Columnist John Moore wonders if we can stop the rain we started. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com Back in 2011, it didn’t rain. It didn’t rain for a long, long time. It didn’t rain for so long that fires began to pop up where I live. One...
In a unanimous vote after a brief public hearing, the Princeton City Council extended its moratorium on new residential development for an additional 160 days, pushing the temporary building freeze to Nov. 30. The decision followed extensive discussion about the...
It’s Moratorium, Take 3. The Princeton City Council has extended the moratorium on new residential construction for 160 more days. The first moratorium of 120 days was imposed last September to allow time for the rapidly growing city to plan for improving its...
After two days of searching Lake Lavon, rescuers have recovered the body of Dallas Fire-Rescue Firefighter Juan Omar Chaidez.His body was found early Monday, June 23, near Bratonia Park in Princeton. He was reported missing while kayaking Saturday, June 21.“Officer...
Residents who have a Princeton mailing address, but live in Municipal Utility District (MUD) #2 outside the city limits, will continue to receive firefighting and emergency services under a separate contract with the city, officials of MUD # 2 said.“MUD #2 currently...
Two Texas House members from Collin County take pride in what lawmakers accomplished in the 89th Legislature that ended this month. “The only item we are required to pass each session is the state budget,” said Rep. Jeff Leach. “I’m proud to say that the budget we...
Steelwork continues at the reconstruction of PISD’s Jackie Hendricks Stadium. New legislation gives Texas school boards until Sept. 1 to opt out of allowing homeschooled students to take part in University Interscholastic League (UIL) activities alongside students...
Paper ballots for upcoming Collin County elections contain oval bubbles that voters will fill in by hand. Starting with November’s general election, Collin County voters will be going back to the future. Collin County commissioners have agreed to return to hand-marked...
Collin County Health Care Services has been notified that an individual who spent time in Collin County from Saturday, May 31, through Sunday, June 1, has tested positive for measles. The individual visited two public venues while infectious:• Lemma Coffee Company,...
