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New Bulk Collection Schedule Efective June 7th.

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. 

July Spectacular Tickets

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).

All City of Princeton government offices will be closed on June 19, 2023.

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...

June Books of The Month

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...

June is African American Music Appreciation Month!

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.

Caribbean American Heritage Month

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

June is Audiobook Appreciation Month

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.

May Book of the Month

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...

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...

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...

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