A 28-year-old Princeton man has been sentenced to life in prison for starving and beating his children, Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis said. The DA said Kevin Dixon, a previously convicted felon, was sentenced after pleading guilty to seven counts of...
Habitat for Humanity of Collin County volunteers work to build a home in Princeton last year. Grant funds recently received will address critical repair needs for qualifying residents. File Art As spring approaches, Habitat for Humanity of Collin County (HFH Collin...
The tornado that hit Copeville and other parts of Collin County in 2015 destroyed building and vehicles. File art The Federal Emergency Management Agency predicts Collin County has a high risk of tornadoes this year, but that’s nothing new. For starters, more...
From safety to shamrocks to student art, there’s something for everybody on Collin College campuses this month. Explore new ways to make healthy choices at the 17th Health and Safety Fair in the McKinny Campus Conference Center, 2400 Community Ave. The free event is 9...
The PHS Lady Panthers basketball team receives certificates of achievement from the PISD Board of Trustees. Courtesy PISD Princeton’s public school student population continues to grow, according to Superintendent Donald McIntyre, but the district is beginning to...
Thespians from Princeton High School accept a proclamation from the mayor at last week’s city council meeting. Courtesy Photo The Princeton City Council has accepted infrastructure improvements to College Street south of Caldwell Park made by the developer of the...
This Farmersville mobile home landed on CR 697 due to straight line winds in the early morning hours of Oct. 21, 2019. In the event of a tornado, mobile home occupants should move to the closest sturdy shelter, such as a school or hospital, for better protection. File...
The PISD Administration is fenced off while workers remove and replace the exterior wall. Courtesy Photo Like pieces on a chessboard, Princeton ISD offices have been moved all around while the administration building is repaired. A torrential downpour last fall sent...
A graduate of Collin County’s new Adult Mental Health Court said the program allowed them to “break free from the cycle of despair and embrace a fresh start in life.” The court recently graduated its first participants, offenders with mental health issues diverted...
