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Collin County growth surge continues

Collin County growth surge continues

Texas is home to five of the nation’s fastest-growing counties by population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, with Collin County ranked No. 2.  From July of 2024 to July 2025, Collin County grew by 3.4%, adding 42,966 people for a total just under 1.3...

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Scores for week of March 12-19

Scores for week of March 12-19

Plano East senior Jackson Hays touches home plate to score a run for the Panthers during their 6-1 home win over Princeton on Wednesday, March 12. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media From Staff Reports The following are final scores for Plano East games played from...

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The $500 egg: backyard hens slow to pay off

The $500 egg: backyard hens slow to pay off

Although backyard chickens have no problem eating off the ground, feed bowls make it easier to measure out portions. Millie, a black-and-white Barred Plymouth Rock, noshes with Shadow, a Black Australorp, and Buffy, a Buff Orpington. The last time the price of eggs...

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Murphy sales tax revenue stable

Murphy sales tax revenue stable

The city of Murphy received a sales tax allocation check this month from Texas State Comptroller Glenn Hegar for $363,744. Allocations to Texas cities were distributed by the comptroller this month for taxes collected on retail sales made in January by businesses that...

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Run it up the flagpole!

Run it up the flagpole!

Mary Pat Elledge, president of Murphy Veterans Tribute, with flagpole donor Dr. Lorraine Chalkley. Courtesy Bobby Tillman The Murphy Veterans Tribute (MVT) has received its largest single donation to date. The project will have three flagpoles and Dr. Lorraine...

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WISD artists shine at VASE

WISD artists shine at VASE

The artwork of 23 WISD high school students will advance to the state-level competition in San Marcos on April 25-26. Courtesy Wylie ISD Wylie ISD high school art students showcased their talent at the regional Visual Scholastic Arts Event (VASE) in Forney, earning...

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House bill to protect parent rights

House bill to protect parent rights

State Rep. Jeff Leach has filed House Bill (HB) 7 that “empowers parents, protects students and ensures greater transparency and accountability within Texas public schools.” Leach, R-Plano, called the legislation the Parents’ Bill of Rights and said it would “cement...

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