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TECRT Director Michael Dikovitsky and fellow TECRT volunteers. Courtesy photo When tragedy strikes — whether it’s a police shooting, a suicide, a mass casualty event or a devastating natural disaster — first responders rush toward the scene. But once the sirens fade...
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has issued a Weather Watch for the period of Feb. 19-21 in response to forecasted extreme cold weather across the region. The watch is prompted by expected higher electricity demand and the potential for lower reserve...
The Plano East girls basketball team reacts as the Lady Panthers are presented with a gold ball following their 48-44 win over South Grand Prairie in the area round of the Region I-6A Division I playoffs on Thursday from Coppell High School. Photo by Oladipo Awowale /...
The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) announced it will temporarily switch the disinfectant used in its water treatment process from Mar. 3 to 31, 2025. The annual change, a routine maintenance procedure, is essential for maintaining water quality and...
Murphy Police Records Supervisor Kim Gann and Lt. Adana Barber, along with Lt. Aaron McCarty (not pictured), are responsible for the speedy implementation of new policies and procedures. The Murphy Police Department has received national attention for its achievement...
Sports
Plano East senior Reagan Noel crosses the finish line in seventh place at the Plano ISD High School Invitational. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] The Plano East cross country team commenced the 2025 season by competing in...
Wylie East girls hauled in all-district honors for the 2020 soccer season. They earned five superlatives, led by 10-5A Most Valuable Player junior Jayme Bailey. Junior Tristyn Gaida was the Defensive MVP. Collecting Utility Player of the Year was senior Reece...
Wylie boys basketball will be recognized for making it to the state tournament. The UIL announced last week state qualifiers will be presented a trophy with the inscription “UIL State Championships,” medals and shirts. For the full story, see the May 7 issue or...
Three local football stars saw their dreams come to reality last week in the all-digital 2020 National Football League Draft. Sachse’s Devin Duvernay went in the third round with the 92nd pick to the Baltimore Ravens. For the full story, see the April 30 issue...
Seniors voice thoughts on loss of final spring season Baseball, softball and track and field were midway through the season, and boys basketball state tournament had just started when the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic hit. Last week the UIL delivered the knockout blow...
Education
At the first Wylie ISD school board meeting of the year on Monday, Jan. 22, Cox Elementary Principal Krista Wilson announced an upcoming memorial honoring sisters Daniela and Sofia Mendoza. The Cox students were among the eight people killed at the mass shooting in...
From Staff Reports [email protected] Students interested in the new Competency-Based Business Management Certificate Program being offered at Collin College this fall can attend an information session from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, July 9 at the Preston Ridge Campus....
From Staff Reports [email protected] The 519 students of Akin Elementary will see a couple changes when they walk through the front doors for their first day of school in August. The 26 year-old elementary will see construction addressing renovations,...
From Staff Reports [email protected] Collin College mourns the loss of Dr. David Hammel, who served both Collin College and the Collin College Foundation. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 2 p.m....
Life & Style
Now that you’ve closed on your first house, you’re officially a homeowner. However, before you can get comfy in your new place, you need to actually move in. If you’ve never moved into a new house, there are a few things you may not be aware of. As you make plans to...
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Opinion
I have a lot of my grandparents in me. I’m cheap. I also love the Arkansas Razorbacks. Nowhere is this truer than when it comes to radio, television, and an Arkansas game. I grew up listening to free radio and watching free television. So, the idea of paying...
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