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Fun Easter ‘Egg-turnatives’

Fun Easter ‘Egg-turnatives’

Getty Images 4 creative alternatives to decorating eggs this Easter While decorating eggs for Easter is a tradition that dates back centuries, the high cost of eggs may make it more difficult for some families this year. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t find...

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Officials celebrate teen attorneys

Officials celebrate teen attorneys

A group of teens from the Wylie area are quietly making a difference in the lives of their fellow students. Wylie Municipal Court celebrated the third year of its Teen Court program with a banquet Wednesday, April 24 at the 544 Cafe. Teen Court gives students between...

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Early voting continues

Early voting continues

Early voting for the May 4 general election began Monday, April 22 and continues through Tuesday, April 30. Voting will take place at Murphy Community Center, located at 205 N. Murphy Road. Other nearby locations include Wylie's Smith Library (300 Country Club...

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Congressman converses with community

Congressman converses with community

With a little more than 100 days under his belt as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, it didn’t take Van Taylor of Plano long to determine that government operates differently in Washington, D.C. than it does in Austin. Taylor was elected last year to...

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PESH finishes second, fourth

PESH finishes second, fourth

GARLAND – Plano East put on a dominate showing in the District 9-6A and 10-6A Area track and field meet. The Lady Panthers claimed second with 101 points, with Allen scoring 123 for first. The Panthers finished fourth with 66. Earning team titles were Allen, Lakeview...

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Murphy to host Relay for Life May 11

Murphy to host Relay for Life May 11

The five northeast communities of Garland, Mesquite, Murphy, Sachse and Wylie have been brewing up a family-friendly fundraising celebration for the 2019 Relay for Life Relay for Life NE Communities will host a Harry Potter themed evening as teams and individuals help...

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Cooper JH drill team dances way to the top

Cooper JH drill team dances way to the top

For the members of Cooper Junior High’s Sparklers, drill team is more than an after-school activity: it’s a lifestyle. During their 2019 competition season, the group of 40 girls won close to two dozen awards. They competed at the ShowTime International Metroplex...

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Local mom champions Autism Awareness

Local mom champions Autism Awareness

Every April for the past 8-10 years, Lisa Henry-Weaver has tinted her hair blue and painted her nails a broad spectrum of colors. While some people might wonder if she’s having a mid-life crisis, she’s not. She is simply making a statement to raise Autism Awareness....

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Opinion: Every day should be Earth Day

Opinion: Every day should be Earth Day

Earth Day is April 22, so let’s talk trash for a moment. The plastic kind. Bags, bottles, cutlery, straws, containers, razors, cosmetics, and so much more. Around the world, in our effort to package everything imaginable over the years, we are slowly clogging up the...

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