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The Murphy Chamber of Commerce has another month to gather 2,698 signatures of local registered voters in favor of holding a local option election on the retail sale of liquor in package stores. The petition drive began May 17 and runs through July 17. Several chamber...
The Texas House and Senate have agreed to cut the amount of taxes paid by homeowners who live in their primary residence and declare it to be their homestead. Increases in the homestead exemption will be retroactive to this tax year if voters approve the changes...
Carrolyn Moebius and Buddy Pilgrim of Communities & Creeks United brief local residents on the latest delay in approving a disputed development between the cities of Parker and Murphy. Opponents of a new subdivision have won more time to outline their objections....
Slide at city council meeting regarding waste water costs. Courtesy City of Murphy The city of Murphy intends to issue up to $23 million in tax and revenue certificates of obligation (COs) to fund several public works projects and purchase software for the police...
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...
Sports
Plano East sophomore Arianna Robinson scored 51 points across two games last week, both wins. Photo by Andy Redmond / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] The Plano East girls basketball team was an unstoppable force during the first half of District...
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...
After a difficult opening week loss, Plano East faces another tough test in non-district game two. While it’s not quite as daunting as top 10 in the state Allen, Lake Highlands presents a formidable foe. The Wildcats were projected to finish second overall in District...
Not many people can say they’re among the very best at what they do. At Plano East, the Panthers starting kicker and punter Buzz Flabiano can say just that. A season after making 14 of 17 point-after attempts and hitting a couple of field goals, Flabiano was given a...
Early in the season, Plano East is ready to work on some mistakes. Heading to Eagle Stadium for the Tom Landry Classic on Aug. 27, the Panthers hurt themselves in their 56-30 loss against Allen. Starting right off on the opening kickoff, Buzz Flabiano blasted the ball...
Education
Howard, Reising, Kennon to fill seats The bi-annual trustee election originally scheduled for Nov. 5 for Wylie Independent School District was officially cancelled last week. Since each of the places up for election did not have two or more candidates, the district...
By Brooke Hoffard [email protected] Designing magazine covers or a movie poster with blended photos are just a few assignments that keep students continuing on the graphic arts pathway. WISD students take pride in the state-of-the-art software that...
By Brooke Hoffard [email protected] Construction students in Wylie ISD don’t just play with their projects, they build them. Lawn games such as Jenga and Corn Hole are a few of the students’ favorite assignments to complete. Aside from the district’s...
From Staff Reports [email protected]  Wylie ISD officially opened its new culinary arts classroom and restaurant, The 544 Café, with a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday, September 21. The 544 is located on the west side of Wylie High School, (facing...
Sept. 15 ceremony welcomes former president By Joe Reavis Staff Writer [email protected] An appreciative former President George W. Bush received honors from Wylie Independent School District at a dedication ceremony last week at the recently opened George...
Life & Style
Having a cold is not fun. A stuffy nose, sniffles, sore throat, and other symptoms make having a cold a generally unpleasant experience. According to data collected by the Consumer Healthcare Products Association, the average con-sumer shops for over-the counter...
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Opinion
John Moore continues to shop at mom and pop stores for may reasons stating where else do you get a free calendar every year? Courtesy John Moore When Wal Mart grew, warnings that it would put the mom-and-pop businesses under seemed to come true. Now, online businesses...
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