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Teacher proposals get $50k funding 

Teacher proposals get $50k funding 

The PISD funded a teacher proposal to purchase classroom Chromebooks. Courtesy Photo Princeton ISD once again rewarded innovative ideas by funding grants through teacher proposals. Recipients were announced during an end-of-year ceremony. In the fall, 11 teachers will...

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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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Injunction blocks Ten Commandments law

Injunction blocks Ten Commandments law

A federal judge has temporarily blocked Plano ISD and 10 other school districts from complying with a new state law requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in every classroom. Senate Bill 10, sponsored by Sen. Phil King, R-Weatherford and carried in the House by...

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Council hears from city’s lone code enforcer

Council hears from city’s lone code enforcer

Members of the Princeton City Council seemed surprised to learn the city had only one code compliance officer able to issue citations. In response to a query by Mayor Eugene Escobar Jr. at the last council meeting, Director of Development Services Craig Fisher...

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Library expansion is years away

Library expansion is years away

Plans to expand the Lois Nelson Public Library have been scaled back to repairs and renovation. Plans to expand the Lois Nelson Public Library have been scaled back to repairs and renovation, city officials said. Assistant City Manager Allison Cook briefed the...

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