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Congressman wants to move CBP HQ to Texas

Congressman wants to move CBP HQ to Texas

U.S. Rep. Keith Self thinks a solution should be closer to the problem, so the 3rd District congressman has introduced a bill to relocate the headquarters of the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency to Texas.“Moving our CBP HQ to Texas is a practical step that...

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Mobility study plans for future growth

Mobility study plans for future growth

During typical non-holiday work week, the U.S. Hwy 380 and Beauchamp Boulevard intersection in Princeton is often clogged with traffic. The future Town Center complex will anchor the northwest corner. Shelley Dowdle/ The Princeton Herald With the population of Collin...

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Mayor Escobar takes the helm

Mayor Escobar takes the helm

Eugene Escobar Jr., mayor of Princeton, effective Monday, Dec. 23. Bob Wieland/The Princeton Herald Family and friends of Eugene Escobar Jr. filled the first two rows of seats in the Princeton City Council Chambers as City Secretary Amber Anderson swore in Escobar as...

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Local lawmakers file bills

Local lawmakers file bills

Bill restricts insurance covering gender transition  State Senate and House members preparing for the 89th Texas Legislature to convene on Tuesday, Jan. 14, have filed hundreds of bills to be considered during the 140-day regular session. As of Friday, Dec. 20, Sen....

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Solar eclipse topped year’s events

Solar eclipse topped year’s events

Singer-songwriter Aaron Watson headlined performances at the June 29 Freedom & Fireworks event. File Art A cloudy day turned black as night as Princeton residents witnessed the area’s first total solar eclipse since 1878.  April 8, 2024, will remain in the...

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PISD continued building for future growth

PISD continued building for future growth

The Princeton High School Class of 2024 celebrated their graduation. File Art Princeton ISD board members wrestled with the same growth problems facing the city as a whole as the district opened two new elementary schools, struggled to find enough teachers and adopted...

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Year brings growth, new administration

Year brings growth, new administration

Rampant growth continued to batter Princeton’s infrastructure during 2024 as city leaders attempted to curb and refine development. By the time the U.S. Census Bureau reported in May that Princeton was the third-fastest-growing city by percentage, a new administrative...

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