Princeton Fire Station No. 4, built in 1987 for the Branch Volunteer Fire Department, is closed following a safety inspection. File Photo Rather than spend up to $1 million to repair Fire Station No. 4, the Princeton City Council has decided to close the facility,...
The joys of new homeownership gone awry proved to be the catalyst for a Princeton author’s book, “America’s Nightmare.” After experiencing a series of serious home and health issues, author Madelyn Awalt decided to speak out, documenting her family’s experience after...
My grandfather was a blacksmith. To supply his shop with the metal, wood, and other materials he needed to operate, he attended auctions. Auctions that sold all types of items. Since his shop was located in Ashdown, Arkansas, that gave him close proximity to the...
A blue jay perches near a snow-dusted backyard feeder, a familiar winter sight across North Texas. With the right feeder and food, homeowners can attract a variety of birds — from cardinals to finches — throughout the year. Few things bring a yard to life quite like...
The deadline for paying 2025 property taxes in Collin County is approaching quickly, and county officials are reminding property owners that payments must be made by Jan. 31, 2026, to avoid penalties and interest. Property tax payments not received by the deadline...
Columnist John Moore knows how to make Southern Sweet Tea, and he’s offering the recipe. Photo: John Moore. Photo: John Moore The thing you discover about beverages when you travel beyond the Mason Dixon is that most folks outside of Southern civilization do not know...
As part of Human Trafficking Prevention Month, the Poiema Foundation is hosting a Training Summit on Jan. 17 designed to help participants better understand what human trafficking looks like, how vulnerability is created and how community members can be part of...
Houston-based Avelo Airlines, which plans to begin passenger service at McKinney National Airport later this year, reportedly has abandoned its chartered deportation flights for ICE. According to CNBC, Avelo CEO Andrew Levy sent a Jan. 6 email to employees saying, “We...
Columnist John Moore learned to ride a bicycle from his dad. The two are pictured here in a photo from 1968. Photo : Sarah Ward Bell-bottom jeans and bicycle chains are not friends. I share this bit of 1960s essential information for those who are participating in the...
