Saddened. Embarrassed. Determined. These three words evoke distinct feelings and emotions. In the context of an opinion piece we ran in the paper four and a half years ago, they described the aftermath of a community that lost its newspaper. After 130 years in...
Princeton Police Blotter released
The Collin County Sheriff’s Office has released the Princeton Police Department and Princeton Police Department blotter for Aug. 16-22. Calls for security watches, citizen contacts, building checks, school resource officer checks, audible alarms, road hazards, parking...
Trash talking takes place to resolve issue
A lot of trash talking took place at city council recently, but in a good way as CWD and local officials work together to resolve waste disposal issues. At the Monday, Aug. 26 city council meeting CWD representative Jason Rohmer was on hand to discuss issues that the...
Three file for Place 2 city council
Place 2 in Princeton’s city council race has drawn the interest of three hopeful candidates, none of which are the incumbent. City Councilmember Rich Hooper, who has decided not to seek re-election, currently holds the place. By Wyndi Veigel • News Editor •...
Tax rate lowered by PISD
Residents within the Princeton ISD will see a slight drop on their property tax rate this year as a result of action by the Texas Legislature. At the August board meeting, unanimous approval was given for an approximately 5 cent tax rate cut. This year’s tax rate will...
Opinion: Parting is such sweet sorrow
When I walked into the doors of The Farmersville Times office 13 years ago, I had no idea what was in store. I was going to stay for a year, maybe two at the most. But something happened. I fell in love with the town and with the people in this small, quaint borough....
Plenty of familiar faces return
The 2019 squad will feature several familiar names and some new ones. Back for the offense are Brendon Strickland, Jay Hill, Dacarius Cook, Tyler Fisher and Blake Garvin. By David Jenkins • Sports Editor • [email protected] For the full story see the Aug. 22...
Princeton Police Blotter released
The Collin County Sheriff’s Office has released the Princeton Police Department blotter for Aug. 9-15. Calls for security watches, citizen contacts, building checks, school resource officer checks, audible alarms, road hazards, parking violations, agency assists,...
Downtown visioning project moves ahead
The city of Princeton is moving forward with the downtown visioning project. The project, which started in March 2019, is a joint effort between the city and the Princeton Economic Development Corporation (EDC). By Wyndi Veigel • News Editor • [email protected]...