Columnist John Moore has played guitar since he was eight. The Doobie Brothers helped remind him of why he still plays. Photo John Moore When I first picked up a guitar in 1970, my fingers didn’t make the sounds I wanted to hear. But I knew that if I kept trying, I...
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...
By Greg Ford Sports Editor [email protected] PLANO — Two years ago, as a freshman, Nathan Rankin won the 106-pound classification at the district meet, finished as the regional runner up and then went to state. In 2015, the diminutive dynamo took second at...
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] A new business offering massages and facials in a spa setting will be making its way to Murphy in the future. The city council voted unanimously to amend an ordinance to allow for a professional service limited to...
