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PISD growth by the numbers
The Princeton ISD currently has 29 actively building subdivisions and 12 future subdivisions in various stages of planning, Superintendent Donald McIntyre has reported. Presenting a biannual demographic report from Zonda Education, McIntyre also told PISD trustees...
Mayoral runoff balloting underway
Princeton voters are going to the polls – again – to choose a mayor for the nation’s third-fastest-growing city (by percentage). Since no candidate won more than 50% of the votes in a five-way race on the Nov. 5 ballot, incumbent Brianna Chacon, who received 3,312...
Princeton man killed, two arrested
A Princeton man is dead and two others charged with murder in connection with a shootout in McKinney, police said.The shooting took place shortly after 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, in the parking lot of an apartment complex in the 3300 block of North McDonald Street,...
City considers residential guidelines
As Princeton experiences rapid growth, city leaders have introduced a set of residential design guidelines aimed at creating vibrant, high-quality neighborhoods. The guidelines, to be adopted by the City Council at a later meeting, would supplement the city’s...
Improving Lavon Lake recreational facilities
Recreational facilities on the shore of Lavon Lake are being evaluated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Facing a $35 million maintenance backlog, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has launched a comprehensive study to improve recreational facilities around...
Quilts of Valor honors veterans with handcrafted quilts
Ten veterans were presented with handmade Quilts of Valor, honoring their service and sacrifice, in a special ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the First Baptist Church in Farmersville. Courtesy photo Ten veterans were presented with handmade Quilts of Valor, honoring...
U.S. 380 project environmental assessment
The proposed Hwy 380 bypass will sweep north of Princeton. Courtesy photo The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has released its final environmental assessment for the U.S. 380 Princeton project for realignment and reconstruction of the highway through Collin...
Officials warn shoppers of credit card scams ahead of Black Friday
As Black Friday approaches, the Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center (FCIC) and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) are urging shoppers to use contactless payment methods to reduce the risk of credit card skimming. Consumers are encouraged to...
