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Princeton Fire Station No. 4, built in 1987 for the Branch Volunteer Fire Department, is closed following a safety inspection. File Photo Rather than spend up to $1 million to repair Fire Station No. 4, the Princeton City Council has decided to close the facility,...
A developer that plans to build nearly 900 homes near Lake Lavon would like to also build lakeside recreational amenities including trails, playgrounds, a golf course and a marina on parkland currently managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Mayor Eugene Escobar...
Proposals are being sought for renovations to the Lois Nelson Public Library under a $1 million bond approved in November 2023. File Photo The small library with a big heart will be getting a million-dollar facelift. The Princeton City Council has approved soliciting...
Jaisen Rutledge has taken his seat on the Princeton City Council after councilmembers canvassed votes in the June 13 runoff between Rutledge and Jan Goria, the two candidates with the most votes in the four-person May 2 election for Place 4. In other business at the...
Every time I drive through Princeton, I pass the same brown sign. You probably know the kind. White lettering. An arrow pointing toward something that’s apparently very important. A quick reminder from the State of Texas that history of some sort happened here....
Sports
Princeton's Addyson Smith captured fifth place at 190 pounds at the Class 6A state wrestling tournament. Photo by Jerry Winfrey / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] The Class of 2026 at Princeton High School has competed in two different...
The Princeton girls basketball team went 2-1 at the TABC Girls Showcase, earning wins over Keller Central and Schertz Clemens. Photo courtesy Kaylann Miller By David Wolman [email protected] With the Princeton girls basketball team playing for its third...
Six players battle for possession of the ball during the Princeton High School Youth Soccer Camp last week. Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] World Cup fever has reached Princeton. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the middle...
Princeton sophomore Nalani Mornes shows two young campers how to setup a move. Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Although the 2025-26 school year has ended for students in Princeton ISD, the doors remain open for those who...
Princeton graduate Addy Smith, top, concluded a standout senior season by earning fifth place at 190 pounds in the Class 6A state wrestling tournament. Photo by Jerry Winfrey / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Princeton recently completed its...
Education
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,...
The PISD funded a teacher proposal to purchase classroom Chromebooks. Courtesy Photo Princeton ISD once again rewarded innovative ideas by funding grants through teacher proposals. Recipients were announced during an end-of-year ceremony. In the fall, 11 teachers will...
Princeton Senior High School graduates celebrate the conclusion of commencement exercises by throwing maroon and white streamers instead of the traditional cap toss Thursday, May 21, at the CUTX event center as the Class of 2026 officially closes one chapter and...
Life & Style
Every time I drive through Princeton, I pass the same brown sign. You probably know the kind. White lettering. An arrow pointing toward something that’s apparently very important. A quick reminder from the State of Texas that history of some sort happened here....
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...
Are you tired of the heat and ready to abandon the concrete jungle for a few days with your family? Fill up your car, pack up your kids and check out some of the great state and national parks located in Arkansas. The state’s natural beauty and its history are a...
By Carrie Dunlea Backyards have evolved far beyond basic patios and grills. Today’s outdoor spaces are increasingly designed as extensions of the home — places where families can stream movies, host game-day gatherings or simply unwind outdoors without sacrificing...
Opinion
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...
Columnist John Moore still has and uses the radio that kept him, his cousin, and best friend company during the summer of the 1976 American Bicentennial celebrations. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com Author’s note: This week’s column was...
Columnist John Moore's great grandfather, Thornton Parmer Moore, is pictured circa 1935 in his blacksmith shop. Like most of the era, he made just about everything he needed. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com As a kid, I often heard the...
Columnist John Moore spent most Saturday nights of his childhood watching the adults play cards and drink lots of coffee. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com In 868 A.D., according to Chinese historical records, a princess was said to have...
