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Who’ll stop the rain

Who’ll stop the rain

Columnist John Moore wonders if we can stop the rain we started. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com Back in 2011, it didn’t rain. It didn’t rain for a long, long time. It didn’t rain for so long that fires began to pop up where I live. One...

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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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Firetrucks welcomed

Firetrucks welcomed

Fire department staff, city employees and citizens “push in” the new $1.2 million aerial ladder truck last week. It will be housed at Fire Station No. 3. The Princeton Fire and Rescue Department, after going through some of the fire service traditions associated with...

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New Habitat CEO ramps up building

New Habitat CEO ramps up building

Shonda Schaefer, right, newly appointed CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Collin County, consults with Construction Manager Rosa Garcia at the home being built in Princeton. John Kanelis/The Princeton Herald Shonda Schaefer has been on her new job as chief executive...

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How a congressman helps constituents

How a congressman helps constituents

U.S. Rep. Keith Self talks to Rotary Club members at their Tuesday meeting. Self also held a “Koffee with Keith” session at Southard Middle School last weekend. U.S. Rep. Keith Self said his staff stands ready to help deal with federal policies. In a Tuesday, July 16,...

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Fire Station No. 2 now open for business

Fire Station No. 2 now open for business

Princeton’s newest fire station located at the corner of Beauchamp and Monte Carlo Boulevards is now open and ready to serve residents. Photo: John Kanelis As Princeton continues to grow, the demand for more municipal services increases.  On July 3, the Princeton...

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