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A 41-year-old Princeton man has been sentenced to spend the rest of his life behind bars for impregnating his teenage daughter, Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis said. The prosecutor said a 17-year-old girl, who was three months pregnant, told Amarillo...
The Princeton ISD Board of Trustees has called an election for two of the seven at-large seats on the board. Members serve three-year terms and seats coming open this year are held by Trustees Cyndi Darland, elected in 2020, and Starla Sharpe, elected in 2023....
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is collecting comments on the 2027 draft of its Unified Transportation Program (UTP), a rolling 10-year projection of highway and roadway plans. A virtual public hearing will be held at 2 p.m. CDT Wednesday, July 29, and...
Principal Lauren Ledford holds a stuffed Carrell Jaguar mascot and has a collection of framed jaguars in her office. Photo Bob Wieland/The Princeton Herald Before the first student hangs a backpack or opens a new notebook, Carrell Elementary Principal Lauren Ledford...
The official groundbreaking on Wednesday, July 15, included, from left, Steven Deffibaugh, Danielle Kaufman, Rich Winters, Eric Seitz, Mayor Escobar; Rudy DiPietro, Liz Garner, Terrance Johnson; Bryan Washington and Jaisen Rutledge. Photo Courtesy Beth Willhite ...
Sports
Princeton alum running back Nick Rodriguez (0) finished with 110 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns in a 57-55 double overtime win over Plano East. Photo by Jerry Winfrey / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Princeton held its own against...
Jao Brown instructs campers on a drill at the Princeton Boys Youth Basketball Camp. Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Princeton head boys basketball coach Eric Lockman wants to get as many kids as possible in Princeton and...
Daniel Luster helped lead the Princeton football team to a 6-4 record for its first winning season since 2015. Photo by Jerry Winfrey / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Princeton held its own during its second year in Class 6A, highlighted by...
Princeton senior Elijah Luster releases a one-handed jump shot against A&M Consolidated at the TABC Boys Basketball Showcase in Mansfield. Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] The difference between the Princeton boys...
Campers at the Princeton High School hurdles and speed camp pose for pictures with Panthers head coach Michael Wellington (third from left). Photo courtesy Michael Wellington By David Wolman [email protected] One of the favorite events on the yearly schedule for...
Education
The Princeton ISD Board of Trustees has called an election for two of the seven at-large seats on the board. Members serve three-year terms and seats coming open this year are held by Trustees Cyndi Darland, elected in 2020, and Starla Sharpe, elected in 2023....
Principal Lauren Ledford holds a stuffed Carrell Jaguar mascot and has a collection of framed jaguars in her office. Photo Bob Wieland/The Princeton Herald Before the first student hangs a backpack or opens a new notebook, Carrell Elementary Principal Lauren Ledford...
Princeton ISD Superintendent Donald McIntyre says that when doing a budget, the district prefers to under-project revenue and over-project expenses. “That's the most conservative way to make sure at the end we're okay,” he said as PISD trustees got their first...
Overall, Collin County high school students are mostly doing better on statewide tests, according to the Spring 2026 State of Texas. Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) results released by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The End-of-Course (EOC)...
Once again, Princeton ISD will be part of the national summer meals program. All children, 18 years and younger, are eligible for free summer meals, but all meals must be consumed on-site and cannot be taken off campus. Meals will be served weekdays through Friday,...
Life & Style
By Carrie Dunlea Retirement often brings more freedom, but it can also mean fewer daily opportunities to connect with others. Whether you're newly retired or simply looking to expand your circle, building new friendships can improve both physical and mental well-being...
Few things are as delicious and refreshing as watermelon on a warm day. Watermelon grows quite readily in summer and is often ready to pick after three months of growing time. Harvesters look for a pale buttery yellow spot on the bottom of watermelon (the ground...
The rusted water tower is one of the last visible reminders of the Princeton POW Camp, which briefly housed German prisoners of war during World War II. The Stories Collin County Forgot to Notice Every time I drive through Princeton, I pass the same brown sign. You...
How misinformation may be undermining cancer prevention Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Despite its wide recognition as an effective tool for skin cancer prevention, many Americans still say they aren’t sure how sunscreen works. In fact, confusion about its use and...
By Carrie Dunlea Surrounded by mountain landscapes and natural beauty, mountain retreats in the United States offer an idyllic escape for those who seek solitude and a peaceful getaway. From the rolling hills of the Appalachians to the majestic Rockies, these...
Opinion
Columnist John Moore bought a lot of books when he was young. He still has many of them. Photo: John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com I’m not sure what fundraisers try to sell to grade school kids today, but when I was a kid, it was books. The...
Columnist John Moore still listens to vinyl on the types of stereos on which he grew up. Photo: John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com Transistor radios were a breakthrough in entertainment. Especially for young people. When they debuted in the...
Columnist John Moore still writes letters. His latest went to his mom while she was on vacation. Photo: John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com When I was about 10, I wrote a letter to my aunt, who lived in Oklahoma. I’d never written a letter to anyone...
Suggested photo cutline: Columnist John Moore still isn’t allowed to use the good towels. His is behind the bathroom door. Photo: John Moore As a kid, I was fairly certain I’d never get any couth. I wasn’t sure what couth was, but it seemed to be important to my...
Columnist John Moore is offering to teach anyone who's visiting the US how to eat biscuits and gravy. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com I’m not much on soccer, but it seems the rest of the world is. As I write this, America is covered up...
