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Plano East’s three keys to defeating Marcus

Plano East’s three keys to defeating Marcus

With all of the challenges at hand, Plano East’s season is coming to an end. The Panthers (1-5, 2-7) end the regular season and its 2021 against Marcus (5-1, 7-2). The Marauders are currently in a three-way record tie with a lot to play for in the season’s final week....

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Local resident scares up costumes, brightens spirits

Local resident scares up costumes, brightens spirits

If Brandy Maier wore a Halloween costume, most likely her friends and family would say she could easily be Superwoman because she isn’t afraid to jump in to save the day when she sees a need.  For the last seven years, the Murphy resident has provided Halloween...

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Plano East’s three keys to defeating Coppell

Plano East’s three keys to defeating Coppell

The odds are stacked against the Plano East Panthers.  Plano East (1-4, 2-6) still has an outside chance to reach the playoffs, but needs a lot to go in its favor. That starts with this Friday against Coppell (2-3, 3-5). The Cowboys are one of the few teams ahead...

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Bond for sidewalks, trails explored

Bond for sidewalks, trails explored

 While a new James Bond flick plays in local theaters, Murphy City Councilmembers have their minds on another kind of bond — a sidewalk and trails bond.  For the complete story, see the latest edition of the Murphy Monitor. By Don Munsch...

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Proposed wastewater plant doesn’t pass the sniff test

Proposed wastewater plant doesn’t pass the sniff test

 Murphy residents and leaders last week rejected a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality proposal for their community.  At the Oct. 19 meeting, Murphy City Council approved a resolution opposing the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality application...

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District looks at rezoning elementary school boundaries

District looks at rezoning elementary school boundaries

Students attending Dodd Elementary School in the future would switch to Smith Elementary as part of a rezoning change being considered by Wylie ISD. The change would go into effect for the 2022-23 school year and beyond. Wylie ISD board members heard about the plans...

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Principals must adapt to ever-changing demands

Principals must adapt to ever-changing demands

Todd Williams traveled extensively as a child, as his father’s job took the family many places around the country.  After a trek that took the family from such places as Virginia to the Midwest to Maine, the family eventually made a stop in Texas. Williams attended...

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Injuries pile up in Plano East loss

Injuries pile up in Plano East loss

Without star running back Ismail Mahdi and starting quarterback Drew DeVillier, the offense struggled for Plano East.  Plano East (1-4, 2-6) struggled to get consistent yards against Plano (1-4, 2-6), losing 28-14. Mahdi, one of the top runners in all of 6A, led the...

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