City Missions volunteers fill bags with necessities to distribute directly to homeless individuals in Plano and surrounding cities. Courtesy City Missions Serving the community for more than five years, City Missions continues to provide essentials to individuals...
As Americans we love “do it yourself”. DIY has become a national phenomenon. There are whole TV networks dedicated to DIY. Nothing wrong with that of course. It’s fun to figure things out on your own and complete a project then sit back and admire your work. ...
What started as a job in a hobby store has turned into a business venture for Wylie resident Rebecca Duval. Eight years ago, a position at a leather and leather-working supply company opened the door to creativity and opportunity, and a love for the craft. Duval was...
A Wylie ISD teacher is stepping out of the classroom and into a new role utilizing skills learned while working on a much different career path. Windi Fuller, former English and Yearbook teacher at Cooper Junior high, was recently named executive director of the Wylie...
Plano ISD board of trustees approved the 2022-23 school year budget during June’s regular meeting, with the tax rate to be considered in August. Johnny Hill, deputy superintendent for business and employee services, presented the budget to Plano ISD trustees. Hill...
July is National Parks and Recreation month and Murphy is offering several events and activities, including “Bigfoot sightings” for area residents. Recreation Specialist Greg Dunn said the theme is: “we rise up for Parks and Recreation.” “It brings attention to how...
The Murphy Planning and Zoning Commission discussed a zoning change, ordinance amendments and a construction plat during the June 27 regular meeting. The first public hearing concerned an application from Nima Home, Inc. requesting approval of a zoning change from...
After almost a decade working as a dentist for a corporate dental company in Dallas, a Murphy resident recently opened her own practice, a dream she has had since college. Countryside Smiles opened June 1 and held a grand opening ceremony June 18. Owner Dr. Jaspreet...
School districts across the state received the preliminary STAAR test results last week and Wylie ISD Deputy Superintendent Kim Spicer said she was “amazed” when she saw how well Wylie students performed. STAAR is a series of standardized tests used to assess a...
