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Two Collin County cities doubled in population over the past five years while the county grew overall by 19.6% from 2020 to 2025, according to the latest figures from the Texas Population Estimates Program. The program, run by the Texas Demographic Center, estimated...
Two conservative Republicans are in a Tuesday, May 28, runoff for State Board of Education (SBOE) seat in North Central Texas. SBOE District 12 encompasses all of Bowie, Collin, Cooke, Delta, Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Hunt, Lamar and Red River counties; along with...
Once again, Collin County property values show an increase, according to 2024 certified estimated taxable values released by Collin Central Appraisal District (CCAD). CCAD mailed the 2024 real property appraisal notices to property owners on April 15. Business...
On the year anniversary of the tragic loss of two beloved sisters at the Allen Premium Outlets mass shooting, the Cox Elementary community held a groundbreaking ceremony for a memorial honoring Daniela, 11, and Sofia Mendoza, 8. The second and fourth grade Cox...
Murphy is among the “safest” cities in Texas, according to FBI data analyzed by SafeWise in its 10th anniversary report. The 2024 rankings were compiled from data sent to the FBI in October 2023 for crimes reported in 2022. According to SafeWise, Murphy ranked No. 13....
Sports
Plano East senior offensive lineman Chibuzor "KC" Okongwu announced on his personal X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday that he gave a verbal commitment to play football for Texas Southern University. Photo by Kim Peichel. By David Wolman [email protected]...
Crossfit training open to people of all skill levels By Greg Ford Sports Editor [email protected] Suzy DeShields was looking for a workout that would compel her to come to the gym. After all, she had been athlete,...
Several Pirate offensive and defensive linemen went to Abilene recently and won the State Linemen Challenge for the second year in a row. They competed against eight other Div. 1 teams for the title. In the front row, from left, are Ryan Beattie, Brendyn Vaughan, Zach...
Incoming Sachse senior Devin Duvernay was recently named to the All-USA Boys Track and Field Second Team as a 100-meter performer. Duvernay made his this past May, when he became the first Mustang, either individual or team, to earn state championship by winning the...
Plenty of cooler climates are within driving distance By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] We have officially entered the heart of summer. There’s no better way to cool off than to take a vacation that is centered around water. Texas offers many...
Education
Steve Boatman met a reality this winter he had not dealt with in decades. He was not in school. Whether as a student or teacher, Boatman has been in a place of learning since he was a boy, stretching back to the 1960s. Boatman retired mid-year from Wylie ISD’s Whitt...
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Life & Style
Murphy residents are invited to Murphy Animal Shelter to give a dog or cat a new “furever” home during the annual Clear the Shelters Day pet adoption event Saturday, Aug. 17. The annual event starts at 9:30 a.m. and continues until the shelter is clear. Murphy Animal...
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Opinion
Throughout my life, I have always been intrigued by lawyers. I have had friends who have been attorneys and to hear them speak is interesting. One man shared with me that he represented some of the worst people in our city, who he knew committed horrible crimes. I...
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