Princeton Police Sgt. Mike Rumfield, a U.S. Army veteran who served as an infantryman in the 101st Airborne Division, was the keynote speaker Monday, May 25, at the Memorial Day ceremony sponsored by VFW Bois D'Arc Post 9167 in Princeton Cemetery. His 26 years of...
Officials of The Turning Point, from top left, Executive Director Wendy Hanna; Amy Lawrence, senior director of programs; Liliana Leyva, program counselor. From bottom left, Aditi Parolkar, Building Strong Futures program coordinator; Letetia Smith, Destiny’s Leaders...
Once again, Collin County property values are generally higher, according to 2025 certified estimated taxable values released by Collin Central Appraisal District (CCAD). However, the average market value of homes decreased slightly in the city of Princeton, the...
General election balloting, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, May 3. The ballot includes candidates for the Collin College Board of Trustees. Vote at Collin College Farmersville Campus, FVC Atrium.
After 19 months of court challenges by several districts, the Texas Education Agency has released school accountability ratings for the 2022-23 school year. The 2023-24 rankings are still blocked pending the resolution of a second lawsuit. No scores were released for...
Two candidates for the Collin College Board of Trustees have filed 30-day preelection campaign finance reports ahead of the upcoming Saturday, May 3, election, detailing their fundraising and expenditures in compliance with state law. The reports were filed by Place 4...
Measles cases have been reported closer to home following positive tests for a student in Lucas and a person who visited three retail outlets in Plano earlier this month. The cases are not believed related to each other and officials have not determined a link to the...
Goals for the historic Welford School, Farmersville’s last segregated Black school, include fundraising, setting a timeline and launching a public awareness campaign. Eventually, it will house a museum and meeting space. Karen Haynes has not shied away from leading...
As severe weather season nears, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding residents that they can purchase certain emergency preparation supplies without paying sales tax during the state’s annual tax holiday, scheduled for April 26-28. The sales tax exemption begins...
