District 89 State Rep. Candy Noble got a gubernatorial push Saturday, Jan. 13, in Lucas as she campaigns for her fourth term in the Texas House. Chad Engbrock/The Wylie News Gov. Greg Abbott kept a promise to Rep. Candy Noble by campaigning for her re-election to a...
PISD funds eight projects
Princeton ISD awarded funding to eight innovative projects that teachers will implement in their classrooms next fall. Teachers were surprised with the grant announcements during the final school luncheon and presented with an oversized check to celebrate the...
Seventh graders win Prosper Football League
This spring, Princeton High School has seen a preview to the talent that will be playing for the Panthers in the near future, as several middle school players competed in a Prosper seven-on-seven football league. One of 11 teams battling in the Prosper Youth Sports...
Legislative session comes to a close
The 87th Texas Legislative session ended May 31 after Texas Democrats staged a walkout that dissolved the quorum needed for a vote, killing Senate Bill 7, known as the Election Integrity Protection Act. If passed, the bill would have set uniform early voting hours,...
CDC discusses park equipment
The Princeton Community Development Corporation met to discuss amenities, among other items, at J.M. Caldwell Community Park during their June 1 regular meeting. The first item discussed concerning the amenities included adding an additional restroom facility and...
Lady Panthers softball earns all-district honors
Following a productive 2021 spring season, the Princeton softball team was rewarded for its strong play in the field, as several players earned all-district honors. Despite fielding a very young team with a new coach, the Lady Panthers were able to showcase a lot of...
District recognizes teachers
Princeton Independent School District celebrated the end of the 2020-21 school year by recognizing teachers and their service to PISD during a special luncheon Thursday, May 27. In addition to recognizing long-term employees, Superintendent Donald McIntyre first...
College officially opens to serve area students
Collin College officially opened the new Farmersville campus with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house on Saturday, May 22. Staff and local dignitaries were on hand to cut the ribbon ushering in Farmerville’s long-awaited college campus. Bob Collins, founding...
Chandler embraces change in rebuilding effort
After spending the last three years away from the program, Ervin Chandler is excited to be leading a new era of Princeton football. Becoming the PHS head football coach in January, Chandler said he’s still amazed at the opportunity he’s been given to lead the...