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Voters choose Collin College trustees

Voters choose Collin College trustees

Three of the nine seats on the Collin College Board of Trustees were open in the Saturday, May 3, general election.  Collin County Elections said Staci L. Weaver had 37,166 votes, or 58.20%, for Place 4, previously occupied by Trustee Greg Gomel. Tamara Thomas...

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PISD grows by more than 500 students

PISD grows by more than 500 students

A smooth first day of school for Princeton ISD included an additional 568 students. There were 5,235 students who reported to campuses across the district, which is an increase over the first day of 2018. The high school campus grew from 1,288 on the first day of 2018...

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District earns high performance rating

District earns high performance rating

Princeton ISD recently received high accolades from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). School districts across the state got their accountability ratings Thursday, Aug. 15. Ratings were introduced last year as a way to track success in the classroom. From Staff Reports...

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County veteran agencies receive grants

County veteran agencies receive grants

Collin County agencies that aid veterans are in luck as they have received large grants from the Texas Veterans Commission’s Fund for Veterans’ Assistance. The grants support a wide range of services for veterans including housing, financial aid, mental health and...

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Princeton man killed in motorcycle wreck

Princeton man killed in motorcycle wreck

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash that impeded traffic for hours near Lucas Friday, Aug. 16. According to information released by DPS Public Information Lt. Lonny Haschel, Richard Siewert, 40, of Princeton was traveling north on FM 1378 on his motorcycle. Jace...

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Lady Panthers make history at home

Lady Panthers make history at home

It was a winning beginning to the 2019 volleyball schedule. Princeton kicked things off with a three sets win on the road over Greenville. By David Jenkins • Sports Editor • [email protected] For the complete story see the Aug. 15 issue or subscribe online....

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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 Aug. 2-8. Calls for security watches, building checks, school resource officer checks, audible alarms, road hazards, parking violations, agency assists, motorist assists,...

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Trickle of relief: water, wastewater rates drop

Trickle of relief: water, wastewater rates drop

Princeton residents will soon see a little relief where water and wastewater rates are concerned. City council unanimously approved an adjustment to the water rates effective Sept. 15. For the full story see the Aug. 15 edition or subscribe online. By Wyndi Veigel •...

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Two new campuses offer back to school challenges

Two new campuses offer back to school challenges

The start of a new school year is often overwhelming for many individuals including administration, teachers, students and parents. As Princeton ISD prepares to open two new campuses, more than 150 new employees have joined the district for this school year. For the...

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