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School district continues growth spurt

School district continues growth spurt

Two new friends meet on their first day of school at Princeton ISD’s new Perkins Early Childhood Center. Courtesy Photos In the last year, Princeton ISD has added the equivalent of an entire 3A school district to its enrollment. More than 1,400 new students have...

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Board considers 2022 bond issue to fund construction

Board considers 2022 bond issue to fund construction

As Princeton ISD continues to grow, it is looking to raise funds to meet its demand by authorizing another bond series from its 2019 bond package. The PISD board of trustees received an update from its bond counsel during the regular meeting Monday, April 18, held at...

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Substance abuse resource available

Substance abuse resource available

Millions of Americans battle drug and alcohol addiction, but Collin County residents facing these issues have a resource they might not know about.  First established 32 years ago, the Collin County Substance Abuse Program served 58 clients in its first year, but...

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Baseball team hosts annual Easter egg hunt

Baseball team hosts annual Easter egg hunt

Princeton’s baseball team gave back to the community and provided a little Easter spirit to boot. Students in Princeton ISD’s life skills classes at Princeton High School and Southard Middle School had the opportunity to hunt Easter eggs at the high school baseball...

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Find your passing lane to a new career

Find your passing lane to a new career

Feel stuck in your career? Collin College can help. Are you asking yourself questions like; what skills do I need to become more marketable, or is it too late to change careers, or even how can I juggle my family obligations? If so, Collin College is hosting seminar...

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Utility Department changing pay by phone policy

Utility Department changing pay by phone policy

The city of Princeton Utility Billing Department clerks will no longer accept payments over the phone beginning Sunday, May 1.  Residents will still be able to pay their bill in person at the Princeton Municipal Center, located at 2000 E Princeton Drive, from 7...

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Home Rule Charter Commission discusses term lengths

Home Rule Charter Commission discusses term lengths

While term limits have failed to gain traction for congressional positions, they took center stage as Princeton tries to solidify the language for its home rule charter. Princeton’s Home Rule Charter Commission discussed term lengths and term limits during its regular...

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PFD takes over Branch Fire Station

PFD takes over Branch Fire Station

The Branch Volunteer Fire Station, a community pillar for the past 37 years, is under new management. Princeton Fire Department began manning the station Monday, April 4 and will assume responsibility for staffing the station. Former Branch Fire Chief Jimmy Knipp said...

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Plan, prepare for weather events

Plan, prepare for weather events

Preparedness and awareness are key before severe weather strikes, especially as warmer temperatures increase the risk of thunderstorms and tornadoes. April got off to a rocky start in North Texas Monday, April 4 with many residents experiencing severe weather. In...

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