Roller Room owners Jesse Frank and his mother, Candace Frank, are ready to lace up skates once the building gets a certificate of occupancy. The owners of the Roller Room say their efforts to bring a skating rink back to Princeton have been stalled for more than two...
Just chill; the Princeton Fire Department and the National Weather Service urge residents to learn the symptoms of excessive heat exposure and the appropriate responses. As the hot and humid weather continues, your body’s ability to cool itself is challenged and you...
Bobby Mack, whose grandfather started Lafon’s Fireworks 42 years ago, holds a commercial grade rocket. Bob Wieland/Princeton Herald It’s hard to miss the Lafon Fireworks stand on FM 3286 in Branch. It’s been there for 42 years, started by Alvin Lafon. His grandson,...
Mattei Middle School Cheer Squad earned trophies at the cheer camp. Courtesy PISD For the first time, all Princeton ISD cheer teams attended Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) cheer camp together. The event was held Sunday, June 18, to Wednesday, June 21, at the...
The city of Princeton has new legal representation. Councilmember Marlo Obera, an attorney, had recommended the Irving law firm of Boyle & Lowry and council unanimously approved the selection at an 11-minute special meeting held Tuesday, June 20. “We specialize in...
U.S. Rep Keith Self shares coffee and comments with constituents Saturday, June 24 in Murphy. Bob Wieland/Princeton Herald China is at war with America today, financially, psychologically and monetarily, according to U.S. Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas. “We’ve got to...
Fine arts students who qualified for state solo and ensemble contests were recognized Monday, June 19 at the PISD board meeting. From left, Emilio Ceballos, Nia Baird, Jasmin Dehner, Fernando Martinez, Kaitlyn Davis, Caleb Jones and Carolina Trevizo. Courtesy PISD For...
Preston Callaway, former commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Bois D’Arc Post 9167, addresses Boy Scouts as they retire U.S. flags at the VFW Flag Day ceremony Wednesday, June 14 at Veterans Memorial Park. Courtesy photo The new commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars...
Peoples Bank of Princeton has been named Business of the Year by the Princeton-Lowry Crossing Chamber of Commerce. Chamber President Christi Houston presented the award at the banquet and casino night held Friday, June 2, at Cinnamon Barn, 3363 FM 3364. Pogue...
