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TxDOT has proposed a 10-mile north-south freeway through northeast Collin County. The department said the proposed corridor, presented in a Thursday, Aug. 6, public hearing in Princeton, “best satisfies the study goals while minimizing impacts to surrounding...
The Farmersville Campus is one of six identified by Collin College for future expansion. File Art Trustees of Collin College have called for a November bond election to raise $600 million for expansion including three new facilities. The board voted unanimously to...
Young Lois Nelson Public Library patrons turned out for a foam party Wednesday, July 29, in Veterans Memorial Park that ended the summer reading program at the library. Courtesy Photo The Lois Nelson Public Library has congratulated the 279 participants in this year’s...
Police Chief James Waters presents R.I.S.E. Pillar Awards to Officer Brumit and Detective Peeples at the Monday, Aug. 10, meeting of the Princeton City Council. Bob Wieland/Princeton Herald The Princeton City Council will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. on Monday,...
The Princeton City Council plans to call a public hearing on the FY 2026-27 budget and a proposed increase in the property tax rate. The agenda for the regular meeting on Monday, Aug. 10, includes an item to call a special meeting and hearing on Monday, Aug. 17. City...
Sports
Princeton sophomore running back Ty Smith catches a pass during the team’s Aug. 3 practice. Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Princeton head football coach Daniel Johnson doesn’t consider himself to be a social media...
Princeton senior Sydney Smith, left, won the TAAF Games of Texas state title in the 18U girls’ 100-meter dash and also placed third in the long jump, while senior Aaliyah Crisp, middle, placed second in the girls’ 18U 300-meter hurdles. Photo by Jerry Winfrey /...
Princeton's Sammy Musimbe runs into the end zone during Monday's practice. Monday marked the first day of fall practice for the Panthers. Princeton seeks to build on a 6-4 record in 2025. Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected]...
Princeton rising junior guard Rayleigh Williams averaged 13 points per game during her sophomore season and earned a selection on the All-District 6-6A second team. Photo by Jerry Winfrey / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Princeton is about to...
Princeton alum Daniel Tyutyunnik earned first place in the Texas High School Powerlifting Association Class 6A state meet in the 242-pound weight class division. Photo by Jerry Winfrey / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Princeton held its own...
Education
The Farmersville Campus is one of six identified by Collin College for future expansion. File Art Trustees of Collin College have called for a November bond election to raise $600 million for expansion including three new facilities. The board voted unanimously to...
Principal Erica Haggard says even the new workout room weights are a source of pride for Banschbach Jaguar athletes. Bob Wieland/Princeton Herald Standing in the bright commons of Princeton ISD’s newest middle school, Principal Erica Haggard looked past the unfinished...
Texans can save money on tax-free purchases of most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks — selling for less than $100 — during the Tax-Free weekend, a yearly event begun in 1999, the state comptroller’s office says. Qualifying items can be purchased...
The countdown to a new school year has begun, and for many families, the final days of summer are filled with a mix of excitement and apprehension. While children may be eager to reunite with friends, join a sports team or move up to a new grade, they also may feel...
The Princeton Independent School District has announced its policy for providing free and reduced-price school meals for the 2026-27 school year and will begin distributing eligibility letters to households the week of Aug. 3. Families who qualify but do not receive a...
Life & Style
The countdown to a new school year has begun, and for many families, the final days of summer are filled with a mix of excitement and apprehension. While children may be eager to reunite with friends, join a sports team or move up to a new grade, they also may feel...
By Carrie Dunlea Retirement often brings more freedom, but it can also mean fewer daily opportunities to connect with others. Whether you're newly retired or simply looking to expand your circle, building new friendships can improve both physical and mental well-being...
Few things are as delicious and refreshing as watermelon on a warm day. Watermelon grows quite readily in summer and is often ready to pick after three months of growing time. Harvesters look for a pale buttery yellow spot on the bottom of watermelon (the ground...
The rusted water tower is one of the last visible reminders of the Princeton POW Camp, which briefly housed German prisoners of war during World War II. The Stories Collin County Forgot to Notice Every time I drive through Princeton, I pass the same brown sign. You...
How misinformation may be undermining cancer prevention Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Despite its wide recognition as an effective tool for skin cancer prevention, many Americans still say they aren’t sure how sunscreen works. In fact, confusion about its use and...
Opinion
Columnist John Moore (right) and his sister, Renee', are pictured on a 1966 trip to Carlsbad Caverns. Photo: Mary Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com Leaving Ashdown, Arkansas, was an event unto itself. When your family has one car, going anywhere was a treat....
Columnist John Moore (bottom left) is pictured with his father, mother, and sister in 1965. Photo: Moore Family Photos By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com In 2014, I was contacted by a newspaper in Tyler, Texas. Unbeknownst to me, the publisher of said...
Columnist John Moore rarely went out to eat when he was young. But when he did, he had a pretty good idea where his family was going to dine. Photo: Moore Family Photos By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com “Are we going out to eat?” was not a phrase my...
Columnist John Moore bought a lot of books when he was young. He still has many of them. Photo: John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com I’m not sure what fundraisers try to sell to grade school kids today, but when I was a kid, it was books. The...
Columnist John Moore still listens to vinyl on the types of stereos on which he grew up. Photo: John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com Transistor radios were a breakthrough in entertainment. Especially for young people. When they debuted in the...
