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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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Vending machine dispenses free Narcan

Vending machine dispenses free Narcan

Princeton Fire Chief Shannon Stephens, pharmacist Praveen Daida of Princeton Pharmacy and Charlise Lee of PTX Diverse took part in the dedication of a free vending machine dispensing Narcan to counter opioid overdoses last week. John Kanelis/The Princeton Herald...

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PISD enrollment outpaces projections

PISD enrollment outpaces projections

Princeton High School’s Emma Parker and Tyler Phillips won the UIL Class 6A state championship in CX Debate by beating the team from College Park High School in The Woodlands, 2-1. CX Debate is also known as cross examination or policy debate. Courtesy photo Princeton...

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Luncheon highlights city’s growth, development

Luncheon highlights city’s growth, development

City Manager Mike Mashburn provides an update on Princeton’s population and strategic goals. Courtesy Princeton-Lowry Crossing Chamber of Commerce Princeton City Manager Mike Mashburn began his “State of the City” address last week with a simple question: How many...

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PISD elementary students lag in reading

PISD elementary students lag in reading

Princeton ISD students continue to outperform regional and state standards in many academic disciplines measured by the Texas Academic Performance Reports, school trustees learned at their Monday, Jan. 13, meeting. The Princeton Independent School District, though,...

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Annual ceremony honors veterans

Annual ceremony honors veterans

Rich Rykens honors William Rutledge, who died in 1910 at about 27 years of age, at the Wreaths Across America ceremony at Wilson Chapel Cemetery in Lowry Crossing Saturday, Dec. 14. John Kanelis/The Princeton Herald Linda Dillard never knew her uncle, who died in...

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Habitat celebrates new homeowner

Habitat celebrates new homeowner

The second of five Habitat for Humanity homes is now complete on Harrelson Drive in Princeton. Three more will be built on lots donated by the Princeton Independent School District.  John Kanelis/The Princeton Herald A mid-morning downpour didn’t dampen the joy as a...

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Veterans honored at park ceremony

Veterans honored at park ceremony

Princeton High School JROTC cadets presented the colors at the annual Veterans Day ceremony held at Veterans Memorial Park in downtown Princeton Monday, Nov. 11. John Kanelis/The Princeton Herald Those who wear the uniform of their country “bless this nation with...

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CCAD nominees approved by Commissioners Court

CCAD nominees approved by Commissioners Court

Collin County Commissioners Court on Monday approved a list of county residents who have been nominated by various taxing entities to serve on the Collin Central Appraisal District board of directors. An election is slated to occur no later than Dec. 15, at which time...

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