Camping escapes made for crisp nights, colorful views and autumn adventures By Carrie Dunlea North Texas, summer’s relentless heat has finally begun to loosen its grip. Mornings turn cooler, evenings invite an extra layer and suddenly sitting beside a campfire sounds...
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] They are the leaders of school spirit, rallying crowds at games and pep rallys with pom-poms, cheers and unsurpassed athleticism. For the team of 24 cheerleaders at Plano East Senior High, they have been preparing...
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] In preparation for the November 7 Capital Improvement bond election, city officials held two town hall meetings so residents could understand the scope of the projects. Voters are being asked to vote on bonds to...
Twenty Collin County military veterans will be honored for their wartime sacrifices and peacetime community involvement at the annual Congressional Veterans Commendation (CVC) Ceremony on October 28th at Collin College. The honorees were nominated by local Collin...
Dogs make wonderful companion animals. They provide owners with loyal companionship, unconditional love and at times, sheer joy. Since October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, potential shelter shoppers should consider a host of factors to determine if now is the best...
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] This year marks the 12th anniversary of the Murphy Fire Rescue Department open house. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 at 206 N. Murphy Rd. in the Municipal Complex. For more...
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] Plano Independent School District Board of Trustees were updated on the community impact survey related to the proposed 2018-’19 year calendar Oct. 3. According to the district, 4,000-plus residents took the survey....
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] Early voting for the city of Murphy bond election and seven constitutional amendments commences Monday, Oct. 23 and continues through Friday, Nov. 3. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 7. Residents can cast their early...
From Staff Reports [email protected] Collin College will continue to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in October with events — they are free and open to the public — taking place at the college’s Spring Creek Campus, 2800 E. Spring Creek Pkwy in Plano and its...
