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Collin County drivers face delays on busy roads

Collin County drivers face delays on busy roads

One roadway segment made the state’s top 100 for congestion.   File Art The annual report on congested roads by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) lists only one roadway segment in Collin County among the top 100, according to 2024 data analyzed by the...

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Governor stumps for state rep

Governor stumps for state rep

District 89 State Rep. Candy Noble got a gubernatorial push Saturday, Jan. 13, in Lucas as she campaigns for her fourth term in the Texas House. Chad Engbrock/The Wylie News Gov. Greg Abbott kept a promise to Rep. Candy Noble by campaigning for her re-election to a...

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Local moms having a ball

Local moms having a ball

Nicole Gschwend, left, and Katie Hinckley plan the Level Up Great Gatsby Winter Ball to be held Jan. 27 at The Hidden Jewel in Blue Ridge. Proceeds from the silent auction will benefit Family Promise, a Collin County nonprofit. Bob Wieland/The Princeton Herald...

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Medical district development debated

Medical district development debated

Princeton Police Lt. Jesus Rodriguez receives a plaque recognizing his 20 years of service with the department from Administrative Coordinator Tiffany West. Bob Wieland/The Princeton Herald  The prognosis for Princeton to get a medical district and hospital remained...

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Search yields new city manager

Search yields new city manager

Michael Mashburn, Princeton’s new city manager, meets Mayor pro tem Steve Deffibaugh following the Friday, Jan. 5 special meeting. John Kanelis/The Princeton Herald After spending an hour and 20 minutes in executive session, the Princeton City Council voted...

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Undocumented migrants targeted by new law

Undocumented migrants targeted by new law

Governor Abbott signs a sweeping package of border security legislation. Photo gov.texas.gov Starting in March, Texas law officers will be able to arrest people suspected of crossing the Rio Grande without proper paperwork. “We’re going to send them right back to...

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County livestock show opens Jan. 6

County livestock show opens Jan. 6

Peyton and Cullen Jenkins show off their sheep and goat at the Collin County Junior Livestock Show in McKinney last year. File Photo After months of hard work, Collin County FFA and 4-H students will step into the show ring at the 2024 Collin County Junior Livestock...

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Tax bills already reflect lower rates

Tax bills already reflect lower rates

Pay online, don’t stand in line. That’s the message from Collin County Tax Assessor-Collector Kenneth Maun, who reminds property owners that 2023 taxes are due Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024. More than 450,000 tax notices mailed last October already included rate reductions...

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Former city manager paid through end of year

Former city manager paid through end of year

Derek Borg. File Photo Former City Manager Derek Borg was to receive a severance payment of $63,761.43 in three equal payments, according to terms of his separation agreement. The amount included payment for any accrued and unused vacation time or benefits. The city...

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