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Homeowners hit with years of back taxes

Homeowners hit with years of back taxes

Mayor Eugene Escobar Jr. holds an informal meeting to brief homeowners on efforts to resolve billing for delinquent city property taxes Princeton officials are working to assist nearly 460 homeowners unexpectedly billed for delinquent city property taxes after it was...

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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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PHS seniors win scholarships

PHS seniors win scholarships

Kevin Peres received a scholarship from Independence Bank. Courtesy Princeton ISD Members of the Princeton High School Class of 2023 received nearly $100,000 in local scholarships. Band Boosters scholarships were awarded to Savannah Brewer, Jackeline Rodriguez,...

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