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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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CCAD estimates have property owners concerned

CCAD estimates have property owners concerned

Property owners in Princeton should have received their appraised value estimates last week and are expressing concerns about the increases they are seeing, an indication that property values are continuing to rise in the area. The value estimates were mailed by...

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Lady Panther softball closes out season

Lady Panther softball closes out season

The Lady Panthers traveled to play the Rock Hill Lady Blue Hawks last week. After falling behind early, Princeton could not get things going offensively and Prosper won in a shutout, 10-0. Rock Hill, who leads the district in wins and several other statistical...

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City holds Municipal Center ribbon cutting

City holds Municipal Center ribbon cutting

Princeton’s one-stop shop for city business held its ribbon-cutting ceremony last week after delaying the event over a month. The Municipal Center welcomed residents from 4-7 p.m. Friday, April 22, to join the celebration for the building’s “grand opening.” Whereas...

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Onion Fest surpasses pre-pandemic attendance levels

Onion Fest surpasses pre-pandemic attendance levels

A local tradition recognizing Princeton as a hub in the onion trade continued with another event this year. Residents gathered to raise money for a local civic organization, take part in athletic competitions and connect with their community at the 18th Annual Onion...

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Land for park, EDC development purchased

Land for park, EDC development purchased

Princeton councilmembers were presented with resolutions to complement the city’s growth by adding areas for park and commercial development. Council tackled land acquisition during its regular meeting Monday, April 25. Councilmembers Steve Deffibaugh and Keven...

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Early voting begins

Early voting begins

Princeton residents will go to the polls this week to cast their vote in early voting. Early voting will begin statewide Monday, April 25 and conclude Friday, May 3. Election day will be held Saturday, May 7. Residents will cast ballots in state constitution...

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Gold Ribbon event set for April 30

Gold Ribbon event set for April 30

The Collin County Commissioners Court and the Collin County Historical Commission are hosting the Fifteenth Annual Preservation Celebration and Awards Ceremony: ‘A Gold Ribbon Event’ Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Wylie....

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