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Firms qualified for city manager search

Firms qualified for city manager search

A California-based executive search firm was city staff’s top pick to hunt for Princeton’s next city manager. CPS HR Consulting of Sacramento, which also has a regional office in Austin, was among more than 10 firms responding to the city’s request for qualifications,...

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Getting ready for ‘howdy!’

Getting ready for ‘howdy!’

The State Fair of Texas Midway beckons with all of its sights, smells, sounds and thrills.  Kevin Brown / State Fair of Texas The State Fair of Texas will return to Dallas’ Fair Park this fall with 24 days of entertainment, agriculture, and community events, running...

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State representatives address Texas floods

State representatives address Texas floods

In the wake of last month’s deadly and destructive flooding in the Hill Country, the Texas House has passed disaster preparedness and relief legislation, District 67 Rep. Jeff Leach said.  “These bills will ensure we are better prepared for future emergencies...

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City preparing to take over 3 lakeside parks

City preparing to take over 3 lakeside parks

Princeton will take over Twin Groves, Tickey Creek and Clear Lake as part a multi-year initiative to restructure recreation management at the lake. Bob Wieland/The Princeton Herald The Princeton Community Development Corporation (PCDC) has voted unanimously to...

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Former State Rep. Jodie Laubenberg dies

Former State Rep. Jodie Laubenberg dies

Former State Rep. Jodie Laubenberg, who represented District 89 in the Texas House of Representatives from 2003 to 2019, has died, officials announced Monday, Sept. 1. Laubenberg, a Republican, represented a Collin County district that includes Allen, Fairview, Lavon,...

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Trash disposal rates to increase 14%

Trash disposal rates to increase 14%

Higher costs, particularly natural gas that powers its collection trucks, have prompted Community Waste Disposal (CWD) to increase its fees for Princeton.  At the same time, the city is adjusting its contract calendar with CWD to align with the budget year. And...

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Princeton ISD approves budget, projects surplus

Princeton ISD approves budget, projects surplus

The Clark Middle School Panther and members of the PSHS band welcome sixth-grader Jesus Parra, the 11,000th student enrolled in Princeton ISD, on Wednesday, Aug. 20. The district had gained 523 students in seven days. Courtesy PISD Princeton Independent School...

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Injunction blocks Ten Commandments law

Injunction blocks Ten Commandments law

A federal judge has temporarily blocked Plano ISD and 10 other school districts from complying with a new state law requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in every classroom. Senate Bill 10, sponsored by Sen. Phil King, R-Weatherford and carried in the House by...

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