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5 trends in heart health among younger adults

5 trends in heart health among younger adults

Why your CoQ10 level matters Heart disease is something many adults push to the back of their minds if they are not experiencing symptoms; a concern for “later” in life. However, that mindset may be changing. New research suggests younger generations are thinking...

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Coming out flat

Coming out flat

First half offensive struggles aid downfall DALLAS – A slow start spelled doom for Plano East football during the Cotton Bowl Prep Showcase. As a result, they fell 17-7 to Lake Highlands on Friday, Sept. 6.   For the full story, see the Sept. 12 issue or...

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Police, fire pay questioned at council meeting

Police, fire pay questioned at council meeting

A former city council member, Don Reilly, took the current Murphy City Council to task last week for failing to honor a pay plan for police and fire personnel adopted in 2016 to bring their salaries up to levels comparable to other officers in the area. The comments...

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Charity bike ride kicks off Saturday at Southfork

Charity bike ride kicks off Saturday at Southfork

Former Dallas Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith may be seen bicycling through Collin County this weekend, as his Gran Fondo charity race kicks off at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 at Southfork Ranch in Parker. The ride will make a special stop in Princeton at Veterans...

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Grant approved to help build veteran’s tribute

Grant approved to help build veteran’s tribute

Murphy City Council last week approved a $10,000 grant to Murphy Historical Society to help move along a project to build Murphy Veterans Tribute. The award was approved at a regular council session Tuesday, Sept. 3, at City Hall, 206 N. Murphy Road.   For the...

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Sachse High, Plano East prepare fall productions

Sachse High, Plano East prepare fall productions

Even though school has only been in session for a month, drama students are already putting the finishing touches on plays and are ready to entertain their communities. The theatre departments at Sachse High School and Plano East Senior High School will stage their...

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The effects of UV rays on the eyes

The effects of UV rays on the eyes

The sun can be both friend and foe. A warm, sunny day can improve mood and increase levels of vitamin D in the body. Exposure to sunlight during the day also can help regulate the body’s natural sleep-wake cycle, known as the circadian rhythm. However, overexposure to...

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Executive orders address deadly mass shootings

Executive orders address deadly mass shootings

Gov. Greg Abbott on Sept. 5 issued eight executive orders in hopes of preventing further mass shootings. Abbott’s orders came days after seven people were killed and 25 injured in multiple shootings by a lone gunman along thoroughfares connecting the cities of Odessa...

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Coming up short

Coming up short

Panthers lose season opener during overtime BEDFORD – It came down to overtime on Thursday, Aug. 29 during the season opener against LD Bell. The host team scored on a short run to pick up the 27-21 win over Plano East at Pennington Field.   For the full story,...

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