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Bluegrass, classics roll into downtown Wylie

Bluegrass, classics roll into downtown Wylie

The May 30 Bluegrass on Ballard event in Wylie will feature classic and custom cars, music and more. Courtesy Craig Kelly Downtown Wylie will once again fill with music, chrome and festival activity when Bluegrass on Ballard returns Saturday, May 30, for a full day of...

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Doolan named new WEHS principal

Doolan named new WEHS principal

Wylie ISD administrators have announced that Tiffany Doolan will take over as leader of Wylie East High School. Doolan, currently associate principal of the same school, will take over Mike Williams’ position. Williams has served as Wylie East’s principal since its...

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Back to business at City Hall

Back to business at City Hall

Portions of the Murphy City Hall Complex are now open to the public, with some offices allowing visitors un­der strict guidelines designed to ensure the safety of visitors and employees. The entrance lobbies of city hall and the Police De­partment headquarters will be...

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Property value increases are smaller

Property value increases are smaller

Property values continue to increase in Collin County, but not as much this year as they have in the past, figures released last week by Collin Central Ap­praisal District last week show. The CAD mailed 2020 certi­fied estimates of taxable value to property owners...

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Unleash your inner home chef

Unleash your inner home chef

With many Americans stay­ing home, the pressure is on to maintain fun and variety in the kitchen, so family meals don’t get boring. However, cranking out three meals a day can be a burden. In fact, the average Ameri­can can only prepare five meals without a recipe,...

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Wylie HS principal visits all 612 seniors

Wylie HS principal visits all 612 seniors

Wylie High School Principal Virdie Montgomery has gained national attention for going the extra mile, or 800 miles, to re­mind his senior students they are in his thoughts. Montgomery, with wife Pam as chauffeur and naviga­tor, drove 800 miles over 12 days to...

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Community ‘Teams up to Fight Hunger’

Community ‘Teams up to Fight Hunger’

Helping hands from several different sources can make a difference for many as com­munities follow the gover­nor’s guidelines to keep ev­eryone safe. Over the past six weeks, dining rooms of area restau­rants have sat empty as own­ers and managers served cus­tomers...

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Bailey takes home Most Valuable Player honors

Bailey takes home Most Valuable Player honors

Wylie East girls hauled in all-district honors for the 2020 soccer season. They earned five superla­tives, led by 10-5A Most Valu­able Player junior Jayme Bai­ley. Junior Tristyn Gaida was the Defensive MVP. Collecting Utility Player of the Year was senior Reece...

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City, chamber partner to create Murphy Unites

City, chamber partner to create Murphy Unites

The city and chamber of com­merce have partnered to form a full, long-term program to pro­mote local Murphy businesses. Jared Mayfield, Community and Economic Development Director presented the project to council May 5 in a regular meeting via Zoom. Jennifer...

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