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Farmersville’s signature hometown celebration returns Saturday, Oct. 3, as the 46th annual Old Time Saturday brings a full day of activities, competition and longtime traditions to downtown. The festivities begin at 8 a.m. with the Audie Murphy Hero Run 5K,...
Princeton firefighter Joe Vega shares his Guns and Hoses championship belt with Coach Bryan Washington, his fight trainer for the annual Guns and Hoses charity bout in Allen last month. Courtesy Photo Engineer/EMT-B Joe Vega of the Princeton Fire Department...
Princeton resident Kimberly Lindsey placed second in Craft Creations for her handmade basket. Courtesy art When the State Fair of Texas opened Friday, Sept. 25, visitors found plenty of local talent among the award-winning entries inside the Creative Arts Building....
PISD Trustees Starla Sharpe and Cyndi Darland discuss issues in the upcoming school board election with challenger Chalotte Wilson in a forum Saturday, Sept. 26, at the PISD Administration Office. Bob Wieland/Princeton Herald Candidates in the Nov. 3 general election...
Following a public hearing on the city’s property tax rate for Fiscal Year 2026-27, the Princeton City Council gave final approval to the annual municipal budget and the tax rate. The votes came at the regular Sept. 28 council meeting, just three days before the start...
Sports
Itzel Ramirez Millan and Malia Dargel run around a tree during last Friday’s Dub East Invitational at Founders Park in Wylie. Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Princeton seniors and sisters Marian and Samantha Valdez...
Princeton sophomore Alexis Osaghae jumps in the air for a hitting attempt against Prosper on Sept. 29. Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] PROSPER — Princeton’s volleyball team came into last week attempting to close out the...
Princeton junior Ivy Steger (4) sets up a teammate for a hitting attempt against Prosper Walnut Grove on Sept. 22. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] After not reaching the 20-point threshold in any of the three sets in their...
Several Princeton defenders attempt to tackle an Allen ball carrier on Friday at Allen Eagle Stadium. Photo courtesy Lorena Balaguer By Michael Chrisman [email protected] (Click on the link to view a photo gallery from the game:...
The Princeton girls cross country team poses for pictures with the first-place plaque that it won at the Commerce High School Invitational. Photo courtesy Tanya McCormack By David Wolman [email protected] The Commerce High School Invitational didn’t have a large...
Education
PISD Trustees Starla Sharpe and Cyndi Darland discuss issues in the upcoming school board election with challenger Chalotte Wilson in a forum Saturday, Sept. 26, at the PISD Administration Office. Bob Wieland/Princeton Herald Candidates in the Nov. 3 general election...
Continued enrollment growth, staffing needs and classroom programs were among the issues reviewed by Princeton Independent School District trustees during its Monday, Sept. 21 board meeting. District enrollment has increased by 1,367 students over the past year, with...
Princeton ISD’s fourth middle school honors longtime district math teacher Tom Banschbach, who attended a Sept. 13 dedication ceremony on the campus. Banschbach taught all levels of secondary math during his 40-year career until his retirement in 2018. According to...
Class of 2027 graduation ceremonies will be held at the UNT Coliseum. Courtesy UNT Graduation for the Princeton Senior High School Class of 2027 will be held in Denton at the University of North Texas Coliseum. The commencement ceremony will be at 7 p.m. Sunday,...
Princeton ISD trustees approved the district’s 2026-27 budget and tax rate Monday, Aug. 17, as administrators reported continued enrollment growth, progress on two elementary school construction projects and improved accountability scores at several campuses....
Life & Style
Designing a new home, remodeling your own or simply rethinking aesthetics and decor all require a little imagination and a lot of inspiration. A quick online search brings up hundreds if not thousands of thoughtful ways to make your kitchen or bathroom match your...
Photo courtesy of Unsplash It’s a tale as old as treadmills: You buy a new exercise machine with the best of intentions, only for it to become an expensive laundry rack that makes you feel guilty every time you glance over at it. When it comes to making lifestyle...
Cool coastal escapes for one final getaway By Carrie Dunlea By August, many Texans have had enough. Triple-digit temperatures, baked sidewalks and endless afternoons indoors have us dreaming of somewhere cooler. Fortunately, late summer can be one of the best times to...
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...
Opinion
Columnist John Moore was raised on fried baloney sandwiches. By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com The phrase, “We were poor, but didn’t know it,” likely was based on the delicious and inexpensive food most Southerners ate growing up. My father told me we only ate the...
Columnist John Moore (top left) poses with his band Freedom in 1976. The posters on his bedroom wall at the time were of his musical inspirations. By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com My dad hated holes in the walls. So, when mom wanted something hung up, he...
Columnist John Moore's mom always made the same dessert in the same bowl. The proof was in the pudding. Photo Mary Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com Early in life, I learned that adults had their own language. They spoke English, but it was interspersed with...
Columnist John Moore still has a couple of things from his days in the Cub Scouts. A Scouting knife and many memories. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com Scouting was once as common for kids as Cap’n Crunch and Post Toasties. Learning how to tie...
By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com Moms used to be more versatile. If you were in the back seat of the Buick, they could discipline you from the driver's seat and never swerve or knock the ashes off their Marlboro Red. My mom never smoked, so it’s possible...
