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, 2026

Princeton Heraldpolice chief appointment

Police 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, 2026

Princeton Heraldroad construction

Council 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, 2026

Princeton Heraldcouncil resignation

Councilmember 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, 2026

Dallas Newsdata center development

Data 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, 2026

Princeton Heraldcity council election

Voters 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, 2026

Princeton Heraldroad construction

Meetings 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, 2026

The Suncommercial development

Kroger 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, 2026

Princeton Heraldcandidate forum

School 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, 2026

WFAAcybersecurity audit