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Fire station closed after four decades of use

Fire station closed after four decades of use

Princeton Fire Station No. 4, built in 1987 for the Branch Volunteer Fire Department, is closed following a safety inspection. File Photo Rather than spend up to $1 million to repair Fire Station No. 4, the Princeton City Council has decided to close the facility,...

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Community to honor Audie Murphy legacy

Community to honor Audie Murphy legacy

Audie Murphy’s nieces, Sandra Patterson and Rhonda Hoy, took part in a special moment during the 2025 ceremony by placing a floral arrangement at the base of the Audie Murphy memorial in downtown Farmersville. File Art A new tribute honoring service and sacrifice will...

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Teacher proposals get $50k funding 

Teacher proposals get $50k funding 

The PISD funded a teacher proposal to purchase classroom Chromebooks. Courtesy Photo Princeton ISD once again rewarded innovative ideas by funding grants through teacher proposals. Recipients were announced during an end-of-year ceremony. In the fall, 11 teachers will...

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Council runoff candidates meet in forum

Council runoff candidates meet in forum

Jaisen Rutledge and Jan Goria, the top two vote-getters in the May 2 special election, answer questions before the start of early voting in a runoff election for Princeton City Council. Bob Wieland/Princeton Herald The two candidates in the runoff election for the...

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Design changes cut costs of multi-gen rec center

Design changes cut costs of multi-gen rec center

An aerial concept illustration shows how Princeton’s multi-generation recreation center will look when finished in 2028. Courtesy Photo The cost of Princeton’s multi-generation recreation center has been pared by up to $20 million, Parks & Recreation Director...

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Collin County shelter reduces stray animal hold time

Collin County shelter reduces stray animal hold time

Collin County Animal Services will no longer hold certain stray or impounded animals for five days before making a placement decision. The Collin County Commissioners court voted Monday, May 11, to approve a request from Misty Brown, manager of the county’s animal...

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380 relief is years down the road

380 relief is years down the road

Eastbound or westbound, any time of day, traffic is heavy on U.S. Highway 380 through the center of Princeton. A TxDOT project widening the road from four lanes to six is not expected to be finished until 2028. Bob Wieland/The Princeton Herald Relief for drivers on...

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