Having made it to their golden years, many seniors have the extra time to devote to recreational pursuits, but it often comes with a limited budget. Instead, seniors can arm themselves with their earned wisdom and discover the multiple travel perks that come with...
Youth and athleticism key for Panthers offensive line
The Plano East football team ran the ball effectively last season. Despite a struggling record, the offense did a good job of scoring points and making plays. Thanks in large part to the play of the offensive line. Using Plano East’s zone-blocking scheme on offense,...
Michael Martinez takes over as Panthers baseball coach
From assistant coach to now head coach, Michael Martinez is ready to keep the momentum going for the Plano East baseball team. The Plano East baseball team had one of its best district finishes in seven years when the team won seven district games in 2014. After...
A night to remember
On the heels of two atypical school years, Plano East Senior High students donned their prom finery and pivoted from tradition once again. Traditionally, prom has been held at Southfork Ranch in Parker, but this year’s final hurrah was held June 2 at Plano ISD’s...
City to have grand opening for Murphy Activity Center
Murphy leaders will hold a grand opening for Murphy Activity Center, 201 N. Murphy Road, at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, June 12. The renovation of the building was part of the 2017 Capital Bond program. Mayor Scott Bradley will be joined by members of the Murphy City...
Wylie native prepares to achieve Olympic dream
When Jourdan Delacruz moved from Wylie to the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center after her sophomore year of high school, it was all to realize a dream. Now in 2021, she’s realizing it fully, qualifying for Team USA to compete in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in...
Local clergy explore loss of church membership
Robert D. Putnam’s book “Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community,” released in 2000, explored the decline of social capital and how trends showed Americans were avoiding joining local social groups and clubs and were withdrawing from civic...
Two educators, two paths: Wylie ISD’s teachers of the year
Michael Brinkley knew from a young age he wanted to be a teacher. “I wanted to be a teacher since I was 5-years-old,” he said. “I fell in love with school when I was 5-years-old. It was just magical, and I loved the idea of being in a classroom, learning and doing...
Three seniors highlight Panthers all-district honors
The Plano East baseball team had one of its best district finishes in seven years, when the team won seven district games in 2014. The work put into the team this season was seen in the District 6-6A All-District awards, with nine Panthers named to all-district...