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Texas boomtowns lead in population growth

Texas boomtowns lead in population growth

Texas is home to the Top 5 fastest-growing cities by percentage of population, the U.S. Census Bureau reports. Celina, which had been No. 1 in 2023, stole the spotlight from Princeton for the period July 2024 to July 2026.  The Census Bureau estimated Celina grew...

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Congressman outlines potential dangers

Congressman outlines potential dangers

U.S. Rep. Keith Self, a West Point graduate, encourages high school students to apply for appointment to service academies. The infiltration of Chinese nationals across the border and other incursions could lead to significant disruptions this year, Congressman Keith...

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Water losses blames on again copper pipes

Water losses blames on again copper pipes

A loss of 178,000 gallons of water a day is blamed on a seven-eighth-inch hole in a copper supply line. A small hole in a city water supply line can quickly lose enough water to fill a swimming pool many times over, Interim Public Works Director Daniel Paredez said....

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PESH Class of 2024 celebrates milestone

PESH Class of 2024 celebrates milestone

Plano East Class of 2024 members joyfully toss their caps in the air signaling the end of their high school careers Saturday, May 25 in Frisco. Plano East Senior High (PESH) School Senior Class President Ryann Nelson said the graduation of the Class of 2024 was a...

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City partners with Murphy Veterans Tribute

City partners with Murphy Veterans Tribute

Murphy Veterans Tribute President Mary Pat Elledge says they hope to break ground on the project this year. At the request of City Manager Aretha Adams, the Murphy City Council approved a partnership with the Murphy Veterans Tribute to be constructed adjacent to...

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Rainy day election runoff follows stormy night

Rainy day election runoff follows stormy night

Rain didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of campaign workers outside the Murphy Community Center following a night of storms that downed trees and knocked out power in many neighborhoods. The Tuesday, May 28, runoff election was held as scheduled throughout Collin County...

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Murphy’s population down slightly

Murphy’s population down slightly

Led by Celina and Princeton, Texas has eight of the 15 fastest-growing cities by percent change among cities over 20,000 population, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau said. But while most Texas cities added population between July 2022 and July 2023, Murphy’s total...

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Top two students in PESH Class of 2024

Top two students in PESH Class of 2024

Plano East Senior High School Class of 2024 Valedictorian is Elgin Mawunya Tawiah and the Salutatorian is Amitha Nandini Mandava Plano East Senior High School will be just one stop on the education and career path planned by the school’s top two students....

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