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02/05/2026

01/31/2026

❗️Is Collin County collaborating with ICE? Here’s the full picture.

As of January 1, 2026, Texas SB 8 requires every county sheriff in Texas to participate in the federal 287(g) program. This is a federal local partnership that allows certain trained sheriff’s deputies to perform limited immigration‑related duties inside the jail, under ICE supervision.

📌 What this means for Collin County
• Collin County has signed its 287(g) agreement under the Jail Enforcement Model as of January 26, 2026.
• The agreement is pending activation and will operate inside the county jail, not out in the community.
• Deputies who participate must complete ICE training and follow federal guidelines.

📌 What the Jail Enforcement Model does
• Applies only to people already arrested and booked into the county jail.
• Deputies can check immigration status during the jail intake process.
• ICE can issue detainers requesting that the jail hold individuals for federal pickup.
• It does not authorize street‑level immigration enforcement or community raids by local deputies.

📌 Why this is happening
• SB 8 makes participation mandatory for all Texas sheriffs.
• Counties do not have the option to decline the agreement.

📌 What this does not change
• Local police departments (city police) are not automatically part of 287(g).
• Routine traffic stops, calls for service, and community policing are not covered by this agreement.
• Immigration enforcement authority remains limited to the jail setting unless otherwise stated by law.
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However, Denton County already entered and expanded its 287(g) agreement with ICE, and it is operating under the Task Force Model, which is the most expansive version of the program.

📌 Key Facts About Denton County’s 287(g) Agreement
• Denton County signed a Task Force Model 287(g) agreement, becoming the first county in North Texas to adopt this model.
• Commissioners voted unanimously in January 2026 to expand the agreement.
• Under the Task Force Model, selected deputies can:

Conduct immigration status checks

Make immigration‑related arrests

Begin ICE detainer paperwork

Act on suspected immigration violations outside the jail, including during routine law‑enforcement encounters

📌 How Denton County’s Model Differs From Collin County’s

County 287(g) Model What It Allows
Collin County Jail Enforcement Model Immigration checks only inside the jail after someone is arrested and booked.
Denton County Task Force Model Deputies can perform immigration enforcement duties in the field, not just in the jail.

📌 Why This Is Happening
• Texas SB 8 requires counties with over 100,000 residents — including Denton County — to implement a 287(g) agreement by December 2026.
• Denton County moved early and chose the most expansive model available.

01/26/2026

🚛 Trash & Recycling Service Update ❄️

01/26/2026

Drive safe, and slow down!

01/25/2026

❄️ WEATHER UPDATE – PRINCETON ISD CLOSURE (TUESDAY)

Princeton ISD will be closed on Tuesday
🚫 All after‑school activities are also canceled.

Stay warm, and stay safe 💙❄️

01/24/2026

01/24/2026

Here’s a list of Princeton, TX businesses
❄️ Open Today – Winter Weather Update hrs may vary

AutoZone
Dollar General 3 pm
Jack in the Box
La Victoria
Mcdonalds 2pm
O'Reilly Auto Parts
Planet Spirit
QuikTrip
Scramblers Cafe
Taco Bell 2am
Taco Delight
Tractor Supply
Walmart
Whataburger
Wingstop 5pm

01/24/2026

❄️ 💙📢 UPDATE SCHOOL CLOSINGS – COLLIN COUNTIES

Ice, snow, and sleet have already moved across North Texas, and several school districts are canceling or adjusting their schedules.❄️ 💙

01/24/2026

❄️ Princeton ISD will be CLOSED Monday January 26th.

Stay warm and stay safe, North Texas! 💙

📢 UPDATE SCHOOL CLOSINGS – NORTH TEXAS
Ice, snow, and sleet have already moved across North Texas, and several school districts are canceling or adjusting their schedules. Many major districts have announced full closures.

01/24/2026

❄️🚗 Winter Weather Safety Alert 🚗❄️

Please use extra caution if you need to drive in these wintery conditions. TxDOT crews are out monitoring and treating roads, but icy patches can still form fast. The safest choice: stay home if you don’t have to travel. 🏡✨

Stay weather‑aware, follow local forecasts 📡🌨️, and check DriveTexas.org for up‑to‑date road conditions. 🛣️👀

🚨🔥 NEW FEATURE! 🔥🚨
Live traffic cameras are now available!
Find them on the menu bar under “Cameras and Traffic.” 🎥🚦

Stay safe, stay warm, and take care out there. ❄️💙

01/24/2026