While Independence Day falls on a Saturday this year, many celebrations across Collin County communities kick off early, offering fireworks, live music, family activities and patriotic traditions. In Princeton, patriotic music, carnival rides, water fun and a dazzling...
A call arrives for an active shooter inside a school. Police roll with lights, sirens, fully armed to deal with the threat. Multiple agencies are called in. But then it becomes apparent. How do the agencies know what to do and how to work together in a time of crisis?...
Filings opened this week for a city of Princeton election Nov. 7 for the office of mayor and two seats on the city council, and two places the Princeton Independent School District board of trustees. Terms of office for mayor and city council are two years, and are...
Cadets from Princeton High School’s junior Reserve Officers Training Corps recently attended Basic Leadership Training, better known as boot camp. Seven students kicked off the district’s newly implemented CATE program in June with a week full of training, which...
Editor’s note: This is the second of a three part series about opioid abuse in Collin County. Due to the subject matter, names in the story have been changed to protect identities. Peer pressure. Emotional trauma. Abuse. Each can be equally destructive when it comes...
Princeton ISD moved up in classification in search of a new head varsity softball coach. The district plucked Rhana Ramos from Class 5A Frisco Reedy, where she was an assistant in softball and volleyball the last two years. “When Princeton called and asked me to come...
Editor’s note: Due to the subject matter, some names in the story have been changed to protect identities. One of the fastest growing epidemics in Collin County is being fueled by a symptom called pain. When people hurt they want relief, and when doctors see people in...
The citizens of Princeton will not see a tax rate increase from the school district this year as their proposed tax rate will stay the same. The district’s Maintenance and Operating portion of the tax rate will stay at $1.17 and the Interest and Sinking will stay at...
As the start of a new school year approaches, Princeton Independent School District has announced the promotion of several personnel to fill key roles. Rachel Nicks has been named the principal of Smith Elementary School. The position was vacated when Jona Boitmann...
