A Princeton man is dead and two others charged with murder in connection with a shootout in McKinney, police said.The shooting took place shortly after 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, in the parking lot of an apartment complex in the 3300 block of North McDonald Street,...
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City considers residential guidelines
As Princeton experiences rapid growth, city leaders have introduced a set of residential design guidelines aimed at creating vibrant, high-quality neighborhoods. The guidelines, to be adopted by the City Council at a later meeting, would supplement the city’s...
Improving Lavon Lake recreational facilities
Recreational facilities on the shore of Lavon Lake are being evaluated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Facing a $35 million maintenance backlog, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has launched a comprehensive study to improve recreational facilities around...
Quilts of Valor honors veterans with handcrafted quilts
Ten veterans were presented with handmade Quilts of Valor, honoring their service and sacrifice, in a special ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the First Baptist Church in Farmersville. Courtesy photo Ten veterans were presented with handmade Quilts of Valor, honoring...
U.S. 380 project environmental assessment
The proposed Hwy 380 bypass will sweep north of Princeton. Courtesy photo The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has released its final environmental assessment for the U.S. 380 Princeton project for realignment and reconstruction of the highway through Collin...
Sports
Signed and sealed: Princeton seniors sign National Letters of Intent
Princeton seniors, from left, Kelsey Lefever (women’s soccer, Texas A&M-Commerce), Terrayah McCoy (women’s basketball, Texas A&M-Commerce), Dominic Dodson (men’s golf, UT-Permian Basin), Mariah Hart (women’s basketball, University of New Orleans) and Paris...
Princeton loses shootout to McKinney Boyd in season finale
Princeton senior Ja'keylen Montgomery-Perkins (5) runs for yardage during Thursday's home game against McKinney Boyd. Montgomery-Perkins had 131 receiving yards in his final career high school game. Photo by Jerry Winfrey / C&S Media By David Wolman...
Prosper outlasts Princeton in 125-point shootout
Princeton sophomore Dakota Lee scampers for yardage during Thursday's 84-41 road loss against Prosper from Children's Health Stadium. Photo by Jerry Winfrey / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Coming off its first district win, Princeton head coach...
Princeton secures 1st District 6-6A win
Princeton junior Nick Rodriguez is lifted in the air during a 35-28 win for the Panthers on Friday, Oct. 25. The Panthers outscored Plano West 21-7 in the second half to rally for their second victory of the season. Photo by Jerry Winfrey / C&S Media By David...
State-ranked Allen proves too much for Princeton
Princeton senior Vincent Aparicio runs for yardage during Friday's District 6-6A football game from Eagle Stadium in Allen. Aparicio finished with four pass receptions for 52 yards. Photo by Jerry Winfrey / C&S Media By Sam Barbour [email protected] The...
Education
School board adds new trustee
Newly sworn-in Princeton ISD trustees are Carlos Cuellar, Bianca Washington and Duane Kelly. Bob Wieland/The Princeton Herald Princeton Independent School District Trustees Carlos Cuellar and Duane Kelly have been confirmed for new terms after the school board...
Student, teacher, are national statesmen
PHS SkillsUSA student's at the leadership camp in Washington, D.C. Courtesy Photo There is only one first. PHS Senior Harsha Minakanti became the first student from Princeton to not only become a district officer for SkillsUSA, but also earn a National Statesman...
PISD tops 10,000 students
PISD Superintendent Donald McIntyre greeted the district’s 10,000th student, C.J. Dunbar. Courtesy Photo The Princeton Independent School District has welcomed its 10,000th student. Cavero “C.J.” Dunbar arrived at Green Elementary School this week. C.J. was greeted by...
District to hire more elementary teachers
As enrollment in the Princeton Independent School District continues to exceed expectations, the district is struggling with high student-teacher ratios and a growing abundance of languages spoken by pupils. Even though the district has been aggressive in building new...
Fall PHS play ups scare factor
Carson Cleaver and Kate Bonilla play Tom and Judy in Troupe 177’s presentation of “Night of the Living Dead.” Courtesy Bryson Kahindo The fall production by Princeton High School’s theater department will be “Night of the Living Dead” featuring new stage combat...
Life & Style
Festive destinations for a memorable Christmas
Breckinridge, Colorado is a festive place to visit during the holidays. Courtesy photo While many people dream of being home for the holidays, there’s a special magic in traveling during the Christmas season. Whether you’re craving snow-capped mountains, tropical...
Escape the crowds: Warm-weather getaways for October
Charleston, South Carolina As the crisp fall air settles over much of the U.S., some of the best travel destinations are still basking in warmth, offering an inviting escape for those looking to prolong the sunny days. While many popular hotspots are overrun with...
Planning the perfect road trip: Tips for an unforgettable journey
Planning head can make the difference between a so-so road trip and a perfect road trip. Road trips are a quintessential way to explore new places, reconnect with nature, or simply enjoy the thrill of the open road. Whether you’re planning a weekend escape or a...
Exploring America’s autumnaal treasures
Eureka Springs, Arkansas: A Victorian Gem in the Ozarks. Kary Bjorn Photography/Unsplash As the heat of summer fades into the crisp embrace of autumn, September offers a perfect opportunity for travel across the U.S. The month’s moderate weather, stunning fall foliage...
It’s all happening at the library
If you don’t have a library card, you’re missing out. Whether you’re upgrading your skills, scouting for knowledge and information or connecting with other readers, a library card from Lois Nelson Public Library is your key to an arsenal of resources. And, since...
Opinion
I’ll split it with you
While much of America enjoys four equal seasons, those of us in Texas celebrate two: Hot and less hot. Between October and February, it’s kinda cold in Texas. The rest of the year, it’s hot and humid. But, as September gives way to October, there is a feeling, albeit...
Leftover Leftovers
Columnist John Moore believes some things are better left off holiday menus. Photo: John Moore “It’s a leftover. What a sad word that is. Leftover. How would you like to be… a leftover? Well, it wouldn’t be bad if they were taking people out to be shot. I might even...
If you build it … sans instructions
Columnist John Moore helped his father assemble a storage building on Thanksgiving Day in 1974. His family no longer lives at the house, but the storage building is still standing. Photo credit: John Moore The Beatles had a song called, “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts...
Path of progress: radio to TV
Columnist John Moore still enjoys the old radio and TV shows, even though they went off the air decades ago. Photo John Moore My father used to talk about radio programs a lot. The Lone Ranger. Lum and Abner. Amos and Andy. Edgar Bergen. People tend to talk about...
Raking it in
I hate pine needles. Growing up in Arkansas will do that to you. Pine trees are everywhere in Ashdown, Arkansas. They are pretty much everywhere throughout the Natural State. Pine trees brought the paper mills, which brought the paper mill employees, which...