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City of Princeton purchases state-of-the-art drone, Volatus Aerospace hosts demonstration

PRINCETON, TEXAS: On December 4, 2023, Volatus Aerospace will host a drone demonstration at J.M. Caldwell Sr. Community Park. Purchased with funding from Princeton’s Community Development Corporation (CDC), the drone will assist the Princeton Fi...

City of Princeton recognized by the American Heart Association

PRINCETON, TEXAS: The American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for all, has awarded the City of Princeton national silver level recognition for its commitments to employee health and well-being as measured in the Association’s 2023 W...

City of Princeton Welcomes Interim Police Chief James Waters as Official Police Chief

Princeton, Texas: Today, Monday, November 13, 2023, a swearing in ceremony was held at the Municipal Center, Mayor Brianna Chacon administered the oath of office to Interim Police Chief James Waters, officially appointing him as the new Police Chief for t...

City of Princeton Celebrates Landmark Victory with the Passing of the 2023 Parks & Library Bond

City of Princeton: Monday, November 13, 2023, The City of Princeton is thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of the 2023 Parks & Library Bond Program, with both Proposition A and Proposition B receiving resounding support from the community.

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City Manager Derek Borg Resigns, City Council Appoints Lesia Gronemeier as Interim City Manager

Princeton, Texas: On Friday, October 20, 2023, City Manager Derek Borg tendered his resignation at the October 20th Special City Council meeting. The City Council unanimously voted to appoint Assistant City Manager Lesia Gronemeier as the interim City Man...

Parks & Recreation Launches Princeton Senior Programs (PSP)

PRINCETON, TEXAS: The City of Princeton is launching a weekly senior program at the Steven and Judy Deffibaugh Community Center. The Princeton Senior Programs (PSP) kick off on Monday, July 31^st, and will take place every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from...

Development Services department launches EnerGov permitting software

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 7-6-2023

PRINCETON, TEXAS: The City of Princeton Development Services Department is launching the EnerGov software system on August 28, 2023. The new system will be used for commercial and residential development, including permits a...

City of Princeton Implements Enhanced Safety Measures for July Spectacular

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 6-14-2023

PRINCETON, TEXAS: The City of Princeton is excited to celebrate Independence Day at the July Spectacular on July 1 at J.M. Caldwell Sr. Community Park. In consideration of the recent tragedy in Allen, the City of Princeton ...

Casey Donahew to Headline the 2023 July Spectacular

EDITED: 5-9-2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 4-24-2023

PRINCETON, TEXAS: The City of Princeton is excited to welcome Casey Donahew as its headlining performer at the 2023 July Spectacular on Saturday, July 1st! Other musical guests include opening act Big Joe Wa...

Princeton Recognized as Gold Star Affiliate by Keep Texas Beautiful

One of 82 Texas Communities Honored for Exceptional Community Improvement Efforts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 4-24-2023

PRINCETON, TEXAS - Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB), a statewide grassroots environmental and community improvement non-profit organization, recentl...

NTMWD Annual Water System Maintenance Planned March 6 – April 3

City of Princeton, Operation Kindness and Collin County Animal Services host Pet Care Event

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2-7-2023

PRINCETON, TEXAS: Come meet some amazing adoptable animals while getting your pets up to date on their vaccines! On Saturday, February 25^th from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, the City of Princeton will host a Pet Care event alongside ...

City of Princeton, Princeton CDC, Princeton ISD partner with Habitat for Humanity of Collin County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 12-19-2022

City of Princeton, Princeton Community Development Corporation and Princeton ISD partner with Habitat for Humanity of Collin County

PRINCETON, TEXAS: The City of Princeton, Princeton Community Development Corporation (CDC) ...

Princeton Fire Department Hosts Fire Station #2 Groundbreaking

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 12-6-2022

PRINCETON, TEXAS: Please join us in celebrating the groundbreaking of our new fire station! On Wednesday, December 14 at 10 AM, the Princeton Fire Department will host a gathering at the future location of Fire Station #2 (...

Princeton Mayor “rings” in the holidays with The Salvation Army Mayoral Red Kettle Challenge

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 11-23-2022

PRINCETON, TEXAS: Ring in the holidays with the City of Princeton! On Friday, December 9 from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Mayor Brianna Chacón and community volunteers will participate in The Salvation Army Ma...

Enjoy Breakfast with Santa at the Community Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 11-1-2022

PRINCETON, TEXAS: Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season by enjoying breakfast with Santa right here in Princeton! On Saturday, December 10 from 9:00 AM to noon, the City of Princeton will host a festive breakfast su...

