Area News
Princeton falls to No. 3 in growth
Celina has stolen the spotlight from Princeton, topping the U.S. Census Bureau list of fastest-growing American cities and towns, by percentage, with more than 20,000 residents. According to data for the period of July 2024 to July 2025, Princeton fell to No. 3...
Decoration Day at Princeton Cemetery
Princeton Cemetery is hosting Decoration Day on Sunday, May 24. Relatives and visitors are encouraged to attend at 220 Yorkshire Dr., Princeton. File art Friends and family members of those at rest in Princeton Cemetery are encouraged to participate in Decoration Day...
PISD honors teachers of the year, Pride Corps inductees
Princeton ISD’s 2026 teachers of the year are Natalie McElroy, a fourth-grade teacher at Lowe Elementary School and Kuang Jen Lu, an algebra teacher at Southard Middle School. Courtesy Photo Princeton ISD’s top two teachers were the center of attention at the annual...
Martha Washington Tea Party at Brown House
Martha Washington Tea Party guests, staff and volunteers gather on the lawn Saturday, April 25. The afternoon included tea, treats, colonial games and more. Courtesy photo By Christopher J. Raso Twenty-six guests enjoyed a tea party at the Welcome Center at Brown...
Public hearing: height and area regulations
The Princeton City Council will conduct a public hearing and consider Ordinance No. 2026-05-11-02 of the City of Princeton amending Section 82-22 (d) "Height and Area regulations" to add a height increase within 1,000 feet of US 380 right of way to this Section of the...
Top Panthers plan to be Longhorns
Tanisha Kumar, salutatorian, and Lakshmi Muppana, valedictorian, will lead the PSHS Class of 2026. Courtesy PISD Princeton Senior High School’s top two graduates will continue their education this fall at the same university, following different academic paths shaped...
Unofficial final voting totals UPDATED at 10:29 p.m. with 21 of 21 vote centers reporting
Here are final, unofficial results of the May 2 special election for Place 4 on the Princeton City Council from Collin County Elections. Results are with 21 of 21 vote centers reporting at 10:29 p.m. Election results are unofficial and not final until canvassed by the...
Appeals court OKs Ten Commandments in classrooms
In a divided ruling, the 5th U.S. Court of Appeals has upheld Texas Senate Bill 10 requiring all public schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms. In reversing a lower court ruling the appeals court concluded the law, passed last year by the Legislature,...
