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Historical Society celebrates 160 years

Historical Society celebrates 160 years

Joe Foist and Josh Hitt hold the Farmersville time capsule steady as it is expertly lowered into the ground. Future Farmersville residents will one day open a box filled with stamps, coins, blueprints and memories of 2025 — all thanks to a celebration at the...

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Champ qualifies for state in two events

Champ qualifies for state in two events

For the second year in a row, Princeton’s Gavin Champ is state championship bound. This time around, the Panther qualified in two events. Competing at the Region II-5A championships in Arlington on April 29-30, Champ finished third in the long jump (23-0.75). While...

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State up next for ‘Superior’ ranked PHS band

State up next for ‘Superior’ ranked PHS band

The hard work of band students paid off with top marks at a recent band competition. The Princeton High School Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band both performed at the University Interscholastic League (UIL) Region 25 concert and sightreading contest at Allen High...

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Local author reads at story time

Local author reads at story time

The Lois Nelson Public Library is exposing young readers to the books of local storytellers with some of its story time programming. The latest local author to read her work is Kim Pollock McGrath, who read her most recent book, “A Fable about Miss Able,” Wednesday,...

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CCAD estimates have property owners concerned

CCAD estimates have property owners concerned

Property owners in Princeton should have received their appraised value estimates last week and are expressing concerns about the increases they are seeing, an indication that property values are continuing to rise in the area. The value estimates were mailed by...

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City holds Municipal Center ribbon cutting

City holds Municipal Center ribbon cutting

Princeton’s one-stop shop for city business held its ribbon-cutting ceremony last week after delaying the event over a month. The Municipal Center welcomed residents from 4-7 p.m. Friday, April 22, to join the celebration for the building’s “grand opening.” Whereas...

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C&S Media newspapers awarded

C&S Media newspapers awarded

The Wylie News, The Sachse News, Murphy Monitor, The Princeton Herald and The Farmersville Times, all C&S Media group newspapers, won multiple awards at the 2022 North and East Texas Press Association Better Newspaper Contest. The awards were presented at the...

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Onion Fest surpasses pre-pandemic attendance levels

Onion Fest surpasses pre-pandemic attendance levels

A local tradition recognizing Princeton as a hub in the onion trade continued with another event this year. Residents gathered to raise money for a local civic organization, take part in athletic competitions and connect with their community at the 18th Annual Onion...

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Land for park, EDC development purchased

Land for park, EDC development purchased

Princeton councilmembers were presented with resolutions to complement the city’s growth by adding areas for park and commercial development. Council tackled land acquisition during its regular meeting Monday, April 25. Councilmembers Steve Deffibaugh and Keven...

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