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Collin County homeless count preparations underway

Collin County homeless count preparations underway

On a cold night in January, a small army of volunteers will deploy across Collin County to determine how many neighbors do not have a place to live. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) sponsors annual Point-in-Time (PIT) and Housing Inventory...

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Abbott: Battle continues over vouchers

Abbott: Battle continues over vouchers

As time runs out next week on the fourth special session, Gov. Greg Abbott said he will continue to fight for school choice, despite the Texas House once again decisively rejecting it when 21 Republicans largely from rural districts joined Democrats in stripping it...

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Veterans to be honored in special cemetery ceremony

Veterans to be honored in special cemetery ceremony

Volunteers will once again lay wreaths on veteran graves at the Wilson-Chapel Cemetery in Lowry Crossing Saturday, Dec. 16 at 11 a.m.  File art For the sixth December in a row, Linda Hamlin Dillard is waiting anxiously for a truckload of fresh evergreen wreaths to...

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School board elects officers

School board elects officers

Second grader Bradlee Hamming, who designed the PISD’s 2023 Christmas card, is congratulated by Rachel Nicks, director of elementary education, left, and School Board President Cyndi Darland. Bob Wieland/The Princeton Herald In what could portend future disagreements,...

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Sports

Princeton drops season finale

Princeton drops season finale

Marcus Flowers has had a posititve impact on the Panthers offense since stepping in for injured Braeden Ratliff. Photo by Jerry Winfrey CRANDALL, Texas — Despite amassing 531 yards of total offense, including five touchdown passes from Marcus Flowers, the Crandall...

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Princeton falls in home finale to Melissa

Princeton falls in home finale to Melissa

Gavin Hamilton (7) goes up for a catch against a Melissa defender. Photo by Jerry Winfrey The Melissa Cardinals scored two touchdowns in the first five minutes, led 21-0 in the second quarter and captured a 56-13 victory over the Princeton Panthers on Friday from...

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Princeton falls to Denison 48-24 

Princeton falls to Denison 48-24 

Jordan Mosley (23) fights for yardage after a catch against Denison last Friday. Photo courtesy Jerry Winfrey The Panthers were ready to rebound at home against Denison after another tough district loss last week. Unfortunately, Princeton lost starting their...

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Tigers rush to 42-8 win over Panthers

Tigers rush to 42-8 win over Panthers

Bryce Dade (20) is met by the Terrell Tigers' defense. On the road at Terrell, the Panthers were ready to rebound after a tough loss to Lovejoy last week. Terrell, on homecoming night, had a different idea and racked up 28 points before halftime to coast to a 42-8...

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Lady Panthers in the playoff hunt

Lady Panthers in the playoff hunt

Lily Bailey (8) receives a serve against Sherman Oct. 3. The Lady Panthers host McKinney North on Friday, Oct. 13. Bailey led the team in serves received with 14. Maddie Smith/C&S Media The Lady Panthers continued to work their way through the second half of...

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Education

School board elects officers

School board elects officers

Second grader Bradlee Hamming, who designed the PISD’s 2023 Christmas card, is congratulated by Rachel Nicks, director of elementary education, left, and School Board President Cyndi Darland. Bob Wieland/The Princeton Herald In what could portend future disagreements,...

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Darland, Sharpe win school board seats

Darland, Sharpe win school board seats

Princeton ISD School Board President Cyndi Darland has been re-elected, but Vice President Chad Jones placed third in a four-candidate race. According to complete, unofficial returns from Collin County Elections, former PISD Trustee Starla Sharpe placed first with...

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District-wide food drive underway

District-wide food drive underway

The annual district-wide holiday food drive is underway on every Princeton ISD campus as students, staff and the community help ensure less fortunate families can enjoy meals during the Christmas break. The food drive is a critical part of the Princeton Lions Club...

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Forum focuses on school board candidates

Forum focuses on school board candidates

The four candidates for two seats on the Princeton ISD Board of Trustees, two incumbents and two challengers, met in an online forum hosted by the Princeton-Lowry Crossing Chamber of Commerce. Voters will cast ballots for two candidates and the two with the highest...

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Life & Style

Local nonprofit supports those embracing grief

Local nonprofit supports those embracing grief

To purchase books, read grief-related articles, donate or signup for a class visit bravepenny.org Grief is a complicated and personal process that has no timeline. And for survivors of any type of loss, it can often be difficult to navigate without the proper positive...

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Panthers, community provide meals

Panthers, community provide meals

The Panther athletic program spent the last few weeks collecting food to provide 35 less fortunate families with a feast for the Thanksgiving holiday. It takes a community to care for a community, so the Panthers received some crucial help with this effort. Once...

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Send a Letter to Santa this Christmas

Send a Letter to Santa this Christmas

If you’re the parents/guardians of elementary school-age children, the Herald is collecting Letters to Santa again this year. The letters will be printed in the December 22 edition of The Princeton Herald. Please print out the attached document, have your child write...

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Loya recognized for life-saving actions

Loya recognized for life-saving actions

Princeton police officer Armando Loya was recognized with a Certificate of Merit at Monday night’s city council meeting. His life-saving actions on Feb 10, 2022 while responding to a call involving a one-year old who had fallen and become unresponsive, were described...

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Opinion

Abbott: Battle continues over vouchers

Abbott: Battle continues over vouchers

As time runs out next week on the fourth special session, Gov. Greg Abbott said he will continue to fight for school choice, despite the Texas House once again decisively rejecting it when 21 Republicans largely from rural districts joined Democrats in stripping it...

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Counter measures

Counter measures

If you look at what’s missing from this great land, it’s, a barstool on which to sit, good home cookin’, and a counter on which to eat it. The diners of yesterday need a revival. By John Moore For more on this story see the November 23, 2023 print, or...

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Harvesting Texas Traditions

Harvesting Texas Traditions

As the cool breeze of autumn begins to sweep through the Lone Star State, there’s a particular charm that sets Texas apart during this time of year. Beyond the sprawling landscapes and bustling cities, Texas boasts a remarkable connection between fall festivities and...

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True Grits: a part of a balanced Southern diet

True Grits: a part of a balanced Southern diet

Folks who aren’t from the South invariably aren’t familiar with grits. When they come for a visit, they often twist their eyebrows into a John Belushi-type look after they spot them on their breakfast plate. I have kinfolk who live somewhere up close to Canada....

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