Collin County Judge Chris Hill says the developer of an Islamic-focused neighborhood near Josephine has changed the name of the project from EPIC City to The Meadow. Hill said Community Capital Partners (CCP) had not yet filed any paperwork with the county but was...
ISD, town mourns death of longtime ag teacher
The Princeton Independent School District and the city is in mourning after the passing of longtime ag teacher Tim Johnson, 46, who died Wednesday, Sept. 19. Johnson had been the ag teacher at Princeton High School for the past 10 years. Johnson was born Jan. 25, 1972...
Mayor’s ‘pawpular’ fundraiser
Princeton is being put on the map in a whole new way thanks to the efforts of Merribelle, the first dog of Princeton, and her parents Mayor John-Mark Caldwell and School Board member Lisa Caldwell. A coloring book showcasing Merribelle and her adventures around town...
Crossroads to break ground next month
After more than two years, moving dirt for the Crossroads project on Hwy. 380 is just around the corner. Princeton Land Partners has been working to develop Princeton Crossroads located on Hwy. 380 and Boorman Road near Princeton High School and includes tracts on the...
New journey begins: District opened Tuesday
The time is now with the start of the District 10-5A season underway. Princeton (19-7 overall as of Monday, Sept. 17) kicked off Tuesday, Sept. 18 at home with Sherman. “I think we were looking really good the past couple of weeks,” PHS head coach Maurice Lock said....
Banned Books Week combats censorship
One of the major goals of all libraries is to promote the freedom to read, regardless of restrictions. Many are combating the power of censorship for National Banned Books Week. Banned Books Week is being held Sept. 23 through Sept. 29 and highlights the value of free...
Opinion: Texas landowners subsidize pipelines and powerlines
There is no question, pipeline and transmission line projects are necessary to supply our rapidly growing state. The electric transmission capacity ensures our lights stay on and our homes stay cool during the hottest months of the year. Pipelines carrying oil and gas...
Budget altered for long range planning
Princeton ISD has made its first budget amendment of the year – to hire demographers in association with growth and future long range planning. The amendment also included additional revenue since the district received more money for students. Additional revenue was...
City approves budget
Princeton city council adopted the 2018 property tax rate, a levy that is equal to the rollback rate along with the city’s budget at the Monday, Sept. 10 council meeting. Council approved the tax rate of 68.88 cents per $100 valuation, compared to last year’s rate of...













