After years of working with leaders locally and around the world, Keith Spurgin kept hearing the same thing: people were surrounded by others, yet deeply alone. That recurring theme of isolation — both in others and in his own life — became the foundation for his...
Jillian Herrera, left, and Shalini Patel perform in the PESH production of “The Wolves” last week. The play follows a girls soccer team as they learn to bond and overcome tragedy. For more photos, see the Nov. 21 issue or subscribe online. Photos Leslie...
With Thanksgiving next week and Christmas only a month away, local food pantries are more reliant on donations than ever. In Sachse, 5 Loaves Food Pantry provides more than food; it also serves as a diaper bank and ministers to senior citizens. For the full...
Land Commissioner George P. Bush on Nov. 14 announced the Texas General Land Office's approval of $21,155,575 in Hurricane Harvey funds for Fort Bend County to conduct a buyout program. In the late summer of 2017, record-heavy rainfall brought by Hurricane Harvey...
Murphy residents have through Friday, Nov. 15, to sign up for the Christmas Sidewalk Parade to be held as part of the 11th annual Christmas in the Park celebration Thursday, Dec. 5. The holiday event is at Murphy Municipal Complex, 206 N. Murphy Road. Free parking is...
Second half comeback in district finale not enough DALLAS – Plano East football gave Jesuit all it could handle during the District 9-6A finale. The Rangers staved off a second half rally for the 41-34 win on Friday, Nov. 8 at Postell Stadium. Plano East finished the...
Murphy Fire Rescue will again help Children’s Advocacy Center by conducting a Christmas toy drive for the next three weeks. New, unwrapped toys for boys and girls will be collected by firefighters starting Monday, Nov. 18 and continuing through Sunday, Dec. 8. Toys...
Hunt Elementary hosted a Veterans Day program to honor locals who served. After parading through the school, veterans enjoyed a program presented by students. For more photos, click here, see the Nov. 14 issue or subscribe online. Photos by Joe Reavis...
It’s evident that Allen Stroud and his flock of singing seniors have a good thing going. For 25 years, the Pastor of Music at First Baptist Church in Wylie has been orchestrating and conducting practices, concerts and trips for area senior citizens. For the...
