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The new Texas school voucher program has received applications for more than 160,000 students, Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock said. Tuesday, March 17, was the deadline for families to apply, but it was extended to March 31 by a court order. “Demand is strong for the...
Place 6 Councilmember Jené Butler says traffic congestion is one of the most pressing issues facing the city as it continues it build out while surrounding areas grow. “With this increased congestion comes significant wear and tear on our roads,” she says. “It’s clear...
The Murphy City Council recognizes new graduates of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). The Murphy City Council has recognized new graduates of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Fire Chief Perry Elliott, Fire Marshal John Grant and team leader...
Plano East senior Jackson Hays touches home plate to score a run for the Panthers during their 6-1 home win over Princeton on Wednesday, March 12. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media From Staff Reports The following are final scores for Plano East games played from...
Although backyard chickens have no problem eating off the ground, feed bowls make it easier to measure out portions. Millie, a black-and-white Barred Plymouth Rock, noshes with Shadow, a Black Australorp, and Buffy, a Buff Orpington. The last time the price of eggs...
Sports
Plano East senior Reagan Noel (bib No. 386) clocked the second-fastest girls 5-kilometer time in school history last Saturday. Noel placed ninth at the Lovejoy Fall Festival with a time of 18:39. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman...
The Plano East Lady Panthers basketball team, ranked No. 6 in 6A, had one of its biggest tests of the season. Facing one of the top defensive teams in District 6-6A, Lewisville proved to be a formidable opponent throughout the game, giving Plano East a lot of trouble...
When the game mattered the most, it was the Plano East boys basketball team getting it done on the defensive end. The Panthers needed a win to get in the top four of the district standings and get into playoff territory. They opened the week by falling short in their...
Plano East extended its winning streak to six games after beating Plano and Coppell during the past week. The victories put the Lady Panthers in sole possession of first place in District 6-6A at 6-3 overall, but undefeated 6-0 in district play. A team with high...
The Panthers boys basketball team nearly pulled off the big upset but instead will have to settle for a 1-1 week to advance to 7-7 on the season. Playing at a .500 level, Plano East was able to open the week with a commanding win over Plano by a score of 70-43. It...
Education
On the year anniversary of the tragic loss of two beloved sisters at the Allen Premium Outlets mass shooting, the Cox Elementary community held a groundbreaking ceremony for a memorial honoring Daniela, 11, and Sofia Mendoza, 8. The second and fourth grade Cox...
By Nancy Whitney Staff Writer [email protected] Local students shared their visions for the future at the 2015-’16 North Texas Future City Competition. The competition, a national event for students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade, provokes students to ask...
By Nancy Whitney Staff Writer [email protected] Plano ISD received a ‘met standard’ rating in the recently released 2014-’15 Texas Academic Report. The TAPR reports on STAAR test performances, SAT and ACT test results, demographics and additional school...
By Nancy Whitney Staff Writer [email protected] Murphy’s McMillen High School students are getting their dancing shoes warmed up as they prepare to present the school’s second musical ever. “Footloose The Musical” is a stage adaption by Dean Pitchford and...
Collin College’s Auteur Film Series will screen “The Wicker Man” at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at the Spring Creek Campus Living Legends Conference Center as part of its 2015-2016 “Religion: Opiate or Oracle” theme. Spring Creek Campus is located at 2800 E. Spring...
Life & Style
It is once again time for holiday festivities with several cities hosting parades and events throughout the first week of December. This week, on Thursday, Dec. 1, the city of Murphy will host its annual Christmas in the Park from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at...
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Opinion
Lying on the deck behind the backseat and staring upward through the rear glass of a Buick gave a kid the perfect view of the sky and clouds. A cloud could look like a bear one moment, and a crocodile the next. Family road trips of the 1960s and 70s obviously did not...
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