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Community to honor Audie Murphy legacy

Community to honor Audie Murphy legacy

Audie Murphy’s nieces, Sandra Patterson and Rhonda Hoy, took part in a special moment during the 2025 ceremony by placing a floral arrangement at the base of the Audie Murphy memorial in downtown Farmersville. File Art A new tribute honoring service and sacrifice will...

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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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State representatives address Texas floods

State representatives address Texas floods

In the wake of last month’s deadly and destructive flooding in the Hill Country, the Texas House has passed disaster preparedness and relief legislation, District 67 Rep. Jeff Leach said.  “These bills will ensure we are better prepared for future emergencies...

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City preparing to take over 3 lakeside parks

City preparing to take over 3 lakeside parks

Princeton will take over Twin Groves, Tickey Creek and Clear Lake as part a multi-year initiative to restructure recreation management at the lake. Bob Wieland/The Princeton Herald The Princeton Community Development Corporation (PCDC) has voted unanimously to...

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Trash disposal rates to increase 14%

Trash disposal rates to increase 14%

Higher costs, particularly natural gas that powers its collection trucks, have prompted Community Waste Disposal (CWD) to increase its fees for Princeton.  At the same time, the city is adjusting its contract calendar with CWD to align with the budget year. And...

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