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Registration open for Backyard BBQ teams

Registration open for Backyard BBQ teams

Barbecue grillers are sharpening their skewers and seasoning their firewood in anticipation of Murphy’s first Backyard BBQ Cook-off. The non-sanctioned competition Saturday, May 10, in Central Park replaces Tunes, Tails and Ales festival that was discontinued because...

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Public Hearing at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 4.

Public Hearing at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 4.

The Murphy City Council will hold a public hearing and consider and/or act on an Ordinance amending Chapter 30 of the Murphy Code of Ordinances, Section 30.02.153-30.02.154 “Application” and “Notice of Public Hearing” to amend the notification standards, Section...

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Perry Elliott named fire chief

Perry Elliott named fire chief

Perry Elliott has been promoted to fire chief. Murphy Fire Marshal Perry Elliott has been promoted to fire chief, succeeding Del Albright, who retired. “Perry has demonstrated exceptional leadership and unparalleled commitment to the safety and well-being of our...

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Coming up short

Coming up short

Close losses hamper Panthers in first half Three close losses were all that separated Plano East from a winning record during the first half of district boys basketball. After seven games they were 2-5 in seventh place in 9-6A and 11-14 overall.   For the full...

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Panthers open district this week

Panthers open district this week

Plano East struggled from the first district game to the finale last season. When the dust settled they didn’t have any wins, with 11 losses and three ties.   For the full story, see the Jan 23 issue or subscribe online.   By David Jenkins...

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Hopping to success

Hopping to success

Plano East third in Lady Rabbit Invitational Lady Panther soccer will make the near three hour drive to Williamson County for one final tournament. They’ll partake in the 2020 Governor’s Cup on Thursday, Jan. 16 through Saturday, Jan. 18 at Georgetown.   For the...

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Allen bound

Allen bound

Eagle Invitational runs Thursday through Saturday Plano East boys soccer will suit up for one final tournament later this week at Allen. They’ll compete in the Eagle Showcase on Thursday, Jan. 9 to Saturday, Jan. 11.   For the full story, see the Jan. 9 issue or...

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Education

New PESH principal; Wylie ISD voters OK bond

New PESH principal; Wylie ISD voters OK bond

The halls of Plano East Senior High School were familiar to David Jones as he walked to the principal’s office last May. Once a PESH student, Jones was chosen to succeed Principal George King, who was retiring after 40 years in public education. King and Jones...

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Collin WSM Summer/Fall 2026 Registration #2

Twelve bound for Boys State

From Staff Reports [email protected] The American Legion Hale-Combest Post 315 recently announced the twelve young men who will be attending the 2015 Texas Boys State at the University of Texas at Austin. The youth conference will be held June 7 through June...

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School Notes May 7-13

Boggess Elementary School The Bike Rodeo and Family Picnic Island Style is scheduled for Thursday, May 7. The bike rodeo is schedule for 5:30-7 p.m. in the teachers parking lot and the PTA meeting to kick off the picnic will begin at 6 p.m. This year drinks and...

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Academic honor society wins big

From Staff Reports [email protected] Collin College’s Alpha Mu Tau chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) International Honor Society was recognized with 23 individual and chapter awards at the organization’s international convention held April 15-18 in San Antonio....

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Life & Style

Make Mother’s Day bloom

Make Mother’s Day bloom

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and if you’re fortunate enough to still have your mom or grandmother in your life why not plan a special trip to honor them this year? We all know flowers and lunch are nice but how about escaping town to visit a place where...

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Opinion

On the road again and again

On the road again and again

Back in the 60s, some American college kids protested the Vietnam War, but mostly, they conducted sit-ins. Few protests were violent. Other American college kids would have contests to see how many of them they could cram into a Volkswagen. Today, some college kids...

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