New PISD Principal Courtney Croy and her staff at Perkins Early Childhood Center, which opens its doors in August. Courtesy Photo While waiting for more information about how this year’s Texas House Bill 2 will impact local education funding, the Princeton Independent...
In the first meet of the fall, the Princeton golf team competed at Watters Creek in Plano Monday, Sept. 20. The Panthers had four competitors in the one-day tournament. Junior Landyn Smith, the only returning golfer from the spring, shot a 94. Guillermo Pascual...
Princeton cross-country returned to action for their fifth meet of the year last Thursday in Haltom. Senior Aubrey Leverton had another top-five finish in the girls varsity 5K, finishing fourth (20:17.82). J. J. Pearce won the girls team competition, while junior...
After two district games, Princeton football is searching for a way to win. In their most recent game, the Panthers couldn’t close the gap against the Rock Hill Blue Hawks, losing 42-34. This week, Princeton returns home to host Frisco Memorial (1-1, 3-1). Here...
The Texas Legislature started its third special session Monday, Sept. 20. Gov. Greg Abbott announced the third special session Sept. 7 and identified five agenda items including redistricting. “The Texas Legislature now has the opportunity to redraw legislative and...
Princeton Economic Development Corporation may soon have an employee to call its own. The board discussed possibly hiring a director during the Sept. 13 special meeting. No decision was made, but the board asked EDC President Sherry Campbell to contact other EDCs in...
Glenda Puckett has big shoes to fill, but she is excited to take on the challenge. Puckett replaced Cathy Dunkel, who retired in August, as the new library director. Although she started in utility billing, Puckett has experience working in a library. Before taking...
The Princeton ISD school board discussed how to prepare for COVID outbreaks during the regular meeting Monday, Sept. 20. The board opened the meeting with public comments. Thirteen speakers were given three minutes each to speak on any topic, with a majority speaking...
The Princeton volleyball team lost its Tuesday night matchup at The Colony, losing in three sets: 25-12, 25-19, 25-17. Junior Rachel Sadler led the Lady Panthers with seven kills, 14 digs and a block. Senior Brooklyn Purcella had six kills. With the loss, the Lady...
