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Free Fire Safety Classes!

Register now for FREE fire safety classes! Classes will take place from 6 PM - 9 PM at the Steven and Judy Deffibaugh Community Center.

Steven & Judy Deffibaugh Community Center

The Community Center located at 416 North 4th Street is now accepting reservations.

Welcome to the City of Princeton!

Since the 2020 U.S. Census, our population has experienced a large growth rate that continues to escalate. 

As one of the cities in the fastest-growing county in Texas, Princeton has opened opportunities for retail and commercial growth. ...

Princeton FD is accepting applications for the Citizens Fire Academy!

The Citizens Fire Academy is an eight-week educational program designed to give members of the community an inside look at their local fire department. 

Class Details:

March 21st – May 9th

Classes meet every Thursday evening from 6:00 - 9:00pm and t...

Donation Drive

In honor of Cathy Dunkel, we are collecting donations for Fresenius Kidney Care in Allen. They need items to keep 74 dialysis patients warm! Stop by the library throughout the month of December to drop off your donation. We are collecting:

• Blankets
• Gloves
• Ti...

CivicPlus Chatbot

About CivicPlus Chatbot

CivicPlus Chatbot is designed to convincingly simulate the way a human would behave during a customer service interaction. The advanced technology combines the power of site search and artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver excepti...

Meals on Wheels

Mobile residents aged 60 and older may join us at the Steven and Judy Deffibaugh Community Center in a group setting for socializing, conversation, lunchtime meals, and more!

Princeton Senior Programs (PSP)

The Princeton Parks and Recreation Department has launched its Princeton Senior Programs (PSP)! The program will take place every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM at the Steven and Judy Deffibaugh Community Center located at 416 Nort...

Free Fire Safety Classes!

Façade Improvement Grant Program

New businesses are eligible to receive reimbursement up to a maximum of $10,000 for eligible improvements to facades in the City of Princeton.

Welcome to the Lois Nelson Public Library!

Mission Statement

Lois Nelson Public Library provides a place where people can meet and interact with others in the community and participate in public discourse. The library provides current topics and titles that help supply the information of popular cu...

December is Learn a Language Month?

Always wanted to learn, but didn’t know where to start? The library can help! No matter how you learn, the library has resources to help you master that new language on your own schedule.

Universal Human Rights Month

Always remember to treat others kindly, with respect and equality, because at the end of the day we are all human.

December Books of the Month

December Books of the Month!

The library has a great selection of holiday books and DVDs!

•  Kids non-fiction – I Spy Christmas: A Book of Picture Riddles – Walter Wick - This best-selling book features a coll...

It’s time to celebrate Read a New Book Month!

Why not challenge yourself and read a new book during the month of December? What’s new on your shelf that you haven’t read yet?

Princeton Police Arrest : Solicitation to Commit Capital Murder While Remuneration, a Cap

Princeton Police Investigate Vehicle vs Pedestrian/Bicycle Accident

Princeton Police Investigate Gunshots Fired

Princeton Police Investigate Vehicle Vs Pedestrian/Bicycle

Princeton Police Investigate Runaway

Update Located: Princeton Police Investigate Missing Runaway

Princeton Police Investigate Missing Runaway

Princeton Police Investigate Silver Alert: Olivia Garcia

Princeton Police Investigate Runaway

Princeton Police Officers were dispatched on June 21, 2023, in reference to a runaway. The juvenile was last seen in the Arcadia Farms subdivision in Princeton at approximately 10 pm.  

If you see this run away or know of the whereabouts of this j...

Princeton Police Investigate Hit and Run Accidents within Park Trails – Subject in Custody

Released 06.20.2023

At approximately 2:50 pm, on June 20^th a caller advised a blue passenger car was driving through the Park Trails subdivision in Princeton running into mailboxes.   Officers responded to the area and located the vehicle and driv...

Princeton Police Investigate: Amber Alert

At this time the Princeton Police Department is collectively working with the Federal Bureau of Investigations, Dallas Division, and with Plano Police Department in locating Ja'Myra Strawder who was recently submitted into the Amber Alert system....

Update: Princeton Police Investigate: Amber Alert / Located

On June 14^{th, 2023,} at approximately 2:30 p.m. Plano Police Officers located Ja'Myra Strawder in the City of Plano. Investigators are meeting with Strawder regarding this case to further investigate her whereabouts and related activities. Strawde...

Princeton Police Investigate Princeton ISD Social Media Threat

At around 4 p.m. this afternoon, Princeton ISD was made aware of a possible threat posted on social media. District officials immediately contacted Princeton Police Department and an investigation was initiated.

PISD administration was able to identify a C...

Princeton Police Investigate Possible Threats

On April 27^th, 2023, the Princeton Police Department was made aware of two possible threats made toward Lovelady High School and Princeton High School. Due to previous disciplinary issues, both suspects had already been removed from the schools prior to t...

Princeton Police Investigation Suspicious Packages

On May 22, 2023, Princeton Police Department received a numerous amount of calls about suspicious packages that have been left in driveways, yards and on sidewalks in front of homes in the City of Princeton.  Packages have been located in the sub...

Princeton Police Investigation Aggravated Sexual Assault of Child

Released 05/15/2023

On May 10^th, 2023, at approximately 12:50 am, Princeton Police Department officers located a suspicious vehicle (Black Infiniti Q50) on Island Way.  Officer Goodwin contacted 2 individuals that were in the vehicle.  Af...

Princeton Police Investigate Runaway

Princeton Police Officers were dispatched May 7, 2023, in reference to a runaway. That night officers located the juvenile and returned him home to his parents. On May 11, 2023, at approximately 11:45pm, Princeton Police Officers were dispatched to a runa...

Princeton Police Investigate Deceased Person

Princeton Police Department was dispatched to the 200 Block of Silverleaf Dr at 8:30 a.m. this morning for an unresponsive person.  Officers arrived on the scene and located a male subject.  Princeton Fire Department and EMS arrived on t...

Princeton Police Update: Still Missing

UPDATE: STILL MISSING

The City of Princeton Police Department is actively working with the Texas Attorney General’s Office and 4theONE to help locate Hannah Elise Rocheleau.

If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of this child, please contact...

Princeton Police Homecoming Dance Investigation

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...

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.

&a...

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