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Morgan Howard
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Students mourn death of classmate

Students mourn death of classmate

Students and teachers at Wylie High School mourned the death last week of a senior student-athlete, Azaan Abdellatif, who died Wednesday, Jan. 29, at his home in Murphy. Family members reported to police that Abdellatif, 18, was unresponsive shortly after 7 a.m....

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Coming up short

Coming up short

Close losses hamper Panthers in first half Three close losses were all that separated Plano East from a winning record during the first half of district boys basketball. After seven games they were 2-5 in seventh place in 9-6A and 11-14 overall.   For the full...

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New approved roadway project could curtail crashes

New approved roadway project could curtail crashes

During a succinct one-hour council meeting last week, a roadway project design was approved, presentations were given by city staff and two proclamations were presented to Murphy residents. Acting on a request from council at a Jul. 2, 2019 council meeting, staff...

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MFR holds annual awards banquet

MFR holds annual awards banquet

Murphy Fire-Rescue took time to celebrate and honor those who went above and beyond the call of duty at its annual awards banquet Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Murphy Community Center. As courtesy coverage for the city, Plano Fire-Rescue sent an engine and ambulance to...

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Chamber of Commerce ushers in 2020 with 20s gala

Chamber of Commerce ushers in 2020 with 20s gala

Murphy Chamber of Commerce welcomed guests with a Roaring 20s Gala theme at its annual Black & White awards banquet Friday, January 24. There was no grey area in the black and white décor for the evening as white plumage and fresh flower centerpieces created an...

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Opinion: Wake up and live

Opinion: Wake up and live

A person may be tired and weary of backing up and beginning anew after going into dead-end ways, but this is inevitable, unless a person gives up trying. The only way that you can live at all is by the habit of making new starts, adjusting to mistakes and changes. Age...

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WISD seeks MENTORs

WISD seeks MENTORs

Adults who want to make a difference in students’ lives now have an opportunity to do so. Wylie ISD’s MENTOR program is seeking volunteers from now through the end of April. These people will spend half an hour each week with a WISD student. “Mentors are essentially...

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