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July is officially Parks & Recreation Month in Murphy, according to a proclamation by Mayor Scott Bradley. Flanked by Parks & Rec staff, Deputy Mayor pro tem Ken Oltmann read the proclamation at the Tuesday, June 16, meeting of the Murphy City Council. “In the...
Drone shots capture an aerial view of runners as they took off at the start of the 2025 Run for our Heroes 5K race. File Art A community event honoring military service members and supporting veterans in need will return later this month, with organizers expanding...
Wylie High School senior Ameya Kohli won first place in the 3rd Congressional District Art Competition for her oil painting entitled “For You.”(left) For Excellence in Acrylic Paint in the 3rd Congressional District Art Competition, Evanna Baskharoon of Plano East...
First-Place winner Hank Gleitz poses in front of his artwork on the side of the Republic Services recycling truck last week. Bob Wieland/Murphy Monitor Mayor Scott Bradley says the yearly recycling art contest is one of his favorite events. “I love this,” Bradley said...
The Planning & Zoning Commission has unanimously denied a site plan for The Center of Islamic Knowledge on 2.64 acres at 1026 and 1030 N. Murphy Road. The vote followed an hour of generally negative public comment and a 20-minute executive session at the Thursday,...
Sports
Plano East senior Malachi Terry, left, broke the school record in the 200-meter dash at last week’s area meet and also qualified for the regional meet in the 100. Photo by Andy Redmond / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] The Plano East track and...
Plano East senior Gabe Berliner runs for yardage during a District 6-6A football game against Allen on Thursday at Tom Kimbrough Stadium. Photo by Andy Redmond / C&S Media By Randy Sachs [email protected] Plano East knew coming into Thursday's season finale,...
The Plano East volleyball team celebrates with the gold ball trophy after defeating Lake Highlands in five sets in a Class 6A Division I area-round playoff game at Sachse High School on Tuesday. Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media By David Wolman...
Plano East freshman running back Treyce Seldon, pictured in previous action, had two rushing touchdowns in the Panthers' 20-13 road win over McKinney on Friday at McKinney ISD Stadium. Photo by Andy Redmond / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected]...
Plano East senior Reagan Noel, pictured in previous action, placed 21st with a time of 18:43 at the Region I-6A cross country meet in Lubbock on Oct. 21. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] LUBBOCK — If Plano East...
Education
Courtesy art. To visit the website click here. Texas families began applying last week for the new education savings account program that allows parents to direct public funds toward private schooling and other approved learning expenses. The Texas Education Freedom...
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, several nonprofit organizations are coming together to host an event aimed at raising awareness and providing education on intimate partner violence. The event, titled...
An Austin judge has continued the court order blocking the Texas Education Agency (TEA) from releasing its A-F accountability ratings for public schools. Travis County Judge Daniella DeSeta Lyttle scheduled a trial in February on the suit filed by five independent...
Wylie ISD officials want to do something to better deal with student discipline, as there have been reports of 65 employees who have been physically hurt by students since the beginning of the 2024-25 school year, with 19 of these people requiring medical care for...
Hartman kindergarteners show books purchased thanks to the Wylie Retired School Educators (WRSE) Children’s Book Project last year. Courtesy photo For 13 years, the Wylie Retired School Employees (WRSE) have proved that the work of educators and school district...
Life & Style
As the heart of many homes, the kitchen is often for much more than cooking. From morning coffee and gathering for family meals after long days at school and the office to entertaining loved ones on the weekend, functional, stylish lighting can make your kitchen truly...
Plastic waste is polluting ecosystems, affecting health In the bustling urban landscape of modern America lies a problem that’s as pervasive as it is pernicious: plastic waste. And despite the concerted efforts to recycle paper, cardboard and metals, plastic continues...
National Sexual Assault Awareness Month In a world where silence and shame can perpetuate suffering, a local nonprofit serves as a beacon of hope and support for those impacted by all forms of sexual violence. For over 40 years, The Turning Point Rape Crisis Center of...
The Lone Star State eagerly awaits a celestial spectacle as the solar eclipse graces the skies April 8, casting its mesmerizing shadow over its diverse landscapes. To witness this extraordinary event, adventurers and nature lovers alike are gearing up for an...
Winter, spring, summer or fall, a vibrant community of adventure seeking women connect to hike trails together in North Texas and beyond. The group, aptly named Hikerbabes, is a women-only group united by a love for the great outdoors and a commitment to stewardship...
Opinion
Columnist John Moore’s great grandmother had one cure for everything. He wishes she’d used Lavoris instead of Dr. Tichenor’s. When I was little, every time I got sick, I was fairly certain that every medication the adults dispensed was designed to kill me. Before the...
I especially love this time of the year! The Christmas season brings back so many fond memories from my childhood. Growing up in the humble neighborhoods of Brooklyn didn’t allow us to have much other than the music of Nat King Cole and Johnny Mathis. I was too young...
John Moore continues to shop at mom and pop stores for may reasons stating where else do you get a free calendar every year? Courtesy John Moore When Wal Mart grew, warnings that it would put the mom-and-pop businesses under seemed to come true. Now, online businesses...
In the movie “The Big Chill,” a group of old friends gather for the funeral of one of their own, and it turns into a reunion. Recently, a group of my old friends gathered for a reunion, and it turned into a gathering for a funeral. I got the call on the way to the...
Print from John Moore’s personal collection. When I was a child, there was a painting that hung on my grandmother’s kitchen wall. It portrayed a man who was praying over a meal of bread and what appeared to be a bowl of soup. Near the man was a book, which I always...
