Princeton City Councilmember Ryan Gerfers has resigned from his Place 4 seat, citing health concerns that he said no longer allow him to serve at full capacity.In a letter dated Jan. 10 and addressed to Mayor Eugene Escobar Jr., Gerfers said it had been “an honor and...
Diamond Ring, Courtesy Rick Fienberg Nobody alive today saw the last total eclipse in Princeton. And nobody who sees this year’s April 8 eclipse will live to see the next in this location. The most recent total eclipse for the area occurred July 29, 1878, the week...
A new Texas law has brought steep punishments for students caught vaping on school campuses. Signed June 13 by Gov. Greg Abbott, House Bill 114 (HB 114) went into effect Sept. 1, just weeks after the 2023-24 school year started. With punishment previously at a...
District 89 State Rep. Candy Noble got a gubernatorial push Saturday, Jan. 13, in Lucas as she campaigns for her fourth term in the Texas House. Chad Engbrock/The Wylie News Gov. Greg Abbott kept a promise to Rep. Candy Noble by campaigning for her re-election to a...
Older Texans and those with preexisting health conditions or disabilities face extra dangers from winter cold, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).Such people are especially vulnerable to the health impacts of power outages due to their...
Nicole Gschwend, left, and Katie Hinckley plan the Level Up Great Gatsby Winter Ball to be held Jan. 27 at The Hidden Jewel in Blue Ridge. Proceeds from the silent auction will benefit Family Promise, a Collin County nonprofit. Bob Wieland/The Princeton Herald...
Princeton Police Lt. Jesus Rodriguez receives a plaque recognizing his 20 years of service with the department from Administrative Coordinator Tiffany West. Bob Wieland/The Princeton Herald The prognosis for Princeton to get a medical district and hospital remained...
Michael Mashburn, Princeton’s new city manager, meets Mayor pro tem Steve Deffibaugh following the Friday, Jan. 5 special meeting. John Kanelis/The Princeton Herald After spending an hour and 20 minutes in executive session, the Princeton City Council voted...
All Princeton city offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 15, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. There will be no Princeton ISD school classes Monday and the Jan. 15 PISD Board of Trustees meeting will be held Monday, Jan. 22, at 6:30 p.m. in the School...
