Princeton, which is located approximately 8 miles southeast of Melissa, has been identified as the fastest-growing city in the United States. This distinction places the Collin County community at the top of national lists, joining five other North Texas municipalities that rank among the fastest-growing in the country.
In local government news, the City of Princeton and its Police Department have established a memorial scholarship for aspiring law enforcement students at Collin College. The initiative honors Officer Nancy Dominguez, who died in the line of duty. The department also announced plans to name a classroom after her.
On the legal front, a Princeton resident was sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison for federal charges related to trafficking guns and drugs. In a separate case, a former day care worker within the Princeton Independent School District has been charged with injury to a child.
Collin County District Court proceedings resulted in a life sentence for a registered sex offender convicted of sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl at a school bus stop. Additionally, a former day care employee faces charges after allegedly injuring a child in her care.
Tragedy struck a Princeton residence when a fire broke out at the Scheffman Family home. The father of three children managed to get his kids to safety before the blaze claimed his life.
