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New Public Works Director Rifat Alam. Courtesy Art Princeton is preparing to restart work on a citywide stormwater and drainage master plan after public works officials concluded an earlier proposal did not adequately address the city’s rapid growth or long-term...
What happens when a 75-megawatt data center moves into a rural neighborhood? At first, probably construction traffic, dust and noise. Once it begins operating, traffic should decline dramatically, but the facility would become a substantial consumer of electricity...
Four Princeton kids patrol their neighborhood to pick up litter strewn along the road. From left, Tucker, 9; Ray’lynn,9; Brecklyn, 9 and Luna, 7. Courtesy Photo For the past three years, four Princeton youngsters have been hiking around their block near FM 1377,...
Two weeks after first reporting a potential data breach, the city of Princeton has confirmed that confidential information and personally identifiable information was downloaded from municipal computer systems. On Sept. 18, Princeton said it was investigating what was...
Two weeks after first reporting a potential data breach, the city of Princeton has confirmed that confidential information and personally identifiable information was downloaded from municipal computer systems.On Sept. 18, Princeton said it was investigating what was...
Sports
Princeton’s football team will look to leave McKinney ISD Stadium tonight with a win over McKinney Boyd. Photo by Lorena Balaguer By David Wolman [email protected] After a district-wide bye for football teams in District 6-6A, all eight teams are ready for a...
The Princeton girls cross country team will compete in the District 6-6A meet on Friday, Oct. 16 at Myers Park in McKinney. Photo courtesy Tanya McCormack By David Wolman [email protected] Princeton came into this season having to replace alumna Gabriella Trejo,...
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...
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
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...
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...
Opinion
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...
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...
