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Read this. Build a stronger community.

Read this. Build a stronger community.

Saddened. Embarrassed. Determined. These three words evoke distinct feelings and emotions. In the context of an opinion piece we ran in the paper four and a half years ago, they described the aftermath of a community that lost its newspaper. After 130 years in...

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School safety discussed at Plano ISD meeting

School safety discussed at Plano ISD meeting

Campus-wide safety measures added over the summer were discussed by Plano ISD trustees during last week’s school board meeting. Deputy Superintendent for Leadership and Operations Selenda Anderson presented the district’s back-to-school plan during the Tuesday, Aug. 2...

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First school board candidates file

First school board candidates file

The race for four Wylie ISD places on the board of trustees officially opened July 25 and multiple candidates, including two former WISD principals, have filed. The board of trustee election is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 8, and there are four seats — Place 1 held by...

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Certified values increase 12%

Certified values increase 12%

The average market value for a home in Murphy increased by $123,000, according to The average market value for a home in Murphy increased by $123,000, according to figures released by the Collin Central Appraisal District (CCAD). Certified value summaries were...

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Grocery store, food truck park approved

Grocery store, food truck park approved

The Murphy Planning and Zoning Commission held two public hearings and considered a site plan during the Monday, July 25, meeting. The first public hearing was to amend the Murphy Marketplace planned development to permit a grocery store. Director of Community and...

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Grocery store, food truck park approved

Grocery store, food truck park approved

The Murphy Planning and Zoning Commission held two public hearings and considered a site plan during the Monday, July 25, meeting. The first public hearing was to amend the Murphy Marketplace planned development to permit a grocery store. Director of Community and...

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District offers back to school tips

District offers back to school tips

The first day of school can be a trying time for students and parents and Wylie ISD officials have some advice to make the transition as easy as possible. Counseling Coordinator Amy Andrews said there are five tips the district offers parents to help with first-day...

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Carter BloodCare to host multiple blood drives

Carter BloodCare to host multiple blood drives

Carter BloodCare is partnering with several communities within Wylie to host three blood drives throughout August. Public Relations Specialist James Black said that Wylie United Methodist Church, Bozman Farms and New Hope Church each will hold a blood drive in August....

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STEM camp offers fun, learning experience

STEM camp offers fun, learning experience

Wylie ISD elementary students had a chance to learn and apply robotics, meteorology and engineering at STEM camp held last week at Wylie East High School. Lauren Plunk and Vernon Gibson, engineering and robotics teachers at Wylie East, said STEM stands for science,...

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