Independent local reporting across Collin County, including city hall, growth, schools, public safety, and community coverage.https://collincountyjournal.com/en-ushttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/melissa-public-safety-rebuilt-real-time-2026/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/melissa-public-safety-rebuilt-real-time-2026/Melissa is expanding police, fire, EMS, equipment, and station coverage at the same time because growth is already increasing calls, inspections, and roadway pressure.Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/melissa-traffic-pressure-school-route-problem-2026/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/melissa-traffic-pressure-school-route-problem-2026/Melissa’s traffic strain is no longer just about congestion. Crash totals, school-route injuries, and heavier enforcement show a daily safety problem taking shape across the street grid.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/melissa-growth-systems-pressure-2026/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/melissa-growth-systems-pressure-2026/Melissa’s official counts differ on exact size, but water connections, utility demand, school growth, and service pressure all point to the same reality: the city is still expanding fast.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/melissa-commercial-buildout-site-plans-2026/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/melissa-commercial-buildout-site-plans-2026/Melissa’s commercial future is no longer mostly rumor. Site plans, corridor rezonings, and named projects show the city moving from retail anticipation into a broader business map.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/anna-city-manager-transition-ronda-perez-2026/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/anna-city-manager-transition-ronda-perez-2026/Anna's transition from a planned city-manager departure in 2025 to the hiring of Ronda Perez in March 2026 is more than a personnel change. It is a growth-management test.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/celina-population-growth-estimates-infrastructure-pressure-2026/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/celina-population-growth-estimates-infrastructure-pressure-2026/Official estimates disagree on Celina's exact population, but roads, schools, housing, and public safety all show the same reality: the city is still growing at a pace that demands rapid infrastructure expansion.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/melissa-downtown-construction-2026/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/melissa-downtown-construction-2026/Downtown Melissa is no longer just a civic idea. Street reconstruction, District 46 branding, overlay rezonings, and Gateway Village show the city moving into visible buildout.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/prosper-building-permits-growth-pressure-2026/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/prosper-building-permits-growth-pressure-2026/Prosper issued 196 single-family and townhome permits from October through February, a sign that housing growth remains strong and that service pressure is already moving from planning into delivery.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/anna-charter-amendments-may-2026-election/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/anna-charter-amendments-may-2026-election/Anna voters approved a wide set of charter amendments after a 19-proposition ballot in 2025, and the next major civic checkpoint is the May 2, 2026 election for two council seats.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/celina-warehouse-permits-land-use-shift-2026/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/celina-warehouse-permits-land-use-shift-2026/Public notices and zoning changes in Celina show a land-use shift beyond housing, with warehouse-scale and industrial projects beginning to reshape corridor planning, hearings, and resident concerns.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/melissa-regional-road-work-daily-life-2026/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/melissa-regional-road-work-daily-life-2026/Melissa’s road story is no longer something happening around the city. State, county, and local corridor work is now shaping commute time, access, and where future growth can function.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/prosper-commercial-development-corridor-buildout-2026/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/prosper-commercial-development-corridor-buildout-2026/Large-format projects in Prosper, including fitness, hotel, grocery, and restaurant sites, show the town's commercial wave is no longer speculative and is already reshaping traffic and tax-base planning.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/anna-growth-agreements-housing-pipeline-2026/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/anna-growth-agreements-housing-pipeline-2026/Anna's own records show more than 3,000 acres of planned residential and commercial development tied to finalized agreements, making growth a contract-backed reality rather than a future possibility.Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/celina-cr-52-road-rebuild-detours-2026/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/celina-cr-52-road-rebuild-detours-2026/Celina's CR 52 reconstruction is more than a road project. With phased closures, drainage upgrades, and neighborhood detours, it shows how major infrastructure work will shape daily mobility in 2026.Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/melissa-school-district-bond-time-2026/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/melissa-school-district-bond-time-2026/Melissa ISD won voter approval for a major bond package, but district leaders say bond access may still lag growth by years, forcing operational workarounds before new campuses arrive.Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/prosper-tirz-three-tollway-funding-2026/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/prosper-tirz-three-tollway-funding-2026/Prosper's TIRZ Three plan ties future taxable-value growth along the tollway corridor to a long list of infrastructure and public-facility projects, including major transportation spending.Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/anna-crime-trends-police-load-2025-2026/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/anna-crime-trends-police-load-2025-2026/Anna's police reports show higher Part A offense counts and notable increases in categories such as residential burglary and aggravated assault, offering a grounded look at public-safety pressure.Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/celina-downtown-center-parking-garage-library-2026/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/celina-downtown-center-parking-garage-library-2026/Celina's Downtown Center project, including a nearly 400-space garage and a much larger library, is a major capacity decision that will reshape how downtown functions for residents and visitors.Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/melissa-cost-of-living-taxes-utilities-fees-2026/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/melissa-cost-of-living-taxes-utilities-fees-2026/Melissa’s cost story is not one dramatic jump. It is a layered system of tax rates, utility bills, sewer formulas, district funding, and development fees that residents feel over time.Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/prosper-bella-prosper-mixed-use-zoning-2026/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/prosper-bella-prosper-mixed-use-zoning-2026/Prosper's repeated tabling of the Bella Prosper proposal shows a larger strategy dispute over multifamily placement, density limits, and where mixed-use growth belongs.Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/anna-downtown-roads-construction-2026/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/anna-downtown-roads-construction-2026/Downtown construction, corridor planning, and active city discussions about walkability and access show Anna is rebuilding mobility and identity at the same time.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/celina-water-conservation-rules-2026/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/celina-water-conservation-rules-2026/Celina leaders are discussing ordinance-level water conservation rules, including possible limits on irrigation and turf, as growth turns voluntary conservation into a policy question.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/melissa-healthcare-access-expanding-2026/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/melissa-healthcare-access-expanding-2026/Melissa is gaining ambulance transport, urgent-care access, and a freestanding emergency department project, but full hospital-level care for the area remains a regional buildout.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/prosper-mobility-road-projects-traffic-2026/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/prosper-mobility-road-projects-traffic-2026/With US 380 planning, FM 1385 work, local connector projects, and speed-limit changes all underway, Prosper's biggest daily-life issue is increasingly mobility rather than simple distance.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/anna-hurricane-creek-wastewater-growth-capacity-2026/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/anna-hurricane-creek-wastewater-growth-capacity-2026/Anna's Hurricane Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant is one of the city's most important growth projects, with local leaders tying capacity, rate control, and long-term development to the facility.Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/celina-fire-station-4-construction-staffing-2026/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/celina-fire-station-4-construction-staffing-2026/Celina's Fire Station 4 project is moving from concept to timeline, with an $11.4 million budget, a March 2027 target opening, and a staffing plan that shows how growth is reshaping emergency coverage.Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/melissa-quiet-systems-daily-life-2026/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/melissa-quiet-systems-daily-life-2026/Melissa’s next growth test is not only the visible project. It is the quiet city system: alerts, sirens, water notices, billing rules, and the everyday infrastructure residents have to understand and use.Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/prosper-water-wastewater-storage-resilience-2026/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/prosper-water-wastewater-storage-resilience-2026/Prosper is moving into a utility phase defined by major storage bids, federal resilience deadlines, and wastewater maintenance work, all while growth continues to raise demand.Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/anna-pids-tirzs-growth-financing-2026/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/anna-pids-tirzs-growth-financing-2026/Anna's ordinance record shows repeated use of Public Improvement Districts, special assessment bonds, and TIRZ-related actions, making district-backed growth financing a major part of the city's development model.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/celina-policing-calls-crashes-public-safety-2026/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/celina-policing-calls-crashes-public-safety-2026/Celina's police workload is increasingly shaped by traffic, crashes, and growth-related mobility problems, with the department reporting 25,664 calls or cases responded to in 2024.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/prosper-fire-police-public-safety-growth-2026/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/prosper-fire-police-public-safety-growth-2026/Prosper's new fire station, rising call load, and heavy traffic-stop volume show a public-safety system adapting to geography, enforcement demand, and rapid growth.