Plano East sophomore Anna Lukas attempts to tip the ball past the hands of a Cornerstone Christian defender on Friday. Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] With district play for the Plano East volleyball team not beginning...
Plano Independent School District trustees have adopted a 2025-26 budget based on a proposed tax rate to be formally adopted in August. PISD Chief Financial Officer Courtney Reeves said the proposed tax rate was $1.03965 per $100 of assessed value, based on estimates...
It’s easy to overlook them as we go about our busy lives, but pollinators are some of the most essential—and unsung—workers in our ecosystems. The next time you stop to smell the roses, take a closer look. You might spot a bee, butterfly, or even a beetle helping that...
Columnist John Moore keeps an old rotary phone around. Just in case. Photo by John Moore There are many once-common aspects of the telephone that are now gone. Keep in mind that those born in the 1990s likely have never heard a dial tone, dialed a phone, or talked to...
A new law now requires Texas vehicle dealers to issue metal license plates instead of temporary paper tags. Temporary paper license plates are disappearing from Texas vehicles. Under a law passed by the 88th Legislature two years ago, Monday, July 1, is the date for...
Courtesy photo Collin College is now accepting applications for its new Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Software Development, set to launch this fall at the college’s Frisco Campus. The program builds on Collin College’s existing Associate of Applied Science...
The city of Wylie will host a July 3 celebration starting at 7:30 p.m. at 851 Hensley Lane. Attendees can enjoy food trucks, a live DJ, and a water spray zone courtesy of Wylie Fire-Rescue. Independence Day is just around the corner, and communities throughout Collin...
Columnist John Moore learned to drive on a stick shift. He still uses a clutch to operate his tractor. Courtesy John Moore One of the necessities of my youth is now one of your best bets to prevent vehicle theft: a stick shift. I watch a lot of YouTube, and...
Teachers in the Plano Independent School District will be getting the biggest pay raise in district history. Plano ISD Trustees approved the 2025-26 compensation plan at their Tuesday, June 10, board meeting. Salary increases will range from 4% to 8.5%, depending on...
