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...
Gov. Greg Abbott anÂnounced a special session of the Texas Legislature starting July 8. The June 22 announceÂment did not specify what legislative priorities will be included in the agenda but said the items “will be anÂnounced prior to the convenÂing of the special...
After Ricky Gillespie’s resÂignation in May, the Princeton ISD school board had the diffiÂcult task of filling a trustee position that had been occupied for 12 years. The board interÂviewed candidates during the special meeting May 24, then made district history when...
With the holiday weekend fast approaching and roadÂside 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...
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 feaÂture vendors, food, music and...
Skylah Spradlin said she was outside enjoying the rainy weather and “talking to God” Monday afternoon, June 28, when she heard the explosion, which she described as resembling a gunshot. But this noise was “super close” — beÂhind her home — and louder than an...
Those looking to enjoy some summer fun will have ample opportunity this year. One of Princeton’s biggest annual events — July SpecÂtacular — is only a few weeks away. Set for July 3 at J.M. Caldwell Community Park, the July Spectacular will feature a fireworks, live...
After overcoming a series of challenges presented durÂing the pandemic, the PrincÂeton ISD’s proposed budget was up for discussion at the regular school board meeting Tuesday, June 15. With the 2021-22 school year on the horizon, Jona Boitmann, assistant...
After three years coaching 6A Oak Ridge near Houston, Rachel Croley returns home in 2021, coaching the Princeton volleyball team this upcoming season. Leading a Lady War Eagles team that went 87-33 in her three seasons as coach, includÂing three playoff victories,...
