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Community to honor Audie Murphy legacy

Community to honor Audie Murphy legacy

Audie Murphy’s nieces, Sandra Patterson and Rhonda Hoy, took part in a special moment during the 2025 ceremony by placing a floral arrangement at the base of the Audie Murphy memorial in downtown Farmersville. File Art A new tribute honoring service and sacrifice will...

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TIRZ financial reports outline property tax increases

TIRZ financial reports outline property tax increases

City Chief Financial Officer Kelly Wilson has presented annual financial reports on the city’s six Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZ) to the City Council, sitting as the Princeton TIRZ Board. A TIRZ is a state-authorized financing tool that captures the increase...

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New contract for PISD superintendent

New contract for PISD superintendent

The PISD school board has extended the contract of Superintendent Donald McIntyre, seen here high-fiving Christian Velasco at Godwin Elementary School. File Photo  After a five-hour executive session, the Princeton Independent School District Board of Trustees voted...

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Rural residents named to ESD-1

Rural residents named to ESD-1

The Collin County Commissioners Court has appointed five commissioners for Emergency Services District #1 (ESD-1) to oversee fire protection for rural county residents. The district was formed after being approved by 72% of eligible voters in the Nov. 4, 2025, general...

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Council calls special election, approves water study

Council calls special election, approves water study

The Princeton City Council has called a special election to fill a vacant council seat and has approved a multi-year contract for water and wastewater rate consulting. The Monday, Feb. 9, meeting included agenda items from the Jan. 26 meeting that was rescheduled and...

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Primary election voting begins Feb. 17

Primary election voting begins Feb. 17

Polling places across Texas open Tuesday, Feb. 17, for early voting in the Republican and Democratic party primaries. Early voting ends Friday, Feb. 27, and Election Day is Tuesday, March 3. If needed, runoffs will be held Tuesday, May 26. Winners in the primaries...

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Officer honored for meritorious service

Officer honored for meritorious service

Officer Dylan Lewis, left, receives a Meritorious Conduct Bar from Police Chief James Waters for his fast action in stopping a dog from attacking an animal control officer. Bob Wieland/Princeton Herald Princeton Police Officer Dylan Lewis has received a Meritorious...

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