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Council OKs request for library proposals

Council OKs request for library proposals

Proposals are being sought for renovations to the Lois Nelson Public Library under a $1 million bond approved in November 2023. File Photo The small library with a big heart will be getting a million-dollar facelift. The Princeton City Council has approved soliciting...

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Sewer bills may be adjusted

Sewer bills may be adjusted

The city is refunding wastewater service charges to residents who may have been overbilled because the city did not implement a new ordinance for calculating billing. “This will be placed on an upcoming agenda so we can discuss it thoroughly and understand exactly...

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New law bans student cellphone use at school

New law bans student cellphone use at school

All Texas public and charter school students, grades K through 12, are now prohibited from using cell phones and other personal communication devices during the school day. And school districts are scrambling to comply with the new law by the start of classes. House...

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Story time turns real-life adventure

Story time turns real-life adventure

Princeton Firefighter Matt Hollingsworth reads “The Night Before the Fourth of July” by Natasha Wing to an appreciative audience. Lois Nelson Public Library sponsored the Wednesday, July 2, story time at Firehouse No. 2. John Kanelis/The Princeton Herald A routine...

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In-Sync Exotics gala marks 25 years 

In-Sync Exotics gala marks 25 years 

In-Sync founder Vicky Keahey gifts a photo of a male cougar to featured speaker and friend Steve Stoler at the Saturday, June 28 gala held in Lavon. Sonia Duggan/The Princeton Herald Newsworthy night celebrates mission, raises funds A sold-out crowd gathered Saturday,...

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Preliminary PISD budget includes tax cut

Preliminary PISD budget includes tax cut

New PISD Principal Courtney Croy and her staff at Perkins Early Childhood Center, which opens its doors in August. Courtesy Photo While waiting for more information about how this year’s Texas House Bill 2 will impact local education funding, the Princeton Independent...

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Fireworks, festivities light up Princeton

Fireworks, festivities light up Princeton

Graceland Ninjaz pump up the crowd before the drone and fireworks shows. EKloepping Photograpy/The Princeton Herald Drones and rockets lit up the Saturday night sky with an impressive display during Princeton’s annual Freedom & Fireworks event at Caldwell...

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Fire protection will continue for some subdivisions

Fire protection will continue for some subdivisions

MUD #2 residents will continue to receive firefighting and emergency services under a separate contract with the city. Bob Wieland/The Princeton Herald Residents who have a Princeton mailing address but live in Municipal Utility District (MUD) #2 outside the city...

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