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Murphy city staff presented council members with an early overview of the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget during a work session that focused heavily on long-term debt planning, technology infrastructure needs and preparations for a possible future bond election....
Drone shots capture an aerial view of runners as they took off at the start of the 2025 Run for our Heroes 5K race. File Art A community event honoring military service members and supporting veterans in need will return later this month, with organizers expanding...
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...
First-Place winner Hank Gleitz poses in front of his artwork on the side of the Republic Services recycling truck last week. Bob Wieland/Murphy Monitor Mayor Scott Bradley says the yearly recycling art contest is one of his favorite events. “I love this,” Bradley said...
The Planning & Zoning Commission has unanimously denied a site plan for The Center of Islamic Knowledge on 2.64 acres at 1026 and 1030 N. Murphy Road. The vote followed an hour of generally negative public comment and a 20-minute executive session at the Thursday,...
Sports
Plano East’s Landon Weeks sprints around third base for an inside-the-park home run against Bryan Adams on Saturday. Photo by Andy Redmond / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Plano East won two games last week against McKinney to remain in playoff...
Plano East sophomore Arianna Robinson, pictured in previous action, scored a career-high 40 points in a 67-53 road win over McKinney on Tuesday, Jan. 6. Photo by Andy Redmond / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Plano East sophomore Arianna Robinson...
Plano East sophomore Kloey McGlothin (4) drives to the basket for a shot attempt during Friday's 50-43 win over Plano. Photo by Andy Redmond / C&S Media By Art Stricklin [email protected] Plano East made the key winning plays in a frantic fourth quarter...
Plano East senior Dyan Tecuatl (bib No. 375) recently earned a selection on the Texas High School Coaches academic all-state elite team. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] For all the personal sacrifices that high school...
The Plano East boys hockey team is scheduled to return to game action Jan. 14 at Mansfield. Photo courtesy Rayme Dean By David Wolman [email protected] The Plano East boys hockey team has enjoyed plenty of success on the ice over the past decade, and the...
Education
Blaire Bryeans and Bree Willoughby earned Reserve Grand Champion and Grand Champion Market Steer, respectively, at the Wylie ISD Show n’ Sale. Allison LaBrot/Murphy Monitor Wylie ISD students showcased months of hard work and preparation during the 59th annual Wylie...
Andrew Varghese, Wylie High’s valedictorian, and Guneet Dhaliwal, salutatorian, will walk the stage with their classmates Saturday, May 24 at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen. As Wylie High School seniors Andrew Varghese, Class of 2025...
Gov. Greg Abbott displays Senate Bill 2, signed May 3, creating educational savings accounts – a school voucher system – in Texas. Courtesy Governor's Office Effective with the 2026-27 school year, Texas families will be able to apply for a trust fund account from...
After 19 months of court challenges by several districts, the Texas Education Agency has released school accountability ratings for the 2022-23 school year. The 2023-24 rankings are still blocked pending the resolution of a second lawsuit. No scores were released for...
Two candidates for the Collin College Board of Trustees have filed 30-day preelection campaign finance reports ahead of the upcoming Saturday, May 3, election, detailing their fundraising and expenditures in compliance with state law. The reports were filed by Place 4...
Life & Style
(Feature Impact) When jam-packed calendars and seemingly constant takeout orders get you down, diving into a fresh way to rethink homecooked meals can get you and your loved ones into a better-for-you routine. Close your favorite food delivery app and instead break...
Discover the best St. Patricks Day celebrations in the U.S. Chicago dyes the Chicago River green each year for St. Patrick’s Day. As winter fades and March rolls in, cities across the United States prepare to turn green in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. What began as a...
Crafting is one of many hobbies you could consider. Hobbies allow individuals to explore their interests, meet new people and keep their brains sharp. But finding time to pursue hobbies— often after becoming empty nesters—can benefit individuals in many ways. And...
A good night’s sleep can feel like a luxury, but it’s actually a necessity for overall health. From boosting energy to protecting against chronic disease, sleep plays a critical role in well-being—especially as people age. Yet, many adults don’t get the recommended...
With the exception of winter crops like hearty spinach and kale, Collin County gardeners should remove spent plants and debris from vegetable beds and flower gardens to prepare for spring crops. As winter’s chill settles over Collin County, gardeners might be tempted...
Opinion
Columnist John Moore and his wife still grow their own food. Something they were both taught early in life. Photo: Jeannine Walker Folks raised in the South learned early that life didn’t hand you much, but if you were observant and hardworking it could give you...
Columnist John Moore still shines his own shoes. As long as he can find the polish to buy. Courtesy John Moore In some cultures, people wash the feet of guests who arrive at their home. At my parents’ house, I didn’t wash the feet of guests, but I did offer to shine...
Columnist John Moore misses the old chain stores, one of which, Gibson’s, still exists in Kerrville, Texas. Courtesy John Moore Online shopping has turned us into couch potatoes who buy more than we ever used to. Adding items to an imaginary cart and clicking, “Buy...
Columnist John Moore eats a lot of jelly, but not for the reason you might think. Courtesy John Moore My sister and I would make a beeline for the cereal aisle at the Piggly Wiggly while my mom did the shopping. Decisions, decisions. Did we want to roll the dice...
Columnist John Moore finds himself a little lost with new technology. Sometimes lost a lot. Courtesy John Moore Folks aren’t counting on each other like we were 50 years ago. And technology is the wedge that’s come between us. Our parents didn’t worry about us much...
