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Plans for a high-density development between Parker and Murphy will be back before Collin County Commissioners after officials balked at immediate passage. “Staff requests Commissioners Court consideration and for approval of the Final Plat for Restore the Grasslands,...
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...
High school seniors planning to attend Collin College this fall will have an opportunity to learn more about the transition to college during an upcoming “Collin College Bound” event at the Wylie Campus. The event is scheduled for Thursday, April 30, with activities...
The Murphy Police Department conducted 8,906 traffic stops in 2025 and remains in full compliance with Texas laws governing racial profiling, according to analysis of departmental data prepared by Eric Fritsch, director of Justice Research Consultants. The report,...
Eighteen polling places in Collin County will be open starting Monday, April 20, for the city of Murphy’s general election on Saturday, May 2. Scott Bradley is seeking reelection and is unopposed for mayor. There are two candidates are running for Place 3 and four...
Sports
Plano East junior Lauren Delapaz (2) has been named the Co-MVP of District 6-6A. Photo by Andy Redmond / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] This season was a historic one for the Plano East soccer teams. The Panther boys qualified for the playoffs...
Plano East freshman running back Treyce Seldon has been named the District 6-6A Offensive Newcomer of the Year. Photo by Jerry Winfrey / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] The Plano East football team has been on the receiving end of postseason...
Plano East senior forward Moustafa Abualneel (13) drives to the basket to score two of his game-high 22 points during a 65-49 win over Plano on Tuesday, Dec. 23. Photo by Andy Redmond / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] The Plano East boys...
Plano East sophomore Arianna Robinson (11) scored a career-high 39 points in last Friday’s 56-36 road win over Prosper Rock Hill. Photo by Andy Redmond / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Plano East sophomore guard Arianna Robinson is capable of...
Plano East sophomore Arianna Robinson scored 29 points in last Friday's 67-64 home win over McKinney Boyd. Photo by Andy Redmond / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] After winning each of its first three district games by double digits, the Plano...
Education
More than a month after an incident at Wylie East High School sparked public outcry, roughly 20 speakers returned to the Wylie ISD Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday, March 24, as district leaders continued addressing routine business. During the public forum, speakers...
Records relating to school library materials the child obtains from a school library. would be provided to parents. The Texas Senate has passed a bill that would require school libraries to tell parents what books their children had checked out as well as requiring...
The artwork of 23 WISD high school students will advance to the state-level competition in San Marcos on April 25-26. Courtesy Wylie ISD Wylie ISD high school art students showcased their talent at the regional Visual Scholastic Arts Event (VASE) in Forney, earning...
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reports 94.35% of Texas kindergarteners were vaccinated for measles, mumps and rubella as of the 2023-24 school year, with 93.31% of Collin County kids having received the vaccines. As of Monday, March 3, the...
Collin College will host events at three campuses throughout March. The events will begin the spring Dignity Initiative series, which is organized by the Collin College Committee Against Gender Violence and Oppression to educate and provide action steps to end...
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...
One tradition Sonia Duggan kept is gifting a unique ornament to my children the night we decorate the tree. Her childhood ornaments—each a small, tangible reminder of her parents’ love—now hang alongside the ornaments her sons have received since they were born....
Breckinridge, Colorado is a festive place to visit during the holidays. Courtesy photo While many people dream of being home for the holidays, there’s a special magic in traveling during the Christmas season. Whether you’re craving snow-capped mountains, tropical...
Charleston, South Carolina As the crisp fall air settles over much of the U.S., some of the best travel destinations are still basking in warmth, offering an inviting escape for those looking to prolong the sunny days. While many popular hotspots are overrun with...
Planning head can make the difference between a so-so road trip and a perfect road trip. Road trips are a quintessential way to explore new places, reconnect with nature, or simply enjoy the thrill of the open road. Whether you’re planning a weekend escape or a...
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 is the keeper of his family’s history. Including his parents’ vintage grandfather clock. Courtesy John Moore The difference in a collector and a pack rat is whether you’re rich or poor. Those with money are considered refined and people of taste....
You don't see phone books much anymore. But even when they were around, columnist John Moore was nowhere to be found in one. Courtesy John Moore For those of us who once made our living working on the radio, one of the main competitors we had for advertising dollars...
Traveling isn't columnist John Moore's favorite activity. He's pictured here with his father on a camping trip circa 1966. Courtesy John Moore Bruce Willis ad libbed a line in Die Hard that struck a chord with me. No, not the “Yipee Ki-Yay,” line. I think...
Columnist John Moore grew up with yard art, and still proudly displays a concrete gargoyle out on the front porch. Photo: John Moore Pink flamingos. Chalk and concrete figures. Cast iron pots with flowers. Old school bells. Cars on blocks. The yard art of yesterday....
