Work began in July 2025 on the expansion of McKinney National Airport A variety of news headlines affected Collin County residents during 2025, starting on January with a major measles outbreak that began in far West Texas. By the time the Texas Department of State...
It was a banner year for the Princeton boys and girls wrestling programs. The Lady Panthers repeated as the district champions, this time in 9-5A. The Panthers claimed sixth on their home mats. Both teams were also represented in the region and state tournaments....
Fifty-two children died in hot cars nationwide in 2018 of pediatric vehicular heatstroke -- more than any other year on record in the past 20 years. Experts say that these tragic deaths are entirely preventable. “Even one child dying in a hot car is too many,” says...
Doctors are hard to come by in rural America. Nearly 20 percent of Americans live in rural communities. But only 10 percent of doctors practice there. Patients often must drive for hours to see a physician. Such barriers to care can prove deadly. A former director of...
Thirty-four Princeton High School students were certified this week as welders through the American Welding Society. Juniors and seniors in the two-year program took the test, which evaluated their skills using a stick welder. Students had to demonstrate proficiency...
The 86th Texas Legislature wrapped up its business for the biennial on Memorial Day, passing bills on school reform and property taxes in the last few days of the session. Legislators convened in January for the 140-day lawmaking session held every two years. Top...
When the outdoors beckons, road trips can be the perfect way to see the countryside, escape the routine of daily life and enjoy short vacations. When taking to the open road, it is important to focus on safety. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says...
The Princeton City Council agreed during a special meeting Tuesday, May 28 to explore the potential benefits of a program to increase energy, water and power efficiency. A public hearing on the matter will be at Princeton’s next council meeting, set for 6:30 p.m. June...
272 seniors walked across the stage Thursday, May 30 as Princeton High School’s Class of 2019 held its commencement ceremony. In a tradition that was started three years ago, seniors were permitted to decorate their caps with colleges or inspirational sayings. Walking...
