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New businesses to rise in Murphy

New businesses to rise in Murphy

Murphy residents will some day soon have a chance to chow down on a breakfast sandwich and then burn off those calories at a dance studio, as Panera Bread and the Kaiser Center for the Performing Arts have cleared some hurdles to open in the city. Murphy City...

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Opportunities exist in STEM jobs say female professionals

Opportunities exist in STEM jobs say female professionals

Girls seem to lose interest in science and math and STEM jobs (science, technology, en­gineering and math) at some point in the academic careers, research shows. Michelle Foley theorized why she thinks this develop­ment occurs. “I think maybe it’s not fun to be smart...

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WISD board looks at 2021-22 budget

WISD board looks at 2021-22 budget

Wylie ISD board members recently received a first look at the 2021-22 budget, which is in sound shape heading into the next school year, according to a school district official. Scott Roderick, assistant superintendent for finance and operations for the Wylie ISD,...

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Murphy set to add Panera Bread location, dance studio

Murphy set to add Panera Bread location, dance studio

  A new Panera Bread location and dance studio will be coming to Murphy. Murphy City Councilmembers on Tuesday approved a specific use permit to allow a restaurant with a drive-thru for a Panera Bread to be located at 103 W. FM 544, where a Walgreens used to...

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Public meetings to solicit input about road needs

Public meetings to solicit input about road needs

Population numbers con­tinue to increase in Collin County, and with more people living here, one can anticipate more vehicles and traffic. To that end, residents want­ing to learn more about traffic and road developments may provide their input at some up­coming...

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City leaders hear about stimulus money

City leaders hear about stimulus money

Determining how to spend the most recent stimulus mon­ey from the federal government will be a subject of a work ses­sion for the Murphy City Coun­cil at its first meeting in May. The council heard a report about the usage of the money from City Manager Mike Castro at...

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WHS’s top students plan medical careers

WHS’s top students plan medical careers

Wylie High School valedic­torian Leanna Doan and salu­tatorian Lina Mohamad will take similar career paths - the medical field. While in high school, they had another commonality, as both seniors said they have especially enjoyed the same classes: Humanities I and II....

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Parents speak out about program

Parents speak out about program

Aiden Klutts said he heard racist and homophobic com­ments from some students when he attended Wylie East High School in person before the pan­demic. “Just no consideration - no consideration - for the well-be­ing of their fellow classmates,” he said, characterizing...

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