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The city of Princeton is calling on residents to lend a helping hand during its upcoming Day of Purpose, a citywide volunteer event set for Saturday, May 3. Organized in partnership with VFW Post 9167 and the Princeton-Lowry Crossing Chamber of Commerce, the event...
Residents from Collin County cities with upcoming general elections will head to the polls later this month to begin the early voting process to elect city council members and Collin College trustees in contested races. The first day of early voting is Tuesday,...
Princeton voters may soon get the chance to weigh in on potential changes to the city’s newly adopted charter. Councilmembers discussed holding a charter amendment election at the Monday, April 14 regular meeting, though they delayed a decision on how best to proceed....
Princeton senior Terrayah McCoy soars over the bar during a successful attempt in the girls' high jump at the 5-6A/6-6A area meet last Friday at Ron Poe Stadium in McKinney. Photo by Jerry Winfrey / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] MCKINNEY – Last...
Princeton senior Kingston Williams captured second place in the 110-meter hurdles at the District 6-6A meet. Photo by Jerry Winfrey / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Weather conditions weren’t optimal at the District 6-6A track and field meet at...
Sports
Princeton senior Terrayah McCoy soars over the bar during a successful attempt in the girls' high jump at the 5-6A/6-6A area meet last Friday at Ron Poe Stadium in McKinney. Photo by Jerry Winfrey / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] MCKINNEY – Last...
Princeton senior Kingston Williams captured second place in the 110-meter hurdles at the District 6-6A meet. Photo by Jerry Winfrey / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Weather conditions weren’t optimal at the District 6-6A track and field meet at...
Princeton's Landon Welborn makes contact with the ball during a recent home game against Allen. Photo by Jerry Winfrey / C&S Media From Staff Reports Final scores for games played by Princeton from April 7-12: Saturday, April 12 Baseball Plano West 16, Princeton 2...
Princeton's Kayden Cochrane contacts the ball during a 2-1 win for the Panthers over McKinney on April 28. Photo by Jerry Winfrey / C&S Media From Staff Reports Final scores for games played by Princeton from March 28-April 3. Tuesday, April 1 Baseball Princeton...
Princeton senior Bella Olade is all smiles after she hit a home run during the top of the first inning against Prosper Rock Hill. Photo by Jerry Winfrey / C&S Media From Staff Reports Here are scores for Princeton High School sports games played from March 20-27...
Education
Collin College has begun open registration for Maymester and Summer 2025 courses, offering flexible scheduling options for students. Students are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor to review their degree plans before selecting courses. This ensures that...
Sophomore Emma Parker and senior Tyler Phillips celebrate their gold medals in UIL CX debate. Courtesy photo For the last eight years, Heather Stringer has been at the helm of the Princeton High School speech and debate program where she has built a culture of...
Collin College has begun open registration for Maymester and Summer 2025 courses, offering flexible scheduling options for students. Registration began March 3 and will continue through the start of each term. Students are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor...
Staci Weaver, a private school superintendent, said would like to contribute her skills, experience and dedication to ensuring Collin College continues to be a leader in higher education. The candidate for Place 4 on the Board of Trustees holds a bachelor’s degree in...
Princeton High School’s Emma Parker and Tyler Phillips won the UIL Class 6A state championship in CX Debate by beating the team from College Park High School in The Woodlands, 2-1. CX Debate is also known as cross examination or policy debate. Courtesy photo Princeton...
Life & Style
(Family Features - Source:Culinary.net) Sweet, delicious treats make Easter celebrations magical, putting the final touch on brunch, lunch or dinner gatherings. Whether your crowd enjoys the sweet-tart combination of fruit-infused cakes, mini bundts with personalized...
Zion National Park, Danika Perkinson/Unsplash As the days grow longer and the school year winds down, families everywhere begin to anticipate the joys of summer vacation. Planning ahead can mean the difference between a rushed, last-minute trip and a thoughtfully...
Container plants and raised garden beds are a great introduction to gardening for all ages. Location, soil, research and planning are essential. Gardening is a popular hobby all over the world, offering people a chance to connect with nature, enjoy fresh produce, and...
Outdoor living has evolved far beyond a few patio chairs and a grill—homeowners are transforming their backyards into stylish, functional extensions of their indoor spaces. Whether you’re looking to create a serene escape or a lively entertainment hub, spring is the...
Chicago dyes the Chicago River green each year for St. Patrick’s Day. Discover the best St. Patrick's Day celebrations in the U.S. As winter fades and March rolls in, cities across the United States prepare to turn green in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. What began as a...
Opinion
Traveling isn’t columnist John Moore’s favorite activity. He’s pictured here with his father on a camping trip circa 1966. Photo: John Moore Bruce Willis ad libbed a line in Die Hard that struck a chord with me. No, not the “Yipee Ki-Yay,” line. I think that was...
Columnist John Moore grew up with yard art, and still proudly displays a concrete gargoyle out on the front porch. Photo: John Moore Pink flamingos. Chalk and concrete figures. Cast iron pots with flowers. Old school bells. Cars on blocks. The yard art of yesterday....
Columnist John Moore loves pencils. Even pencils that cost $30. Courtesy John Moore They call it, “click bait.” It’s when you come across something online that sounds amazing, so you click on it to learn more. Click bait is something that turns out to be nothing as...
What unites Texans of all political persuasions is the nonpartisan principle that our government must operate in the sunlight. We have the right – and responsibility – to keep watch on how tax money is spent and how public officials make decisions. But it takes...
Critics say a House bill proposing $7.5 billion in new funding for public education doesn’t go far enough, The Dallas Morning News reported. House Bill 2 would raise the per-student allotment by $220, to $6,360 a year. It would also invest $750 million in teacher pay...
