Mayor Eugene Escobar Jr. says his first year in office was less about pushing policy and more about learning the realities of the job in a city straining to keep up with rapid growth. In an interview with The Princeton Herald, Escobar said he entered office without a...
Princeton saw plenty of time on the wrestling mats. They started with a 49-24 win over The Colony on Thursday, Nov. 21 during Teacher Appreciation Night. They then made some history in the Richardson Round-Up on Saturday, Nov. 23. The Panthers earned the program’s...
There are still more than 50 Angels ready for adoption. Angel Tree adoptions continue until Friday, Dec. 6. Monetary donations will be accepted at any campus, administration office, First Bank and Trust or Independent Bank. Call 469.952.5400 or e-mail Amy Ivy...
Lion Scouts of Pack 229 in Princeton recently collected aluminum cans to raise money, and collected blankets to benefit the Samaritan Inn homeless shelter in Collin County. Scouts collected items from friends, family and from the community from Oct. 19 until Nov. 13....
Princeton comes alive for the holidays on Saturday, Dec. 7, when residents are invited to enjoy the Candyland Lighted Christmas Parade and community Christmas tree lighting ceremony. The parade is sponsored by Princeton Chamber of Commerce and the tree lighting is...
Father returns home after 11-month deployment There were three very thankful students at the Thanksgiving feast at Smith Elementary last week. The Bridges siblings – Avery, 6, Payton, 5, and Caleb, 4 – were surprised when their dad, U.S. Army Sgt. Justin Bridges,...
Princeton girls basketball kept on winning in predistrict competition. They began the week with a 50-40 win over Texarkana Texas High on Tuesday, Nov. 19. Amanda Peters finished with a game-high 13 points. For the full story see the Nov. 28 edition or subscribe...
Gift collecting began Wednesday, Nov. 6 at the Lois Nelson Public Library and continues through Dec. 6 for the Elves for Elders Gift Drive that will benefit Princeton Senior Citizens. City officials ask that donations be delivered unwrapped to the library, located...
Two Farmersville veterans, and nine others, were draped with patriotic quilts sewn by many hands signifying thanks for their service. The Farmersville Quilt Guild honored the recipients with Quilts of Valor Tuesday, Nov. 12 at the Faith Family Church in Nevada. The...
