With late changes in the program, Plano East’s volleyball team is quickly preparing to start the regular season. Nikki Pugh, last season’s first-year head coach, takes on a new role as head coach at Berkner High School in Richardson. Taking over the team is Sarah...
Students and families faced many challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. The shift to remote learning and shortened school days, forced students to adapt to virtual school on the fly as parents adjusted to working from home full-time and managing their children’s...
It was like old times at the Wylie Opry as former patrons gathered together for the first time in 15 months to listen to music and say hello to old friends. A record number of attendÂees, around 175, came from Greenville, Celeste, McKÂinney, Mesquite, Rowlett,...
Sue Darte blames her daughÂter and a jewelry making class she took nine years ago for igÂniting a passion for the art of fusing glass. “A retail glass company had a Groupon coupon and I brought my daughter-in-law with me to make two pieces of jewelry,” Sue said. In...
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and if you’re fortunate enough to still have your mom or grandmother in your life why not plan a special trip to honor them this year? We all know flowers and lunch are nice but how about escaping town to visit a place where...
Pictures of trash on beaches, a whale found with a belly full of garbage and turtles with plastic straws up their nose are no laughÂing matter. They are all just a tiny snapshot of reality today. The impact of the world’s overuse of plastic is causing havÂoc on the...
Since 2010, January has been recognized as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Month. Each year, strides are being made to bring awareness to this modern-day form of slavery where youth and adult victims are controlled through force, fraud, or coercion to exploit...
Holiday events for the city of Murphy may be a bit different this year but Christmas lights, Santa, and a toy drive will be available for area residents to enjoy. The Murphy Fire Department toy drive tradition will continue with some revisions to make sure everyone...
Are you tired of shopping big box retailers during the holidays and seeing the same merchandise over and over no matter what store you are in? Maybe you have a friend that is difficult to buy for who seems to have everything. Don’t despair. The perfect opportunity to...
