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Housing project proposed

Housing project proposed

Plans for “Project Homestead" between Parker and Murphy would include 254 homes on 100 acres now owned by Restore the Grasslands. Courtesy image The husband of Dallas internet influencer Dani “Goofy Mom” Austin is marketing plans for a country living community between...

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Abbott announces agenda for third session

Abbott announces agenda for third session

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Sept. 7 that a third special session begins on Sept. 20, with redistricting one of the issues to be considered. The session will include four other agenda items: American Rescue Plan Act appropriations, specifics on transgender...

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Plano East’s three keys to beat Wylie

Plano East’s three keys to beat Wylie

The Plano East Panthers are looking to get back to the basics. After a second consecutive loss to open the season, the Panthers (0-2) have a short ride to Wylie ISD Stadium to take on the Pirates. Wylie (0-2) has struggled out of the gate this season, losing two games...

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Maize Days coming soon to Murphy

Maize Days coming soon to Murphy

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...

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WISD approves plan for virtual learning

WISD approves plan for virtual learning

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...

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Lake Highlands outruns Plano East

Lake Highlands outruns Plano East

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...

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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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