The School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) ensures public schools are held accountable for the quality of their financial management practices -- and that they improve these practices. According to the Texas Education Agency (TEA), the system is...
The hardest thing about winning a state championship is defending it. That’s exactly where the Plano East Panthers hockey team is at this season, fresh off of their best season to date. The Panthers won the 2A Texas high school state championship in January, the first...
Campus-wide safety measures added over the summer were discussed by Plano ISD trustees during last week’s school board meeting. Deputy Superintendent for Leadership and Operations Selenda Anderson presented the district’s back-to-school plan during the Tuesday, Aug. 2...
The race for four Wylie ISD places on the board of trustees officially opened July 25 and multiple candidates, including two former WISD principals, have filed. The board of trustee election is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 8, and there are four seats — Place 1 held by...
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar encourages taxpayers to support Texas businesses and to take advantage of the upcoming tax-free weekend. This year’s Tax-Free Weekend begins Friday, Aug. 5 and runs through midnight Sunday, Aug. 7. Most clothing, footwear, school supplies...
With late changes in the program, Plano East’s volleyball team is quickly preparing to start the regular season. Nikki Pugh, last season’s first-year head coach, takes on a new role as head coach at Berkner High School in Richardson. Taking over the team is Sarah...
The average market value for a home in Murphy increased by $123,000, according to The average market value for a home in Murphy increased by $123,000, according to figures released by the Collin Central Appraisal District (CCAD). Certified value summaries were...
One of Murphy’s newest eateries offers a casual, yet elevated dining experience to patrons looking for classic food with a gourmet twist. Proper Wing Kitchen and Bottle Shop serves up chicken wings and local bottled beers, plus a whole lot more, to diners who...
The Murphy Planning and Zoning Commission held two public hearings and considered a site plan during the Monday, July 25, meeting. The first public hearing was to amend the Murphy Marketplace planned development to permit a grocery store. Director of Community and...
