A speedy egg seeker leads the pack in Murphy’s annual Hop n’ Hunt event on Thursday, April 2. Bob Wieland/Murphy Monitor Thousands of youngsters, baskets and buckets in hand, lined up expectantly for the Hop n’ Hunt in Murphy Central Park. Photo album Overnight...
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...
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...
Plano East freshman guard Arianna Robinson (11) was recently named to the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Class 6A All-State Team. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Plano East senior forward D.J. Hall and freshman...
Plano East sophomore Kellan McWhinnie hit a three-run home run in the Panthers' 6-1 win over Princeton on Tuesday, March 11. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] After Plano East head baseball coach Tommy Sparks watched sophomore...
Plano East senior forward DJ Hall has been named the unanimous most valuable player of District 6-6A. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Coaches in District 6-6A took note of the success of the Plano East boys’ and girls’...
Rebekah Rodgers, assistant director of 5 Loaves Food Pantry and Adrian Phillips, former NFL player and founder of the L.A.K.E. Foundation. Phillips was one of the evening’s keynote speakers. Sonia Duggan/Murphy Monitor With a night filled with inspiring speeches,...
A 46-year-old Allen man has been sentenced to 60 years in prison without the possibility of parole for the continuous sexual abuse of two children, Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis said. The DA said Joseph Baker abused the children over 14 years. “He began...
After eight years at the helm of the Murphy Chamber of Commerce, Executive Director Juli Richards said she was stepping down, effective Friday, Feb. 28. “From the very beginning, my goal was simple: to build roots in this community, help it flourish, and support each...
