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Collin County Commissioners have voted 3-1 to conditionally approve a final plat for a dense 101-acre development between Parker and Murphy.County Judge Chris Hill was the lone vote against the Restore the Grasslands project, which would have 624 single-family lots...
The Murphy Police Department has won council approval to continue the use of license plate readers to fight crime in the city.Councilmembers voted unanimously at the Tuesday, May 5, meeting to seek a state grant for Fiscal Year 2027 to fund the Flock Safety cameras...
An attempt is being made to hold a local option election allowing the retail sale of liquor in package stores.The Murphy Chamber of Commerce will begin circulating a petition for the City Council to place the issue on the Nov. 3 ballot.Voters would be asked whether...
Victory Paint in Murphy owners, from left, Daina Hebert, Tricia Martinez Aiken, Jacob Magee and Carolyn Potter. File art As communities across the country celebrate Small Business Week, local entrepreneurs are being recognized not just for opening their doors, but for...
In the city of Murphy, CCAD data shows a 2.18% increase in total estimated taxable value,from $3.96B to $4.05B with $33.9M in new construction. File art New construction will provide additional property tax revenue this year, according to 2026 certified estimated...
Sports
Plano East senior Malachi Terry has qualified for the Class 6A state track and field meet in the boys 200-meter dash. Photo by Andy Redmond / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Plano East has a rich tradition in track and field. Last weekend, the...
Plano East head girls basketball coach Derrick Richardson raises the net in the air to celebrate the Lady Panthers winning the District 6-6A title Friday night at McAfee Gymnasium. Photo by Andy Redmond / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] One by...
Plano East senior Haley Reed and the Lady Panthers basketball team are 12-0 in District 6-6A. Photo by Andy Redmond / C&S Media By Seth Dowdle [email protected] McKINNEY – Three months ago, the Plano East girls basketball team embarked on a journey with an...
Plano East sophomore Alexander Brewington (3) scored 18 points in a 52-57 win over McKinney Boyd on Friday. Photo by Andy Redmond / C&S Media By Seth Dowdle [email protected] The Plano East Panthers boys basketball team took one more step toward the playoffs...
Plano East's Sydney Reichert dribbles through Princeton's defense. Photo by Elijah Kloepping / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] The Plano East boys soccer team (5-2-2, 3-1) made it three straight wins following a shootout win against McKinney Boyd...
Education
Aditi Chidambaram shows the official race shirt she designed for Murphy Middle School’s Maverick Stampede, the school’s annual 5K and fun run fundraiser. Photo Shelley Dowdle It wasn’t the rain that forced the cancellation of this year’s Maverick Stampede — it was...
Courtesy photo Collin College is now accepting applications for its new Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Software Development, set to launch this fall at the college’s Frisco Campus. The program builds on Collin College’s existing Associate of Applied Science...
Student recognitions and new leadership appointments kicked off last week’s Wylie ISD board meeting, before trustees turned their attention to next year’s budget. The board welcomed Mary Zucha as the new principal of Cooper Junior High, following the promotion of...
Teachers in the Plano Independent School District will be getting the biggest pay raise in district history. Plano ISD Trustees approved the 2025-26 compensation plan at their Tuesday, June 10, board meeting. Salary increases will range from 4% to 8.5%, depending on...
Congressman Keith Self is surrounded by some of the 31 students he appointed to attend U.S. service academies and preparatory schools. Courtesy photo Starting this fall, 31 students from Texas’ 3rd Congressional District will attend U.S. service academies and...
Life & Style
Getty Images 4 creative alternatives to decorating eggs this Easter While decorating eggs for Easter is a tradition that dates back centuries, the high cost of eggs may make it more difficult for some families this year. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t find...
Discovery Room When the summer sun scorches the Texas sky, savvy families know the best way to chill out is to head underground. Across the state, a network of natural limestone caves offers more than just geologic wonder—they provide a refreshing retreat where...
From rugged coastlines to desert canyons, icy glaciers to underwater reefs, the United States National Park System is a treasure trove of natural beauty and historical significance. With 63 official national parks—and more than 400 total sites managed by the National...
In the past decade, backyards have evolved from simple spaces with patios or decks into extensions of our homes—versatile, tranquil sanctuaries designed for rest and renewal. Whether you're looking to boost your home's value or simply carve out a personal oasis,...
Everyone needs a break now and then. Time off helps us recharge, gain perspective, and reconnect with ourselves and the people we care about. But instead of letting vacation days slip away unused—or spending them on trips that leave you needing a vacation from your...
Opinion
Columnist John Moore has endured many difficulties, but nothing's worse than wallpaper. Photo by John Moore There are two true tests for how solid your marriage is — COVID-19 and hanging wallpaper together. As I awoke from 9½ hours of sleep, all rested and ready for...
Columnist John Moore remembers the parlors of the houses of yesterday. Where plastic covered the furniture, fresh flowers adorned the window sills, and you’d better not ever get caught going in there. Courtesy John Moore There was always one room in every Southern...
Columnist John Moore snapped this photo of his back pasture. A place he now calls home, and wishes he'd called home it sooner. Courtesy John Moore I grew up in the far southwest corner of Arkansas. Nature drove the speed of life, and the towns breathed at an unhurried...
Columnist John Moore learned early what his mom meant when she spoke. He's pictured with his mother in 1963.Courtesy John Moore Being a kid in the South required being able to speak Mom. For example: “We’re you raised in a barn?” didn’t actually mean, “We’re you...
Columnist John Moore grew up in Little River County, Arkansas. Where they still say, “y’all.” Courtesy John Moore According to Merriam-Webster, a colloquialism is “a local or regional dialect expression.” Another definition? Language that’s “unacceptably informal.”...
