From rugged coastlines to desert canyons, icy glaciers to underwater reefs, the United States National Park System is a treasure trove of natural beauty and historical significance. With 63 official national parks—and more than 400 total sites managed by the National...
When most people think of Valentine’s Day, the occasion brings to mind hearts, pink and red, and of course, love. For 28-year-old 2007 Princeton graduate Jonathan Callaway, it’s more than that. A love of country comes to mind for this military member. The 2007...
A home is often a family’s single largest asset, so making investments with upgrades and home improvements is almost always a good idea. However, knowing when and where to make those improvements isn’t necessarily a simple decision. Budget and space most often dictate...
A new affordable housing option will soon be coming to McKinney courtesy in part to North Collin County Habitat for Humanity. The 35-unit townhome complex is one of the first of its kind in the United States, which will utilize shipping containers to make a 1,200 sq....
Several new eateries have opened in the past month in Princeton, providing citizens with even more choices while dining out. Long awaited Rice Express opened Dec. 6 after a construction project that took more than two years. Owned by Sinan Wang and Lucy Vhang, the...
One year has passed since Sheriff Jim Skinner was sworn into office and much has changed within the ranks of the Collin County Sheriff’s Office. A new start Skinner, who took office in January 2017, was elected after long-time sheriff Terry Box decided not to seek...
What comes to mind when you hear the term, “museum?” Is it pristine white walls, or being hushed in the hall? What about priceless artifacts that shouldn’t be touched? Well, when it comes to the Farm Museum in McKinney you can think again, because this museum centers...
Growth was also a major player in 2017 for the Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce as they more than doubled their membership to conclude the year with 140 members from Princeton, McKinney, Wylie, Farmersville, Lavon, Nevada, Greenville, Blue Ridge, Frisco, Fairview,...
With Christmas less than a week away, Santa and his elves are busily preparing. The Herald caught up with Santa after a recent tree lighting ceremony in downtown Princeton and he readily agreed to sit down and let our staff interview him. He was bribed with cookies....
