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380 relief is years down the road

380 relief is years down the road

Eastbound or westbound, any time of day, traffic is heavy on U.S. Highway 380 through the center of Princeton. A TxDOT project widening the road from four lanes to six is not expected to be finished until 2028. Bob Wieland/The Princeton Herald Relief for drivers on...

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Historical Commission hosts competition

Historical Commission hosts competition

All Collin County K-12 students have a unique opportunity to learn about their local history while potentially learning new skills along the way. The Collin County Historical Commission is hosting three separate competitions throughout 2022: a video contest, art and...

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Mayor gives state of the city address

Mayor gives state of the city address

Business owners heard Mayor Brianna Chacon’s first state of the city address during the Princeton-Lowry Crossing Chamber luncheon Wednesday, Feb. 9. Mayor Chacon updated members on the construction across the city, new businesses on the horizon and the opening of new...

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Council approves Community Center management plan

Council approves Community Center management plan

A streamlined, efficient reservation process for the Community Center may soon be a reality for residents. Princeton City Council approved a resolution establishing the city’s management of the building during the Monday, Feb. 14 regular meeting. The facility will...

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Princeton library celebrates Black History Month

Princeton library celebrates Black History Month

The Lois Nelson Public Library is celebrating Black History Month throughout February by featuring stories and experiences of Black women, including authors.  Library Director Glenda Puckett is calling the initiative “Black Girl Magic” and the first participant...

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Love prevails in Princeton ISD

Love prevails in Princeton ISD

Love is in the air around Princeton ISD as Valentine’s Day nears on Monday, Feb. 14. The district, which employs almost 900 people, has several married couples at various positions from administration to the classroom. There’s also a mixture of newlyweds and long...

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Home Rule Charter Commission holds first meeting

Home Rule Charter Commission holds first meeting

Princeton has begun its fifth attempt to try and move out of being ruled by general law. Residents gathered at City Hall Wednesday, Feb. 2 for the first meeting of the new Home Rule Charter Commission, which will attempt to create a draft charter for the city. City...

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Winter storm packs a punch

Winter storm packs a punch

Winter storm Uri was on the minds of many Texans as last week’s storm impacted North Texas, and while there were reports of power outages and felled trees, the winter weather did not pummel the state as it did a year ago. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas...

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