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Getting ready for the bell

Getting ready for the bell

There’s no place like foam—especially on a hot, summer day as local youth showed up to celebrate the Back-to-School season with foam, bounce houses, yard games and more Wednesday, July 30 at Caldwell Park. Tina Lopez/The Princeton Herald Last-minute preparations are...

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Collin County DA holds press conference on lawsuit

Collin County DA holds press conference on lawsuit

This story was updated with more information, including from an exit interview transcript with Fallon LaFleur Friday, Nov. 18. Collin County Criminal District Attorney Greg Willis struck a defiant tone in his response to an Oct. 31 lawsuit that alleges he sexually...

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New PISD trustees sworn in

New PISD trustees sworn in

The Princeton Independent School District welcomed two new members to its board of trustees Monday night, Julia Schmoker and John Campbell, who emerged from a four-candidate field to win the election held Nov. 8. The PISD board also thanked outgoing members, Starla...

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Lady Panthers aim for district title

Lady Panthers aim for district title

Coming off of back-to-back successful seasons, the Princeton girls basketball team believes they have what it takes to compete for a district championship. Finishing second in district last season, an improvement from third the season before, the Lady Panthers fell in...

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Home rule passed by residents

Home rule passed by residents

Schmoker, Campbell are one and two in PISD trustee race This story was updated at 10:40 a.m. Nov 9, 2022 The fifth time proved to be the charm for Princeton City Hall as voters on Tuesday approved a home-rule charter for a city that had been governed by Texas statute...

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Trejo races at state championship

Trejo races at state championship

Gabriella Trejo was the lone qualifier for the Lady Panthers cross country team, racing at the 5A state championship in Round Rock on Nov. 4. Taking on some of the top runners in the state, Trejo finished 103rd (20:38.1) out of 149 runners at the meet. She was 31...

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One of Collin County’s most wanted apprehended

One of Collin County’s most wanted apprehended

The Collin County Sheriff’s Office announced that one of its Top 10 most wanted was extradited to the county, according to a Nov. 8 news release. Susan O’Connor, 54, was charged with interference with child custody in 2009. That same year, she fled the state with her...

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Election Day is today

Election Day is today

Voters head to the polls today to cast ballots for races at the federal, state, county and local levels.  Polls opened at 7 a.m. today and will remain open until 7 p.m. Polling locations include the Steve and Judy Deffibaugh Community Center, which is located at...

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