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It’s Friday, Princeton! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: New state park opens, NHL team relocation pitch heats up, and raptor photo day + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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đź“° In the news
From funding to festivities: Palo Pinto Mountains State Park is open, North Texas’ first new state park in over 25 years, less than two hours from Collin County, featuring a 90-acre lake and trails — get all the details.
Legal feud complicates franchise future: Plano formally pitched the Dallas Stars on relocating to Collin County, proposing a $1 billion Willow Bend arena plan as talks intensify and the team’s arena lease ends in 2031 — get all the details.
Beacon Project gains momentum: ManeGait in nearby McKinney named Katharine Weaver its first director of philanthropy as part of a $13.2 million expansion, leading fundraising to meet demand and grow the therapeutic riding center — read the full story.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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đź’Ž Local business spotlight
Fresh walls, local talent: Just off the Square, LAST Art Gallery is a co-op showcasing North Texas painters, sculptors, glass artists, jewelers, and more. Stop in for a quick look, leave with a grin… maybe even a new favorite piece.
Backyard upgrade, anyone? If your patio goals include shade, better hangout space, or a prime spot for the grill MVP, Decks Over Texas designs and builds wood or composite decks tailored to your home. Family-run since 1989, they also craft pergolas and screened porches… hello, spring evenings.
Skip the sad salmon: At Cajun Fish Grill, seafood leans comfort: gumbo you’ll daydream about, crispy catfish, legit po’boys, and the sleeper hit Tricky Fish, blackened catfish topped with crawfish étouffée. Big flavors, zero fuss, a mini Mardi Gras for your mouth.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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⛺ Wilderness Survival Intermediate @ Sugar Hill Adventures (Farmersville) | Friday (3/13) at 6:00 PM – This three-day intermediate survival class builds on Level 1, adding basic trapping, game processing, and camp kitchen skills, because canned chili only gets you so far. You’ll face pass-or-fail challenges, $250 covers you, one kid tags along free, and yes, take Level 1 first.
🎵 Music Bingo @ Landon Winery McKinney | Friday (3/13) at 7:00 PM – Trade the usual bar noise for music bingo at Landon Winery McKinney. Free to play, four rounds, two cards each, prizes for the fastest bingo, and a playlist from retro to right now. Sip wine, snack a little, and make it your Friday routine.
🏺 Sip & Throw Pottery Nights @ Jump Into Art Studios (McKinney) | Friday (3/13) at 7:00 PM – Skip the usual dinner shuffle for Sip & Throw Pottery Nights, where you sip wine, spin the wheel, and accidentally make a wonky bowl you will call rustic. Low-pressure, high-fun, with pours onsite or BYO, perfect for date night, friend squads, or creative resets.
🦅 Raptor Photo Day @ Blackland Prairie Raptor Center (Lucas) | Saturday (3/14) at 7:30 AM – Whether you’ve been stalking hawks since the darkroom days or just want to finally use that zoom, this up-close raptor shoot sets birds in natural backdrops for shots worth waking up early. Space is limited, pre-registration required, and your $75 supports their care and training.
🥕 Saturday McKinney Farmers Market @ Chestnut Square | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Consider this your winter-hours Saturday reset at Chestnut Square, the farmers market Texans actually brag about. Stock up on grass-fed beef, pastries, and ginger beer, sniff out goat milk soap, and let CF Sharpening make your knives, scissors, and small tools sharper than your sarcasm.
🚋 Historic Trolley Tour @ Chestnut Square Heritage Village (McKinney) | Saturday (3/14) at 9:45 AM – Climb aboard McKinney’s vintage trolley for a rolling tour of downtown’s prettiest historic homes, plus a few stories you definitely won’t hear at the block party. It’s the season kickoff, locals love it, and tickets vanish faster than decent parking.
💉 Vaccination & Wellness Clinic @ Hollywood Feed (9245 Virginia Pkwy, Suite 700, McKinney, TX) | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Weekend errands with fur in the mix. Swing by the Hollywood Feed at Virginia and Custer for affordable pet vaccines, wellness packages, heartworm tests, microchips, and nail trims, because the couch dictator needs upkeep. Quick, friendly, local, and you still have money left for treats.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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đź“» Princeton report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 74°F – Low: 52°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 74. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 52. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 79°F – Low: 61°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Later: Partly cloudy. Low around 61, with temperatures rising to around 63 overnight. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
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