The Texas Legislature has voted to eliminate the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, known as STAAR, and replace it with a new testing and accountability system designed to reduce pressure on students, give parents and teachers faster results and provide...
Plano East had one of the best running back tandems in District 6-6A last season with Ismail Mahdi and Xavier Franco. Mahdi led the team with 1,332 yards rushing and 14 touchdowns in 2021, earning himself his second first-team all-district honors. Behind him, Franco...
Plano ISD board of trustees approved the 2022-23 school year budget during June’s regular meeting, with the tax rate to be considered in August. Johnny Hill, deputy superintendent for business and employee services, presented the budget to Plano ISD trustees. Hill...
July is National Parks and Recreation month and Murphy is offering several events and activities, including “Bigfoot sightings” for area residents. Recreation Specialist Greg Dunn said the theme is: “we rise up for Parks and Recreation.” “It brings attention to how...
The Murphy Planning and Zoning Commission discussed a zoning change, ordinance amendments and a construction plat during the June 27 regular meeting. The first public hearing concerned an application from Nima Home, Inc. requesting approval of a zoning change from...
After almost a decade working as a dentist for a corporate dental company in Dallas, a Murphy resident recently opened her own practice, a dream she has had since college. Countryside Smiles opened June 1 and held a grand opening ceremony June 18. Owner Dr. Jaspreet...
The Plano East Panthers went undefeated over the weekend tournament, a perfect 3-0. They opened the weekend with a 68-40 win over Burleson Centennial on Friday, June 24, at Duncanville High School. Following the strong opening performance, the Panthers continued their...
In a short meeting lasting only 20 minutes, council passed two ordinances during the Tuesday, July 5, regular council meeting. The first ordinance amended the fiscal year 2022 police seizure fund budget by $4,700 for an independent audit and inventory of the property...
By Todd Baughman I don’t know about you, but I get distracted easily. Just typing that last sentence I’m pretty sure I had about 18 new thoughts about what I could / should be doing right now. Do you often load up your calendar and your mind with actions and...
