City Manager Aretha Adams paints a cautious financial picture shaped by rising utility costs, limited fund growth and a patchwork of external data not yet finalized. No votes were taken during a Tuesday, June 24, budget workshop, which Mayor Scott Bradley said was...
A longstanding library program is emerging from the depths and encouraging local residents to jump into the deep end with their favorite book. The Sachse Public Library is kicked off its 2022 Summer Reading program Saturday, June 4, and readers will be able to log...
Murphy residents who want to enjoy some fun under the sun, or music under the night sky will have plenty of opportunities this month. The Sounds at Sundown concert series June 3 kickoff was canceled because of inclement weather, however, planned upcoming concerts will...
Prioritizing dreams, saying goodbye and making a difference in the world were tidbits of wisdom delivered by the Plano East Class of 2022 graduates in their commencement addresses. Students from Plano East Senior High School walked the stage Saturday, June 4, to...
While water loss is a side effect experienced by every city, sometimes they must work extra hard to find ways to remediate the problem. According to Public Service Director Tim Rogers, water loss — water that is used but not billed — is part of running a city and can...
Murphy City Council held a public hearing concerning a zoning change for acreage located south of City Hall at the Tuesday, June 8, regular meeting. The 7.5-acre lot has been discussed at four separate Planning and Zoning Commission meetings since January and is...
By Rick Wood There’s so much going on in our world today…just turn on the news and you can hear of the tragedies that are taking place throughout our nation. Here in Texas, the town of Uvalde is mourning the deaths of nineteen elementary students and two teachers less...
Competing in one of the toughest districts in the state, Plano East saw improvement and two players with all-district nods. While still finishing eighth in District 6-6A, the Lady Panthers (3-11, 8-16) improved by three wins in the district. That led to two players...
The Plano East Panthers may have missed out on a postseason berth, but are still earned a few nods to the all-district team. Leading the way for Plano East (3-11, 7-18-2) this season was Caleb Bergman. The senior Baylor baseball signee ended his final season on a...
