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Tax increase hearing set for Monday, Aug. 17

Tax increase hearing set for Monday, Aug. 17

Police Chief James Waters presents R.I.S.E. Pillar Awards to Officer Brumit and Detective Peeples at the Monday, Aug. 10, meeting of the Princeton City Council. Bob Wieland/Princeton Herald The Princeton City Council will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. on Monday,...

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Princeton tops nation in percentage growth

Princeton tops nation in percentage growth

Traffic on Hwy 380 traffic is a visible—and often frustrating— sign of Princeton’s growth. Princeton has moved from third in the nation for percentage population growth to No. 1, according to U.S. Census Bureau’s Vintage 2024 data released Thursday, May 15. The Census...

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Rural firefighting service to be discontinued

Rural firefighting service to be discontinued

Starting in October, Princeton residents who live outside the city limits will no longer receive firefighting service from the Princeton Fire Department. Starting in October, Princeton residents who live outside the city limits will no longer receive firefighting...

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Princeton tops nation in growth

Princeton tops nation in growth

Princeton has moved from third in the nation for percentage population growth to No. 1, according to U.S. Census Bureau’s Vintage 2024 data released Thursday, May 15.The Census Bureau said Princeton had a 30.6% growth rate, up from last year’s 22.3%.Princeton...

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Backyard Bliss: Create a peaceful outdoor retreat

Backyard Bliss: Create a peaceful outdoor retreat

In the past decade, backyards have evolved from simple spaces with patios or decks into extensions of our homes—versatile, tranquil sanctuaries designed for rest and renewal. Whether you're looking to boost your home's value or simply carve out a personal oasis,...

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Princeton to lease Lake Lavon parks

Princeton to lease Lake Lavon parks

The boat ramp is a popular feature at Clear Lake Park on Lake Lavon, one of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers parks that may be turned over to the city of Princeton. Bob Wieland/C&S Media The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has held public hearings on a draft...

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Council denies development plat

Council denies development plat

In an unusual display of disapproval to a developer, councilmembers unanimously refused to issue a final plat for Phase 3 of the Morning Ridge subdivision. Forestar Group of Plano had requested permission to sell 75 single-family lots on 15 acres east of County Road...

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McKinney council approves airport contracts

McKinney council approves airport contracts

Work is scheduled to begin next month on a $72 million expansion of McKinney National Airport that will allow commercial passenger service to begin next year. “We are cleared for takeoff,” Mayor George Fuller said after the McKinney City Council approved $61 million...

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