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Student wins congressional art competition

Student wins congressional art competition

Wylie High School senior Ameya Kohli won first place in the 3rd Congressional District Art Competition for her oil painting entitled “For You.”(left) For Excellence in Acrylic Paint in the 3rd Congressional District Art Competition, Evanna Baskharoon of Plano East...

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Holiday events start next week

Holiday events start next week

Festivities begin at 2 p.m. and last until 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. Courtesy photo This year’s Christmas in the Park celebration at the Murphy City Hall Complex will start earlier in the day than last year, beginning at 2 p.m. and lasting until 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec....

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Breaking ground, offering hope

Breaking ground, offering hope

A ceremonial shoveling of dirt was performed onstage at The Cross Church Thursday, Nov. 7, marking a significant milestone for Jericho Village, an income-based urban village to be built in Wylie. Craig Kelly/City of Wylie Community, political and nonprofit leaders...

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City considers rebates for water conservation

City considers rebates for water conservation

Murphy’s new water rates include incentives for conserving water, but the city may take the idea one flush further. Assistant City Manager Jared Mayfield reported at the Tuesday, Nov. 19, Murphy City Council meeting that other cities offer rebates for water-saving...

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Work begins on new H-E-B grocery

Work begins on new H-E-B grocery

A groundbreaking was held for the long-awaited and much-anticipated H-E-B grocery Tuesday Nov. 19. The McCreary Marketplace store will be located at East FM 544 and McCreary Road. Murphy City Council members have shoveled the start of a long-awaited H-E-B grocery on...

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Panthers qualify for playoffs after short layoff

Panthers qualify for playoffs after short layoff

The clock hit 0:00 and the fans rushed the field forming a mob at the 35-yard line, chanting “playoffs, playoffs, playoffs!” The Plano East Panthers had beaten Dallas Jesuit 58-44 in District 9-6A and secured their spot in the playoffs finishing 8-2 on the season. It...

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Martinez nails game-winner in double OT

Martinez nails game-winner in double OT

The crowd was on their feet screaming louder than they have the whole game. The ball is snapped to holder Braylon Henderson who sets the ball up for kicker Angel Martinez at McKinney ISD Stadium. The kicker got his whole leg behind the ball as he drove the ball...

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Missed tackles, scoring opportunities key in loss

Missed tackles, scoring opportunities key in loss

“Not ready to play,’’ “lethargic,” “did not play up to capabilities,” and “not ready to play” are all phrases Plano East head coach Joey McCullough used to describe his team’s performance against Plano on Friday, Oct. 19. Plano East football suffered their second loss...

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Former Panther now Plano East principal

Former Panther now Plano East principal

Shepton High School Principal David Jones, a Plano East Senior High School graduate, has been named to succeed Plano East Principal George King, who is retiring after 40 years of service in public education. Plano ISD trustees confirmed Jones’ appointment at their...

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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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On the road again

On the road again

We often hear someone say they just want to leave the world a better place than they found it. That’s a great goal, but rarely is it the case. Unless you were Charles Kuralt. For those of us who grew up during his time on the CBS News segment, On The...

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