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Community pulse
What residents are talking about in Princeton public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
First responders and council appreciation
Public Information Request process
Budget accuracy and special election costs
SAFER grant and council service
EDC and CDC Bylaws Revision
Development & housing
Grants
Public safety
Zoning & land use
Princeton Integrity 1st
Taxes & budget
Parks & recreation
Public Records Access
Animal Control Ordinances
Cybersecurity Incident and Data Privacy
Proposed FY 2026-2027 Budget and Contract Services
Property Tax Rate and Budget Public Hearings
Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Systems
Library Board Meeting
Arcadia Farms HOA Facility Usage Agreement Termination
Princeton-180 (Serenity) Public Improvement District Assessments
Library Operations and Community Engagement
General Public Comment
Staffing study
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Property Tax Rate and Debt Service
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Tax Rate and Budget Adoption
Consider a Non-Standard Wastewater Service Agreement ("NSSA") between the City of Princeton, Texas (the "City"), and D.R. Horton Texas, LTD (the "Owner") for the Suncrest Development; and take appropriate action.
Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Property Tax Rate and Budget
2026-191 Conduct a public hearing, receive public comments on the proposed FY2026-2027 Annual Budget for the City of Princeton; and take appropriate action.
Consider Ordinance No. 2026-08-10-07 authorizing the 2026-2027 annual update to the service and assessment plan and assessment roll for Eastridge Public Improvement District (Improvement Area Projects 1-6) including the collection of the 2026-2027 annual installments; and take appropriate action.
ORD-2026-08-10-28 Conduct a public hearing, receive public testimony, discuss the Draft Comprehensive Plan; and take appropriate action.
ORD-2026-08-10-27 Conduct a public hearing, receive public testimony, discuss, and consider recommending amendments to Chapter 82 of the Princeton Code of Ordinances to limit data center location to the M-2 Heavy Manufacturing District with a Specific Use Permit, adopt a revised definition for data centers, and establish use-specific development standards for data center use; and take appropriate action
Budget
Items of Community Interest
Cotton Gin Property Restoration and Study
Backpack packing initiative
Downtown Cotton Gin Revitalization
Live Princeton Comprehensive Plan Update
Chess Club
Chess Club Community Center Use
Economic Development and Comprehensive Plan
Library Chess Club
Wastewater Overcharge Refunds
Town Hall Meetings and Voter Turnout
Discussion regarding Park Land Dedication Requirements and Park Development Fees
E-Bike and Micro-Mobility Regulations
Infrastructure
Integration of practical AI technology in city departments
National Day of Prayer proclamation
Long-term rentals and developer relations
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Princeton from local and regional media.
Dallas City Council appoints new inspector general, city auditor
Dallas City Council appoints new inspector general, city auditor after searches File photo/Dallas Morning NewsThe Dallas City Council appointed two city watchdogs Wednesday. They selected interim Insp...
Oct 28, 2026Police chief named public safety director
Police Chief James Waters has been appointed to the position of Princeton’s public safety director, Alternate City Manager David Hall has announced. Waters will receive an annual salary of $208,000 in his new role, according to information obtained by The Princeton Herald through a public information request. Hall said at the Tuesday, Oct. 13, City...
Oct 22, 2026Council reviews five-year road repair plan
Princeton’s new public works director wants to take a holistic approach to repairing roads citywide, but councilmembers favor getting the worst roads fixed first — along with drainage issues causing some of the problems. An evaluation conducted last year on all 168 miles of city streets found about 11 miles of roadway rated poor or...
Oct 22, 2026Councilmember Steve Deffibaugh resigns from Place 5
Two-term former Princeton Mayor Steve Deffibaugh has resigned from Place 5 on the City Council, a position he has held since May of 2010. In a letter addressed to Mayor Eugene Escobar Jr. and the city, Deffibaugh said his resignation was effective Oct. 14. “This decision was not made in haste, but with much prayer,”...
Oct 20, 2026Data center company eyes land near Princeton, receives approval for a well
Data center company eyes land near Princeton, receives approval for a well Dallas News
Oct 17, 2026Voters to consider partisan, non-partisan candidates
There’s a lot for voters to consider on the ballot for the Tuesday, Nov. 3, general election. In the 3rd Congressional District, Rep. Keith Self, a Republican, is seeking his third term in the U.S. House. He is opposed by Evan Hunt, the Democratic nominee. Republicans in the Texas House seeking re-election include Jeff Leach...
Oct 15, 2026Meetings set on Collin County Outer Loop project
Collin County is planning to hold in-person and virtual meetings to present updates on two segments of the proposed Outer Loop roadway project. Segments 2 and 4 of the Collin County Outer Loop would extend about 14 miles from County Road 656 northeast of Farmersville to the Rockwall County line northwest of Royse City. The...
Oct 15, 2026Kroger plans 100k-sq-ft superstore with gourmet cheese counter & gas station
Kroger plans 100k-sq-ft superstore with gourmet cheese counter & gas station The Sun
Oct 5, 2026School board, council candidates field questions
PISD Trustees Starla Sharpe and Cyndi Darland discuss issues in the upcoming school board election with challenger Chalotte Wilson in a forum Saturday, Sept. 26, at the PISD Administration Office. Bob Wieland/Princeton Herald Candidates in the Nov. 3 general election for the Princeton ISD Board of Trustees and Princeton City Council addressed school vouchers, student...
Oct 1, 2026Independent reviews find no breach of unauthorized access to city systems, Princeton officials say
Independent reviews find no breach of unauthorized access to city systems, Princeton officials say WFAA
Sep 23, 2026Princeton investigating potential unauthorized access to city systems
Princeton investigating potential unauthorized access to city systems CBS News
Sep 22, 2026City Manager – City of Princeton, TX
City Manager – City of Princeton, TX PublicCEO
Sep 15, 2026