Celebrate Texas Arbor Day by planting trees along Tickey Creek

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 10-14-2022 

PRINCETON, TEXAS: On Friday, November 4 in celebration of Texas Arbor Day, over 1,200 trees will be planted along Tickey Creek in J.M. Caldwell Sr. Community Park. Funded by the PepsiCo Green Team, the Forests to...

Jean Suplick hosts wildlife presentations at library

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 10-12-2022

PRINCETON, TEXAS: Certified Texas Master Naturalist Jean Suplick will be sharing her love and knowledge of birds at the Lois Nelson Public Library in her presentations “Common Wading Birds of North Central Texas&...

City of Princeton will spray for mosquitos on September 29

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 9-28-2022

PRINCETON, TEXAS: The City of Princeton received confirmation that one mosquito pool tested “positive” for West Nile Virus (WNV). The location is near East College Street. In response, the city will spra...

Lois Nelson Public Library dedicates memorial bench to Cathy Dunkel

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 9-27-2022

PRINCETON, TEXAS: On Tuesday, October 4 at 8:30 A.M., the Lois Nelson Public Library will hold a memorial bench dedication ceremony to honor the late Library Director Cathy Dunkel. Prior to her retirement in August 2021, Ca...

City of Princeton hosts Town Hall Meeting on 2nd Street Reconstruction

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 9-20-2022

PRINCETON, TEXAS: The City of Princeton will host a Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, September 27 from 6:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. to discuss the reconstruction of 2^nd Street from US 380 North to College Street. The meeting will be...

Princeton Police Department: Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Friday, September 16, 2022

The Princeton Police Department has conducted a thorough investigation into the incident that occurred on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at the Lovelady High School Homecoming Dance. Investigators were unabl...

Princeton Community Development Corporation partners with Meals on Wheels Collin County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 9-20-2022

PRINCETON, TEXAS: The Princeton Community Development Corporation (CDC) is excited to announce its partnership with Meals on Wheels Collin County. Through this partnership, the Steven and Judy Deffibaugh Community Center wi...

Mike Petrick to host "Some Rare and Colorful Birds of Texas" presentation at library

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 9-12-2022  ? 

PRINCETON, TEXAS: Certified Texas Master Naturalist Mike Petrick will be sharing his love of birding and photography at the Lois Nelson Public Library on September 19, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. His program, ...

Princeton Police Department: Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 9-11-2022

PRINCETON, TEXAS: On Saturday, September 10, 2022, the Princeton Police Department responded to Lovelady High School Homecoming dance reference students indicating that they had seen a threat on social media of a person wit...

City of Princeton celebrates National Night Out

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 9-6-2022

City of Princeton celebrates National Night Out

PRINCETON, TEXAS: On October 4, 2022, neighborhoods throughout the City of Princeton are invited to join neighbors across the country in celebrating the 39^th Annual Nat...

Patriot Day Ceremony to be held at Princeton Municipal Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 8-30-2022

Patriot Day Ceremony to be held at Princeton Municipal Center

PRINCETON, TEXAS: On September 11 at 7:30 A.M., the VFW Bois D’Arc Post 9167, Princeton Fire Department and Princeton Police Department will hold a Patr...

The Nature Conservancy's Brandon Belcher to present at Lois Nelson Public Library

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 8-25-2022

The Nature Conservancy’s Brandon Belcher to present at Lois Nelson Public Library 

PRINCETON, TEXAS: On Thursday, September 8th at 2:00 PM, Brandon Belcher will present “Bringing North Texas Prai...

City of Princeton "Spreads the Hope" for annual Peanut Butter Drive

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 8-25-2022 

City of Princeton “Spreads the Hope” for annual Peanut Butter Drive 

PRINCETON, TEXAS: The City of Princeton is excited to announce its partnership with North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) for its annual Peanut B...

The City of Princeton is setting up an Overnight Warming Shelter

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2-4-22

Princeton, Texas: On Friday, February 4 through Saturday, February 5, 2022 , The City of Princeton will be setting up a Warming Shelter at City Hall located at 123 W Princeton Drive, for residents who have lost power and need ...

The City of Princeton is hosting a job fair in collaboration with Workforce Solutions of North Centr

City of Princeton Host Blood Drive for National Blood Donor Month

City of Princeton Annual Toy Drive

Tragedy Strikes The Princeton Fire Department

City of Princeton Launches App

The City of Princeton Implements CivicReady® Mass Notification Solution

Princeton Police Launch New tip411 Anonymous Tip System for Customized Crime-Fighting

The City of Princeton Fire Department will host Station #3 Grand Opening

Princeton Warrant Round-Up