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The Parker City Council has approved, with conditions, access from Hogge Drive (FM 2551) to a proposed high-density residential development between Parker and Murphy that has been the subject of a long-running dispute over a planned wastewater treatment plant. City...
A 29-year-old Dallas man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in connection with the shooting deaths of a Murphy couple two years ago. Cristian Andres Bocanegra waived a jury trial and pleaded guilty Friday, Feb. 28, to one count of murder. He was accused of...
Plano East senior Jackson Papenfus allowed just two hits and one run with eight strikeouts in seven innings in the Panthers' 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 senior Logan Potter scores one of his two goals in a 4-3 loss to McKinney on Tuesday, March 11 from McKinney ISD Stadium. Photo by Jerry Winfrey / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] The Plano East boys' soccer team was eliminated from...
Erika Johnson will compete in the 2025 Special Olympics in Turin, Italy. Courtesy photo Murphy resident Erika Johnson is set to represent Texas at the 2025 Special Olympics in Turin, Italy, departing this week as part of the USA Delegation. Johnson, 37, is the only...
Sports
Plano East junior quarterback Josh Gordon runs for yardage during Friday's non-district football game against North Forney from Better Life Stadium. Photo by Andy Redmond / C&S Media By Art Stricklin [email protected] FORNEY – Too much speed. Too much Legend...
After falling to Jesuit 23-17 the Panthers enter district play with a renewed level of effort. It’s a new season and anyone is capable of winning the championship. They take on Hebron this Friday. The Hawks, who did not play Plano East last season, finished the year...
The Plano East Panthers closed out non-district play 0-3 after a 23-17 loss to Jesuit. Only a safety separated the teams with the Rangers leading 16-14 right before the half. But, Jesuit scored on a quarterback keeper to widen the lead, 23-14 to end the second...
Plano East is looking to rebound after a week one loss against Allen. They’ll face a familiar opponent in week two. Last season, on week two ironically, they took on Lake Highlands in a defensive battle that finished with a 17-7 Panthers loss. They take on the...
Dealing with some early cramping and limited practice time, Plano East fell to #6 ranked Allen 49-26 in their season opener. East could not overcome a scoring explosion by the Eagles in the second quarter including big plays by Allen, a 54-yard passing touchdown along...
Education
The highlight of Saturday night’s 21st annual Boots ‘N Barbecue gala was the presentation of the 2024 Elisabeth W. Garrison Legacy Award to former Wylie High School football Coach Bill Howard. The lifetime achievement award is bestowed upon individuals who exemplify...
By Nancy Whitney Staff Writer [email protected] High school students have been preparing to take the PSAT, which will be administered this month in Wylie, Plano and Garland ISDs. The PSAT is designed for 10th and 11th graders, although students as young as...
A new wrinkle, connected to some old wrinkles, is being added to the Murphy Clean & Green recycling event, scheduled for Oct. 10, reported Candy McQuiston, Customer Service Manager for the city of Murphy. “Those old wrinkled jeans that no one wears and just take...
Plano East Senior High, McMillen High School and Williams High School all participated in the East March-a-Thon Sept. 12 at Kimbrough Stadium in Murphy. Also marching were Murphy, Bowman, Armstrong and Otto Middle Schools. For the complete story see the Sept. 17...
The Panther varsity team charges onto the field for their season opener against Lake Highland. The Panthers proved victorious. For the complete story and more photos see the Sept. 3 edition of Murphy Monitor.
Life & Style
Individuals or groups with a yearning to add merriment to the season in the form of parade participation should act now and register for their float at the annual Holiday in the Park in Murphy. The deadline to register to walk, ride a bike, pull a wagon, or drive a...
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Opinion
If you’re a Baptist from the South, you’re hoping that if there’s a Pearly Gates pop quiz, the question isn’t, “What’s the third verse to any song in the hymnal?” You won’t know the answer. If you’re laughing right now, you know exactly what I’m talking about. In...
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