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Haunted happenings at historical home

Haunted happenings at historical home

For those brave enough to explore the eerie past of the Bain-Honaker House, the home will once again set the scene for the Farmersville Historical Society’s Candlelight Tours. The annual event, Oct. 18-19, promises an immersive journey through the lives of the house’s...

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City bond rating upgraded

City bond rating upgraded

Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings has upgraded the city’s certificates of obligation and general obligation (GO) bond ratings from “AA-“ to “AA” and has assessed the city’s financial outlook as “stable.”  In July, Fitch Ratings upgraded Princeton’s...

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Education

School accountability grades still blocked

School accountability grades still blocked

An Austin judge has continued the court order blocking the Texas Education Agency (TEA) from releasing its A-F accountability ratings for public schools. Travis County Judge Daniella DeSeta Lyttle scheduled a trial in February on the suit filed by five independent...

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PISD enrollment up sharply

PISD enrollment up sharply

The Princeton Independent School District (PISD) is prepared to use portable classrooms if needed to keep up with unprecedented growth, Superintendent Donald McIntyre said. Total district enrollment was 9,859 last week, up 1,264 from a year earlier, McIntyre told the...

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Sign up floats for PHS homecoming parade

Sign up floats for PHS homecoming parade

September 9 is the deadline to register floats for the 2024 Princeton High School Homecoming Parade, “Maroon Doom.” The registration fee is $35. The parade begins at 3 p.m., Friday, Sept. 20, at Fifth Street and Mabel Avenue. The parade is to proceed north on Fourth...

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School board adopts budget, sets tax rate

School board adopts budget, sets tax rate

The Princeton Independent School District plans to spend $144.6 million for the 2024-2025 school year after trustees adopted a new budget increasing expenditures by 15.36%. Jona Boitmann, assistant superintendent of finance, said 63.6% of the expenditures would be for...

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Princeton ISD adds nearly 1,000 students

Princeton ISD adds nearly 1,000 students

PISD Superintendent Donald McIntyre high-fives Christian Velasco on the first day of school at Godwin Elementary. Courtesy PISD  Growth is exceeding projections in the Princeton Independent School District, Superintendent Donald McIntyre said as the 2024-25 school...

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Exploring America’s autumnaal treasures

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...

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It’s all happening at the library

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...

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Last-minute getaways for DFW families

Last-minute getaways for DFW families

Just a few hours away, Broken Bow, Oklahoma offers hiking, boating, fishing opportunities, along with plenty of rental cabins, making it a great option for a quick family trip. Courtesy Daniel Hubbard, Pixabay As summer draws to a close and the school year looms,...

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Opinion

Early iceboxes yield cool memories

Early iceboxes yield cool memories

Columnist John Moore has an ice box that’s been in his family for a long time. One that still works if he ever needs it. Photo / John Moore The fridge. Frigerator. Some even called it, “The Frigidaire.” A few decades ago it had many names. Growing up, my family called...

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The screening process

The screening process

The screening process Movies were betterin a theater. A theater filled with people. Such was the case before the internet. Before HBO. Before people holed up in their living rooms and away from their neighbors and friends. A time when pay-per-view meant you bought a...

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Scouting for knowledge

Scouting for knowledge

John Moore’s genuine Scouting pocketknife. Courtesy John Moore I learned a lot from Scouting. Started as a Cub Scout, then joined Webelos, then the Boy Scouts.  Girls and making money took priority over my time around age 14, so I never made Eagle Scout. But what...

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Heat-related deaths in Texas likely undercounted

Heat-related deaths in Texas likely undercounted

As Texans endure the dog days of summer, experts say deaths related to heat in Texas and nationwide are likely undercounted, the Texas Standard reported. With climate change causing warmer days and nights, last year was the hottest on record in Texas. Though this...

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A Fair Deal

A Fair Deal

Columnist John Moore’s sister took first place at the county fair with a photo she snapped on a Colorado train trip. Photo/ John Moore The photo was taken quickly with little thought of its future impact. It was just one on the 36-count roll of Kodak color film that...

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