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Summer reading program set to begin

Summer reading program set to begin

Several programs — and prizes — will be available for readers of all ages as the Smith Public Library encourages area residents to pick up a book this summer. The Summer Reading Club, hosted by the library, offers many prizes for children, teens and adults...

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WISD discusses budget

WISD discusses budget

Dozens of students were recognizing students for their accomplishments, which took up a majority of the Monday, April 24 meeting. The Skills USA team at Wylie East High School, Wylie High School and McMillian Junior High were singled out for hard work at the meeting....

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PISD board discusses mental health

PISD board discusses mental health

The Plano ISD Board of Trustees discussed mental health and received a financial service update during the Tuesday, May 3 meeting. Linzy Evans, a social worker at Sigler Elementary, updated the board on student, family and community services. Evans said that...

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Council recognizes student artists

Council recognizes student artists

Although council chambers are usually a place to conduct city business, council had the opportunity to recognize student artists during the Tuesday, May 3 regular meeting. The artists recognized were the winners of the Keep Murphy Beautiful art contest. The...

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Incumbent will continue to serve

Incumbent will continue to serve

Murphy residents will see no change on the dais as all incumbents were re-elected to city council. There were four places on the ballot, Place 1, Place 2, Place 4 and Place 6. In Place 1, Elizabeth Abraham received 675 votes over challenger Karan Chetal, who received...

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Collin County values continue to rise

Collin County values continue to rise

Collin County property values once again show an increase, according to figures released by Collin Central Appraisal District (CCAD). The CCAD mailed the 2022 real property appraisal notices to property owners on April 15. Business personal property mailings are...

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Commissioner explains court’s function

Commissioner explains court’s function

As growth in Collin County continues, transportation and budgeting remain vital — two issues that fall under the purview of the commissioners court. The primary function of the county commissioners court, said Commissioner Cheryl Williams, is to be the financial arm...

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Smith Library to host garden tour

Smith Library to host garden tour

Seeding between the lines — The Smith Public Library is offering residents an opportunity to grow with a tour of several local gardens. The tour will be held from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday, May 7, and is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. All funds raised by...

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