Princeton’s new multi-generation recreation center is not expected to be open until 2028, but residents are already questioning whether they should be charged for admission. When approved by voters in November 2023, the facility was projected to cost $30 million to...
With one week to go before the start of school Aug. 11, parents will need to fill out applications for their students that qualify for free or reduced lunch. As part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, public school districts across the country were able to offer...
With a senior leader like Billy Sanchez, the Princeton coaching staff is expecting big things from their linebackers. Head coach Earvin Chandler said as much, praising Sanchez’s ability as a tackler and player on the football field. “He’s the heart and soul of our...
Parents are entering the home stretch having collected school supplies at the Back-to-School Bash and the dates for meet the teacher nights have been set. Katie Aldridge, the counselor at Smith Elementary School, says practice and establishing a routine are two...
A Wylie man was sentenced Monday, Aug. 1 for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Guy Reffitt was sentenced to 87 months — just over 7 years — in prison by a federal judge after being convicted of bringing a handgun to the Capitol, among other charges, in the attack....
A public meeting for a long-anticipated project will be held next week. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will host a meeting about the expansion and relocation of US 380 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at Princeton High School, located at 100...
Princeton ISD trustees received a clearer picture of the upcoming year’s budget ahead of its approval during their August meeting. Assistant Superintendent of Finance Jona Boitmann presented the updated budget during the Monday, July 18, regular meeting. The...
Forty-two years ago, a group of beekeeping hobbyists with a passion for educating the public united to form the Collin County Hobby Beekeepers Association. The organization’s president, John “Skip” Talbert, 54, operates Sabine Creek Honey Farm in Royse City with his...
Princeton residents looking to explore more digital offerings from their library will have even more choices on what to read thanks to a new service. The Lois Nelson Public Library rolled out a new offering, SimplyE, Tuesday, July 19, which will give library card...
