A water tank built in 1940 is the largest remnant of a migrant labor camp that later housed German POWs during WWII. Photo Bob Wieland/The Princeton Herald Princeton City Council members would like to preserve historic sites and artifacts in the city but are unsure...
Two city employees were thanked by Mayor Brianna Chacon and recognized for their service to Princeton. Public Works Director Tommy Mapp and City Secretary Amber Anderson both got a moment in the spotlight during the regular council meeting Monday, May 9. Chacon read...
A local veterans organization is coming together to celebrate a historic milestone and wants to share it with the community. The Princeton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9167 is celebrating its 75th anniversary from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at Veterans Memorial...
As growth in Collin County continues, two issues remain vital — transportation and budgeting — and fall under the purview of the County Commissioners Court. The Texas Constitution established the County Commissioners Court in 1876. It consists of a county judge and...
Dreams do come true, especially for this small-town girl. Julie Dove, who grew up on Willow Lane in Princeton, is set to live out her biggest dream when she makes an appearance on NBC’s soap opera, “Days of Our Lives,” set to air Thursday, May 12. Dove said acting has...
The hard work of band students paid off with top marks at a recent band competition. The Princeton High School Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band both performed at the University Interscholastic League (UIL) Region 25 concert and sightreading contest at Allen High...
The Lois Nelson Public Library is exposing young readers to the books of local storytellers with some of its story time programming. The latest local author to read her work is Kim Pollock McGrath, who read her most recent book, “A Fable about Miss Able,” Wednesday,...
Princeton’s one-stop shop for city business held its ribbon-cutting ceremony last week after delaying the event over a month. The Municipal Center welcomed residents from 4-7 p.m. Friday, April 22, to join the celebration for the building’s “grand opening.” Whereas...
A local tradition recognizing Princeton as a hub in the onion trade continued with another event this year. Residents gathered to raise money for a local civic organization, take part in athletic competitions and connect with their community at the 18th Annual Onion...
