Four candidates have filed to run in May’s special election for a seat on the Princeton City Council. Place 4 is one of seven at-large council positions representing the entire city. It became vacant when Councilmember Ryan Gerfers resigned in January because of...
Because of continuing rapid growth, Princeton Independent School District trustees this week were able to adopt a budget that is almost $3 million more than last year and lower the property tax rate by almost a dime. The school board met Monday, Aug. 17, in regular...
Despite starting the new year with two instructional options for students, Princeton Independent School District reports a smooth first day of school on Thursday, Aug. 13. There were 5,497 students who started classes across the district, which is an increase of 262...
A couple that lives south of Princeton was arrested last week in connection with the unreported death of an infant. The couple, 42-year-old Roland Grabowski and 41-year-old Donna Grabowski, face charges of abandonment/endangerment of a child, abuse of a corpse and...
I’ve spent a long time in politics, and over those years one thing has remained constant: There are a lot more Americans who criticize government than there are who serve and do something about it. I’ll admit, there have been times when I’ve felt a bit resentful....
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, families are still finding ways to make the most of unusual schedules to plan a getaway. With more flexible work and school arrangements, many families are embracing the idea of a “flexcation,” an emerging travel trend where families...
Following the announcement by the UIL stating that conferences 5A-6A fall sports would be delayed, the Princeton Panthers varsity football team released a revised schedule for the 2020 season. The team was able to keep all ten originally scheduled games. The season...
Friday night lights are expected to shine at Jackie Hendricks Stadium this fall, but the football and fall sports seasons are delayed about a month because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Princeton Independent School District sports and band practices that usually begin...
Princeton City Council this week approved a contract for construction of a new Municipal Center and set a date for hearings on the budget and a property tax rate that will represent an eight percent increase for property owners. The council met in regular session...
