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Low-cost airline to serve TKI

Low-cost airline to serve TKI

Avelo is the first airline to commit to providing scheduled passenger service to TKI. Nearly all of its destinations are on the east coast. Courtesy Avelo Airlines The city of McKinney said it has signed a Use and Lease Agreement for Houston-based Avelo Airlines to...

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Community Center closed indefinitely

Community Center closed indefinitely

The  Community Center refurbished by the city for $1.2M two years ago is closed indefinitely. The center is owned by the PCDC and is operated by Parks & Rec. File Art The Steven and Judy Deffibaugh Community Center, closed in March for maintenance and repairs,...

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Potential funding for McKinney National Airport

Potential funding for McKinney National Airport

McKinney Air Center at McKinney National Airport is among top ranked fixed-based operators serving general aviation. Courtesy Photo  McKinney’s mayor is still looking ahead to the day when McKinney National Airport might provide commercial passenger service as an...

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Hearing set for unfinished apartments

Hearing set for unfinished apartments

Princeton City Council will meet at 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12, in the Municipal Center, to determine the fate of the “Luxury Apartments” located on Hwy 380. File Art There could soon be a solution to the partially built apartment complex east of Walmart on U.S. 380. The...

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House passes bill to rename Plano VA Clinic

House passes bill to rename Plano VA Clinic

Former Congressman Sam Johnson was honored with multiple awards for his military service. Courtesy Art The U.S. House of Representatives has passed U.S. Rep. Keith Self’s bill to rename the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) community-based outpatient clinic in Plano...

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Tax holiday for school supplies 

Tax holiday for school supplies 

Apparel and school supplies that may be purchased tax free are listed on the comptroller’s website at TexasTaxHoliday.org. File Art As Texas students prepare to go back to school, their parents can save about $8 for every $100 they pay for clothes or supplies, Texas...

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Princeton bond rating upgraded

Princeton bond rating upgraded

Fitch Ratings has upgraded Princeton’s Issuer Default Rating (IDR) and General Obligation (GO) bonds to “AA+” from “AA-,” following the implementation of Fitch's new U.S. Public Finance Local Government Rating Criteria. Fitch said in a Thursday, July 18, release the...

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Podcast explores 1988 murder

Podcast explores 1988 murder

Murder victim Angela Stevens was in the eighth grade at Princeton High School in 1986. Courtesy photo It was a parent’s worst nightmare: a 16-year-old daughter sneaked out of her bedroom one night and never returned. Her brutalized body was found 11 days later. A new...

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How a congressman helps constituents

How a congressman helps constituents

U.S. Rep. Keith Self talks to Rotary Club members at their Tuesday meeting. Self also held a “Koffee with Keith” session at Southard Middle School last weekend. U.S. Rep. Keith Self said his staff stands ready to help deal with federal policies. In a Tuesday, July 16,...

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