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Creating the ultimate outdoor TV retreat

Creating the ultimate outdoor TV retreat

By Carrie Dunlea Backyards have evolved far beyond basic patios and grills. Today’s outdoor spaces are increasingly designed as extensions of the home — places where families can stream movies, host game-day gatherings or simply unwind outdoors without sacrificing...

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Voter registration deadline is Oct. 4

Voter registration deadline is Oct. 4

The deadline to register to vote in the city of Princeton council, Princeton ISD board of trustees and the statewide Constitutional Amendment election is fast approaching. Residents have until Monday, Oct. 4 to register to vote in the Nov. 2 election. Residents can...

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Council honors resident children

Council honors resident children

Princeton City Council took a moment to honor children in the area battling childhood cancer at its Sept. 27 meeting. During the meeting, Mayor Brianna Chacon said that resident Wendy Weinman contacted her and suggested the city recognize September as Childhood Cancer...

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Third special session begins

Third special session begins

The Texas Legislature started its third special session Monday, Sept. 20. Gov. Greg Abbott announced the third special session Sept. 7 and identified five agenda items including redistricting. “The Texas Legislature now has the opportunity to redraw legislative and...

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EDC considers hiring director

EDC considers hiring director

Princeton Economic Development Corporation may soon have an employee to call its own. The board discussed possibly hiring a director during the Sept. 13 special meeting. No decision was made, but the board asked EDC President Sherry Campbell to contact other EDCs in...

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City hires new library director

City hires new library director

Glenda Puckett has big shoes to fill, but she is excited to take on the challenge. Puckett replaced Cathy Dunkel, who retired in August, as the new library director. Although she started in utility billing, Puckett has experience working in a library. Before taking...

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Governor announced additional agenda items

Governor announced additional agenda items

Gov. Greg Abbott announced additional agenda items to be added to the third called session, which began Monday, Sept. 20. The announcement came Sept. 22 after Abbott submitted a message to the Secretary of the Senate identifying the items. The first additional item is...

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Collin County announces recovery plan

Collin County announces recovery plan

Collin County officials recently published the Collin County Recovery Plan, a 22- page document detailing the projects the county intends to fund using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Along with ARPA funds, the plan includes State and Local Fiscal Recovery...

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Local creative artists win big at State Fair of Texas

Local creative artists win big at State Fair of Texas

The State Fair of Texas Creative Arts contest dates back to 1886 and has showcased works from artists in multiple categories across the state. Among the winners in this year’s creative arts contest is Princeton resident Cynthia Hanson. Hanson, a retired surgical...

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