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City may regulate short-term housing rentals

City may regulate short-term housing rentals

City Council is considering the regulation of short-term housing rentals (STR) following discussion of the growing presence of such properties, their potential impacts on neighborhoods and a range of policy options available under Texas law. During a work session on...

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Mayor gives state of the city address

Mayor gives state of the city address

Business owners heard Mayor Brianna Chacon’s first state of the city address during the Princeton-Lowry Crossing Chamber luncheon Wednesday, Feb. 9. Mayor Chacon updated members on the construction across the city, new businesses on the horizon and the opening of new...

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Council approves Community Center management plan

Council approves Community Center management plan

A streamlined, efficient reservation process for the Community Center may soon be a reality for residents. Princeton City Council approved a resolution establishing the city’s management of the building during the Monday, Feb. 14 regular meeting. The facility will...

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Princeton library celebrates Black History Month

Princeton library celebrates Black History Month

The Lois Nelson Public Library is celebrating Black History Month throughout February by featuring stories and experiences of Black women, including authors.  Library Director Glenda Puckett is calling the initiative “Black Girl Magic” and the first participant...

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Early voting begins

Early voting begins

Early voting begins today and runs through Feb. 25 for the March 1 primaries. Princeton residents will have the opportunity to vote for a plethora of local, state and federal candidates to decide who will appear on the November ballot. Texas is an open primary state...

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Love prevails in Princeton ISD

Love prevails in Princeton ISD

Love is in the air around Princeton ISD as Valentine’s Day nears on Monday, Feb. 14. The district, which employs almost 900 people, has several married couples at various positions from administration to the classroom. There’s also a mixture of newlyweds and long...

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Home Rule Charter Commission holds first meeting

Home Rule Charter Commission holds first meeting

Princeton has begun its fifth attempt to try and move out of being ruled by general law. Residents gathered at City Hall Wednesday, Feb. 2 for the first meeting of the new Home Rule Charter Commission, which will attempt to create a draft charter for the city. City...

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Winter storm packs a punch

Winter storm packs a punch

Winter storm Uri was on the minds of many Texans as last week’s storm impacted North Texas, and while there were reports of power outages and felled trees, the winter weather did not pummel the state as it did a year ago. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas...

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Princeton experiences power outages Feb. 7

Princeton experiences power outages Feb. 7

Many Princeton residents received a rude surprise when they experienced power outages after the snow and ice from Winter Storm Landon melted. Residents, city staff and schools alike were impacted by the outages during the sunny, mild weather Monday, Feb. 7. Businesses...

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