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PIT count finds increase in homelessness

PIT count finds increase in homelessness

An outreach team gathers before heading out to conduct the annual Point-in-Time homeless count in Wylie. From left; Taylor Hutchinson, Jace Wiley, Bill Roberts and Jon Bailey.  Courtesy Jon Bailey An annual count aimed at measuring homelessness in Wylie and...

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Collision kills motorist

Collision kills motorist

A two-car collision in the center of Murphy killed a passenger in one of the vehicles, police said.Lt. Adana Barber said police and fire department units responded at 9:01 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, to a major accident at the intersection of FM 544 and Murphy Road.“A...

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Maize Days success highlighted at council

Maize Days success highlighted at council

A brother and sister prepare for a Ballistic ride spin at Murphy’s 15th Annual Maize Days. About 10,000 people attended this year’s Maize Days “cornival” held Saturday, Oct. 5, in Murphy Central Park, Special Events Coordinator Ashley Hudson reported to the City...

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Early voting is brisk

Early voting is brisk

In Collin County general election turnout was brisk with more than 16,000 ballots cast in the first four hours Monday. Collin County has 100,000 more voters registered for the Tuesday, Nov. 5, general election than the number registered four years ago, Collin County...

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PESH remains perfect with victory

PESH remains perfect with victory

In a battle of unbeatens Plano East came away with the 26-14 win over Prosper last Friday at Kimbrough Stadium. The Panthers improved to 5-0 and 2-0 in District 9-6A. They have already won two games more than last season. They are also ranked 13th in Class 6A and are...

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Panthers atone for last season’s defeat in 6-6A

Panthers atone for last season’s defeat in 6-6A

Plano East’s goal of a perfect season looked to be in jeopardy following a slow start Saturday, Sept. 22 against McKinney Boyd. The District 9-6A opener was scheduled for Friday, Sept. 21 at McKinney ISD Stadium, however, the game was put in a pregame lightning delay...

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Panthers knock off talented Mustangs

Panthers knock off talented Mustangs

Plano East football made a statement last Friday at Williams Stadium. They showed they’re a team to be reckoned with in a 29-7 win over Sachse in the non-district finale. “We were very excited to get the win against a team that is very talented and is always ranked in...

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Panthers improve to 3-0 at Cotton Bowl Stadium

Panthers improve to 3-0 at Cotton Bowl Stadium

For a second straight week Plano East football was firing on all cylinders in non-district action. They came away with the 36-0 win over Lake Highlands last Friday in the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Prep Showcase. “We did a very good job on defense and scored points when...

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Memorial outside Cox commemorates victims

Memorial outside Cox commemorates victims

A memorial dedicated to sisters Sofia Mendoza, 8, and her sister Daniela, 11, stands outside Cox Elementary School in Sachse as a stark reminder of the sobering reality around mass shootings: the lives lost. The two girls were at Allen Premium Outlets Saturday, May 6,...

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Volunteering strengthens family, community bond

Volunteering strengthens family, community bond

Seasonal decorations adorn homes and businesses but local cemeteries are often forgotten unless there are volunteers who go the extra mile. Herring-Hogge Cemetery in Murphy is an exception. Located south of Renner Road on Murphy Road, passersby may notice a wreath on...

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Counter measures

Counter measures

If you look at what’s missing from this great land, it’s, a barstool on which to sit, good home cookin’, and a counter on which to eat it. The diners of yesterday need a revival. By John Moore For more on this story see the November 23, 2023 print, or...

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