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Recycling drive aids flood victims

Recycling drive aids flood victims

A company that collects garbage and recyclables from homes and businesses throughout North Texas saw an opportunity to help Central Texans devastated by floodwaters over the Fourth of July weekend. Community Waste Disposal pledged to donate $10 for every ton of...

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SB 224 cracks down on theft

SB 224 cracks down on theft

Criminals who steal catalytic converters will face stiffer penalties if caught and convicted. Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 224 into law on Tuesday, June 6. The measure by Sen. Carol Alvarado (D-Houston) is the companion to the House bill filed by Rep. Jeff...

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Flowing forward: safeguarding water quality

Flowing forward: safeguarding water quality

Michael Kuitu, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension program specialist and coordinator for the Texas Watershed Steward program, conducts a workshop focusing on Lake Lavon. | Bob Wieland/C&S Media We all live in a watershed, so everyone should share in the...

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City growth expected to support park bonds

City growth expected to support park bonds

Princeton’s financial advisor told city council at the regular meeting Monday, June 12, that projected growth would support a $109.1 million bond package for park improvements if council decided to call a Nov. 7 bond election.Mayor Brianna Chacon clarified that a...

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Princeton city attorney resigns

Princeton city attorney resigns

City Attorney David Overcash, of the Frisco law firm Wolfe, Tidwell & McCoy, has resigned from representing Princeton, City Manager Derek Borg said Monday, June 12.Borg said the firm submitted a letter of resignation following the last city council meeting,...

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One Collin College trustee elected, another defeated

One Collin College trustee elected, another defeated

Voters have replaced Place 3 Collin College Trustee Stacey Donald with challenger Cathie Alexander, according to complete, unofficial returns from the Saturday, June 10, runoff election. Collin County Elections also reported Place 2 Trustee Jay Saad was reelected,...

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FD hosts active shooter response course for civilians

FD hosts active shooter response course for civilians

The key survival tactics of Avoid, Deny and Defend are essential to survive a mass shooting and those facts were taught at a recent CRASE class. The city plans to offer future courses for residents. Last month’s mass shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets has focused...

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Habitat house nearing completion

Habitat house nearing completion

This home being built by Habitat for Humanity Collin County in Princeton for the Martinez family is anticipated to be complete later this summer. John Kanelis/The Princeton Herald Volunteers have nearly completed building a house in Princeton for a family led by a...

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A world of words awaits at the library

A world of words awaits at the library

Camp BOOK IT! is the summer reading program at Lois Nelson Public Library. It is open to all families with Pre-K through sixth grade students, or ages 4 to 12.  Parents set goals, track reading and reward their students, all in the Reader Zone digital dashboard....

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