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CASA volunteers advocate for children in crisis

CASA volunteers advocate for children in crisis

CASA volunteer Dawn Brucher has mediated between teens and foster families. Courtesy art When a child is removed from an unsafe home, they lose more than a place to live. They lose familiar routines, classrooms, friendships and, often, contact with siblings — all...

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Measles reported in Collin County

Measles reported in Collin County

Measles cases have been reported closer to home following positive tests for a student in Lucas and a person who visited three retail outlets in Plano earlier this month. The cases are not believed related to each other and officials have not determined a link to the...

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Sales tax holiday April 26

Sales tax holiday April 26

As severe weather season nears, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding residents that they can purchase certain emergency preparation supplies without paying sales tax during the state’s annual tax holiday, scheduled for April 26-28. The sales tax exemption begins...

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Recycling Art contest winners announced

Recycling Art contest winners announced

First place winning art in the 2nd-3rd grade category was submitted by Hailey Y. Courtesy photo Murphy’s recycling trucks are sporting new artwork created by local students. The 2025 Recycle Truck Art Contest winners were honored at the Tuesday, April 15 city council...

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REAL ID deadline nears

REAL ID deadline nears

Beginning May 7, every air traveler 18 years or older will be required to present a REAL ID compliant license or another acceptable form of identification to fly within the U.S. or access certain federal facilities, according to the Department of Homeland Security...

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County property appraisals mailed

County property appraisals mailed

Collin County property values will take center stage as property owners will soon see how much the county thinks their property is worth. Collin Central Appraisal District (CCAD) has been busy collecting and entering information in preparation to generate appraisal...

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Reed headed back to state in 110 hurdles

Reed headed back to state in 110 hurdles

Plano East senior Philip Reed qualified for the Class 6A state track and field meet in the 110-meter hurdles. Reed finished in second place at the Region I-6A meet in a time of 13.93 seconds. Photo by Jerry Winfrey / C&S Media By David Wolman...

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