Princeton's Addyson Smith captured fifth place at 190 pounds at the Class 6A state wrestling tournament. Photo by Jerry Winfrey / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] The Class of 2026 at Princeton High School has competed in two different...
My mom turned off her landline. For 50 years, my parents had the same number. 898-2446. Now, it’s gone. “Mom, did you get rid of the landline?” I asked. “Yes, they wanted an extra $38 a month to keep it. I don’t need it since I have a cell phone,” she answered. It was...
Want to buy something unique and meaningful this holiday season? Purchase a gift that supports a local nonprofit 1. Thank a veteran with a live, handmade balsam wreath. Each sponsorship goes toward a veteran’s wreath that will be placed on the headstone to honor all...
Columnist John Moore's mother sent him one place often when he was a child. Outside. Courtesy John Moore Red Rover. Sandlot baseball. Hide-and-seek. Cowboys and Indians. The latter today is likely lacking political correctness, but it shares with the others a...
The holiday season has arrived, and with it comes a flurry of invitations, gatherings and opportunities to reconnect. With so many events competing for attention, hosts may wonder how to make their party stand out in a season full of celebrations. The good news? A...
Joe M., a U.S. Army veteran, is awarded a Quilt of Valor, presented by Elizabeth Andrus, at the Tuesday, Nov. 11, ceremony in Farmersville. Eight other local veterans were also awarded quilts. Courtesy photo Farmersville Quilt Guild members honored nine local veterans...
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has scheduled public and virtual meetings on its plan to widen Farm-to-Market Road 982 from U.S. Highway 380 to FM 546 in Princeton. An in-person meeting will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the Longhorn...
Collin County Judge Chris Hill says the developer of an Islamic-focused neighborhood near Josephine has changed the name of the project from EPIC City to The Meadow. Hill said Community Capital Partners (CCP) had not yet filed any paperwork with the county but was...
Columnist John Moore looks forward to Thanksgiving specifically because of the thanks. Photo: John Moore Thanksgiving, at its heart, was created for one purpose. To thank God for His blessings. The Pilgrims knew hardship well. They had survived disease, starvation,...
