A flurry of confetti announces the grand total on the big screen as the Wylie Education Foundation wrapped up this year’s annual Boots n’ Barbecue gala Saturday, March 28 at the Plano Event Center. Courtesy Chris Bigenho More than 850 supporters gathered Saturday,...
A group of 15 Murphy youth learned about law enforcement work through lectures and realistic scenarios as participants in the 13th annual Murphy Youth Police Academy. The academy was held under the watchful eyes of Officer Fred Mancias and Detective Brad Taylor at...
Providing mobile hot showers and hygiene care to those in need In the morning, in the evening, or post workout, who doesn’t love a good, hot shower? Water running down your face, lathering up with your favorite soap and shampoo before wrapping yourself in a clean,...
Smoke testing of sanitary sewer lines to detect leaks starts Monday, Aug. 12 and is expected to continue through the month. The area targeted for testing is inside the boundaries of North Murphy Road on the west, McCreary Road on the east, FM 544 on the south, and...
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton applauded a federal court ruling allowing the state to proceed with redistricting legislation without asking the federal government’s permission. The July 24 ruling by a three-judge federal court rejected plaintiffs' petition to...
Thanks to the efforts of a Wylie High junior, middle school students are rediscovering a passion for science. When Kate Vinson approached her science teacher Ann Darby in 2014 with an idea for a club, the pair had no idea just how popular it would become. “She came to...
A new season of Plano East volleyball is straight ahead. They start things off Aug. 6 at John Paul II in Plano for non-district. That’s followed by the Aug. 8-10 Nike ASC/LISD Classic at Advantage Sports Complex in Carrollton. Plano East then travels Aug. 16-17 to...
Collin County Judge Chris Hill has been appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott to serve on the Texas County and District Retirement System board of trustees. The term runs through Dec. 31, 2021. The board oversees a retirement system for employees and retirees of more than 780...
Texas shoppers can save a little money the weekend of Aug. 9-11 when sales taxes are eliminated on most clothing and school supplies priced less than $100. Savings amount to about eight percent of the purchase price, sometimes a little more, during the annual Texas...
