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Property values raise ire

Property values raise ire

Princeton property owners received appraised value estimates last week and already are expressing displeasure at the numbers they are seeing, an indication that values are continuing to rise in the area. The value estimates were mailed by Collin Central Appraisal...

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Students compete in STAAR test preparation boot camps

Students compete in STAAR test preparation boot camps

With the high stakes of STAAR testing, it’s no wonder that innovative instructors come up with new and creative ways to help students review before the standardized exams. Princeton elementary schools have been using the clever tactics of “boot camps” to prepare...

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Showing appreciation, love for local library

Showing appreciation, love for local library

Bibliophiles everywhere showed their love during National Library Appreciation week in early April. For Princeton and county residents, the Lois Nelson Public Library is a haven for not only book-lovers but for those needing computers, entertainment and just a place...

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Opinion: New Part D policies address opioid epidemic

Opinion: New Part D policies address opioid epidemic

Early last year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published a roadmap outlining our efforts to address the national opioid epidemic.  The roadmap details our three-pronged approach, including prevention of new cases of opioid use disorder (OUD),...

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Collin County property value estimates mailed

Collin County property value estimates mailed

Collin County property owners this week started receiving notices of estimated tax values from Collin Central Appraisal District and have until May 15 to file formal protests of those values. The CAD calculates values on real estate and personal business property...

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Early voting on ISD bond starts Monday

Early voting on ISD bond starts Monday

Though local races will not be on the May 4 ballot, Princeton ISD voters will be asked to cast their ballots on a $237.4 million bond issue for future classrooms. Early voting for the bond issue begins Monday. Early voting will be held Monday, April 22 – April 30 at...

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New high school plans revealed

Plans for the new Lovelady High School were unveiled at the recent Princeton ISD school board meeting. The high school, which is slated to open in the Fall 2021, will house freshmen and sophomores only. At that time, the Princeton High School will become Princeton...

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In the hunt: Princeton tied for third place in 10-5A

In the hunt: Princeton tied for third place in 10-5A

Princeton baseball is deadlocked for the final spot in the Class 5A Region II playoffs. They were 15-7-1 overall and tied for third with Denison at 5-6 in District 10-5A. Lovejoy was 8-3 and McKinney North was second at 7-4. Wylie East and Sherman were tied for fifth...

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