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New construction adds tax revenue

New construction adds tax revenue

Princeton has $475.9M in new property values. File art New construction will provide additional property tax revenue this year, according to 2026 certified estimated taxable values released by Collin Central Appraisal District (CCAD).  “Collin County is still...

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New leadership at PISD Board of Trustees

New leadership at PISD Board of Trustees

Harper Elementary School first grader Aaruhi Bhaumik displays the PISD Christmas card she designed. She is joined by Rachel Nicks, executive director of elementary education, left, and Cyndi Darland, outgoing school board president. Courtesy Princeton ISD Trustees of...

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TxDOT hearing on FM 982 widening

TxDOT hearing on FM 982 widening

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has scheduled public and virtual meetings on its plan to widen Farm-to-Market Road 982 from U.S. Highway 380 to FM 546 in Princeton. An in-person meeting will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the Longhorn...

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Proposed Muslim-centric community renamed

Collin County Judge Chris Hill says the developer of an Islamic-focused neighborhood near Josephine has changed the name of the project from EPIC City to The Meadow. Hill said Community Capital Partners (CCP) had not yet filed any paperwork with the county but was...

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Toys for Tots drive underway in Princeton

Toys for Tots drive underway in Princeton

The City of Princeton is again participating in the annual Toys for Tots campaign sponsored for 78 years by the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation.  The program believes that finding a present under the tree on Christmas morning is an experience every...

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 Ironwood Apartments back on schedule

 Ironwood Apartments back on schedule

Supervisors and contractors meet at the Ironwood at Princeton to plan next steps for completion of the former Luxury Apartments next to Walmart. Bob Wieland/Princeton Herald The former Princeton Luxury Apartments complex next to Walmart is on schedule for completion...

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Council to consider leasing lakeside parks

Council to consider leasing lakeside parks

Bratonia Park on Lake Lavon is one of several parks to be closed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Twin Groves Park, Tickey Creek Park and Clear Lake Park have been offered to the city of Princeton. Bob Wieland/Princeton Herald.com The future of three U.S. Army...

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PISD candidates file campaign finance reports

PISD candidates file campaign finance reports

Early voting has begun for the Tuesday, Nov. 4, general election in which seven candidates are seeking two seats on the Princeton Independent School District Board of Trustees. Early voting ends Friday, Oct. 31. Two incumbents elected in 2022, Julia Schmoker and John...

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