A divided Princeton City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget and maintained the current property tax rate, which Kelley Wilson, the city’s chief financial officer, said was one of the lowest in Collin County. Councilmembers Terrance Johnson and Cristina...
Texans are being asked to conserve energy use as the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) estimates power demand will exceed supply. With a heatwave driving energy usage up across the state, ERCOT urges conservation today, from 2 until 8 p.m. ERCOT suggests...
Although school got out nearly one month ago, parents and students are already taking steps to prepare for the upcoming school year that begins August 11. Princeton ISD’s student registration portal opened in June and parents are encouraged to register their children...
As summer weather in North Texas brings warmer temperatures, residents are reminded to take precautions with pets, including modifying walking hours and helping them stay cool by limiting their exposure to the outdoor heat. Because pets are unable to regulate their...
Princeton ISD received its preliminary results for the 2022 STAAR assessments from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) last month and results show some statewide learning loss since 2019. STAAR tests are standardized and assess a student’s comprehension of material...
With the Home Rule Charter draft process wrapping up, Princeton residents are encouraged to come out and offer their input and feedback before a November election. The first of the public work sessions with the Home Rule Charter Commission will be held from 2 to 4...
Devin Brumfield averaged 21.5 points per game as he led the Princeton Panthers to a 2-2 record at the TABC showcase on June 24-26. In Friday’s opening loss to Colleyville Heritage, Brumfield scored 25 points as the Panthers fell short 72-63. It was the team’s first of...
Princeton students will have the opportunity to learn about broadcasting equipment and video production in an upcoming summer camp offered at the high school. Marcellus Hill, who teaches audio and video production at PHS, is volunteering his time to put on a free camp...
Princeton ISD took one step toward approving a budget for the upcoming fiscal year set to expire at the end of August. Assistant Superintendent of Finance Jona Boitmann presented the preliminary budget for the fiscal year 2022-2023 to trustees during the Monday, June...
