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Realtor.com counted 1,365 Princeton, TX homes for sale as of August 2026, while Redfin reported 383 homes sold in May 2026 and a median sale price of $324,546.
The district earned a B overall at 81, but its campus ratings skip the middle entirely: no Princeton ISD school received a C.
The City of Princeton has proposed a significant increase in its property tax rate, which officials estimate will raise the average homeowner's annual bill by approximately $288.
Princeton Utility officials have ended a boil water advisory for customers after recent water samples tested satisfactory.
Sydney Smith claimed a state title in the 100-meter dash while Aaliyah Crisp and teammates secured top-six finishes at the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Games of Texas.
Realtor.com counted 1,365 Princeton, TX homes for sale as of August 2026, while Redfin reported 383 homes sold in May 2026 and a median sale price of $324,546.
The department's recommended corridor for a six-lane, controlled-access north-south freeway would run 10 miles through northeast Collin County, linking SH 121 to the future US 380 Princeton Freeway.
The Princeton City Council approved the FY 2026-2027 tax rate ceiling and amendments to data center regulations during its August 10 meeting.
Every Princeton ISD student from pre-K through 12th grade returns Wednesday. Middle and high schoolers start at 7:25 a.m., nearly an hour before elementary.
Regular unleaded averages $3.6112 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Realtor.com counted 1,477 Princeton, TX homes for sale as of June 2026, while Redfin reported 383 homes sold in May 2026 and a median sale price of $324,546.
Realtor.com counted 1,477 Princeton, TX homes for sale as of June 2026, while Redfin reported 383 homes sold in May 2026 and a median sale price of $324,546.
Columnist John Moore used his 600th newspaper column to describe how family stories led to a writing career and helped preserve memories from his father.
Texas shoppers may buy certain clothing, shoes, backpacks and school supplies without sales tax during the Aug. 7-9 holiday.
The City Council has advanced the request for proposals for the library project, part of the voter-approved parks bond program, and reviewed a concept for public access around Lake Lavon.
Realtor.com counted 1,477 Princeton, TX homes for sale as of June 2026, while Redfin reported 383 homes sold in May 2026 and a median sale price of $324,546.
Regular unleaded averages $3.6190 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, down from last week and below the Texas average.
Texas' tax-free weekend runs Friday, Aug. 7, through Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026. Here is what qualifies for Princeton shoppers before Princeton ISD starts Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026.
Regular unleaded averages $3.6420 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, down from last week and below the Texas average.
Regular unleaded averages $3.6720 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and equal to the Texas average.
Princeton ISD starts Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. Here is a fuller back-to-school guide for Princeton families on routines, bullying, cyberbullying, AI use and honesty.
