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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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City may regulate short-term housing rentals

City may regulate short-term housing rentals

City Council is considering the regulation of short-term housing rentals (STR) following discussion of the growing presence of such properties, their potential impacts on neighborhoods and a range of policy options available under Texas law. During a work session on...

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Martha Washington Tea Party at Brown House

Martha Washington Tea Party at Brown House

Martha Washington Tea Party guests, staff and volunteers gather on the lawn Saturday, April 25. The afternoon included tea, treats, colonial games and more. Courtesy photo By Christopher J. Raso Twenty-six guests enjoyed a tea party at the Welcome Center at Brown...

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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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Chess club is outgrowing library

Chess club is outgrowing library

Volunteer tutor Siri Ammu Vemuru works with young chess players at a Wednesday night session at Lois Nelson Public Library. The students, from left, are Dheesithan, Priyanshu, Viaan Pal, Shivanya and Chevvi. Courtesy photo What began as a small group of chess players...

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Top Panthers plan to be Longhorns

Top Panthers plan to be Longhorns

Tanisha Kumar, salutatorian, and Lakshmi Muppana, valedictorian, will lead the PSHS Class of 2026. Courtesy PISD Princeton Senior High School’s top two graduates will continue their education this fall at the same university, following different academic paths shaped...

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Runoff required for Place 4 council seat

Runoff required for Place 4 council seat

Because no candidate polled more than 50% in the special election for Princeton City Council Place 4, a June 13 runoff will be held between the top two vote-getters from the Saturday, May 2 election.  Complete, unofficial returns from Collin County Elections...

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Celebrating Collin County’s history

Celebrating Collin County’s history

Photographs of historic Farmersville events, celebrities, along with stems of liatris, a perennial wildflower, native to the Texas Blackland Prairie, adorned tables at the Preservation Celebration last weekend. Courtesy Ben Cardon From longtime preservation advocates...

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