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Rockin’ down the highway

Rockin’ down the highway

Columnist John Moore has played guitar since he was eight. The Doobie Brothers helped remind him of why he still plays. Photo John Moore When I first picked up a guitar in 1970, my fingers didn’t make the sounds I wanted to hear. But I knew that if I kept trying, I...

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Women’s right to vote turns 100

Women’s right to vote turns 100

In just over two months, about 9.3 million Texas women will have the option to vote in the presidential election. It’s a process that hundreds of thousands TexĀ­ans take for granted, but for women, the process of mereĀ­ly making it to the polls was a hard-fought...

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PISD trustees slash property tax rate

PISD trustees slash property tax rate

Because of continuing rapid growth, Princeton IndepenĀ­dent School District trustees this week were able to adopt a budget that is almost $3 million more than last year and lower the property tax rate by almost a dime. The school board met MonĀ­day, Aug. 17, in regular...

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School year begins with 5,497 students

School year begins with 5,497 students

Despite starting the new year with two instructional options for students, Princeton IndeĀ­pendent School District reports a smooth first day of school on Thursday, Aug. 13. There were 5,497 students who started classes across the district, which is an increase of 262...

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It’s time to learn about the system

It’s time to learn about the system

I’ve spent a long time in politics, and over those years one thing has reĀ­mained constant: There are a lot more Americans who critiĀ­cize government than there are who serve and do something about it. I’ll admit, there have been times when I’ve felt a bit reĀ­sentful....

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Try a new way to travel

Try a new way to travel

Despite the COVID-19 panĀ­demic, families are still finding ways to make the most of unĀ­usual schedules to plan a getĀ­away. With more flexible work and school arrangements, many families are embracing the idea of a ā€œflexcation,ā€ an emerging travel trend where families...

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Princeton football set to begin Sept. 17

Princeton football set to begin Sept. 17

Following the announceĀ­ment by the UIL stating that conferences 5A-6A fall sports would be delayed, the PrincĀ­eton Panthers varsity footĀ­ball team released a revised schedule for the 2020 season. The team was able to keep all ten originally scheduled games. The season...

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School district working to safely play fall sports

School district working to safely play fall sports

Friday night lights are exĀ­pected to shine at Jackie HenĀ­dricks Stadium this fall, but the football and fall sports seasons are delayed about a month beĀ­cause of the COVID-19 panĀ­demic. Princeton Independent School District sports and band practices that usually begin...

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Tax bills may rise

Tax bills may rise

Princeton City Council this week approved a contract for construction of a new MuniciĀ­pal Center and set a date for hearings on the budget and a property tax rate that will repĀ­resent an eight percent increase for property owners. The council met in regular session...

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