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Design changes cut costs of multi-gen rec center

Design changes cut costs of multi-gen rec center

An aerial concept illustration shows how Princeton’s multi-generation recreation center will look when finished in 2028. Courtesy Photo The cost of Princeton’s multi-generation recreation center has been pared by up to $20 million, Parks & Recreation Director...

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Decoration Day, Memorial Day at cemetery

Decoration Day, Memorial Day at cemetery

Flowers or flags will be placed on graves honoring Decoration Day Sunday, May 25. A Memorial Day service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 26. Friends and family members of those at rest in Princeton Cemetery are encouraged to participate in Decoration Day on...

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Princeton tops nation in percentage growth

Princeton tops nation in percentage growth

Traffic on Hwy 380 traffic is a visible—and often frustrating— sign of Princeton’s growth. Princeton has moved from third in the nation for percentage population growth to No. 1, according to U.S. Census Bureau’s Vintage 2024 data released Thursday, May 15. The Census...

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Rural firefighting service to be discontinued

Rural firefighting service to be discontinued

Starting in October, Princeton residents who live outside the city limits will no longer receive firefighting service from the Princeton Fire Department. Starting in October, Princeton residents who live outside the city limits will no longer receive firefighting...

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Princeton tops nation in growth

Princeton tops nation in growth

Princeton has moved from third in the nation for percentage population growth to No. 1, according to U.S. Census Bureau’s Vintage 2024 data released Thursday, May 15.The Census Bureau said Princeton had a 30.6% growth rate, up from last year’s 22.3%.Princeton...

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Princeton to lease Lake Lavon parks

Princeton to lease Lake Lavon parks

The boat ramp is a popular feature at Clear Lake Park on Lake Lavon, one of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers parks that may be turned over to the city of Princeton. Bob Wieland/C&S Media The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has held public hearings on a draft...

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Council denies development plat

Council denies development plat

In an unusual display of disapproval to a developer, councilmembers unanimously refused to issue a final plat for Phase 3 of the Morning Ridge subdivision. Forestar Group of Plano had requested permission to sell 75 single-family lots on 15 acres east of County Road...

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McKinney council approves airport contracts

McKinney council approves airport contracts

Work is scheduled to begin next month on a $72 million expansion of McKinney National Airport that will allow commercial passenger service to begin next year. “We are cleared for takeoff,” Mayor George Fuller said after the McKinney City Council approved $61 million...

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