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Collin College’s Farmersville Campus will host its highly anticipated annual Movie Night on the Lawn on Saturday, March 29. The event is free and open to the public, with doors opening at 7 p.m. and the movie beginning promptly at 8 p.m. This...
Accounting firms are being asked to bid on a proposal for a forensic audit of expenditures involving the Steve & Judy Deffibaugh Community Center. The Princeton City Council, which last month discussed concerns about the transactions, agreed Monday, March...
The Farmersville Historical Society’s annual luncheon will offer guests a unique experience this year, blending history, music and storytelling. Set for Saturday, March 15, the event will feature a Kentucky Derby-inspired theme with a country club-style lunch, silent...
Work is expected to begin this spring on a $72 million expansion of McKinney National Airport allowing commercial passenger service by late next year. “We continue to work toward a May 2025 groundbreaking,” Ken Carley, the airport director, said Friday, March 7. The...
Houses continue to sell in the Sicily Laguna community even though the lagoon has not been completed. John Kanelis/Princeton Herald The developer of the Sicily Lagoon project has won a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the city of Princeton’s attempt to...
Sports
Princeton junior catcher Marlon Alvarado blocks the plate as he applies the tag on Plano East sophomore Kellan McWhinnie on Wednesday, March 12. McWhinnie was ruled safe on the play. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media From Staff Reports The following are final scores...
Princeton senior Kingston Williams signed a National Letter of Intent with Baylor University on Wednesday, Feb. 26. He will compete in the decathlon for the Bears. Submitted photo By David Wolman [email protected] Princeton senior Kington Williams has been...
Kiana Lugo won the regional championship in the 198-pound weight class division. She lifted a total of 1,070 pounds. Lugo also became the regional meet record holder in the squat with a lift of 470 pounds. Photo by Jerry Winfrey / C&S Media By David Wolman...
Princeton senior James McGill unleashes a pitch during last Saturday’s home game against Garland. Photo by Jerry Winfrey / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] The prevailing thought that Princeton head baseball coach Leroy Mansanles had for his...
Princeton senior Paris Kelleher attempts to turn an opponent onto her back during a match at 145 pounds in last weekend’s Class 6A state wrestling tournament in Cypress. Kelleher earned fourth place at 145 pounds. Photo by Ray Shoaf By David Wolman...
Education
Culinary Arts students serve lunch to PISD staff. The district celebrated CATE month in February, highlighting the culinary program as an opportunity to get ahead. Courtesy PISD With the renovation of the kitchen at Princeton High School and the addition of the...
A bill introduced by Rep. Jeff Leach proposes significant changes to discipline policies in Texas public schools. Leach, R-Plano, said the bill is designed to provide schools with more flexibility in handling disciplinary issues while ensuring student safety. “Our...
Science fair winners were honored at the Feb. 24 board meeting. From left, Clark science teacher Michelle Swenson, Omar Hassan from Clark, Eric Tullis from Southard and middle school instructional coach Jody Gerber. Mattei student Lexi Cassidy, not pictured, was also...
Jacob Hovind was a Senior Steer Showmanship finalist and received other awards at the recent Collin County Junior Livestock Show. Courtesy Princeton ISD The Collin County Junior Livestock Show and Sale brought area FFA and 4-H students together to show off their...
Princeton ISD students continue to outperform regional and state standards in many academic disciplines measured by the Texas Academic Performance Reports, school trustees learned at their Monday, Jan. 13, meeting. The Princeton Independent School District, though,...
Life & Style
Outdoor living has evolved far beyond a few patio chairs and a grill—homeowners are transforming their backyards into stylish, functional extensions of their indoor spaces. Whether you’re looking to create a serene escape or a lively entertainment hub, spring is the...
Chicago dyes the Chicago River green each year for St. Patrick’s Day. Discover the best St. Patrick's Day celebrations in the U.S. As winter fades and March rolls in, cities across the United States prepare to turn green in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. What began as a...
Crafting is one of many hobbies you could consider. Hobbies allow individuals to explore their interests, meet new people and keep their brains sharp. But finding time to pursue hobbies— often after becoming empty nesters—can benefit individuals in many ways. And...
A good night’s sleep can feel like a luxury, but it’s actually a necessity for overall health. From boosting energy to protecting against chronic disease, sleep plays a critical role in well-being—especially as people age. Yet, many adults don’t get the recommended...
With the exception of winter crops like hearty spinach and kale, Collin County gardeners should remove spent plants and debris from vegetable beds and flower gardens to prepare for spring crops. As winter’s chill settles over Collin County, gardeners might be tempted...
Opinion
Critics say a House bill proposing $7.5 billion in new funding for public education doesn’t go far enough, The Dallas Morning News reported. House Bill 2 would raise the per-student allotment by $220, to $6,360 a year. It would also invest $750 million in teacher pay...
A slim majority of Texas House members have indicated they will back House Bill 3, which creates education savings accounts that allow families to use taxpayer money for private school education. The Dallas Morning News reported that 75 Republican legislators have...
Texas House members filed a bevy of education bills last week, including a proposed $8 billion investment in public education and a voucher bill that ties the amount of money spent for private schooling to the dollar amount provided to public schools. The Austin...
Columnist John Moore has some milk bottles to return, but the milkman no longer stops by his home. Courtesy John Moore Social media, for all of its faults, every now and then offers something worthwhile. I’m a member of a group on Facebook called, “Dull Men.” The only...
A bill to implement school vouchers in Texas sailed through the Senate largely on party lines last week and now awaits consideration in the House, the Austin American-Statesman reported. House Speaker Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, said he believes there are enough votes...
