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Posted on: May 25, 2023

New Bulk Collection Schedule Efective June 7th.

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There is no change in the bulk schedule for those of you with trash service Tuesday – Friday.

Not sure about your service day? Check your address here. 

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Posted on: April 24, 2023

July Spectacular Tickets

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Celebrate America’s freedom with the City of Princeton at the July Spectacular on Saturday, July 1st, 2023! Parking is $10 per vehicle and the Kid's Zone is $5 per child (kids 2 and under are free).

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Posted on: May 12, 2023

Façade Improvement Grant Program

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

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Posted on: November 22, 2016

Welcome to the Lois Nelson Public Library!

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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...

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Posted on: June 1, 2023

June Books of The Month

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June Books of the Month:

  • Kids – What is Juneteenth – Kristi Jewel -  Author Kirsti Jewel shares stories from Juneteenth celebrations, both past and present, and chronicles the history that led to the creation of this joyous day...
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Posted on: June 1, 2023

June is African American Music Appreciation Month!

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This month celebrates the African American musicians, composers, singers, and songwriters and their musical influences that comprise an essential part of our nation’s treasured cultural heritage.

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Posted on: June 1, 2023

Caribbean American Heritage Month

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Caribbean American Heritage Month was established to create and disseminate knowledge about the contributions of Caribbean people to the United States.

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Posted on: June 1, 2023

June is Audiobook Appreciation Month

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There are many options for listening to books. The library is here to assist you in accessing the library’s digital collection of eBooks, downloadable audiobooks, and magazines through OverDrive or Libby.

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Posted on: November 22, 2016

May Book of the Month

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May Books of the Month:

Children

My Mommy is a Hero (in honor of Military Appreciation Month and Mother’s Day)  - Hannah Tolson - A short, rhyming story celebrating women serving in the armed forces, and their different roles/jobs within. – Goodrea...

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Posted on: April 24, 2023

Casey Donahew to Headline the 2023 July Spectacular

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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...

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Posted on: April 24, 2023

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...

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Posted on: February 7, 2023

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 25th from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, the City of Princeton will host a Pet Care event alongside ...

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Posted on: December 19, 2022

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) ...

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Posted on: December 6, 2022

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 (...

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Posted on: November 23, 2022

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...

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Posted on: November 1, 2022

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...

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Posted on: October 25, 2022

City of Princeton Installs Smart Solar Street Lights to Promote Sustainability

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 10-25-2022

The City of Princeton, Texas installed thirty-seven Smart off-grid solar street lights in the Princeton Municipal Park surrounding the Municipal Center. In efforts to improve energy resilience and promote sustainable alter...

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Posted on: October 14, 2022

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...

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Posted on: October 12, 2022

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&...

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Posted on: September 28, 2022

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...

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Posted on: September 27, 2022

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...

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Posted on: September 20, 2022

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 2nd Street from US 380 North to College Street. The meeting will be...

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Posted on: September 16, 2022

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...

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Posted on: September 20, 2022

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...

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Posted on: September 12, 2022

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

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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, ...

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Posted on: September 11, 2022

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...

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Posted on: September 6, 2022

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 39th Annual Nat...

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Posted on: August 30, 2022

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...

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Posted on: August 25, 2022

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...

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Posted on: August 25, 2022

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...

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Posted on: February 4, 2022

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 ...

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Posted on: January 3, 2022

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 1-3-22 

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

A Workforce Solutions mobile unit will be on site to help people apply for jobs with the city.

Prin...

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Posted on: December 20, 2021

City of Princeton Host Blood Drive for National Blood Donor Month

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 12-20-21 

City of Princeton Host Blood Drive for National Blood Donor Month

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Princeton, Texas: On Tuesday, January 25, 2022 City of Princeton is hosting a Blood Drive for National...

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Posted on: December 1, 2021

City of Princeton Annual Toy Drive

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 12-01-21

City of Princeton Annual Toy DriveResident can donate an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots

Princeton, Texas: On Monday, November 29, 2021 City of Princeton launched its annual toy drive to support the Marine Toys for Tots Progr...

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Posted on: November 13, 2021

Tragedy Strikes The Princeton Fire Department

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November 13th, 2021 

TRAGEDY STRIKES PRINCETON FIRE DEPARTMENT

The Princeton Fire Department is in mourning after suffering the tragic loss of one of our own on November 12th, 2021. Deputy Chief John “...

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Posted on: October 11, 2021

City of Princeton Launches App

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 10-11-21 

City of Princeton Launches AppResident can register through the app and submit requests for a variety of issues.

Princeton, Texas: On Monday, October 18, 2021 City of Princeton launches app that is a real time, publ...

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Posted on: October 1, 2021

The City of Princeton Implements CivicReady® Mass Notification Solution

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 10-1-21 

The City of Princeton Implements CivicReady® Mass Notification Solution

Service Enables Multi-Channel Distribution of Urgent and Routine Citizen Communications

Princeton, Texas: Monday, October 4, 2021 &nd...

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Posted on: October 1, 2021

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 10-1-21 

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

Innovative new Princeton PD app helps better connect police with the public

Princeton, Texas: On Monday, October 4, 2021 The Prince...

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Posted on: July 2, 2021

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 7-2-21 

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

New Aerial Ladder Apparatus Push-In Ceremony

Princeton, Texas: On Friday, July 9th the Princeton Fire Department will host a Station Opening and ...

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Posted on: June 8, 2021

Princeton Warrant Round-Up

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Princeton Warrant Round-UpCanned Food Donation to Princeton Food Pantry at Faith Baptist Church

Princeton, Texas: On Monday, May 26, 2001 the Princeton Municipal Court kicked off a warrant round-up to collect debt owed on outstanding warrants. Residents we...

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