Collin County Health Care Services has been notified that an individual who spent time in Collin County from Monday, May 19 through Thursday, May 22, has tested positive for measles. This individual visited four public venues while infectious:• 24 Hour Fitness, 1601...
Well, shucks: Maize Days, a festival that celebrates Murphy’s corn heritage, is fast approaching. The 12th annual festival begins at noon on Sept. 25 at Murphy Central Park, with the event featuring food, live music, market vendors and a fireworks display that...
Wylie ISD parents wishing to have their children receive instruction online may apply for a spot in the district’s newly formed Virtual Learning Academy. The Wylie ISD board approved a temporary virtual learning option Aug. 31 during a special meeting. VLA is...
The Plano East Panthers (0-2) gave Lake Highlands (2-0) all they could handle, but ultimately the Wildcats won out. Lake Highlands scored 31 points in the first half on the way to a 55-24 victory. Plano East, playing in Kimbrough Stadium for the first time this...
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 —...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
