After years of working with leaders locally and around the world, Keith Spurgin kept hearing the same thing: people were surrounded by others, yet deeply alone. That recurring theme of isolation — both in others and in his own life — became the foundation for his...
By Nancy Whitney Staff Writer [email protected] Local students shared their visions for the future at the 2015-’16 North Texas Future City Competition. The competition, a national event for students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade, provokes students to ask...
From Staff Reports [email protected] Sameer Andoni Fino, 37 of Murphy, submitted a plea of guilty before United States Magistrate Judge John D. Love last Wednesday for dispensing controlled substances outside the usual course of professional practice and not for...
By Wyndi Veigel [email protected] Â For some devoted locals, the temporary closing of the Dairy Queen in Farmersville has made hearts ache and stomachs growl. For Gene and Vivian Dotson of McKinney, their love story began in 1952 with a simple sighting at the...
By Nancy Whitney Staff Writer [email protected] Plano ISD received a ‘met standard’ rating in the recently released 2014-’15 Texas Academic Report. The TAPR reports on STAAR test performances, SAT and ACT test results, demographics and additional school...
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] Young anglers will have a chance to test their skills in the third annual Rainbow Trout Roundup. The event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20 at the pond located in front of the Murphy...
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] Drivers who travel up and down North Murphy Rd. may have noticed some new lights. After the completion of the six-lane road, two pedestrian crosswalks were installed with traffic control light standards, in...
Plano East’s Nathan Rankin, middle, stands atop the medal stand after taking first place in the 106-pound division. By Greg Ford Sports Editor [email protected] ALLEN — The season is not yet over for several Plano East wrestlers. That mix of boys and girls will...
By Joe Reavis Staff Writer [email protected] Early voting in March 1 Presidential Primary elections starts Tuesday, Feb. 16, and runs through Feb. 26. Although the presidential primary races top Democratic and Republican ballots, there are a number of...
