McKinney North Symphonic Band Earns State Recognition from Foundation for Music Education
McKINNEY, Texas - Solos performed on the alto flute and the recorder don’t often attract the spotlight among a lot of high school bands. But, in the case of the McKinney North High School Symphonic Band, those two instruments were featured in an award-winning...
PHS honors first responders, current military and Veterans
By Tish Cama, Prosper Press The tragedy of September 11, 2001 created a chain reaction leading to an uproar of patriotism. From that day forward, a new nation was created and stood for one cause — to be united as one. Prosper High School has held a theme every year,...
CTOWN preps for new school year
Taking its cues from college campuses, Celina ISD’s CTOWN will once again offer a laid-back, quiet venue for CHS students to study starting Sept. 6. As in years past, the center will be open on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 4-8 p.m. CTOWN is an...
Prosper Press Around the World
Five Prosper families took the Prosper Press along with them for 12 nights in Costa Rica where the Dual Language students had immersion experiences, including hiking the Arenal volcano (pictured), a river safari, viewing the canopy from hanging bridges, seeing how...
Boyd’s Paige Anderson is a rising star with a team first mentality
The McKinney Boyd volleyball team is off to a blazing start (27-5) and has become one of the most feared teams in Class 6A. A big reason for their early season success is their starting senior middle blocker, Paige Anderson, who is already top three on the school’s...
Anna Fire Department to Host 9-1-1 Remembrance Ceremony
By From Staff Reports The Anna Fire Department will commemorate the 15th Anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attack on the nation by hosting a 9-1-1 remembrance ceremony. The event will be held Sunday, September 11 at Anna’s Slayter Creek Park. The ceremony will...
Annual Community Picnic set for Sept. 10
Planning for the Annual Prosper Community Picnic is underway, signaling the approach of the fall season. The highly-popular event, now in its fifth year, is free and provides the perfect opportunity for residents to meet and interact with one another in a casual...
Prosper High School to Honor First Responders, Military at USA Pep Rally on Sept. 9
By From Staff Reports Prosper High School is having a very special USA Pep Rally to honor the United States of America on Friday, Sept. 9 at 2:40 p.m. in the PHS gymnasium (arena). PHS is inviting all first responders, current military and veterans to a reception...
Collin College Holds ‘Rock The Vote!’ Events
Register to vote at upcoming Rock the Vote! voter registration drives at Collin College. Each event is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 6 at the Preston Ridge Campus Quad (Cougar Den in case of rain) at 9700 Wade Blvd. in Frisco. The...
And so the story goes…
As summer winds down, the annual Lois Nelson Public Library’s Summer Reading Program closes another chapter … one of success and growth. Throughout the summer, the library had 212 children and 115 parents participate in the program, a large increase from last year....