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Setting the stage for November elections

Setting the stage for November elections

Collin County voters go back to the polls in March to choose Republican and Democratic candidates for November’s general election. Monday, Dec. 8, was the deadline for candidates to file for party primaries to be held Tuesday, March 3. Secretary of State Jane Nelson...

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Disputed development goes back to court

Disputed development goes back to court

There are more questions than answers about a disputed development between Parker and Murphy. The Parker City Council revealed a proposed settlement from the developer, Restore the Grasslands, LLC, (RTG) at a packed special meeting on Tuesday, April 23. For more on...

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Attack of the clones

Attack of the clones

For the record, there will NOT be a Tunes, Tails & Ales festival on Monday, May 20, despite what a bogus website says.The Murphy City Council reluctantly cancelled this year’s craft beer and crawfish event because of a nearly two-thirds increase in price and did...

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Deep-six that Rx

Deep-six that Rx

Murphy residents discarded many pounds of drugs and over-the-counter medications during the Murphy Police Department’s spring Drug Take Back event on Saturday, April 27. “We get prescription and over-the-counter drugs and medications, and now including vaping...

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Annual events benefit local charities

Annual events benefit local charities

Community members inside and outside the city limits of Wylie will gather next week to participate in special events supporting small local businesses. The Wylie Entrepreneur Expo is 3-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 1 at Collin College – Wylie Campus. Hosted by the Wylie...

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Reeling in catfish management opinions

Reeling in catfish management opinions

Putting smiles on more catfish anglers’ faces is the goal of TPWD’s catfish management plan. Anglers have until July 26 to comment on the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) proposed plan. A link to the plan and an associated survey can be found on the main...

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Prospects appear bright for dove and early teal seasons

Prospects appear bright for dove and early teal seasons

AUSTIN — Dove hunters will have more opportunities earlier in the season, as the dates and bag limits were finalized recently by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has approved the 2015-’16 Texas dove season, including a 70-day...

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Education

Wylie ISD to phase out remote learning

Wylie ISD to phase out remote learning

Wylie ISD officials said re­mote learning will not be avail­able to students this year, but they gave no word last week on what families who should do if they prefer the remote method. In a letter to parents, WISD Superintendent David Vinson alerted parents about the...

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Life & Style

Streetside Showers

Streetside Showers

Providing mobile hot showers and hygiene care to those in need In the morning, in the evening, or post workout, who doesn’t love a good, hot shower? Water running down your face, lathering up with your favorite soap and shampoo before wrapping yourself in a clean,...

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Opinion

Like a fine whine

Like a fine whine

When I was growing up in Ashdown, Arkansas, I thought every adult was old. I really couldn’t tell how old someone was, I just knew that they looked old to me, so they were. Maybe that’s why the young man gave me the discount. About a dozen years ago, I went in early...

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