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Magical mountain retreats

Magical mountain retreats

By Carrie Dunlea Surrounded by mountain landscapes and natural beauty, mountain retreats in the United States offer an idyllic escape for those who seek solitude and a peaceful getaway. From the rolling hills of the Appalachians to the majestic Rockies, these...

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Police chief named alternate city manager

Police chief named alternate city manager

The Princeton City Council has voted unanimously to appoint Police Chief James Waters as alternate city manager following the resignation of Jeff Jones, who had been serving in that position. “We didn’t find out until just before the meeting that we didn’t have a city...

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Onion Festival packs high school

Onion Festival packs high school

Runners burst from the starting line in the Onion Festival 5K, led by members of the Princeton Senior High School cross country team, several dressed in shirts and ties. Shelley Dowdle/The Princeton Herald Hundreds of Princeton residents swarmed to Princeton Senior...

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Top trends for swoon-worthy cruise vacations

Top trends for swoon-worthy cruise vacations

From immersive dining to wellness at sea and elevated entertainment, cruise vacations are becoming some of the most experience-rich trips travelers can take. “Our industry has long been known for innovation, but what’s most compelling now is how that scale is being...

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School board OKs pay raises

School board OKs pay raises

All certified and non-certified Princeton ISD teachers will be getting a $2,000 per year pay raise, following a unanimous vote by the Board of Trustees. The board emerged from a three-hour executive session and quickly approved the teacher raise, a 60 cent per hour...

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Fishing event a reel good time for all

Fishing event a reel good time for all

Chilly temperatures and threatening thunderstorms failed to wash out Princeton’s annual Fishin’ Frenzy in the pond behind the Municipal Center. Anglers of all ages lined the banks for hours of catch-and-release fun on Saturday, April 18. The 13-foot-deep pond was...

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CASA volunteers advocate for children in crisis

CASA volunteers advocate for children in crisis

CASA of Collin County Chief Philanthropy Officer Jessica Dunn shows gifts collected for children being served by the nonprofit. Courtesy photo By Whitney Alswede When a child is removed from an unsafe home, they lose more than a place to live. They lose familiar...

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Sheriff joins global public safety program

Sheriff joins global public safety program

The Collin County Sheriff’s Office says Sheriff Jim Skinner recently participated in an international public safety initiative in Germany and Poland alongside more than 120 law enforcement leaders and students from around the world. According to a Sheriff’s Office, no...

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