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Design changes cut costs of multi-gen rec center

Design changes cut costs of multi-gen rec center

An aerial concept illustration shows how Princeton’s multi-generation recreation center will look when finished in 2028. Courtesy Photo The cost of Princeton’s multi-generation recreation center has been pared by up to $20 million, Parks & Recreation Director...

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Princeton Police Blotter released

Princeton Police Blotter released

The Collin County Sheriff’s Office has released the Princeton Police Department blotter for June 14 – June 20. Calls for security watches, building checks, school resource officer checks, traffic stops and traffic enforcement areas have been omitted.   June 14...

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PISD preliminary budget is in

PISD preliminary budget is in

The Princeton ISD school board recently got its first look at a preliminary budget filled with growth. Assistant Superintendent of Operations and Finance Jona Boitmann presented key numbers in the budget, including a decrease in the property tax rate and an increase...

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Enjoy a safe, happy Independence Day

Enjoy a safe, happy Independence Day

Independence Day is a celebration of the United States of America. The holiday is marked by fanfare and large parties, complete with barbecues, fireworks and parades. As fun as July 4th festivities typically are, injuries, particularly those involving fireworks, are a...

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Teachers honored with special end-of-year luncheon

Teachers honored with special end-of-year luncheon

Princeton Independent School District celebrated the end of the 2018-19 school year last month by recognizing teachers and their service to PISD during a special luncheon. In addition to recognizing long-term employees, Superintendent Philip Anthony first addressed...

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Nonprofit brings life back to grave markers

Nonprofit brings life back to grave markers

Armed with cleaning solutions, brushes and elbow grease, Kirsten Dodd-Schubert is on an unusual mission to clean grave markers tarnished over time by the elements. She started cleaning markers in 2014 and formed Tombstone Touch Ups in 2018, a non-profit business that...

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Opinion: Why journalism matters

Opinion: Why journalism matters

The bag that I carry gets a variety of reactions from an assortment of people. A stark black bag with a simple white font featuring the phrase, ā€˜Journalism Matters, #Nottheenemy’ is met by some with scoffs, others with disdain and even a few positive, ā€˜Hey, I like...

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All hands on deck for hazmat investigation

All hands on deck for hazmat investigation

A green bubbling substance brought all hands on deck as a suspicious circumstance call occurred in Princeton last week. On McKinney Street, shortly after 5 p.m. Thursday, June 13, Princeton Fire and Police Departments were called out to investigate seven barrels of an...

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Lady Panthers pounce on all-district honors in 10-5A

Lady Panthers pounce on all-district honors in 10-5A

Princeton softball brought home all-district honors for the 2019 season. Cameron was picked for the 10-5A first-team. On the second team was Mercedes Rodriguez. The Lady Panther coaching staff selected Haven Welborn, Shelby Purser, Tiffani Boon and Madison Harris as...

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