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• Princeton, Texas, Thursday, October 13, 2016 Contact us at: 972-784-6397 or news@princetonherald.com www.princetonherald.com

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news@princetonherald.com Police are continuing their investigation into a body that was found after a house fire last week. Though official cause of

death has not been made by the medical examiner’s office, at this time preliminary results are leaning toward death caused as a result of the fire. “We don’t suspect any foul play at this time,” Police Chief James Waters said. Around 8:30 p.m. Oct. 3,

the Princeton Fire Department responded to a fire call on 223 W. Willow Lane. When arriving on scene, fire was through the roof and engulfing the brick home. Mutual aid assistance from Lowry Crossing, Branch and Farmersville, Melissa and

McKinney Fire Departments was received along with the Princeton Fire Department. Firefighters were told on scene that everyone was out of the house and the homeowner was located. In the early morning hours of Oct. 4 remains were found.

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Lake Lavon Levels Normal – 492

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as of 10/11/16 Lake Jim Chapman Normal 440 – Current 437.47

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PD responds to Walmart incident over weekend Staff Writer

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Annual Fall Festival set for Oct. 29

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At presstime, the body has not yet been positively identified by the medical examiner’s office and toxicology results are still pending. Depending on the process, toxicology results from the DPS crime lab can take months to come back.

By Joe Reavis

Each year, thousands of veterans are honored with an annual celebration called Veterans’ Day on Nov. 11. This year, The Princeton Herald, would like to pay special tribute to those veterans and active duty personnel in a special section publishing Nov. 9. If you have a veteran or active duty military personnel that you want to honor for Veterans’ Day please send us their photo, along with name, branch of service and years served for inclusion in the section. Deadline for photos is Oct. 28. Email photos and information to wveigel@csmediatexas. com or bring it by the newspaper office at 101 S. Main St. in downtown Farmersville.

The city of Princeton will be hosting their annual Fall Festival from 2 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29 at the J.M. Caldwell Community Park/POW Camp. There will be a kids area, food, vendors and a movie in the park along with live entertainment. At 3 p.m. Big Joe Walker will be performing and at 5 p.m. Deryl Dodd will be performing. Parking is $5 for the event and goes toward the city’s scholarship fund. Those interested in vendor spots can contact Stephanie Bowman at 972-734-2416 Ext. 306 by Oct. 14.

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Investigation continues into deadly fire By Wyndi Veigel

Now seeking photos for Veterans’ section

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Princeton’s Austin Johnson (28) brings down a Quinlan Ford runner last Friday during a 37-15 win in the District 7-4A Div. I opener at Hobart Lytal Stadium. The Panthers welcome Paris to town 7:30 p.m. Friday for a district matchup. For the story and photos from the Ford contest see this week’s Sports.

Princeton Police continue investigating an altercation Saturday night in Walmart that sent one man to the hospital and another to jail on an assault charge. The altercation occurred about 10:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at 701 W. Princeton Drive. Police Chief James Waters reported that two men allegedly were following a man and woman, identified as Justin Crawford, 28, and Ashley Crawford, 27, of Princeton in the store and making comments directed toward the couple, until one of the men, identified as Juan Guerrero, 25, of Princeton allegedly grabbed the woman and pushed her out of the way to get at the man. At that point, the police chief said, a fight erupted on aisle six, the frozen food section. The fight spilled out into a main aisle of the store and the combatants crashed into a display of ranch dressing and jars of salsa, causing them to fall to the ground. See WALLOPED page 6A

Korean War Veterans wall signed into law From Staff Reports

news@csmediatexas.com The Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall of Remembrance Act, a bill by U.S. Rep Sam Johnson (District 3), was signed into law last week permitting a Wall of Remembrance to be added to the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The Wall will list the names of all members of the U.S. Armed Forces who gave their lives during the Korean War. It would also list the total number of all American POWs and MIAs from the Korean War. Additionally, the bill has the co-sponsored support of over 300 Members of Congress. The wall will be 100 percent privately funded. “As a 29-year Air Force veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam Wars, I’m thrilled that this important Wall of Remembrance will finally be made a real-

ity,” said Johnson. “It was a team effort that would make our Armed Forces proud – I thank my fellow Korean War veterans, Congressmen Charles B. Rangel and John Conyers, as well as Senators John Boozman and Ben Cardin for their support.” Johnson also gave thanks to fellow Korean War veterans who championed this bill. More than 36,000 Americans gave their lives in the war. “I am pleased that the Korean War Veterans Memorial will add a place for those to remember the names of our veterans and the heroes who never returned home. To know that out of ashes of impoverished people, a close ally, one of wealthiest countries and one of the firmest democracies that has been established is a testament to the contributions Korean War veterans have made to the great American legacy that should be never forgotten,” Rangel said.

Courtesy Caleb Smith

U.S. Rep. Sam Johnson, left, receives congratulations from Speaker of the House Paul Ryan for his work on a bill to add a Wall of Remembrance to the Korean War Memorial.

Polls open for early voting starts October 24 By Joe Reavis Staff Writer

news@princetonherald.com Voters start heading to the polls this month for a dozen days of early balloting in the 2016 Presidential Election that will be held Nov. 8 across the country. Although the Presidential Election is the premier attraction, there are a number of challenged races further down ballots, but not many. Early ballots may be cast at any Collin County voting location designated for early

voting, starting Oct. 24 and running through Nov. 4. Early voting times are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 24-28, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Oct. 29 and Oct. 31Nov. 4, and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Oct. 30. Capturing the attention of most voters is the race between presidential nominees Hillary Clinton, Democrat, and Donald Trump, Republican. However, two other candidates appear on Texas ballots, Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson and Green Party candidate Jill Stein. Princeton voters have a choice of four candidates to fill

the office of U.S. Representative, District 3. Seeking the office are GOP incumbent Sam Johnson, Democratic challenger Adam P. Bell, Libertarian nominee Scott Jameson and Paul Blair of the Green Party. Voters also cast ballots in one of two State Representative districts, depending on where they live. Running for District 89 are GOP incumbent Jodie Laubenberg and two challengers, Democratic nominee Denise Hamilton and Bob Worthington, Libertarian. Seeking the District 70 seat are incumbent GOP state Rep.

Scott Sanford and three challengers, John Bryant, Democrat; Emmett Merwin, Green Party; and Rachel Wester, Libertarian. Seeking to fill the unexpired portion of a term as District Clerk in Collin County is Lynne Chupp Finley who currently is in the post. She is running unopposed as a Republican. Campaigning for Sheriff in Collin County are Republican nominee Jim Skinner and Libertarian candidate Daniel St. Clair. Incumbent Sheriff Terry Box is not seeking re-election this year.

Unopposed for County Clerk is Kenneth L. Maun, a GOP incumbent. Seeking re-election as Constable in Precinct 2 is Gary Edwards, Republican. Voters throughout the county must fill six District Judge posts, only one of which is challenged. Running for 416th District Judge are Andrea Thompson, Republican, and Daniel R. Correa, Libertarian. Unopposed for District Judge, all Republicans, are Angela Tucker in District 199, Ben See VOTERS page 6A


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