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Creating the ultimate outdoor TV retreat

Creating the ultimate outdoor TV retreat

By Carrie Dunlea Backyards have evolved far beyond basic patios and grills. Today’s outdoor spaces are increasingly designed as extensions of the home — places where families can stream movies, host game-day gatherings or simply unwind outdoors without sacrificing...

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School board incumbents seek re-election

School board incumbents seek re-election

Princeton ISD School Board candidates Carol Bodwell and Ricky Gillespie have both filed for re-election to the board. Filings opened Monday, July 22 and continues through Monday, Aug. 19. Bodwell, who currently serves as school board president, has served on the board...

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Back to School Bash Saturday

Back to School Bash Saturday

As Princeton students get ready to go back to school, they will have the chance to get all they need at the annual Back to School Bash. The event, which is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 3, will be held at Smith Elementary School. Christ United...

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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 July 19 – July 25. Calls for security watches, building checks, school resource officer checks, traffic stops and traffic enforcement areas have been omitted.. July 19 00:02,...

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Sales tax holiday planned Aug. 9-11

Sales tax holiday planned Aug. 9-11

Texas shoppers can save a little money the weekend of Aug. 9-11 when sales taxes are eliminated on most clothing and school supplies priced less than $100. Savings amount to about eight percent of the purchase price, sometimes a little more, during the annual Texas...

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Register to vote for statewide amendments

Register to vote for statewide amendments

Texans will vote on 10 Constitutional Amendments on Nov. 5 that came out of the 86th Texas Legislature this year. Last week, Deputy Secretary of State Joe Esparza drew the ballot order for the amendments. “The future of Texas is and will always be in the hands of...

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Help pets beat the heat

Help pets beat the heat

The beginning of August means we’re almost through the worst of the heat and this week is expected to hold Collin County’s first 100 degree day of the season. Nicknamed “the dog days of summer,” July and August typically mark hottest days of the year. With...

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LEGO exhibit open through Sept. 2

LEGO exhibit open through Sept. 2

Visitors will get a few extra weeks to check out what CNN has named one of the world’s must-see exhibitions. Due to popular demand, the Perot Museum of Nature and Science is extending The Art of the Brick traveling exhibition – which features recreated and original...

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