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New traffic enforcement at PSA

New traffic enforcement at PSA

New no left turn rules at North Murphy Rd. and PSA. Courtesy photo The Murphy Police Department is starting an education and enforcement effort to prevent accidents where the PSA parking lot exits to Murphy Road. Police Chief Jeff Gibson said southbound motorists...

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District approves plan for virtual learning

District approves plan for virtual learning

The Wylie ISD board approved a temporary virtual learning option Tuesday morning at a special meeting. The district will contract with Pearson's Education Management System for the online learning program Virtual Learning Academy — with the mascot being the Vikings —...

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Masks to be required at Plano schools, other settings

Masks to be required at Plano schools, other settings

The Plano ISD Board of Trustees at an emergency meeting Monday approved a measure to temporarily require indoor masking at all Plano ISD schools, facilities and district-provided transportation, with the measure to be effective Thursday, district officials stated in a...

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Vinson begins new year, second decade as school chief

Vinson begins new year, second decade as school chief

Editor’s note: First in a two-part series looking at David Vinson’s first 10 years as Wylie ISD superintendent. David Vinson said he has loved every job he’s had, including his position now as su­perintendent of Wylie ISD. He became the school chief 10 years ago, in...

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New restaurant comes closer to reality

New restaurant comes closer to reality

A Panera Bread location in Murphy cleared another hur­dle, as the Murphy City Council approved final site plans for its location. Council on Aug. 3 approved an application of Jencen Archi­tecture and Wade Trim, on be­half of The Morgan Companies, for a site plan,...

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Murphy police officer retires after 18 years of service

Murphy police officer retires after 18 years of service

Last week marked the end of an 18-year career with the Murphy Police Department for Officer Fred Mancias. The police officer has worn many hats at MPD, and at least one cape, over the years. His career in law enforce­ment began in 1992 after a 13- year stint in the...

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Governor calls special session

Governor calls special session

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday that the Texas Legislature's special session will begin Saturday. In a proclamation, Abbott outlined 17 items he wants lawmakers to address. "The Texas Legislature achieved a great deal during the 87th Legislative Session, and they...

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Sunny days on Sagebrush Trail

Sunny days on Sagebrush Trail

Sagebrush Trail is looking a little sunnier thanks to a few sunflower seeds that grew beyond one homeowner’s expectations. In May, homeowner Janice Babcock was feeling particularly nostalgic and decided to plant sunflowers in her front flowerbed as a tribute to her...

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Dog days for our canine, feline friends

Dog days for our canine, feline friends

As we continue in these dog days of summer, North Texans anticipate long periods of high temperatures and humidity. At the Murphy Animal Shelter, where every day is a dog day (so to speak), the work load is not as predictable as the muggy conditions outside. For the...

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