Why small choices — especially about plastic — still matter By Carrie Dunlea Earth Day may have passed by the time this hits your doorstep, but its message shouldn’t be confined to a single date on the calendar. Since its launch in 1970, when millions of Americans...
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” — behind 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 Spectacular — 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 during the pandemic, the Princeton 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, including three playoff victories,...
Although it’s been 144 years since Absalom Hicks died, the grave of the veteran of the War of 1812 was marked with a special dedication ceremony Saturday, June 19, at the IOOF Cemetery in Farmersville. The Craig Austin Rowley Chapter, The Society of the War of 1812 in...
Those interested in joining the EastTex Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will soon have the opportunity to do so. The two-day class will be held in the city of Sunnyvale, July 24 and July 31. Once training is completed, an individual will be a probationary...
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 special session agenda but said the items “will be announced prior to the convening of...
Princeton City Council passed an ordinance disallowing registered sex offenders in certain areas and created a Public Improvement District (PID) during the June 14 regular meeting. Council held two public hearings, neither of which had any support nor objection...
