My mom turned off her landline. For 50 years, my parents had the same number. 898-2446. Now, it’s gone. “Mom, did you get rid of the landline?” I asked. “Yes, they wanted an extra $38 a month to keep it. I don’t need it since I have a cell phone,” she answered. It was...
Dear Rusty: Sometimes words used have different meaning to others, like your recent article on the Social Security “Trust Fund.” In a true trust fund, monies are only used for a specific purpose. Our so-called Social Security Trust Fund doesn’t work like that....
As December rolls in with full force so do myriad Holiday events around Farmersville, Princeton and the DFW metroplex. Princeton Princeton’s downtown area will come to life Tuesday, Dec. 11 as the town’s first-ever Christmas parade takes place. Events were originally...
After a video of bullying was released on social media involving junior high students at Clark Junior High School, school authorities and the police department are investigating the incident. “We have seen the video and have taken the matter seriously. However, we...
According to information released by Princeton Police Captain James Waters, electricity is out in portions of Princeton. All stoplights along Hwy. 380 are affected and drivers are urged to use caution. Emergency personnel have been dispatched to assist with traffic...
Those who have traveled along Highway 380 recently may have noticed increased traffic and a construction project currently underway west of Princeton. The project includes a 5-foot concrete median, which is being built where the center turn lane is currently located....
Last week, a parent was arrested at Princeton High School after allegedly assaulting an educator by throwing hot coffee at her face. According to information released by the Princeton Police Department, School Resource Officer Isidro Trevino received a call from a...
There’s no better way to learn about the letter B than to bring a few bears to life. And that’s exactly what happened at Smith Elementary as the kindergarten students brought their stuffed animals for a sleep over and they took over the school. Kindergarten lead...
Princeton wrestling saw plenty of action on the road. They began with a dual at The Colony at then traveled to the Liberty Throwdown at Frisco Liberty High School. “Varsity faced some of the best competition in the state. We showed well, gave as much fight as we got,”...
