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New PISD policies adopted

New PISD policies adopted

The Princeton ISD Board of Trustees has updated district policy on teaching controversial issues including Critical Race Theory, DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion), gender fluidity, pronoun usage and potentially pornographic material. The new policies were adopted...

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Focusing on the future with smart policing

Focusing on the future with smart policing

Chief Waters displays new tools for police officers including a lighter ballistic vest, 3-D scanner and more. Bob Wieland/The Princeton Herald Princeton Police Chief James Waters has found a way to do more with less. It’s called intelligent policing, and Waters said...

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Mobility study plans for future growth

Mobility study plans for future growth

During typical non-holiday work week, the U.S. Hwy 380 and Beauchamp Boulevard intersection in Princeton is often clogged with traffic. The future Town Center complex will anchor the northwest corner. Shelley Dowdle/ The Princeton Herald With the population of Collin...

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Mayor Escobar takes the helm

Mayor Escobar takes the helm

Eugene Escobar Jr., mayor of Princeton, effective Monday, Dec. 23. Bob Wieland/The Princeton Herald Family and friends of Eugene Escobar Jr. filled the first two rows of seats in the Princeton City Council Chambers as City Secretary Amber Anderson swore in Escobar as...

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Volunteers keep meals rolling for seniors

Volunteers keep meals rolling for seniors

Jason, a Meals on Wheels driver, delivers meals to a dropoff location where volunteers then pick up and deliver meals for their assigned routes.  Sonia Duggan/The Princeton Herald Meals on Wheels Collin County (MOWCC) is ramping up its call for volunteers as winter...

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Local lawmakers file bills

Local lawmakers file bills

Bill restricts insurance covering gender transition  State Senate and House members preparing for the 89th Texas Legislature to convene on Tuesday, Jan. 14, have filed hundreds of bills to be considered during the 140-day regular session. As of Friday, Dec. 20, Sen....

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Solar eclipse topped year’s events

Solar eclipse topped year’s events

Singer-songwriter Aaron Watson headlined performances at the June 29 Freedom & Fireworks event. File Art A cloudy day turned black as night as Princeton residents witnessed the area’s first total solar eclipse since 1878.  April 8, 2024, will remain in the...

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PISD continued building for future growth

PISD continued building for future growth

The Princeton High School Class of 2024 celebrated their graduation. File Art Princeton ISD board members wrestled with the same growth problems facing the city as a whole as the district opened two new elementary schools, struggled to find enough teachers and adopted...

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