After recounting accomplishments of the Class of 2019, the valedictorian and salutatorian of the Class of 2019 at Plano East Senior High encouraged classmates to build a successful tomorrow.... Read more
A clear “Don’t Mess with Texas” message was delivered with the passage of five bills signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott. Last Tuesday, June 4 the governor traveled to Dallas for a signing c... Read more
The key numbers in the Wylie Independent School District to be voted on for adoption next week by the school board is that the property tax rate is decreasing and state funding will increase... Read more
After two hours of discussion with its attorney and in open session, the Murphy City Council still did not find a solution for regulating temporary signs that proliferate in rights-of-way th... Read more
Although the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Europe was celebrated early this month, navy veteran Morris Ripple, who lives near Wylie, has memories of another far-flung war, in Kor... Read more
While the majority of students celebrate the start of summer break, a growing portion of their peers finds these months especially challenging. When the school year ends, so does their oppor... Read more
Smith Public Library patrons need to mark their calendars for the Summer Kickoff Party set for Friday, June 7 to start summer reading club activities. The party is from 9 a.m. until 11:45 a.... Read more
More than 1,300 candidates for graduation will cross the stage in commencement exercises for the Class of 2019 at Plano East Senior High. Graduation is set for 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at... Read more
The 86th Texas Legislature wrapped up its business for the biennial on Memorial Day, passing bills on school reform and property taxes in the last few days of the session. Legislators conven... Read more
Murphy, Wylie and Sachse firefighters sharpened their skills last week with three days of joint training in Garland. Training was conducted Wednesday through Friday, May 29-31 in facilities... Read more