Texas is now a safer place for dogs thanks to the Safe Outdoor Dogs Act, which went into effect Jan. 18 and bars pet owners from using a chain to tether a dog outside. The law, Senate Bill 5, was vetoed last summer by Gov. Greg Abbott but subsequently passed during...

The pandemic’s effects on learning loss have been well documented, and one metric used to present these findings is through the annual Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR). This year’s TAPR was presented to the Princeton ISD Board of Trustees during a public...

Young, adoring daughters will have the opportunity to accompany their fathers and teach them a few new dance moves along the way. The Princeton High School cheerleading team is hosting the annual Daddy-Daughter Dance Saturday Feb. 5 from 6-8 p.m. in the high school...

In Princeton, there’s build, build and build some more. Several new housing developments were approved by the Princeton City Council during the regular meeting Monday, Jan. 24. Princeton Retreat, which will be situated off of County Road 408, will contain 55...

The Secretary of State’s office released the findings of Phase 1 of the forensics audit of the November 2020 election, which shows few issues with the process. In September 2021, the office of the Secretary of State (SOS) announced it would conduct a full forensic...

If the winter storm last year proved anything, it pays to be prepared in the event of a natural disaster. Collin County Assistant Emergency Management Specialist Randall Gurney presented information about the county’s Hazard Mitigation Plan during a Wednesday, Jan. 12...

A one week surge in COVID-19 cases has Princeton ISD closing all of its campuses, according to an announcement Thursday, Jan. 20. “Because of the rising number of COVID cases in the district, Princeton ISD has made the decision to close campuses for the next three...

There is an ongoing effort to address the capacity of Princeton schools as it tries to keep pace with the rapid growth. The Princeton ISD Board of Trustees addressed future school capacity issues and potential staffing needs for the 2022-2023 school year during the...

Texas Secretary of State John Scott reminds all eligible Texas voters to ensure they are registered to vote before the upcoming deadline. The last day to register to vote for the upcoming March 1 primary race is Jan. 31. "Registering to vote in Texas is easy and...

Princeton showmen picked up some of the top awards last week at the Collin County Junior Livestock Show. The event, for FFA and 4-H members, was held Jan. 8-15 at the Myers Park and Event Center in McKinney. Princeton Independent School District Ag Science teacher...