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380 relief is years down the road

380 relief is years down the road

Eastbound or westbound, any time of day, traffic is heavy on U.S. Highway 380 through the center of Princeton. A TxDOT project widening the road from four lanes to six is not expected to be finished until 2028. Bob Wieland/The Princeton Herald Relief for drivers on...

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Election filing starts today

Election filing starts today

Election filing season is almost upon some Texas cities as candidates running for elected office prepare to file paperwork for local positions on the ballot this November. Only residents living in the boundaries of Princeton ISD will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 8,...

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Home Rule Charter Commission hosts public work sessions

Home Rule Charter Commission hosts public work sessions

As the Aug. 22 deadline looms, Princeton’s Home Rule Charter Commission appears to be in the closing stages of drafting its home rule charter. If presented to voters during the Tuesday, Nov. 8 election, it would be the city’s fifth attempt at passing a charter,...

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City explores options to fund sewer line project

City explores options to fund sewer line project

As Princeton continues to address its short-term growth, city staff have revealed plans for sewer projects that could sustain long-term growth. “It will fulfill the needs long into the future,” said City Manager Derek Borg. “It could potentially last us through the...

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School district discusses arming teachers

School district discusses arming teachers

Princeton ISD trustees spent two hours in executive session contemplating an expansion of security personnel to include teachers and other employees. Several residents also spoke to the board several hours prior, addressing both sides of the issue when it comes to...

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Red Flag Warning in effect for North Texas

Red Flag Warning in effect for North Texas

A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 10 a.m until midnight Tuesday, July 19 for North and Central Texas. * WINDS…Southwest near 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 14 percent. * TEMPERATURES…103 to 112 degrees. * IMPACTS…Wildfires will have...

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline goes live July 16

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline goes live July 16

By texting or calling a simple three-digit number — 988 — lives are about to change for those who need help. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted governing rules to oversee the implementation of a three-digit phone number July 16, 2020. Two years later,...

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NTMWD calls for reduced outdoor water use

NTMWD calls for reduced outdoor water use

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) requests customers to reduce their water use immediately, especially outdoor water use. The Wylie Water Treatment Plant Complex had to cease producing water at one of its four water treatment plants unexpectedly on...

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PD to host inaugural Citizen’s Police Academy

PD to host inaugural Citizen’s Police Academy

Individuals interested in learning more about the Princeton Police Department or policing may consider applying for the upcoming Citizen’s Police Academy. Sign up for the academy began Friday, July 1, and will conclude Sunday, July 31. Individuals eligible to apply...

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