By Carrie Dunlea Surrounded by mountain landscapes and natural beauty, mountain retreats in the United States offer an idyllic escape for those who seek solitude and a peaceful getaway. From the rolling hills of the Appalachians to the majestic Rockies, these...
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] Murphy residents should see a drop in their home insurance rates in the future. Each year the Insurance Services Office (ISO) evaluates fire departments in the United States. Based on this evaluation, they assign a...
The Panthers are now 9-1 in district play, and still in the lead with 6-6A, after dropping crosstown rival Plano 69-46 on Tuesday. PESH remain ahead of second-place Allen (8-3), with Flower Mound (7-4) and Plano Westr (6-5) in third and fourth place, respectively....
Plano East's boys basketball team improved to 8-1 in District 6-6A with a 65-49 win at McKinney Boyd, while the Lady Panthers are 6-5 following a 67-27 home win over Boyd. The Panthers are two games ahead of Allen (7-3) in the standings and three in front of Flower...
By Greg Ford Sports Editor [email protected] The worst thing anyone could possibly say about Plano East boys basketball is that all they do is win games. Not much of a critique, and it’s one the Panthers and their fans would probably love to hear for the rest of...
The costs of getting fit can sometimes seem formidable. Men and women on tight budgets may feel that gym memberships, home exercise equipment or costly personal training sessions are simply beyond their means. Such concerns can have long-term negative impacts on...
By Joe Reavis Staff Writer [email protected] About two dozen people attended an inaugural Coffee with the Chief session in Murphy last week, taking the opportunity to meet Police Chief Arthur “Trey” Cotton. The event was held Tuesday, Jan. 12, at Murphy Activity...
From Staff Reports [email protected] Students in Plano East Senior High FFA picked up some top awards this month in the Collin County Junior Livestock Show. The weeklong show, Jan. 4-9, was held at Myers Park Event Center in McKinney and culminated with a ribbon...
By Joe Reavis Staff Writer [email protected] A former Wylie couple, Shannon and Terra Mathers, is putting a new twist on the American Dream by building their own house, out of metal shipping containers. The house is located on 20 acres of land near Blue Ridge they...
