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Seven candidates seeking four PISD and council positions

Seven candidates seeking four PISD and council positions

Voters will elect two Princeton ISD school board trustees and two City Council members in November. Monday, Aug. 17, was the deadline for candidates to file for the Tuesday, Nov. 3, general election ballot. School board members serve three-year terms and seats open...

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New law bans student cellphone use at school

New law bans student cellphone use at school

All Texas public and charter school students, grades K through 12, are now prohibited from using cell phones and other personal communication devices during the school day. And school districts are scrambling to comply with the new law by the start of classes. House...

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Preliminary PISD budget includes tax cut

Preliminary PISD budget includes tax cut

New PISD Principal Courtney Croy and her staff at Perkins Early Childhood Center, which opens its doors in August. Courtesy Photo While waiting for more information about how this year’s Texas House Bill 2 will impact local education funding, the Princeton Independent...

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Fire protection will continue for some subdivisions

Fire protection will continue for some subdivisions

MUD #2 residents will continue to receive firefighting and emergency services under a separate contract with the city. Bob Wieland/The Princeton Herald Residents who have a Princeton mailing address but live in Municipal Utility District (MUD) #2 outside the city...

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New PISD admin building coming soon

New PISD admin building coming soon

Work on the new Princeton ISD administration building is nearing completition. The district hopes to move into the facility the last week of July. Bob Wieland/Princeton Herald Princeton Independent School District is preparing to open its new administration building...

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Work delayed on unfinished apartments

Work delayed on unfinished apartments

Ironwood at Princeton buildings have been rewrapped with Tyvek CommercialWrap shielding and doors and windows have been installed. However, construction has paused due to negotiations with the city over payment of fees tied to previous owners. Bob Wieland/The...

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City needs more time to catch up with growth

City needs more time to catch up with growth

In a unanimous vote after a brief public hearing, the Princeton City Council extended its moratorium on new residential development for an additional 160 days, pushing the temporary building freeze to Nov. 30.  The decision followed extensive discussion about the...

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Housing moratorium extended

Housing moratorium extended

It’s Moratorium, Take 3. The Princeton City Council has extended the moratorium on new residential construction for 160 more days. The first moratorium of 120 days was imposed last September to allow time for the rapidly growing city to plan for improving its...

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