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Fields of fun in annual egg hunt

Fields of fun in annual egg hunt

A speedy egg seeker leads the pack in Murphy’s annual Hop n’ Hunt event on Thursday, April 2. Bob Wieland/Murphy Monitor Thousands of youngsters, baskets and buckets in hand, lined up expectantly for the Hop n’ Hunt in Murphy Central Park. Photo album Overnight...

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2024 election results – other – FINAL

2024 election results – other – FINAL

Collin County Elections reports total voter turnout in the county for the Nov. 5 general election was 68.78% of the 751,832 voters registered. There were 424,236 early in-person ballots, 13,856 mail-in ballots, 2,108 limited ballots and 76,942 votes cast at the polls...

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Texas Legislature election results – FINAL

Texas Legislature election results – FINAL

Collin County Elections reports total voter turnout in the county for the Nov. 5 general election was 68.78% of the 751,832 voters registered. There were 424,236 early in-person ballots, 13,856 mail-in ballots, 2,108 limited ballots and 76,942 votes cast at the polls...

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Smith signs to play for Hawks summer league squad

Plano East’s Zach Smith has made the jump to the professional basketball ranks. After going undrafted, the Texas Tech graduate signed a contract to play for the Atlanta Hawks summer league team. Fellow Red Raider Zhaire Smith joined him in the NBA. The Garland...

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Teams to compete in Rowlett State Qualifying Tournament

Teams to compete in Rowlett State Qualifying Tournament

Wylie, Wylie East and Plano East will have one final shot to qualify for the Div. I 7-on-7 tournament. The trio is scheduled to compete in the Friday, June 22 Rowlett SQT. The tourney is the final qualifier before the June 29-30 competition at College Station’s...

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Patriots capture district, playoff titles

Patriots capture district, playoff titles

Wylie Preparatory Academy enjoyed success on the hardwood, diamond and gridiron this school year. The Patriots football team led the way, making it to the Texas Christian Athletic Federation six-man championship game. Waco Methodist Children’s Home came away with the...

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Flashing back

Flashing back

This 2017-’18 school year was filled with bright spots for the Plano East boys and girls athletic programs. Below is a breakdown of how each team fared, starting with the fall sports, winter and wrapping up with the spring.   Football Amid a slew of injuries...

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Education

Potential TEA changes presented

Potential TEA changes presented

An unclear state on how school districts will be evaluated by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) in its annual accountability ratings had Deputy Superintendent Kim Spicer “concerned.” Spicer presented the changes alongside Stephen Davis, executive director of secondary...

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Opportunities abound for Spring Break

Opportunities abound for Spring Break

Spring Break lasts throughout next week, and though students may feel glad to be out of class, boredom can set in all too easily. Luckily, the area will have plenty of entertainment options available.   For the full story, see the March 5 issue or subscribe...

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Lunchroom ladies

Lunchroom ladies

It’s time the lunchroom ladies got their due. At Burke Street Elementary in Ashdown, Arkansas, (and later Ashdown High School) the kids in my grade were respectful of all adults. But just like at home, we sometimes complained about the food. Especially the food in the...

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