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Milestones

Milestones

Columnist John Moore (bottom left) is pictured with his father, mother, and sister in 1965. Photo: Moore Family Photos By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com In 2014, I was contacted by a newspaper in Tyler, Texas. Unbeknownst to me, the publisher of said...

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Focusing on the future with smart policing

Focusing on the future with smart policing

Chief Waters displays new tools for police officers including a lighter ballistic vest, 3-D scanner and more. Bob Wieland/The Princeton Herald Princeton Police Chief James Waters has found a way to do more with less. It’s called intelligent policing, and Waters said...

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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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