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Hold a Public Hearing and Consider and/or act an ordinance amending Chapter 30 of the Murphy Code of Ordinances Division 5, Section 30.07.141 - 143, "Home Occupation Regulations." For more stories about the Murphy community see the next print or digital edition of...
The halls of Plano East Senior High School were familiar to David Jones as he walked to the principal’s office last May. Once a PESH student, Jones was chosen to succeed Principal George King, who was retiring after 40 years in public education. King and Jones...
Indoors or outdoors, Murphy residents had an active year in 2023. The theme was Bond, James Bond, as the Murphy Chamber of Commerce honored its members at the annual awards gala. More than 100 chamber members and family attended the event held Feb. 3 at Hyatt Place in...
The city of Murphy underwent leadership changes in 2023 as City Manager Mike Castro resigned in August and will be succeeded in the new year by Aretha Adams, the city manager in Heath. Former Sachse and Stephenville City Manager Allen Barnes has been at the helm in...
The Wylie ISD board of trustees met for a workshop Tuesday, Dec. 12, that focused on construction planning for new schools. The district’s $298 million “Growth Management Bond” proposal passed on Nov. 7. The funds are for renovating additional schools and facilities,...
Sports
Plano East sophomore outside hitter Grace Pinegar hits the ball around the hands of Prosper Rock Hill freshman Hayden Thomas for a point during a District 6-6A volleyball match at Plano East on Tuesday, Sept. 17. The Lady Panthers defeated the Lady Blue Hawks in three...
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Education
Mental health issues have been a concern for students, their families, and educators exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic. March of this year saw officials call for a national shutdown of public spaces including school buildings, resulting in a sudden and...
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Life & Style
As the clock ticks down to Valentine’s Day, the pressure is on to find the ideal gift. While some sweethearts may provide some clues to help with Valentine’s Day shopping, many gift-givers are on their own. The National Retail Federation predicts that, in 2019,...
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Opinion
The COVID-19 pandemic has produced too many tragedies to tally, but here is one that does not get talked about enough: It has worsened conditions that leave children and youth especially vulnerable to commercial sexual exploitation, a human trafficking crime. Human...
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