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Fire station closed after four decades of use

Fire station closed after four decades of use

Princeton Fire Station No. 4, built in 1987 for the Branch Volunteer Fire Department, is closed following a safety inspection. File Photo Rather than spend up to $1 million to repair Fire Station No. 4, the Princeton City Council has decided to close the facility,...

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Lake Lavon recreation area proposed

Lake Lavon recreation area proposed

A developer that plans to build nearly 900 homes near Lake Lavon would like to also build lakeside recreational amenities including trails, playgrounds, a golf course and a marina on parkland currently managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Mayor Eugene Escobar...

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Council OKs request for library proposals

Council OKs request for library proposals

Proposals are being sought for renovations to the Lois Nelson Public Library under a $1 million bond approved in November 2023. File Photo The small library with a big heart will be getting a million-dollar facelift. The Princeton City Council has approved soliciting...

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Firms qualified for city manager search

Firms qualified for city manager search

A California-based executive search firm was city staff’s top pick to hunt for Princeton’s next city manager. CPS HR Consulting of Sacramento, which also has a regional office in Austin, was among more than 10 firms responding to the city’s request for qualifications,...

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Voters choose Rutledge in Place 4 runoff

Voters choose Rutledge in Place 4 runoff

Jaisen Rutledge. Courtesy Cheneda Samuel Four dozen votes made the difference as fewer than 3% of registered voters apparently elected Jaisen Rutledge to Place 4 on the Princeton City Council. Unofficial results show Rutledge bested Planning & Zoning Commissioner...

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