Independence Day is just around the corner, and communities throughout Collin County are gearing up for a variety of celebrations that promise to bring out the red, white and blue spirit in residents of all ages. From traditional parades and live music to spectacular...
After a months-long stalemate, the Texas Legislature returned to work, approving a controversial elections bill that was a priority of Gov.Greg Abbott.The bill, SB-1, concerns“election integrity and security” and aims to prevent fraudulent conduct in the state’s...
State Rep. Candy Noble said she is ready to come back home after being in Austin this summer because of the special session. “It has been a long summer stuck in Austin in two special sessions,” she said. “I miss my family, friends and my House District 89...
Although the Texas legislature is currently in special session, a long list of new laws passed during the regular session of the 87th Legislature take effect Sept. 1 Some of the notable bills include: HB 1927 Constitutional Carry The License to Carry permit required...
The council candidate pool shrunk by one last week. City Council Place 1 candidate Jonathan Todd, one of the first to apply to be on the ballot, withdrew his candidacy from the race. When he began his candidacy, Todd said that he thought that Place 1 incumbent David...
Smith Elementary will close “out of an abundance of caution” because of a high number of positive COVID-19 tests. According to an email sent to Princeton ISD parents, when students are dismissed Aug. 30, they will not return until Sept. 7. “This is being done in an...
The Princeton Economic Development Corporation discussed the budget and received an update on the Crossroads development master plan in the Aug. 2 regular meeting. The meeting was for the first for Pat Sheehan, who was appointed to the board by city council to...
Princeton City Council approved several resolutions, authorized a development agreement with Habitat for Humanity and received an update on changes to the city’s website during the Aug. 9 council meeting. Habitat for Humanity will partner with Princeton ISD and the...
The Cowboy Church of Collin County — located at 2800 FM 3364 in Princeton — will soon have a new building to use for worship services. Pastor Wes Brown said a new building has been on the church’s master plan since it was developed in 2008. For the full story, see the...
