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School board OKs pay raises

School board OKs pay raises

All certified and non-certified Princeton ISD teachers will be getting a $2,000 per year pay raise, following a unanimous vote by the Board of Trustees. The board emerged from a three-hour executive session and quickly approved the teacher raise, a 60 cent per hour...

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Panthers hope to build speed in early workouts

Panthers hope to build speed in early workouts

With a full summer to pre­pare, the Princeton cross-coun­try team is ready for the chal­lenges of the upcoming season. As runners continue to get into shape for the upcoming season, girls’ cross-country coach Maurice Hill said he’s been thrilled with the...

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College offers summer camps

College offers summer camps

Collin College is offering sum­mer camps in Farmersville and Plano this July. Middle school and high school students can select from photography, crime scene investigation, robotics, and a jazz camp which is also open to adults, music educators, and band directors....

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Residents hear options for San Remo at meeting

Residents hear options for San Remo at meeting

Princeton city officials and engineers from Kimley-Horn, the city’s engineering firm, met with several residents during the July 1 town hall meeting con­cerning San Remo Drive. San Remo Drive, Genoa Court and Carlo Drive all re­ceived considerable attention from the...

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Princeton closes 7-on-7 season

Princeton closes 7-on-7 season

Over the month of June, the Princeton football team has had the opportunity to grow on the field as they prepare for the upcoming season, competing in the Royse City 7-on-7 league. Unlike traditional tackle football, 7-on-7 football provides a great means to operate...

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Special legislative session announced

Special legislative session announced

Gov. Greg Abbott an­nounced a special session of the Texas Legislature starting July 8. The June 22 announce­ment did not specify what legislative priorities will be included in the agenda but said the items “will be an­nounced prior to the conven­ing of the special...

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Sharpe named to school board

Sharpe named to school board

After Ricky Gillespie’s res­ignation in May, the Princeton ISD school board had the diffi­cult task of filling a trustee position that had been occupied for 12 years. The board inter­viewed candidates during the special meeting May 24, then made district history when...

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Residents reminded that fireworks are illegal in city

Residents reminded that fireworks are illegal in city

With the holiday weekend fast approaching and road­side fireworks stands popping up throughout Collin County, Princeton residents celebrating Independence Day this weekend are reminded that discharging fireworks inside the city limits is illegal. Assistant Fire Chief...

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Celebrate Independence Day

Celebrate Independence Day

The July Spectacular will be held from 2 until 10 p.m. July 3 at J.M. Caldwell Community Park. The event is free, but parking cost $10. Free parking is available at Southard Middle School and Jackie Hendricks Stadium. The event will fea­ture vendors, food, music and...

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