According to complete, unofficial returns from Collin County Elections, Place 3 Princeton City Councilmember Bryan Washington has been re-elected with 865 votes or 59.49% of the 1,454 total ballots counted by 11:55 p.m. VFW Post Commander Terrance Gilmore received 589...
Princeton candidate list remains static
After initial interest in the city of Princeton municipal election and Princeton Independent School District trustee election, candidate filings fell off as nobody stepped up to file over the past week. The first week of the filing period saw three candidates sign up...
65 percent of PISD students returning to campus
When students return to Princeton schools next week, classrooms may look a little empty with 35 percent of students choosing to stay at home for virtual instruction in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Classes start for the fall term Tuesday, Aug. 13, for the first...
Collin CAD to issue new value estimates
Princeton Independent School District, the city of Princeton and other taxing entities in Collin County will utilize a revised estimate of property values this year to calculate their tax rates because of delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Deadlines to file...
Let’s search together for capital ideas
Ed Sterling wrote this column for almost three decades, so let’s open by celebrating his contributions to the Texas Press Association and its members. Ed was the calm, steady voice keeping us informed and interested. I am honored to have been asked by Mike Hodges, TPA...
Ways to help transition pets to post-quarantine routines
As states ease COVID-19 restrictions and people get out of the house to return to work, pets around the country may see their daily routines of hanging out with everyone come to an end. Some dogs and cats handle routine changes easily. For others, a routine change...
Four Princeton Panthers lead travel team to championship
Baseball still remains America’s pastime, even in the midst of a pandemic. This rang true for four Princeton High School baseball players—Cade Hitt, Logan Turner, Matthew Delaney, and Reese Weaks. These four and their North Texas Pride baseball team, coached by...
Shopping vouchers due to expire
Princeton residents who received $25 economic stimulus vouchers in a city economic stimulus program have only a few days to use the vouchers for purchases at city retail businesses. The vouchers issued by the city of Princeton and Princeton Economic Development...
Princeton ISD school board contest develops
A contest has developed for Princeton Independent School District trustee and the city election slate is not yet full a little more than a week after the campaign filing period opened. Hopefuls have through Aug. 7 to sign up as candidates in the Nov. 3 city and school...