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Princeton author turns homeownership ordeal into book

Princeton author turns homeownership ordeal into book

The joys of new homeownership gone awry proved to be the catalyst for a Princeton author’s book, “America’s Nightmare.” After experiencing a series of serious home and health issues, author Madelyn Awalt decided to speak out, documenting her family’s experience after...

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Police responded to 34% more calls last year

Police responded to 34% more calls last year

School Resource Officer Wilson greets students with a high-five. Photo Courtesy Princeton Police Department Police Chief James Waters has submitted his annual report to the Princeton City Council, outlining a year marked by sharply increased calls for service, rising...

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Plat application made for former EPIC City 

Plat application made for former EPIC City 

Formerly marketed as EPIC City, The Meadow community is planned for unincorporated Collin County and Hunt County land near Josephine. Courtesy Community Capital Partners Collin County officials have notified the developers of The Meadow Phase 1, formerly marketed as...

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Rezoning proposal stalled before council

Rezoning proposal stalled before council

An application to rezone a 1-acre tract along Longneck Road was withdrawn after City Council members raised concerns about flood-plain impacts and the validity of notarized documents submitted with the application. The request sought to rezone the property from...

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Escobar reflects on first year at the helm

Escobar reflects on first year at the helm

Mayor Eugene Escobar Jr. says his first year in office was less about pushing policy and more about learning the realities of the job in a city straining to keep up with rapid growth. In an interview with The Princeton Herald, Escobar said he entered office without a...

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Collin County property tax deadline nears 

Collin County property tax deadline nears 

The deadline for paying 2025 property taxes in Collin County is approaching quickly, and county officials are reminding property owners that payments must be made by Jan. 31, 2026, to avoid penalties and interest. Property tax payments not received by the deadline...

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Winter Quarter Averaging back on utility bills

Winter Quarter Averaging back on utility bills

Princeton residents may see a reduction in their monthly sewer bills following a return to winter quarter averaging (WQA) of water consumption. WQA was adopted in April 2023, never implemented and then repealed in September 2024.  Last year, the city refunded...

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