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Texas is home to five of the nation’s fastest-growing counties by population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, with Collin County ranked No. 2. From July of 2024 to July 2025, Collin County grew by 3.4%, adding 42,966 people for a total just under 1.3...
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...
District 67 Rep. Jeff Leach said Gov. Greg Abbott’s State of the State address “reinforced our shared commitment” to providing property tax relief, investing in water infrastructure, increasing teacher pay, educational savings accounts, bail reform and creating the...
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...
There was a major overhaul to the football, and boys and girls basketball districts for the next two seasons. The UIL announced new alignments on Monday, Feb. 3. Plano East was moved from Region I to II for all three sports. For the full story, see the Feb. 6...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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Life & Style
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
You would think that there’s only one way to fold towels. But, you’d be wrong. Growing up in Ashdown, Arkansas, my momma showed me how to fold them, as well as shirts, socks, underpants, and other personal sundries. I assumed that this skillset would carry me all the...
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