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Skulls found at a site in China shows intentional modification to elongate the cranium. Courtesy Dr. Qian Wang Dr. Qian Wang of Murphy has made several startling discoveries as he travels the globe to broaden scientific knowledge of how people and their cultures...
Two occupants of a mobile home on Ewing Way in the Southfork Mobile Home Community died Friday, Jan. 24, after the home caught fire. Wylie Fire Rescue responded to the scene, along with assistance from the Murphy and Parker Fire Departments. Authorities have completed...
National Merit Commended Scholars from Wylie High and Wylie East were recognized at the Jan. 20 board of trustees meeting. In this photo, 18 Wylie High students earned commendations, and from Wylie East, two students (not pictured) earned commendations. Courtesy Wylie...
Four at-large seats on the Murphy City Council will be decided in a Saturday, May 3, general election. Candidates began filing on Wednesday, Jan. 15, and will have until 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, to seek a place on the ballot. The election is for Place 1, held by Mayor...
Mary Pat Elledge, president of the Murphy Veterans Tribute, briefs councilmembers on a Collin County matching grant at last week’s meeting. The Murphy City Council has adopted comprehensive financial management policy statements “to strengthen internal control over...
Sports
Justin Bailey is returning to the Plano East boys soccer team, this time as the Panthers' head coach. Submitted photo By David Wolman [email protected] A familiar face is returning to lead the Plano East boys soccer team. Justin Bailey, who served as a varsity...
PESH undefeated in 9-6A rankings The district undefeated Lady Panthers return to 9-6A action this week. They play host 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3 to Allen. For the full story, see the Jan. 2 issue or subscribe online. By David Jenkins...
This year was filled with mixed results for the Plano East boys and girls athletic programs. Panther football finished the season 1-9 and 1-6 in District 9-6A, with the lone win coming over McKinney Boyd during district. For the full story, see the Dec. 26...
Plano East girls basketball opened district with a lopsided victory. They rolled 63-33 win over McKinney Boyd in 9-6A. For the full story, see the Dec. 19 issue or subscribe online. By David Jenkins • [email protected]
In preparation for the coming realignment the University Interscholastic League last week released preliminary enrollment numbers and conference cutoff totals. Those numbers will be used in February 2020 realignment for the 2020 and 2021 football, basketball and...
Education
The Wylie ISD board of trustees met for a workshop Tuesday, Dec. 12, that focused on construction planning for new schools. The district’s $298 million “Growth Management Bond” proposal passed on Nov. 7. The funds are for renovating additional schools and facilities,...
Applications for the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program now being accepted From Staff Reports [email protected] State Representative Jeff Leach announced that his office is now accepting applications for the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program...
Life & Style
Pictures of trash on beaches, a whale found with a belly full of garbage and turtles with plastic straws up their nose are no laughing matter. They are all just a tiny snapshot of reality today. The impact of the world’s overuse of plastic is causing havoc on the...
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Opinion
As a child growing up in Ashdown, Arkansas, we had two main grocery stores. Shur-Way and Piggly Wiggly. Or as my dad called it, “Hoggly Woggly.” A trip to the store was like each TV commercial had come to life. Advertising agencies at the time were very good at what...
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