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Courtesy Avelo Airlines, Boeing NG 737-800 Even as construction continues on McKinney National Airport’s new passenger terminal, Avelo Airlines has announced it will begin service on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Known since its start in the 1970s as general aviation airport...
A large new residential complex is now open on Beauchamp Boulevard in Princeton. Bob Wieland/The Princeton Herald The Princeton-Lowry Crossing Chamber of Commerce has welcomed The Whitley, a 330-unit multifamily community located south of Caldwell Park. A ribbon...
Princeton voters may be asked in November to allocate part of the city’s sales tax revenue to pay for police, fire and emergency services. Police Chief James Waters says substantial long-term investments in police, fire and emergency medical services will be...
After years of reacting to growth, Princeton is preparing to adopt its first comprehensive playbook for deciding what gets built, where it gets built and — perhaps most importantly — when it gets built. City officials hope the proposed comprehensive plan will...
Groundbreaking is expected next week on the first store in Princeton Town Center, a 66-acre retail complex on the northwest corner of Beauchamp Boulevard and U.S. Highway 380. “All their infrastructure has been approved,” Shai Roos, director of development services,...
Sports
Princeton senior Elijah Luster releases a one-handed jump shot against A&M Consolidated at the TABC Boys Basketball Showcase in Mansfield. Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] The difference between the Princeton boys...
Campers at the Princeton High School hurdles and speed camp pose for pictures with Panthers head coach Michael Wellington (third from left). Photo courtesy Michael Wellington By David Wolman [email protected] One of the favorite events on the yearly schedule for...
Princeton's Addyson Smith captured fifth place at 190 pounds at the Class 6A state wrestling tournament. Photo by Jerry Winfrey / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] The Class of 2026 at Princeton High School has competed in two different...
The Princeton girls basketball team went 2-1 at the TABC Girls Showcase, earning wins over Keller Central and Schertz Clemens. Photo courtesy Kaylann Miller By David Wolman [email protected] With the Princeton girls basketball team playing for its third...
Six players battle for possession of the ball during the Princeton High School Youth Soccer Camp last week. Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] World Cup fever has reached Princeton. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the middle...
Education
Princeton ISD Superintendent Donald McIntyre says that when doing a budget, the district prefers to under-project revenue and over-project expenses. “That's the most conservative way to make sure at the end we're okay,” he said as PISD trustees got their first...
Overall, Collin County high school students are mostly doing better on statewide tests, according to the Spring 2026 State of Texas. Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) results released by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The End-of-Course (EOC)...
Once again, Princeton ISD will be part of the national summer meals program. All children, 18 years and younger, are eligible for free summer meals, but all meals must be consumed on-site and cannot be taken off campus. Meals will be served weekdays through Friday,...
The PISD funded a teacher proposal to purchase classroom Chromebooks. Courtesy Photo Princeton ISD once again rewarded innovative ideas by funding grants through teacher proposals. Recipients were announced during an end-of-year ceremony. In the fall, 11 teachers will...
Princeton Senior High School graduates celebrate the conclusion of commencement exercises by throwing maroon and white streamers instead of the traditional cap toss Thursday, May 21, at the CUTX event center as the Class of 2026 officially closes one chapter and...
Life & Style
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...
By Carrie Dunlea Surrounded by mountain landscapes and natural beauty, mountain retreats in the United States offer an idyllic escape for those who seek solitude and a peaceful getaway. From the rolling hills of the Appalachians to the majestic Rockies, these...
Are you tired of the heat and ready to abandon the concrete jungle for a few days with your family? Fill up your car, pack up your kids and check out some of the great state and national parks located in Arkansas. The state’s natural beauty and its history are a...
By Carrie Dunlea Backyards have evolved far beyond basic patios and grills. Today’s outdoor spaces are increasingly designed as extensions of the home — places where families can stream movies, host game-day gatherings or simply unwind outdoors without sacrificing...
Opinion
Columnist John Moore still writes letters. His latest went to his mom while she was on vacation. Photo: John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com When I was about 10, I wrote a letter to my aunt, who lived in Oklahoma. I’d never written a letter to anyone...
Suggested photo cutline: Columnist John Moore still isn’t allowed to use the good towels. His is behind the bathroom door. Photo: John Moore As a kid, I was fairly certain I’d never get any couth. I wasn’t sure what couth was, but it seemed to be important to my...
Columnist John Moore is offering to teach anyone who's visiting the US how to eat biscuits and gravy. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com I’m not much on soccer, but it seems the rest of the world is. As I write this, America is covered up...
Columnist John Moore still has and uses the radio that kept him, his cousin, and best friend company during the summer of the 1976 American Bicentennial celebrations. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com Author’s note: This week’s column was...
Columnist John Moore's great grandfather, Thornton Parmer Moore, is pictured circa 1935 in his blacksmith shop. Like most of the era, he made just about everything he needed. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com As a kid, I often heard the...
