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Morgan Howard
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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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Authority versus influence

Authority versus influence

Who do you look up to? Who is it you admire and want to be like? I hope there’s someone who comes to mind for you. A recent study revealed the 15-29 year old demographic is more likely to say there’s no one they admire or want to be like. I read those results with...

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Rivals up next

Rivals up next

MURPHY – Bragging rights will be on the line between rivals Plano East and Plano West. Both teams square off 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1 in District 9-6A at Kimbrough Stadium.   For the full story, see the Oct. 31 issue or subscribe online.   By David Jenkins •...

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Students remember teacher with project

Students remember teacher with project

Three Plano East Senior High students have dedicated their senior project in Engineering Design and Development to the memory of a teacher who was killed in a motorcycle-car accident over the summer. Tackling the project are Cameron Haynes, Arik Rodda and Nick Bruner,...

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Court open house set for Tuesday

Court open house set for Tuesday

Murphy residents can get an inside look at how courts function during a Municipal Court open house set for Tuesday, Nov. 5, as part of Municipal Courts Week. The open house is from 4:30 p.m. until 6 p.m. The court is located in the Police and Court Building of the...

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