New PISD Principal Courtney Croy and her staff at Perkins Early Childhood Center, which opens its doors in August. Courtesy Photo While waiting for more information about how this year’s Texas House Bill 2 will impact local education funding, the Princeton Independent...
As Princeton ISD prepares for the next school year, it is reviewing policies in its handbooks to make sure they are relevant and up to date. Trustees debated changes to the student, employee and athletic handbooks during the regular meeting Monday, June 20....
Collin County deputies responded to a distress call Saturday, June 18, after a boat overturned on Lake Lavon near Brockdale Park. A strong storm crossed over the lake around 8:45 p.m. Saturday night, which caused the boat with four people to capsize, according...
The increased oil demand continues to outpace global supply, resulting in high gas prices across the state, the nation and the world. As a result, the national gas price average on June 13, was $5.014 per gallon, the highest recorded average price. According to AAA,...
After nine months of analyzing the city’s internet connectivity, the finishing touches are being placed on a plan to lay the foundation for Princeton to become a smart city. Kent Kacir from Kimley-Horn presented the firm’s findings from its communications study to the...
Princeton’s city policies were thoroughly addressed at the most recent council meeting with four policies coming before councilmembers for review. Council voted to renew the juvenile curfew, update its ordinance on legal service and clear up its public information...
Replacing one of your best players is never easy but necessary in high school football. That is the case for the Princeton Panthers, who replace starting running back Junior Ombati. The Lamar University signee led the team with 1,477 all-purpose yards last season and...
Farmersville is gearing up to bring back its signature community event when it honors veterans and active duty personnel — along with World War II hero Audie Murphy — in a ceremony that the COVID-19 pandemic put on the shelf the past two years. The 21st Audie Murphy...
After another school shooting, local school districts find themselves discussing their current security plans and planning potential upgrades to campus security. Princeton ISD Director of Security Brent Collins is in charge of overseeing campus security and working...
