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380 relief is years down the road

380 relief is years down the road

Eastbound or westbound, any time of day, traffic is heavy on U.S. Highway 380 through the center of Princeton. A TxDOT project widening the road from four lanes to six is not expected to be finished until 2028. Bob Wieland/The Princeton Herald Relief for drivers on...

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Collin County reports two COVID-related deaths

Collin County reports two COVID-related deaths

Two McKinney women with underlying health problems died at a nursing home facility over the past two days. One was 85 years old, and the other was 95 years old. Collin County health officials will not release further personal details. The county also reported 30 new...

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Therapists fight to spread hope

Therapists fight to spread hope

Although the pandemic has caused an increase in anxiety and depression, hope has been increasing as well. Mental health issues are statistically on the rise with more people stuck at home and under stress. But that doesn’t mean resources and recovery aren’t possible....

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Welcome back

Welcome back

Princeton ISD graduate to coach at Southard Middle School Colt Collins knew coaching was a career path he wanted to venture down, with the ultimate goal of returning to Princeton. He was able to return sooner than expected as the 2016 Princeton High graduate was hired...

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PISD superintendent hiring completed

PISD superintendent hiring completed

McIntyre will assume new role July 1 Princeton Independent School District trustees this week finalized the process of hiring a new superintendent, heard plans for high school graduation and received an update on how COVID-19 is affecting school operations. The...

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Schools to remain closed, statewide guidelines set

Schools to remain closed, statewide guidelines set

Schools will not reopen this year because of precautions taken to battle the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but businesses will start a gradual reopening this week. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott laid out statewide guidelines in a speech delivered at noon Friday,...

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Final farewells

Final farewells

Like all other branches of the healthcare industry, morticians and funeral directors are reinventing how to give quality care while maintaining safety. Charles Smith, owner of Charles W. Smith & Sons Funeral, entered the industry to give grieving families a...

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Every day should be Earth Day

Every day should be Earth Day

The 50th anniversary of Earth Day is April 22, so let’s talk trash for a moment. The plastic kind. Bags, bottles, cutlery, straws, containers, razors, cosmetics, and so much more. Around the world, in our effort to package everything imaginable over the years, we are...

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New COVID-19 cases, one death reported

New COVID-19 cases, one death reported

An 86-year-old McKinney woman with underlying health conditions and coronavirus died this morning, April 21. Collin County Health Care Services will not release further personal information. Health officials reported 26 new cases of COVID-19 in the county this...

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