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Teen Court Attorney Natalie Ashlin accepts an award from Juvenile Case Manager Melissa Davis at the 2025-26 Teen Court banquet. Courtesy photo By Allison [email protected] Wylie Municipal Court is seeking teen attorneys and jurors to handle the cases of...
Place 6 Murphy City Council candidate Qasim Rasul says he’s committed to listening to residents and making thoughtful decisions that strengthen Murphy’s future. Rasul says he wants to serve on the city council to help preserve Murphy’s small-town charm and strong...
A machine dispenses free doses of Narcan. Princeton is now one of several Texas communities where residents can obtain free Narcan to have on hand for the emergency treatment of opioid overdoses from drugs such as fentanyl. Princeton Police Chief James Waters and...
As of April 1, there will be new changes in local food pantry leadership. From left, Audrey Wallace, founder/director of 5 Loaves Food Pantry in Sachse, will relieve Wylie Christian Care Center directors Mary and Ron Warkentine of their duties. The couple will...
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...
Sports
Plano East senior Abdullhi Mahdi, pictured in previous action, recorded an interception with less than three minutes remaining in a 27-22 home win over McKinney Boyd on Friday. Photo by Andy Redmond / C&S Media By Brett Bender [email protected] Plano East...
Plano East had two basketball programs with different expectations entering the year. The boys’ had to replace the bulk of their talent from last year, while the girls’ had a lot of momentum from a young roster that had gained playoff experience last season. The...
In just her first season, girls basketball head coach Jessica Linson put Plano East in a playoff position in 2019 for the fourth straight season. This matched the longest streak in school history and they were able to do with one of their youngest rosters paired with...
It’s never easy to lose a rivalry game, but the Panthers must pick themselves back up. After a courageous comeback attempt against Plano West, Plano East fell just short in losing 34-26. With just four games left to try and get their first win of the season, Flower...
The rivalry game just feels different. It’s a game where records are thrown out the window and all that matters is the 22 players within the lines of the football field. Despite being unable to find a win so far, that is the approach the Panthers will have when they...
Education
Parents and students at Boggess Elementary School thronged the Murphy City Council Chambers on Tuesday, May 7, as Mayor Scott Bradley proclaimed it was “Boggess Elementary Student Council Day.” His proclamation, read by Councilmember Laura Deel, recognized third-grade...
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.
Some youngsters experience difficulty when the time comes to focus on their schoolwork. Such difficulties may be linked to a variety of factors, and parents can be overwhelmed as they attempt to identify the root cause of their youngsters’ struggles in the classroom....
Life & Style
Area residents looking for some yuletide cheer, and perhaps some shopping, will have several opportunities to get in the spirit. The city of Murphy will hold its annual Christmas in the Park celebration, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at the Murphy Municipal...
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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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