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Aw, nuts: the pecan harvest is about to begin

Aw, nuts: the pecan harvest is about to begin

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension pecan specialist Monte Nesbitt plucks a perfectly ripe nut from a pecan tree. Photo Courtesy Laura McKenzie, Texas A&M AgriLife Harvest is starting for the 2025 Texas pecan crop with experts expecting an average yield. “This year...

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Valentines for Veterans being sought

Valentines for Veterans being sought

Valentines for Veterans is now underway throughout Collin County. The week of February 14 is recognized as National Salute to Veteran Patients week and provides Americans the opportunity to honor and thank veterans across the country. Specifically, the program aims to...

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Fuel up for a busy day

Fuel up for a busy day

While some may say being busy is good, it’s not always good for a healthy lifestyle. With less time to prep, the thought of planning nutritious meals and snacks may feel overwhelming, but with simple changes, you can power through your hectic schedule. This full menu...

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Be aware: You could help save a child’s life

Be aware: You could help save a child’s life

January is Human Slavery and Trafficking Awareness Month. While you may think this subject has nothing to do with you, it has everything to do with you. If you are anyone who comes in contact with children on a regular basis, you could be the one to save a child in...

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Teen’s selfless act of kindness rewarded

Teen’s selfless act of kindness rewarded

When Princeton teenager John Lopez Jr. decided to help out a customer with her grocery bill at the local Walmart he had no idea his kindness would be rewarded 10-fold. The 19-year-old Walmart cashier decided in late December to pay for one of his customer’s grocery...

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Water-saving New Year’s resolutions

It’s that time of year to start setting New Year’s resolutions: work out more; get a new job; save money. While these are admirable goals, have you considered how your resolutions might make a bigger impact? Protecting our water is one of the biggest challenges facing...

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Residents help homeless at Christmas

Residents help homeless at Christmas

Christmas spirit means different things to a variety of people but for Princeton citizens and residents helping others is at the top of the list. One way this spirit was shown during the holidays was a large event at VFW Post 9167 in conjunction with Our Helping...

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Crunch time: Toys still needed

Crunch time: Toys still needed

As Christmas approaches, the Marine Corps League of Collin County has been hard at work to make the holidays brighter for less fortunate children through its Toys for Tots program. This is the second year for Toys for Tots as a Collin County effort separate from...

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