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/anna-downtown-restaurants-entertainment-project-2026/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/anna-downtown-restaurants-entertainment-project-2026/Anna's downtown restaurant and entertainment development, backed by city-related land and lease actions, is a $10 million test of whether the city can create a real destination core.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/celina-isd-bond-school-construction-2026/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/celina-isd-bond-school-construction-2026/Celina ISD's $2.295 billion bond program is already shaping school construction, grade reconfiguration, and campus planning as the district races to keep up with growth.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/prosper-healthcare-340b-medical-expansion-2026/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/prosper-healthcare-340b-medical-expansion-2026/Prosper's new sponsorship agreement tied to the federal 340B program, along with ongoing medical construction, shows healthcare access is expanding through policy, facilities, and local capacity-building.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/anna-library-civic-space-quality-of-life-2026/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/anna-library-civic-space-quality-of-life-2026/Anna's new library is already functioning as more than a building. With early registrations, digital services, and planning events, it is becoming a central piece of civic infrastructure.Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/celina-hospital-urgent-care-healthcare-access-2026/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/celina-hospital-urgent-care-healthcare-access-2026/Celina's first full-service hospital and new urgent care options are reshaping local healthcare access, reducing out-of-city trips and changing how residents reach emergency and routine care.Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/prosper-isd-capacity-growth-leadership-2026/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/prosper-isd-capacity-growth-leadership-2026/Prosper ISD is managing more than 31,000 students, ongoing growth, and a superintendent transition at the same time, making enrollment and facility planning central issues for families.Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/anna-isd-healthcare-growth-catch-up-2026/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/anna-isd-healthcare-growth-catch-up-2026/Anna ISD expansion, a 24/7 emergency facility, urgent care growth, and a broader medical pipeline all show a city trying to match education and healthcare access to continued population pressure.Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/celina-downtown-softening-sales-tax-businesses-2026/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/celina-downtown-softening-sales-tax-businesses-2026/City officials say downtown Celina is softening even as overall sales tax grows, with per-business sales tax performance reportedly down about 30 percent since 2022.Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/prosper-noise-nuisance-etj-ordinances-2026/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/prosper-noise-nuisance-etj-ordinances-2026/Prosper is extending nuisance and noise-control enforcement 5,000 feet into its extraterritorial jurisdiction, a move that expands municipal control beyond the city limit sign.Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/celina-budget-property-tax-growth-fy2026/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/celina-budget-property-tax-growth-fy2026/Celina's FY 2025-26 budget raises more total property tax revenue than the prior year, with the city explicitly tying most of that increase to new property added to the tax roll.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princetons-most-dangerous-roads-are-not-hard-to-spot/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princetons-most-dangerous-roads-are-not-hard-to-spot/Princeton recorded 100 crashes through April 3, 2026, and nearly 40 percent were on the 380 / Princeton Drive corridor. Here’s where the city’s traffic danger is concentrating.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/what-princetons-new-medical-development-could-bring/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/what-princetons-new-medical-development-could-bring/Princeton has broken ground on a new medical office development along Beauchamp Boulevard. Here’s what the project could bring, what kinds of services it appears built for, and why it matters for residents.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-tried-to-slow-growth-now-its-speeding-back-up/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-tried-to-slow-growth-now-its-speeding-back-up/Princeton tried to slow its growth. Now development is accelerating again, and the effects are showing up in traffic, schools, and public safety.Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/major-police-response-across-princeton-full-breakdown-of-todays-incidents/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/major-police-response-across-princeton-full-breakdown-of-todays-incidents/Multiple police responses across Princeton, including an arrest, school secure status, and ongoing activity near Walmart.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-breaks-ground-on-new-medical-office-development/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-breaks-ground-on-new-medical-office-development/Princeton breaks ground on a new medical office development aimed at expanding local healthcare access as the city continues rapid growth.Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-isd-preparing-for-20000-students/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-isd-preparing-for-20000-students/Princeton ISD is planning for 19,574 students by 2034, with eight new campuses and a $797 million bond driving long-term expansion.Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-police-going-fully-digital-with-e-citations/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-police-going-fully-digital-with-e-citations/Princeton Police are rolling out electronic citations, replacing handwritten tickets with a fully digital system connected more directly to court and county systems.Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-water-monitoring-lead-safety-vote-march-23-2026/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-water-monitoring-lead-safety-vote-march-23-2026/Princeton City Council is set to consider a $96,300 contract renewal for water monitoring and compliance services at its March 23 meeting.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-police-grants-march-23-2026/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-police-grants-march-23-2026/Princeton City Council is set to consider three police-related grants totaling $179,620 at its March 23 meeting, focused on training, crisis response, and officer wellness.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/floodplain-and-drainage-concerns-delay-princetons-longneck-rezoning-vote/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/floodplain-and-drainage-concerns-delay-princetons-longneck-rezoning-vote/Princeton Planning and Zoning considered a request Monday to rezone 1503 Longneck Road for a small office building, but key floodplain, drainage, traffic, and site condition questions kept the item from moving forward. Instead of recommending approval, the commission chose to hold the case until additional studies are completed.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/armored-police-vehicle-vote/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/armored-police-vehicle-vote/Princeton City Council is set to vote on accepting $355,066 from the Princeton Community Development Corporation to purchase a replacement armored emergency response vehicle for the police department.Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-first-medical-office-project/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-first-medical-office-project/The City of Princeton announced plans for what it says will be the city’s first medical office development in Princeton Professional Park.Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-911-dispatch-feasibility-study/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-911-dispatch-feasibility-study/City Council will vote on funding a feasibility study examining whether Princeton should continue using Collin County dispatch or build its own local 911 center.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/deffibaugh-audit-explained/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/deffibaugh-audit-explained/A plain-English breakdown of what Weaver reviewed, what Phase One found, what Phase Two could have included, and why the investigation ended where it did.Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/ironwood-full-qa/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/ironwood-full-qa/A full meeting-based breakdown of questions and answers about the Ironwood at Princeton project, including funding, permits, safety, drainage, traffic, and management.Sun, 22 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-town-center-drainage-review-update/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-town-center-drainage-review-update/Public engineering documents show unresolved drainage review items for Princeton Town Center as of October 1, 2025.Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/plano-racist-bully-case-judgment/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/plano-racist-bully-case-judgment/A Collin County civil jury awarded $3.2 million in damages after online accusations involving a Plano middle school incident went viral.Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/collin-county-fraud-ring-older-adults/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/collin-county-fraud-ring-older-adults/Investigators say a North Texas fraud and money laundering scheme targeted older adults, using fake federal-agent tactics, gold transfers, and jewelry stores in Frisco and Irving.Sat, 14 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/lucy-harrison-prosper-case-update/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/lucy-harrison-prosper-case-update/A Prosper, Texas, father was not charged after the fatal shooting of his daughter, while a UK coroner later recorded the death as unlawful killing.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-q1-budget-report-fy2025-2026/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-q1-budget-report-fy2025-2026/Princeton’s first quarter FY 2025–2026 budget report shows strong cash reserves, significant interest earnings, restricted bond balances, and longer-term pressure in water and wastewater operations.Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-police-2025-activity-report/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-police-2025-activity-report/City Council is set to hear a presentation on the Princeton Police Department’s 2025 activity, including calls for service, arrests, traffic accidents, staffing, and the annual racial profiling report.Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-winter-storm-update-jan24/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-winter-storm-update-jan24/A winter storm warning and extreme cold warning are in effect for Princeton and Collin County, with ice, freezing rain, and dangerous cold creating hazardous conditions.Sat, 24 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-vendor-transparency-review/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-vendor-transparency-review/A review of Princeton’s public procurement framework, payment reporting, and vendor transparency after questions were raised about whether residents can easily see who the city pays and why.Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/fig-circle-capital-murder-arrests/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/fig-circle-capital-murder-arrests/A July 2025 homicide south of Princeton returned to public attention after three people were arrested in January 2026 and charged with capital murder with remuneration.Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/abbott-2026-war-chest/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/abbott-2026-war-chest/Gov. Greg Abbott began the 2026 campaign cycle with more than $105 million cash on hand after raising $22.7 million in the second half of 2025.Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/epic-city-the-meadow-lawsuit-update/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/epic-city-the-meadow-lawsuit-update/A status update on the EPIC City, now The Meadow, lawsuit and development process, including the pending Attorney General case, securities dispute, and county review.Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/7-eleven-myrick-beauchamp/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/7-eleven-myrick-beauchamp/A 7-Eleven-branded gas station and convenience store is proposed at Myrick Lane and S. Beauchamp Boulevard, with the latest request focused on expanding the approved site boundary.Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-isd-bullying-data-missing/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-isd-bullying-data-missing/Princeton ISD has anti-bullying policies and reporting tools, but key public data on bullying reports, investigations, and outcomes is not publicly available.Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/winter-averaging-returns-sewer-billing/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/winter-averaging-returns-sewer-billing/Princeton City Council is set to consider an ordinance that would reimplement Winter Quarter Averaging for residential sewer billing.Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-vision-zero-framework/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-vision-zero-framework/Princeton City Council is set to review a Vision Zero presentation as part of the city’s first Mobility and Safety Action Plan.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/ironwood-at-princeton-zoning-amendment/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/ironwood-at-princeton-zoning-amendment/Princeton City Council is set to consider a zoning amendment for the stalled Ironwood at Princeton multifamily site near US 380, including changes to building materials, parking, amenities, and unit count.Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/us-380-princeton-freeway-reality/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/us-380-princeton-freeway-reality/TxDOT is advancing a major US 380 project through Princeton and Collin County that would create a new controlled-access freeway alignment north of the city.Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/longneck-road-zoning-decision/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/longneck-road-zoning-decision/A proposed rezoning on Longneck Road would shift a one-acre site from residential estate zoning to commercial use, with concerns raised about floodplain exposure, drainage, traffic safety, and compatibility.Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/bois-darc-professional-park-rezoning/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/bois-darc-professional-park-rezoning/Princeton Economic Development Corporation is requesting a rezoning for about 53.3865 acres at Bois D’ Arc Professional Park that would shift the site from light industrial use to a planned commercial business park.Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-public-safety-complex-update/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-public-safety-complex-update/Princeton City Council approved site selection, land control, and design funding for a new Public Safety Complex intended to support long-term police and fire operations.Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-winter-quarter-averaging-sewer/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-winter-quarter-averaging-sewer/Princeton City Council is considering an ordinance that would change sewer billing by using winter water usage to calculate yearly wastewater charges.Sun, 07 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-crime-trends-2025/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-crime-trends-2025/An analysis of Princeton Police Department activity from January through October 2025, showing how traffic, domestic incidents, and rapid population growth shape the city’s crime patterns.Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/fm-982-expansion-princeton/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/fm-982-expansion-princeton/TxDOT plans to widen FM 982 from US 380 to FM 546, adding four lanes, shared-use paths, and new right-of-way that could reshape mobility and development across Princeton.Sat, 22 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/harper-elementary-fatal-crash/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/harper-elementary-fatal-crash/A single-vehicle crash involving a Tesla outside Harper Elementary in Princeton left one driver dead and damaged seven parked vehicles. No students or staff were injured.Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-speeding-crash-analysis/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-speeding-crash-analysis/Crash data from the Texas Department of Transportation show that most Princeton crashes occur in daylight, clear weather, and on higher-speed corridors.Mon, 03 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/snap-benefits-paused-november-update/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/snap-benefits-paused-november-update/Federal shutdown disruptions paused new November SNAP benefit loads as courts and states await USDA guidance.Sun, 02 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/us-380-lane-shift-crash-reduction/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/us-380-lane-shift-crash-reduction/TxDOT crash data show reported crashes along US-380 through Princeton fell after the October 5 lane shift at Beauchamp.Sun, 02 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-water-investigation/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-water-investigation/A full investigation into Princeton’s water and sewer billing, including the $124 typical 5,000-gallon bill, the repeal of winter averaging, the city’s refund process, and the next rate changes.Sat, 01 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/caldwell-park-turf-field-proposal/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/caldwell-park-turf-field-proposal/A proposed $4.35 million project would replace three grass fields with synthetic turf at J.M. Caldwell Sr. Community Park using funds from the 2023 voter-approved parks bond.Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-pid-developments-windmore-southridge-eastridge/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-pid-developments-windmore-southridge-eastridge/Three Public Improvement District actions tied to Windmore, Southridge, and Eastridge developments could support more than 2,000 homes once completed.Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-town-center-sneak-peek/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-town-center-sneak-peek/A look at the planned Princeton Town Center retail development at U.S. 380 and Beauchamp Blvd., including proposed anchors, zoning progress, and what comes next.Fri, 24 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-life-sentence-indecency-case/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-life-sentence-indecency-case/A Collin County jury sentenced a Princeton resident to life in prison for indecency with a child. Here is what happened in the case and what the data shows about scale and context.Sat, 18 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/october-14-city-council-major-approvals/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/october-14-city-council-major-approvals/City Council approved multiple development and governance items on October 14, including the Princeton Pediatrics plat and Whitewing Trails PID hearing, while delaying action on Winter Quarter Averaging for utilities.Fri, 17 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-isd-quiet-redirection/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-isd-quiet-redirection/Public board records show Princeton ISD gradually restructuring legal representation and exploring external partnership models between 2023 and 2025.Fri, 17 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/city-council-meeting-oct14-preview/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/city-council-meeting-oct14-preview/A full breakdown of the October 14 Princeton City Council meeting, including the recreation center funding decision, sewer billing changes, development votes, and key financial items.Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/collin-county-esd-fire-coverage/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/collin-county-esd-fire-coverage/A breakdown of Princeton’s rural fire coverage transition, the ESD-1 ballot measure, and what the change means for city residents, unincorporated areas, and regional planning.Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-moratorium-ends-nov30/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/princeton-moratorium-ends-nov30/Princeton’s residential development moratorium expires November 30, 2025. Here’s why it was created, what changed under state law, and what comes next.Sat, 11 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/us-380-expansion/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/us-380-expansion/Night construction begins October 6 as TxDOT launches the long-planned US-380 expansion, a project expected to last roughly two and a half years.Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/council-meeting-sept22/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/council-meeting-sept22/A breakdown of the September 22 Princeton City Council meeting, the complaints against Councilmember Cristina Todd, and why the outcome matters for transparency and accountability.Sat, 20 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/office-audit/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/office-audit/Residents were told the budget was too tight for a forensic audit. Days later, a $39,642.12 office renovation quote raised new questions about the city’s priorities.Mon, 15 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/walmart-apartments/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/walmart-apartments/A look at the city notices, hearing delays, and how timing pushed critical repair work into the rainy season.Sat, 13 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/tax-rate-meeting/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/tax-rate-meeting/What is happening, what it means for your wallet, and how to speak up before the vote.Sun, 07 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/lake-parks/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/lake-parks/A breakdown of Princeton’s planned local management of Twin Groves, Tickey Creek Park, and Clear Lake Park, including funding, timelines, and what residents should watch.Sat, 06 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/hidden-flood-zones/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/hidden-flood-zones/An examination of council records, drainage standards, and floodplain oversight in Princeton.Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/trash-bills-increase/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/trash-bills-increase/A plain-English breakdown of Princeton’s new trash rate, what changed, what did not, and why residents will pay more starting October 1.Fri, 29 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/growth-houses-first/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/growth-houses-first/A breakdown of how PIDs and TIRZ divert new-growth revenue into special funds before the general fund can expand city services.Sat, 23 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMThttps://collincountyjournal.com/posts/collin-county-esd/https://collincountyjournal.com/posts/collin-county-esd/Voters will decide whether to create Collin County Emergency Services District No. 1 and establish a permanent funding stream for fire and EMS services in rural areas.Tue, 29 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT