The new Texas school voucher program has received applications for more than 160,000 students, Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock said, and the deadline for families to apply has been extended to 11:59 p.m. CT on March 31, 2026. “Demand is strong for the record-setting...
With some development agreements dating back years, the Princeton City Council must frequently update funding mechanisms known as Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZs) and Public Improvement Districts (PIDs). They are tools used by local governments to finance...
The Texas House and Senate have agreed to cut the amount of taxes paid by homeowners who live in their primary residence and declare it to be their homestead. Increases in the homestead exemption will be retroactive to this tax year if voters approve the changes...
Caps are tossed in the air as the PHS Class of 2025 celebrates the end of their high school career Friday, May 23 at the CUTx Allen Event Center. Tina Lopez / The Princeton Herald Princeton Senior High School has new alumni following commencement exercises for the...
A historical marker honoring Gussie Nell Davis will be unveiled May 17. Pictured: 1948 - 1949 Rangerette Officers with Miss Gussie Nell Davis. Courtesy https://highkicksandsmiles.weebly.com Gussie Nell Davis, a trailblazer who revolutionized American halftime...
The boat ramp is a popular feature at Clear Lake Park on Lake Lavon, one of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers parks that may be turned over to the city of Princeton. Bob Wieland/C&S Media The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has held public hearings on a draft...
In an unusual display of disapproval to a developer, councilmembers unanimously refused to issue a final plat for Phase 3 of the Morning Ridge subdivision. Forestar Group of Plano had requested permission to sell 75 single-family lots on 15 acres east of County Road...
Work is scheduled to begin next month on a $72 million expansion of McKinney National Airport that will allow commercial passenger service to begin next year. “We are cleared for takeoff,” Mayor George Fuller said after the McKinney City Council approved $61 million...
Three of the nine seats on the Collin College Board of Trustees were open in the Saturday, May 3, general election. Collin County Elections said Staci L. Weaver had 37,166 votes, or 58.20%, for Place 4, previously occupied by Trustee Greg Gomel. Tamara Thomas...
