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Public hearing on Monday, June 8

Public hearing on Monday, June 8

Public Hearing on the Levy of Assessments in Eastridge PID for Improvement Areas Number 6A and 6B and consider an ordinance levying assessments for the costs of certain improvements to be provided in the Eastridge Public Improvement District Improvement Area No. 6...

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Council declines action on complaints against Todd

Council declines action on complaints against Todd

The Princeton City Council took no action after holding a rare open meeting on criticisms of Councilmember Cristina Todd.An email from Councilmember Carolyn David-Graves and a memo from an anonymous city staffer alleged that Todd’s questioning of staff created tension...

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Governor signs bill aimed at EPIC City

Governor signs bill aimed at EPIC City

Gov. Greg Abbott addresses the media before signing House Bill 4211, sponsored by Rep. Candy Noble, designed to prevent developers from restricting property sales to customers of a certain religion. Behind them, from left, Rep. Jeff Leach, Sen. Angela Paxton, Rep....

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Local schools rate As for financial accountability

Local schools rate As for financial accountability

The School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) ensures public schools are held accountable for the quality of their financial management practices -- and that they improve these practices.  According to the Texas Education Agency (TEA), the system...

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PISD partners with Collin College for adult classes

PISD partners with Collin College for adult classes

The Princeton ISD school board now meets in the new administration building. Bob Wieland/The Princeton Herald Under an educational literacy grant, Collin College is working with the Princeton Independent School District to offer a variety of courses, said Casey...

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Rec center groundbreaking scheduled next year

Rec center groundbreaking scheduled next year

Princeton’s new multi-generation recreation center is not expected to be open until 2028, but residents are already questioning whether they should be charged for admission. When approved by voters in November 2023, the facility was projected to cost $30 million to...

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Governor signs bill aimed at EPIC City

Governor signs bill aimed at EPIC City

Rep. Candy Noble, R-Lucas, watched Gov. Greg Abbott sign her bill to prevent religious discrimination in real estate developments. The measure, which Noble sponsored during the regular session of the Legislature, prohibits developments that limit property sales to...

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Council approves budget, sets tax rate

Council approves budget, sets tax rate

A divided Princeton City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget and maintained the current property tax rate, which Kelley Wilson, the city’s chief financial officer, said was one of the lowest in Collin County. Councilmembers Terrance Johnson and Cristina...

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