Four candidates have filed to run in May’s special election for a seat on the Princeton City Council. Place 4 is one of seven at-large council positions representing the entire city. It became vacant when Councilmember Ryan Gerfers resigned in January because of...
State Rep. Jeff Leach has filed House Bill (HB) 7 that “empowers parents, protects students and ensures greater transparency and accountability within Texas public schools.” Leach, R-Plano, called the legislation the Parents’ Bill of Rights and said it would “cement...
The city of Princeton is asking residents to contact their state representatives in support of a bill pending in the Texas House. An email from the city’s marketing department said House Bill (HB) 3299 could impact Princeton and was signed on behalf of the...
Collin College’s Farmersville Campus will host its highly anticipated annual Movie Night on the Lawn on Saturday, March 29. The event is free and open to the public, with doors opening at 7 p.m. and the movie beginning promptly at 8 p.m. This...
Accounting firms are being asked to bid on a proposal for a forensic audit of expenditures involving the Steve & Judy Deffibaugh Community Center. The Princeton City Council, which last month discussed concerns about the transactions, agreed Monday, March...
The Farmersville Historical Society’s annual luncheon will offer guests a unique experience this year, blending history, music and storytelling. Set for Saturday, March 15, the event will feature a Kentucky Derby-inspired theme with a country club-style lunch, silent...
Work is expected to begin this spring on a $72 million expansion of McKinney National Airport allowing commercial passenger service by late next year. “We continue to work toward a May 2025 groundbreaking,” Ken Carley, the airport director, said Friday, March 7. The...
Houses continue to sell in the Sicily Laguna community even though the lagoon has not been completed. John Kanelis/Princeton Herald The developer of the Sicily Lagoon project has won a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the city of Princeton’s attempt to...
Culinary Arts students serve lunch to PISD staff. The district celebrated CATE month in February, highlighting the culinary program as an opportunity to get ahead. Courtesy PISD With the renovation of the kitchen at Princeton High School and the addition of the...
