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The Walking Dad

The Walking Dad

It’s obvious that I have to wait to die until after everyone else in my home goes. Otherwise, every light in the house will be left on for all of eternity. My dad used to say that I could leave on all of the lights whenever I started paying the bills. That time has...

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Princeton competes in Longhorn Challenge

Princeton competes in Longhorn Challenge

Last week was a busy one for the Princeton boys soccer team, as they kicked off the season with four games across five days. The Panthers took part in a handful of scrim­mages throughout December, before taking the field against Denton High School in the season-opener...

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ERCOT issues weather watch

ERCOT issues weather watch

The extreme cold weather prediction for the Dallas/Fort Worth area has prompted the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to issue a weather watch for Jan. 15-17. As of Wednesday, Jan. 10, the National Weather Service is predicting cold temperatures Saturday...

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Lady Panthers looking to build on last year’s success

Lady Panthers looking to build on last year’s success

After a strong debut campaign with Coach Ryan Gerfers at the helm, the Princeton Lady Panthers have high expectations coming into this winter. A year ago, the soccer girls finished third in the district, thanks in part to a six-game stretch that saw them win four...

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Small town living: some leave, some come back

Small town living: some leave, some come back

Small town Ashdown, Arkansas. John Moore You learn things when you grow up in a small town. Things you don’t learn if you grow up anywhere else. Things that are special. I was born in a small town. But I didn’t stay. I left for the same reasons other folks leave their...

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County livestock show opens Jan. 6

County livestock show opens Jan. 6

Peyton and Cullen Jenkins show off their sheep and goat at the Collin County Junior Livestock Show in McKinney last year. File Photo After months of hard work, Collin County FFA and 4-H students will step into the show ring at the 2024 Collin County Junior Livestock...

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Tax bills already reflect lower rates

Tax bills already reflect lower rates

Pay online, don’t stand in line. That’s the message from Collin County Tax Assessor-Collector Kenneth Maun, who reminds property owners that 2023 taxes are due Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024. More than 450,000 tax notices mailed last October already included rate reductions...

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