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Council retains interim city attorney

Council retains interim city attorney

The city of Princeton has hired an interim lawyer following the resignation of City Attorney Grant Lowry, an associate with Boyle & Lowry L.L.P., of Irving. Following the first of two executive sessions at the Monday, April 13, meeting, the Princeton City Council...

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Students celebrate eclipse history

Students celebrate eclipse history

Overcast skies threatened to spoil Monday’s total solar eclipse. But the clouds parted briefly during totality and thousands of Princeton residents got a good view of the celestial spectacle as the moon’s shadow swept across Texas from southwest to northeast. The...

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City vendors underwrite retreat

City vendors underwrite retreat

Last month’s two-day strategic retreat for city officials in Arlington cost $23,000, according to municipal records. However, the event was paid for by firms and companies doing business with the city, Mayor Brianna Chacon said. Asked online how much the March 22 and...

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Preparing for the eclipse

Preparing for the eclipse

Proper eclipse viewing glasses will be marked “ISO 12312-2” and should be put on before looking up. While most Collin County residents will be looking skyward on April 8, school officials and local authorities are keeping their attention back on the ground. “Since...

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Clouds of color welcome spring

Clouds of color welcome spring

Coated with colors, Princeton residents dance joyfully at Caldwell Park Saturday, March 30 to herald the spring season. Bob Wieland/Princeton Herald Caldwell Park was bright with colored clouds quickly swept away by a blustery south wind as Princeton residents greeted...

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Sign up now for Onion Festival events

Sign up now for Onion Festival events

Two decades of fundraising and fun will be the focus Saturday, April 20, at the 20th annual Onion Festival at Princeton High School. The event recognizes Collin County’s onion industry that started in the city. The day kicks off with at 9 a.m. with the 5K run near...

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FD gets new truck; shopping center confirmed

FD gets new truck; shopping center confirmed

Princeton Fire Rescue has received its long-awaited Truck 792 with a 100-foot aerial platform so it can serve the city better as it grows. It will be housed at Fire Station No. 3 and will be assigned to Fire Station No. 2 when it opens. Courtesy Photo Developers will...

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Council makes future plans

Council makes future plans

Developers have signed 36 companies for the 91-acre Princeton Center development at US 380 and Beauchamp Boulevard. Courtesy Kimley Horn Developing a land acquisition plan for Princeton was designated the top goal as the City Council met for a two-day strategic...

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Habitat plans to build more homes in county

Habitat plans to build more homes in county

Habitat for Humanity of Collin County volunteers work to build a home in Princeton last year. Grant funds recently received will address critical repair needs for qualifying residents.  File  Art As spring approaches, Habitat for Humanity of Collin County (HFH Collin...

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