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U.S. Rep. Keith Self says Capitol Police told him the FBI had arrested a McKinney teenager in connection with an alleged threat against the 3rd District congressman.“The Capitol Police contacted me twice with alerts that included the fact that FBI had made an arrest,”...
For the third year, Lovelady High School art students have been painting ornaments to decorate the official Christmas tree at the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas. “Lovelady students have a special privilege,” said advanced Art II teacher Varsha Tyagi....
Police Chief James Waters has been appointed to the position of Princeton’s public safety director, Alternate City Manager David Hall has announced. Waters will receive an annual salary of $208,000 in his new role, according to information obtained by The Princeton...
Final tax roll figures for the Princeton Independent School District came in higher than initially budgeted, giving the district more money to reduce debt, Superintendent Donald McIntyre said. McIntyre reported at the Oct. 19 PISD Board of Trustees meeting that the...
Princeton’s new public works director wants to take a holistic approach to repairing roads citywide, but councilmembers favor getting the worst roads fixed first — along with drainage issues causing some of the problems. An evaluation conducted last year on all 168...
Sports
Princeton senior Samantha Valdez, middle, runs up a hill at Myers Park. Valdez qualified for the Region I-6A meet after capturing eighth in the District 6-6A meet. Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] MCKINNEY — Last year was a...
Princeton's football team lost 50-21 to McKinney on Friday at Jackie Hendricks Stadium. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] (Click on the link for the photo gallery from the game:...
Princeton senior Tito Abiba hits the ball over the net on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at McKinney High School. Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] MCKINNEY — Ever since Princeton moved up to Class 6A two years ago, earning a District...
Princeton volleyball team players raise their hands in the air after a timeout during a recent road match at Prosper. Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] The Princeton Lady Panthers couldn’t have asked for a better start to...
Princeton sophomore quarterback Ayden Hughes threw for 278 yards and one touchdown pass during Thursday’s game against McKinney Boyd. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] (Click on the link for a photo gallery from the game:...
Education
Final tax roll figures for the Princeton Independent School District came in higher than initially budgeted, giving the district more money to reduce debt, Superintendent Donald McIntyre said. McIntyre reported at the Oct. 19 PISD Board of Trustees meeting that the...
For the third year, Lovelady High School art students have been painting ornaments to decorate the official Christmas tree at the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas. “Lovelady students have a special privilege,” said advanced Art II teacher Varsha Tyagi....
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...
Life & Style
Camping escapes made for crisp nights, colorful views and autumn adventures By Carrie Dunlea North Texas, summer’s relentless heat has finally begun to loosen its grip. Mornings turn cooler, evenings invite an extra layer and suddenly sitting beside a campfire sounds...
Fall is the perfect season to celebrate trees as they transform the world into vibrant shades of red, orange, green and gold. You can do more than just admire existing trees – because in many areas, fall is also an ideal time to plant new ones. While spring is often...
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...
Opinion
When growing up, columnist John Moore watched a lot of variety shows. Usually, he watched them on a TV like the one pictured, which weighed as much as an Oldsmobile. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com Red Skelton. Ed Sullivan. Dean Martin. Rowan...
Columnist John Moore fondly remembers the emergence of cable television. He still has a cable connector, just in case he needs it. By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com The City of Texarkana dates its official beginnings to 1873. Like many cities and towns of the era,...
Columnist John Moore prefers the cars of yesteryear over the cars of today. Pictured is his high school car, a 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com It was the 1970s, and my uncle was behind the wheel. His 1969 Cadillac Convertible was...
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...
