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Design changes cut costs of multi-gen rec center

Design changes cut costs of multi-gen rec center

An aerial concept illustration shows how Princeton’s multi-generation recreation center will look when finished in 2028. Courtesy Photo The cost of Princeton’s multi-generation recreation center has been pared by up to $20 million, Parks & Recreation Director...

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Council approves guiding principles for budget process

Council approves guiding principles for budget process

Princeton councilmembers discussed the overarching goals they want staff to address in the upcoming budget. Council held a special meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, July 25, ahead of the regular meeting that was scheduled for 6:30 p.m.  City Manager Derek Borg led the...

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Back to school for Princeton ISD

Back to school for Princeton ISD

Parents are entering the home stretch having collected school supplies at the Back-to-School Bash and the dates for meet the teacher nights have been set. Katie Aldridge, the counselor at Smith Elementary School, says practice and establishing a routine are two...

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Wylie man sentenced for role in Capitol riot

Wylie man sentenced for role in Capitol riot

A Wylie man was sentenced Monday, Aug. 1 for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Guy Reffitt was sentenced to 87 months — just over 7 years — in prison by a federal judge after being convicted of bringing a handgun to the Capitol, among other charges, in the attack....

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TxDOT holding public hearing on US 380 bypass

TxDOT holding public hearing on US 380 bypass

A public meeting for a long-anticipated project will be held next week. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will host a meeting about the expansion and relocation of US 380 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at Princeton High School, located at 100...

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Budget updates presented

Budget updates presented

Princeton ISD trustees received a clearer picture of the upcoming year’s budget ahead of its approval during their August meeting. Assistant Superintendent of Finance Jona Boitmann presented the updated budget during the Monday, July 18, regular meeting. The...

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Beekeeper organization still buzzing after 42 years

Beekeeper organization still buzzing after 42 years

Forty-two years ago, a group of beekeeping hobbyists with a passion for educating the public united to form the Collin County Hobby Beekeepers Association. The organization’s president, John “Skip” Talbert, 54, operates Sabine Creek Honey Farm in Royse City with his...

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New digital resource launched at library

New digital resource launched at library

Princeton residents looking to explore more digital offerings from their library will have even more choices on what to read thanks to a new service. The Lois Nelson Public Library rolled out a new offering, SimplyE, Tuesday, July 19, which will give library card...

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Hearings held for residential, commercial developments

Hearings held for residential, commercial developments

As Princeton continues to grow, its council agendas continue to feature several items related to incoming housing and commercial developments. Council held several public hearings for a few residential and one commercial development during its regular meeting Monday,...

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