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New construction adds tax revenue

New construction adds tax revenue

Princeton has $475.9M in new property values. File art New construction will provide additional property tax revenue this year, according to 2026 certified estimated taxable values released by Collin Central Appraisal District (CCAD).  “Collin County is still...

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2022 political primary season opens

2022 political primary season opens

Filings opened last week for candidates seeking nominations in the March 1, 2022 political primaries and remain open for two more weeks. The first day to file was Nov. 13 and the final day is Dec. 13. Candidates for county-level offices sign up with county political...

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City, chamber welcome Christmas with parade, tree lighting

City, chamber welcome Christmas with parade, tree lighting

Last year, the Grinch stole Christmas, but Mickey Mouse and Santa are teaming up to bring back Christmas cheer. Princeton’s annual tree lighting and Christmas parade takes place Dec. 4 with the celebrations running from 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. The parade’s theme this year is...

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City honors veterans

City honors veterans

City officials, elected leaders, and community members came together last week to honor local veterans. The city of Princeton held its annual Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 at Veterans Memorial Park. The armistice ending World War I was signed between the...

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EDC considers hiring grant writer

EDC considers hiring grant writer

The Princeton Economic Development Corporation discussed the possibility of hiring a grant writer during their regular meeting held Monday, Nov. 1. City Manager Derek Borg said several economic development grants are available with COVID-19 numbers trending downward....

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Cheesecake brings family together

Cheesecake brings family together

Princeton resident Kurtis Herpeche has turned his love of cooking into a sweet side business. Herpeche, along with his wife, Brandy Allen, owns The Indigo Rose, a dessert business with an emphasis on cheesecake. His grandmother was a baker, and Herpeche said cooking...

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Hometown heroes recognized

Hometown heroes recognized

Princeton City Council, during the Nov. 8 regular meeting, recognized several residents for their efforts to help find a missing boy last month. Shamir Tate, 15, left his home in the early morning hours of Oct. 7 willingly and was considered a runaway. Several...

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PISD food drives organized at all campus

PISD food drives organized at all campus

Despite a pandemic, last year’s outpouring of donations for the annual districtwide Angel Tree food drive was record-setting and organizers hope the momentum continues as schools have already started collecting food. Food drives will conclude after Thanksgiving break...

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Community resource center coming to Princeton

Community resource center coming to Princeton

Princeton’s youth will soon have access to sports programs, academic scholarships and any other resources the community may need thanks to a partnership with the Alliance of Elite Youth Leadership (AEYL). The AEYL is a McKinney based nonprofit organization that...

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