Paper ballots for upcoming Collin County elections contain oval bubbles that voters will fill in by hand. Starting with November’s general election, Collin County voters will be going back to the future. Collin County commissioners have agreed to return to hand-marked...
Some high school students want to prove not all athletes play on a field or a court. The Wylie High School esports program has been around for a few years, but has taken off recently, says coach Jeremy Stout. Esports is a form of competition where athletes play video...
To avoid fines and penalties, Wylie property owners are reminded that the deadline to pay property taxes to the Collin County Tax Office is Monday, January 31. Tax statements were mailed to property owners in October last year from the county tax office on behalf of...
Murphy City Council considered a variance to a sign ordinance and approved a request for a cell node during the Jan. 4 regular city council meeting. Council approved a request from The Celeris Group, on behalf of AT&T, to place a cell node that would provide...
Garland Police identified the gunman who killed three juveniles and wounded another at a Garland gas station the evening of Sunday, Dec. 26. Police believe the gunman, identified as Abel Elias Acosta, 14, is armed, dangerous and evading arrest. According to Lt. Pedro...
The state health department announced it has run out of a key treatment to fight the omicron COVID-19 variant, which makes up about 90% of cases in Texas. On Monday, Dec. 27, the Texas Department of State Health Services announced its regional infusion centers in...
Despite missing out on the playoffs last season, the Plano East Panthers soccer team is excited for what 2022 has to offer. The Panthers finished the season with 15 district points, winning four matches and tying three more. The new year brings plenty of optimism for...
Many families develop Christmas traditions throughout the years. Sometimes it is a tradition meant to pay respects to previous generations, but other times it develops by happenstance. Sometimes it's a little bit of both. Eleven years ago Julie Lawson of...
Christmas may be a good time to add a four-legged family member to the mix, but there are some things to consider before doing so. The Murphy Animal Shelter, located at 206 N Murphy Road, is dedicated to ensuring pets are adopted into loving homes. So far this year,...
