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New elementary brings new school boundaries

New elementary brings new school boundaries

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...

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Filing open for city council

Filing open for city council

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...

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City combines financial policies

City combines financial policies

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...

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Panthers on prowl for district-opening victory

Panthers on prowl for district-opening victory

              MURPHY – Plano East (0-3) football begins its quest for a second straight trip to the playoffs in the District 9-6A opener. They’ll square off against McKinney Boyd at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20 at Tom Kimbrough Stadium....

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Coming out flat

Coming out flat

First half offensive struggles aid downfall DALLAS – A slow start spelled doom for Plano East football during the Cotton Bowl Prep Showcase. As a result, they fell 17-7 to Lake Highlands on Friday, Sept. 6.   For the full story, see the Sept. 12 issue or...

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Coming up short

Coming up short

Panthers lose season opener during overtime BEDFORD – It came down to overtime on Thursday, Aug. 29 during the season opener against LD Bell. The host team scored on a short run to pick up the 27-21 win over Plano East at Pennington Field.   For the full story,...

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The time is now

The time is now

Season kicks off this week Local football teams are looking to bring the fire in the opening week of the 2019 season. Wylie and Plano East begin on Thursday, Aug. 29, while Wylie East and Sachse start on Friday, Aug. 30, and Wylie Prep takes the field on Saturday,...

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WISD trustees discuss construction of new schools

WISD trustees discuss construction of new schools

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,...

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Try a new way to travel

Try a new way to travel

Despite the COVID-19 pan­demic, families are still finding ways to make the most of un­usual schedules to plan a get­away. With more flexible work and school arrangements, many families are embracing the idea of a “flexcation,” an emerging travel trend where families...

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Just plane fun

Just plane fun

My wife and I are scheduled for an Alaskan cruise in the fall. By all accounts, it’s something to which we should look forward. I’ve been told the same thing about other trips, including a Vegas excursion that included a stay at a strip motel that still had beds that...

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