Plano East junior Ja'ire Scott holds the ball up after recording one of his two takeaways during the first half of Friday's home game against McKinney. Photo by Roosevelt Joubert / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Plano East's playoff chances took...
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Wylie Farmers Market wraps up
The Wylie Farmers Market made its debut in May and wrapped up in October. Organizer Rachel Echols says she’ll be back next year. After six successful months of farmers markets, Wylie resident Rachel Echols now has a large base of supporters anxious for its return in...
Plano may buy PISD school sites
Armstrong Middle School is one of three surplus school sites which the city of Plano could purchase for Plano ISD. Courtesy PISD The Plano ISD Board of Trustees has approved an agreement under which the city of Plano could purchase three surplus school sites:...
Elections administrator explains process
Collin County Elections Administrator Bruce Sherbet poses outside the polling location adjacent to his office in McKinney. More than 36% of registered Collin County voters cast ballots in the first week of in-person early voting for the Tuesday, Nov. 5, general...
District approves land purchase
Wylie ISD trustees approved the purchase of a small parcel of land during its meeting on Monday, Oct. 28. The purchase should improve traffic flow for the upcoming intermediate and junior high campuses set to open in two years. The board sanctioned the acquisition of...
Sports
McKinney stuns Plano East with late comeback
Plano East junior Ja'ire Scott holds the ball up after recording one of his two takeaways during the first half of Friday's home game against McKinney. Photo by Roosevelt Joubert / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Plano East's playoff chances took...
Made for the moment: Plano East tops Allen to finish in second place in 6-6A
Plano East junior Megan Nguyen sets up a Lady Panthers teammate for a hitting attempt during Tuesday's home match against Allen. The Lady Panthers shrugged off a tough end to the first set to defeat the Lady Eagles in four sets. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By...
No late-game magic for Plano East in cross-town rivalry loss to Plano
Plano East senior quarterback Jackson Hays, pictured in previous action, accounted for three touchdowns in the Panthers' 34-24 loss to Plano on Friday, Oct. 25 from John Clark Stadium. Photo by Roosevelt Joubert/ C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected]...
Defense paces Plano East’s stunning rally against Prosper Rock Hill
Plano East senior defensive back Andrew Earls, pictured in previous action, recorded two fourth-quarter interceptions in a 21-14 win for the Panthers against Prosper Rock Hill on Friday night from Tom Kimbrough Stadium. Photo by Roosevelt Joubert / C&S Media By...
Hays’ late TD run lifts Plano East in 34-31 thriller
Plano East senior quarterback Jackson Hays threw for 246 yards and also rushed for the game-winning, 4-yard touchdown run in the Panthers' 34-31 come-from-behind win over McKinney Boyd from McKinney ISD Stadium on Thursday. Photo by Roosevelt Joubert / C&S Media...
Education
Plano may buy PISD school sites
Armstrong Middle School is one of three surplus school sites which the city of Plano could purchase for Plano ISD. Courtesy PISD The Plano ISD Board of Trustees has approved an agreement under which the city of Plano could purchase three surplus school sites:...
District approves land purchase
Wylie ISD trustees approved the purchase of a small parcel of land during its meeting on Monday, Oct. 28. The purchase should improve traffic flow for the upcoming intermediate and junior high campuses set to open in two years. The board sanctioned the acquisition of...
Witches!? In Wylie ?!
The cast and crew are putting the final touches on the play “Witches? In Salem?” Performances will be at Wylie High School Oct. 11 -12. A Wylie Theatre witch hunt is in the works for the program’s fall show. The students will perform “Witches!? In Salem?!” Friday,...
Domestic Violence Awareness highlighted at event
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, several nonprofit organizations are coming together to host an event aimed at raising awareness and providing education on intimate partner violence. The event, titled...
School accountability grades still blocked
An Austin judge has continued the court order blocking the Texas Education Agency (TEA) from releasing its A-F accountability ratings for public schools. Travis County Judge Daniella DeSeta Lyttle scheduled a trial in February on the suit filed by five independent...
Life & Style
Escape the crowds: Warm-weather getaways for October
Charleston, South Carolina As the crisp fall air settles over much of the U.S., some of the best travel destinations are still basking in warmth, offering an inviting escape for those looking to prolong the sunny days. While many popular hotspots are overrun with...
Planning the perfect road trip: Tips for an unforgettable journey
Planning head can make the difference between a so-so road trip and a perfect road trip. Road trips are a quintessential way to explore new places, reconnect with nature, or simply enjoy the thrill of the open road. Whether you’re planning a weekend escape or a...
Iceboxes are cool
Columnist John Moore has an ice box that's been in his family for a long time. One that still works if he ever needs it. Courtesy John Moore The fridge. Frigerator. Some even called it, “The Frigidaire.” A few decades ago it had many names. Growing up, my family...
Exploring America’s autumnal treasures
Eureka Springs, Arkansas: A Victorian Gem in the Ozarks. Kary Bjorn Photography/Unsplash As the heat of summer fades into the crisp embrace of autumn, September offers a perfect opportunity for travel across the U.S. The month’s moderate weather, stunning fall foliage...
Successful kitchen renovation tips: What to know before you start
Kitchens are often described as the most popular room in a home, and that’s not mere conjecture. A survey from House Digest asked participants to identify the room they consider most important in their homes, and roughly 41 percent chose the kitchen. Residents tend to...
Opinion
Raking it in
I hate pine needles. Growing up in Arkansas will do that to you. Pine trees are everywhere in Ashdown, Arkansas. They are pretty much everywhere throughout the Natural State. Pine trees brought the paper mills, which brought the paper mill employees, which...
Halloween season highlights
There’s something about being scared. Some kids claim they don’t like it,,but do. While a handful of other kids claim they don’t like it, and really don’t. I was the former. My sister was the latter. In the small, redbrick house on Beech Street in Ashdown, Arkansas,...
John Wayne: Movie star superhero
Columnist John Moore believes that you haven't been immortalized properly until you've been painted on black velvet. Like this John Wayne rendering that's available on eBay from Lindy1017. Courtesy eBay Lindy1017 You’d think that John Wayne said the word ‘pilgrim’ a...
Our stories shape the stories that matter most
It seems like about every time I am out in the public, no matter what the occasion, once someone realizes I own the local paper they seem anxious to tell me something. And in more cases than not, it is how something someone has read impacts their lives. For...
2024 trip prices far from magical
Photo by Ricardo Guzman, Pixabay As we left Ashdown, Arkansas, in my mom’s 1971 Buick Electra 225 Limited, my mom turned to my dad and asked, “Jimmy, are you sure we have enough money?” He responded, “Well, Mary. If four hundred dollars isn’t enough to spend two weeks...