The year’s first citywide event is the Fishin’ Frenzy to be held Saturday, April 18, at the pond in Municipal Park. File photo The Princeton City Council has reviewed last year’s Parks and Recreation special events with an eye to possibly making changes in this year’s...
After more than 30 years of having the same sheriff, Collin County now has a new sheriff in charge. Sheriff Jim Skinner was sworn into office Jan. 1, ready to take the helm as the county’s 39th sheriff. According to Skinner, former Sheriff Terry Box had allowed him...
A 28-year-old man is in jail after felony arson charges were filed stemming from a fire intentionally set at Walmart. Jairo Briceno-Barrientos was arrested on charges of arson causing bodily injury/death, a First Degree felony. Shortly after 1:40 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9,...
After a long anticipated wait, construction on the Princeton High School expansion is nearing its end. The first game played in the school’s new gym will be the boys and girls’ home basketball games Friday, Jan. 13. “We will still be having punch list items completed...
Princeton boys soccer played host to seven programs in a season-opening tournament at Jackie Hendricks Stadium. The Panthers (2-1 overall, as of Jan. 9) finished third with 18 points. Ahead of them were Terrell with 23 and Crandall recorded 21. David Chavira and...
A 28-year-old man is in jail after felony arson charges were filed stemming from a fire intentionally set at Walmart in Princeton. Jairo Briceno-Barrientos was arrested on charges of arson causing bodily injury/death, a First Degree felony. Jairo Briceno-Barrientos...
The Farmersville community is in mourning after the loss of Greg Barber, 55, and his son, Tim, 18, who died in a plane crash New Year’s Eve. According to information released by the National Transportation Safety Board, the crash occurred shortly after 5:30 p.m....
The beginning of a new year can inspire a great deal of emotions. Many people become contemplative and hopeful, but it can also make people feel a bit curious, or even anxious, about seeing what the future holds. For some, the prospect of the unknown can be quite...
Princeton’s Bradley Torres prepares to throw down a rim rattling dunk against Crandall during the In-N-Out Burger Allen Holiday Invitational. Princeton ended up winning 53-42 for seventh place. For the complete story see the Jan. 5 edition of The Princeton Herald or...
