The Princeton Herald

07/25/2025

Fitch Ratings has assigned a ‘AA+’ rating to the city of Princeton’s upcoming $54.6 million general obligation (GO) bonds and $24.6 million in combination tax and surplus revenue certificates of obligation (COs), both Series 2025. The bonds are scheduled for competitive sale Aug. 6 and will fu...

07/24/2025

🌊 From Maine to Texas, these historic lighthouses still shine bright—each with a story to tell and a view worth the climb. Ready to plan your next coastal escape?
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07/21/2025

https://princetonherald.com/2025/07/21/water-restrictions-for-culleoka-customers/

Culleoka Water Supply Corporation (CWSC) has implemented water conservation restrictions for all residential customers. Effective Monday, July 21, all non-essential watering is prohibited, including washing down outdoor hard surfaces, buildings and structures, dust control, flushing gutters or permi...

07/19/2025

McKinney National Airport (TKI) is forging ahead with expansion plans. On July 18, federal, state, and local leaders gathered to break ground on a $72 million expansion project that will bring commercial air service to the area by late 2026.

07/18/2025

The City of McKinney has broken ground on a $72 million expansion of McKinney National Airport that would allow commercial passenger service to begin next year.Federal, state and local officials gathered Friday, July 18, for the ceremony on the east side of the airport’s 8,000-foot runway.“TKI [...

07/17/2025

Only 3 of the city’s 8 outdoor warning sirens still work reliably — but that’s about to change.
On Monday night, Princeton City Council approved a $579K overhaul to install 10 powerful, solar-powered sirens that will double current coverage and deliver 128 decibels of warning sound across the city.
Link in story about the new system, how it works — and when it’s coming.

07/17/2025

Thousands of water customers may be owed money after a wastewater billing policy approved in 2023 was never implemented — and no one can say exactly why. At Monday night’s council meeting, officials pointed fingers at former staff, while revealing the city is now reviewing 7,500 accounts for potential refunds totaling up to $1 million.
See comments for link to story and what this means for your utility bill.

07/17/2025

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07/11/2025

AIRPORT
✈️ Big changes are coming to McKinney National Airport — and a budget airline may soon follow.
A $72 million expansion is officially underway, and ultra-low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines is eyeing the airport for possible service—despite some mixed signals. The Houston-based airline, known for affordable fares and older Boeing 737s, says it has no immediate plans… but documents suggest otherwise.
Could McKinney become the third commercial airport in DFW? And how are McKinney leaders funding the project after voters twice said no?
📍 Catch up on the groundbreaking, the airline’s controversial moves, and what it could mean for Collin County travelers.

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07/11/2025

Princeton ISD Board of Trustees President Cyndi Darland is recovering from injuries she received when thrown from a jet ski on Table Rock Lake in Missouri.“I was in a jet ski accident … and I broke my left hip and my left shoulder,” she said. “I had surgery on my left hip and put a...