Few things are as delicious and refreshing as watermelon on a warm day. Watermelon grows quite readily in summer and is often ready to pick after three months of growing time. Harvesters look for a pale buttery yellow spot on the bottom of watermelon (the ground...
After a few years of growing the typical Texas flowers; pansies in the winter, impatiens in the summer in the normal front flowerbeds, homeowner Kori Hendrix realized she wanted more variety and more gardens at her Wylie home. There was ample opportunity to make...
The Princeton Economic Development Corporation discussed the budget and received an update on the Crossroads development master plan in the Aug. 2 regular meeting. The meeting was for the first for Pat Sheehan, who was appointed to the board by city council to...
Princeton City Council approved several resolutions, authorized a development agreement with Habitat for Humanity and received an update on changes to the city’s website during the Aug. 9 council meeting. Habitat for Humanity will partner with Princeton ISD and the...
Princeton team tennis is hoping to net some wins this season with a strong returning core and a large foundation. Panthers’ coach Brian Cottongame is glad to put the past behind him and get ready for a new season. “I’m excited about this year,” Cottongame said. “We...
The Cowboy Church of Collin County — located at 2800 FM 3364 in Princeton — will soon have a new building to use for worship services. Pastor Wes Brown said a new building has been on the church’s master plan since it was developed in 2008. For the full story, see the...
Princeton’s continued growth is reflected in this year’s certified taxable values released by the Collin Central Appraisal District (CCAD) last month. Property values in Princeton showed an increase of 24.62% according CCAD data. The city will use the certified...
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a proclamation announcing a second special session to convene at noon on Aug. 7 with 17 agenda items identified. “The Texas Legislature achieved a great deal during the 87th Legislative Session, and they have a responsibility to finish the work...
They say that nothing is certain in life except death and taxes. While those two certainties are undeniable, we need to make sure that family-owned businesses, including farms and ranches, aren’t taxed to death. Texas boasts more than 248,000 farming and ranching...
