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Library closes the book on summer reading program

Library closes the book on summer reading program

Young Lois Nelson Public Library patrons turned out for a foam party Wednesday, July 29, in Veterans Memorial Park that ended the summer reading program at the library. Courtesy Photo The Lois Nelson Public Library has congratulated the 279 participants in this year’s...

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Tax increase hearing set for Monday, Aug. 17

Tax increase hearing set for Monday, Aug. 17

Police Chief James Waters presents R.I.S.E. Pillar Awards to Officer Brumit and Detective Peeples at the Monday, Aug. 10, meeting of the Princeton City Council. Bob Wieland/Princeton Herald The Princeton City Council will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. on Monday,...

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Families to Freedom saves lives one mile at a time

Families to Freedom saves lives one mile at a time

Day in, day out for nearly a decade, volunteer drivers with Families to Freedom have shown up at hospitals, police stations and carefully arranged meeting spots to transport people escaping abuse. Sometimes the passenger is a woman carrying little more than a purse...

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Save during sales tax holiday

Save during sales tax holiday

Texans can save money on tax-free purchases of most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks — selling for less than $100 — during the Tax-Free weekend, a yearly event begun in 1999, the state comptroller’s office says.  Qualifying items can be purchased...

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City has tough financial decisions to make

City has tough financial decisions to make

Princeton officials are weighing a tight fiscal year 2026-27 budget as rapid population growth, increasing service demands and years of property tax rate reductions put pressure on the city’s ability to keep revenues aligned with expenses. Police Chief James Waters,...

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Fallen warriors honored in portrait project

Fallen warriors honored in portrait project

Portraits of five Collin County veterans were added to the Hall of Heroes at the Collin County Courthouse. Courtesy Misty Wiebold A long-missing World War II sailor from Farmersville is among five Collin County service members newly honored in the Hall of Heroes at...

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Library offers more than just reading programs

Library offers more than just reading programs

Local youth learn about coding and robotics at one of the many programs offered by the library this summer. Courtesy photo Lois Nelson Public Library is filling the summer with entertaining and educational programs for Princeton residents of all ages. Some of the...

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