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Gertrude Dowden

Gertrude Dowden

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mom and grandmother, Gertrude “Trudy” Dowden, who left this world peacefully on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at the age of 91 years. Trudy was a devoted wife to Bobby Dowden for 62 years before his passing in...

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FD continues transition from volunteer to career

FD continues transition from volunteer to career

  Princeton Fire Department took a big step toward transitioning to a paid department with the hiring of the first of three captains coming on board in the next several months. Stepping into the position approved recently by the city council is Steve Gammons, a...

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Nearly there

Nearly there

  First half of district wraps up at Quinlan Ford At the conclusion of the week the first half of the District 12-4A season will be in the books. The No. 28 state-ranked Lady Panthers started things off Oct. 6 with Anna and play 4:30 p.m. Friday at Quinlan Ford....

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Diggin’ up funds

Princeton High School Lady Panther volleyball program is very active in the Side-Out Foundation’s endeavors in finding a cure for breast cancer. Each season, the players host a “Dig Pink” volleyball match where they “pink out” the gym and donate proceeds to the...

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Princeton man convicted of murder in Oklahoma

An Oklahoma jury last week returned a guilty verdict on a charge of first degree murder against 36-year-old Princeton resident Ronnie Dean Denny, Jr., and recommended a sentence of life without parole. Denny was indicted on the murder charge in connection with the...

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Princeton police blotter

The Collin County Sheriff’s Office has released the Princeton Police Department blotter for Sept. 17 – Sept. 24. Calls for security watches, building checks, traffic stops and traffic enforcement areas have been omitted. Sept. 17 • susp. circ, 301 Panther Pkwy. •...

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Grand Jury indictments

The Collin County Grand Jury has indicted the following individuals based on cases originally filed by the Princeton Police Department. Amberly Sheri Gibson for the possession of a controlled substance in penalty group one, less than 1 gram (State Jail felony.)...

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