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An event for the ages

An event for the ages

Nobody alive today saw the last total eclipse in Murphy. And nobody who sees this year’s April 8 eclipse will live to see the next in this location. The most recent total eclipse for the area occurred July 29, 1878, the week Texas Rangers killed outlaw Sam Bass during...

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Senate prepared to hold trial in AG impeachment

Senate prepared to hold trial in AG impeachment

On the final day of the 88th Legislature, lawmakers in the Texas House of Representatives delivered 20 articles of impeachment against Attorney General Ken Paxton. By delivering the articles Monday, May 29, the Texas House triggered an impeachment process that is set...

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Memorial Day festivities in Wylie set for May 29

Memorial Day festivities in Wylie set for May 29

With Memorial Day on the horizon, it is a chance to reflect on the lives lost in defense of the rights and freedoms enjoyed by those across the United States. Residents and veterans alike are invited to honor the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in a...

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May 6 election results certified by council

May 6 election results certified by council

The Murphy City Council has canvassed votes cast in the Saturday, May 6, election. At their regular meeting Tuesday, May 16, councilmembers certified Laura Deel had been elected to Place 5 on council, Andrew Chase had been re-elected to Place 3 and Mayor Scott...

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Leading Plano East students excel in science

Leading Plano East students excel in science

The top two students in Plano East Senior High’s Class of 2023 are both headed to Massachusetts. Valedictorian Shriya Bhat, with a grade point average 4.88, plans to attend Harvard University, where she will study cellular and molecular biology. Salutatorian Otto...

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Early voting begins May 30 for runoff

Early voting begins May 30 for runoff

Runoff election early voting is right around the corner as voters will cast their ballots for two trustee positions on the Collin College board. The runoff election day is Saturday, June 10, with an early voting window that is set to begin Tuesday, May 30, and run...

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A shell of a good time at Tunes, Tails & Ales

A shell of a good time at Tunes, Tails & Ales

The sign at the gate said, “No outside alcohol permitted,” but there was plenty inside. Hundreds of beer lovers turned out in perfect weather to sample brews from dozens of vendors at Murphy’s seventh Tunes, Tails & Ales craft beer and crawfish festival. Severe...

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County Sheriff hopes to aid inmates with new program

County Sheriff hopes to aid inmates with new program

Sheriff Jim Skinner wants to reduce recidivism rates among Collin County jail inmates by offering a program where they can learn better life skills, improve their education and learn a trade. “Too often, we see generations of a family stuck in that vicious cycle of...

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Memorial outside Cox commemorates victims

Memorial outside Cox commemorates victims

A memorial dedicated to sisters Sofia Mendoza, 8, and her sister Daniela, 11, stands outside Cox Elementary School in Sachse as a stark reminder of the sobering reality around mass shootings: the lives lost. The two girls were at Allen Premium Outlets Saturday, May 6,...

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