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Princeton falls to No. 3 in growth

Princeton falls to No. 3 in growth

Celina has stolen the spotlight from Princeton, topping the U.S. Census Bureau list of fastest-growing American cities and towns, by percentage, with more than 20,000 residents. According to data for the period of July 2024 to July 2025, Princeton fell to No. 3...

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Council approves zoning changes

Council approves zoning changes

Zoning changes, a land swap and adjustment of sewer fees for customers outside city limits were all part of the Princeton City Council agenda last week. The council met Monday, Jan. 26, in regular session.   For the full story, see the Feb. 6 issue or subscribe...

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Second man found guilty in murder-for-hire

Second man found guilty in murder-for-hire

The second of four defendants indicted in a 2017 murder-for-hire plot in Princeton was found guilty by a Collin County jury Friday, Jan.31, and faces an automatic sentence of life without parole. Found guilty in the Sept. 17, 2017, death of Kelli Underwood, 46, of...

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UIL releases districts

UIL releases districts

There’ll be something old and something new for football, and boys and girls basketball over the next two seasons. The UIL announced new districts on Monday, Feb. 3 for 2020 and 2021. Princeton football remained in 5A Div. II with six teams from the old 7-5A.  ...

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TxDOT urges safe winter driving

TxDOT urges safe winter driving

With the slight chance of sleet and snow tomorrow, TxDOT is urging DFW drivers to drive safely in winter weather. In a state as large as Texas, winter driving conditions can vary widely and change quickly. It is important for drivers to be prepared to handle...

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Sen. Paxton to Sunset Commission

Sen. Paxton to Sunset Commission

State Sen. Angela Paxton of McKinney joins the Sunset Advisory Commission as one of four new appointments announced by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. The other appointees are Senators Pat Fallon of Prosper and Eddie Lucio of Brownsville, and public member Ralph Duggins of Fort...

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Collin College hosts art exhibit

Collin College hosts art exhibit

Next week will mark the kickoff of a month-long art exhibit celebrating the environment. Collin College’s Spring Creek campus in Plano will host the “Land: Awe and Raw” exhibit from Thursday, Jan. 16 until Wednesday, Feb. 12. A reception is scheduled for 4 p.m....

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Body removed from lake

Body removed from lake

Collin County Sheriff's Office deputies are working with the medical examiners office to determine the cause of death of a woman whose body was found floating in Lake Lavon last week. The sheriff's office was contacted by Wylie Police Department about 1:55 p.m....

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County Medicaid program to be discussed

County Medicaid program to be discussed

Collin County commissioners will conduct a public hearing Monday, Nov. 18, to discuss the county's role as anchor to the Texas Health and Human Services Waiver 115 Medicaid program. The public hearing is during the 1:30 p.m. meeting of the commissioners' court at the...

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