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Parker Mayor pro tem Buddy Pilgrim asks Collin County Commissioners to deny a plat for the densely-populated Restore the Grasslands development between Parker and Murphy. Photo Courtesy Collin County Commissioners Court The Collin County Commissioners Court has voted...
Two new faces are expected to join the Murphy City Council following the general election Saturday, May 2. Complete, unofficial returns from Collin County Elections showed Place 3 Councilmember Andrew Chase was outpolled by challenger Debbie Ison, 64.33% to 35.67%,...
The Murphy City Council will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, and consider and/or act on the application of Westwood PS to approve a replat of Lot 3R, Block 1, McCreary Marketplace on the southwest corner of FM 544 andMcCreary Road. The purpose of this...
Here are final, unofficial results from Collin County Elections with 21 of 21 vote centers reporting. Election results are unofficial until canvassed by the Murphy City Council. Council Member, Place 3Andrew Chase 876 35.67%Debbie Ison 1,580 64.33%Council Member,...
Camryn Sellers, Wylie High’s valedictorian, Kyler Eiben, salutatorian, will walk the stage with their classmates Saturday, May 23 at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen. Allison LaBrot/The Wylie News As the school year comes to a close, a new journey...
Sports
Plano East senior quarterback Josh Gordon releases the ball on a passing attempt during the second half of last Friday's annual black-gold scrimmage at Tom Kimbrough Stadium. Photo by Andy Redmond / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] When a brief...
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...
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...
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...
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...
WHS TMEA All-State Choir Students were honored at the Monday, Feb 24, board meeting. Back row from left, trustees Jacob Day, Suzi Kennon, Mike Williams, Bill Howard, Kylie Reising, Stacie Smith, Virdie Montgomery. Front row: Chloe Stovall, Emma Rains, Kimberly Irby,...
Two members of the Collin College Board of Trustees have decided not to run in the Saturday, May 3, general election. Place 4 Trustee Greg Gomel of Plano, elected in 2019, did not file for re-election and longtime Trustee Stacy Anne Arias withdrew from the race. Arias...
Wylie High cadets cheer when finding out they placed first in Female Color Guard Saturday, Feb. 1 at the annual JROTC competition hosted by Wylie East High School. Twenty-three schools competed overall. Courtesy Wylie ISD AFJROTC Wylie East High School hosted its...
Life & Style
Growing families often discover that the home that once felt just right can quickly begin to feel tight. Many first-time buyers purchase a “starter home,” a practical and affordable entry point into homeownership. But when children enter the picture — and especially...
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...
Columnist John Moore has an ice box that's been in his family for a long time. One that still works if he ever needs it. Courtesy John Moore The fridge. Frigerator. Some even called it, “The Frigidaire.” A few decades ago it had many names. Growing up, my family...
Eureka Springs, Arkansas: A Victorian Gem in the Ozarks. Kary Bjorn Photography/Unsplash As the heat of summer fades into the crisp embrace of autumn, September offers a perfect opportunity for travel across the U.S. The month’s moderate weather, stunning fall foliage...
Opinion
Columnist John Moore grew up eating at cafeterias. Today, if he wants those dishes, he has to make them himself. Photo: John Moore Luby’s. Bryce’s. Wyatt’s. Piccadilly. All cafeterias. Many gone. If you grew up in the South in the 50s, 60s, or 70s, odds are you had a...
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....
Columnist John Moore loves pencils. Even pencils that cost $30. Courtesy John Moore They call it, “click bait.” It’s when you come across something online that sounds amazing, so you click on it to learn more. Click bait is something that turns out to be nothing as...
