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Morgan Howard
Sounding off

Sounding off

Columnist John Moore still listens to the albums he bought over 50 years ago. Photo John Moore New music coming out used to be an event. Most of the time, you and your friends knew it was coming and you were waiting, money-in-hand, at the record shop to buy it. I...

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Good News: Are we asking the right questions?

Good News: Are we asking the right questions?

Last month we hosted an event called Q Commons. Q stands for questions, and the idea is having important conversations that advance the common good of our communities, (both locally and nationwide). There were several 9-minute “Ted Talk” style conversations and...

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County Medicaid program to be discussed

County Medicaid program to be discussed

Collin County commissioners will conduct a public hearing Monday, Nov. 18, to discuss the county's role as anchor to the Texas Health and Human Services Waiver 115 Medicaid program. The public hearing is during the 1:30 p.m. meeting of the commissioners' court at the...

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Voters approve 9 of 10 amendments

Voters approve 9 of 10 amendments

Collin County results in the Texas Constitutional Amendments election last week mirrored those from statewide returns with approval given to nine of 10 proposals. The election was conducted Tuesday, Nov. 5. Of 590,266 registered voters in Collin County, only 64,360...

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Jesuit on schedule

Jesuit on schedule

DALLAS – With the playoffs out of reach, Plano East football will be playing for pride at Postell Stadium. They close out the 9-6A against Jesuit at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8. The field is located at 12345 Inwood Rd.   For the full story, see the Nov. 7 issue or...

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Local groups find ways to honor veterans

Local groups find ways to honor veterans

Murphy Chamber of Commerce recognizes Veterans Day this month by inviting area military veterans to attend its November luncheon and receive a complimentary meal. The chamber luncheon is from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, at Murphy Community Center, 205 N....

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Active shooter survival program offered by PD

Active shooter survival program offered by PD

Murphy Police Department encourages residents to sign up for the few remaining spots at an Active Shooter Awareness program it will present Thursday, Nov. 21. The program is from 6-8 p.m. at Murphy Community Center, 205 N. Murphy Road. To sign up, go by the MCC or...

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Marine faced adversity

Marine faced adversity

A landmine took his legs in Vietnam, but Tim Lee of Garland consistently has maintained his spirit and for the past 47 years has preached a positive message across the country and internationally. Lee has especially exhibited an affinity for the United States Marine...

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Welding a future

Welding a future

WHS seniors intern with contractor Wylie High seniors Luke Stampe and Tristan Smith, along with a graduated classmate of theirs, spent their summer getting up before dawn to gain firsthand knowledge of the construction industry. Now that the school year is a quarter...

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