A blue jay perches near a snow-dusted backyard feeder, a familiar winter sight across North Texas. With the right feeder and food, homeowners can attract a variety of birds — from cardinals to finches — throughout the year. Few things bring a yard to life quite like...
Princeton City Council this week approved an enhanced landscaping plan for the new Municipal Complex and appointed members to a couple of committees, but delayed action of extending library hours and approving additional turn lanes from Monte Carlo Blvd. and...
Princeton Independent School District last week hammered out the details for conducting a search to hire a new superintendent to replace longtime school chief Phil Anthony who is retiring in December. The board met in a called meeting Wednesday, Feb. 5, with the...
Whatever our political views, certainly we can agree we have the right to know how government is conducting business. How are taxpayer dollars spent? Who is influencing decisions? Access to information allows us to speak up and hold public officials accountable, while...
Two women survive life-saving surgeries Franchesker Scott was a varsity cheerleader enjoying life years ago when suddenly she began to have fainting episodes. Initially, physicians told her she was having panic attacks but then she started having the episodes more...
Area residents who have an affinity for shopping and chocolate might want to visit downtown Farmersville Saturday. In an effort to encourage citizens to shop local, the Farmersville Main Street Program is hosting Valentine’s on the Square Saturday, Feb. 8 from 11 a.m....
Zoning changes, a land swap and adjustment of sewer fees for customers outside city limits were all part of the Princeton City Council agenda last week. The council met Monday, Jan. 26, in regular session. For the full story, see the Feb. 6 issue or subscribe...
The second of four defendants indicted in a 2017 murder-for-hire plot in Princeton was found guilty by a Collin County jury Friday, Jan.31, and faces an automatic sentence of life without parole. Found guilty in the Sept. 17, 2017, death of Kelli Underwood, 46, of...
There’ll be something old and something new for football, and boys and girls basketball over the next two seasons. The UIL announced new districts on Monday, Feb. 3 for 2020 and 2021. Princeton football remained in 5A Div. II with six teams from the old 7-5A. ...
