Two Texas House members from Collin County take pride in what lawmakers accomplished in the 89th Legislature that ended this month. “The only item we are required to pass each session is the state budget,” said Rep. Jeff Leach. “I’m proud to say that the budget we...
Princeton Mayor Brianna Chacon is no stranger to being a woman in a field dominated by men. Chacon worked as a geoscientist from 2011 until 2016 when she left the field to care for her son who is on the autism spectrum. “I loved bucking the trend and being...
Following the success of its first-ever fall fest in October, the local FFA chapter thought it would be a good idea to host a similar family friendly event in the spring. And nothing says spring better than an egg hunt, so the “Eggstravaganza” was born. “After the...
The Princeton Police Department reported an increase in the total number of crimes in the city–940 which was nearly a 20% increase from the 793 reported in 2020. Police Chief Mark Moyle said part of the increase can be attributed to the city’s continued population...
Outstanding teachers and students had their moment in the spotlight at the most recent school board meeting. The Princeton ISD Board of Trustees recognized grand prize winners for the elementary school science fairs and inducted new members into the 2021-2022 Pride...
A McKinney-based nonprofit organization is building its first apartment complex in Princeton. The Hope Housing Foundation’s mission is to create and preserve affordable workforce housing for low- to medium-income households and individuals. Alvin Hope Johnson, who...
The Noino Study Club had a successful bingo night, raising over $3,000 to give away to Princeton High School seniors through a scholarship. The bingo night, held Saturday, March 19, at Lovelady High School allowed residents to support the current senior class. ...
After an hour of back and forth debate, the Home Rule Charter Commission approved a resolution giving direction for what council in a home-rule Princeton could look like. Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution calling for a seven-person city council, six...
Parents in the service industry may be eligible for a free child care subsidy because of a renewed statewide program. The Texas Workforce Commission is offering eligible parents one year of free child care provided the parent or parents meet eligibility criteria and...
