Scriptures, prayers and messages of encouragement were written on the home frames at the Jericho Village project Saturday, June 28. With Sharpies in hand and prayers in their hearts, community members gathered on a sweltering Saturday morning to bless the frames of...
Arthur Cotten’s job involves challenges and rewards, and the best reward he described in a few words: “Being able to help people.” Cotten’s job as chief of the Murphy Police Department ends Sept. 30. He is retiring and hasn’t decided his next move. He had...
Murphy Mayor Scott Bradley said when he moved to Murphy, his children were babies. Now, they’re young adults, with one out of college and one still in college. He used his children as a starting point for something about the city he represents during...
Searching for that elusive first district win, the Panthers are on the rebound. Plano East (0-1, 1-3) hosts Lewisville (4-0, 1-0) this Friday at Kimbrough Stadium. The Panthers are looking forward to another matchup after losing to Hebron. The Hawks won by shutting...
Wylie ISD offers a virtual learning program this year that began on Sept. 27. The Wylie ISD board on Sept. 20 approved a resolution to adopt the remote option for parents who decided to have their children learn at home as the pandemic lingers. For the complete...
Murphy City Councilmembers on Sept. 21 approved one zoning change and rejected another zoning change for two different developments proposed for the city. A public hearing was held on both proposals. For the complete story, see this week’s edition of the Murphy...
Things were looking good for Plano East in the first half. However, the second half proved fateful as Hebron (1-3, 1-0) outscored East (1-3, 0-1) 22-0 to win the game 29-18. Ismail Mahdi accounted for 181 of the Panthers’ 274 total yards in the game. Mahdi...
A Murphy man on Sept. 16 was sentenced to 31 months in prison and three years of supervised release for perpetrating a fraud scheme, the U.S. Department of Justice stated in a news release. Justice officials said Fahad Shah, 45, schemed to fraudulently...
Donavia Hall found the perfect transition after her senior year. The District 6-6A MVP enters her senior season as the leader of the Plano East girls basketball team. Before playing this season, Hall decided to commit to SMU for the 2022 school year. For Hall, meeting...
