted to hear. But I knew that if I kept trying, I...

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