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Lowes operates five Flock Safety automated license plate readers in the parking lot of Murphy Marketplace on the northeast corner of FM 544 and North Murphy Road. Murphy PD has access to vehicle data uploaded to Flock from the cameras. Bob Wieland/Murphy Monitor...
About 1,400 graduates of Collin College will receive their degrees at two separate commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 15. Both events will be held at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center, 200 E. Stacy Road, in Allen. At 11 a.m., the ceremony will celebrate...
Achieve Academy’s Harold Lacey was named Wylie ISD’s Secondary Paraprofessional of the Year Friday, May 8, at the Wylie Way awards gala. Courtesy Wylie ISD Wylie ISD celebrated its employees Friday night during the 10th annual Wylie Way Awards Gala at the Plano Event...
In Murphy, property owners who disagree with their appraised value have a limited window to file a formal protest. The process is administered by the Collin Central Appraisal District and follows a timeline set by the Texas Property Tax Code, beginning...
The Murphy Police Department has won council approval to continue the use of license plate readers to fight crime in the city. Councilmembers voted unanimously at the Tuesday, May 5, meeting to seek a state grant for Fiscal Year 2027 to fund the Flock Safety cameras...
Sports
Plano East incoming sophomore Emerson Bailey was named the District 6-6A Utility Player of the Year after she hit .342 with 15 RBIs. Photo by Andy Redmond / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Plano East recently completed its spring sports season...
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...
Plano East sophomore Arianna Robinson (11) scored a career-high 39 points in last Friday’s 56-36 road win over Prosper Rock Hill. Photo by Andy Redmond / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Plano East sophomore guard Arianna Robinson is capable of...
Plano East sophomore Arianna Robinson scored 29 points in last Friday's 67-64 home win over McKinney Boyd. Photo by Andy Redmond / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] After winning each of its first three district games by double digits, the Plano...
Plano East senior Moustafa Abualneel (13) scored nine points in a 58-43 win over Denton Braswell on Tuesday, Dec. 16. Photo by Andy Redmond / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] The Plano East boys basketball team used a 20-10 fourth quarter run to...
Education
Blaire Bryeans and Bree Willoughby earned Reserve Grand Champion and Grand Champion Market Steer, respectively, at the Wylie ISD Show n’ Sale. Allison LaBrot/Murphy Monitor Wylie ISD students showcased months of hard work and preparation during the 59th annual Wylie...
JROTC cadets are once again hosting their annual gift wrapping session from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at 2550 FM 544 in Wylie. The Wylie High School Air Force JROTC cadets are bringing festive cheer to the community with their ninth annual free gift-wrapping...
The Plano Independent School District and the Wylie Independent School District have received grades of “A” for financial integrity and accountability from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for the 2023-2024 school year. “These school systems reflect a continued...
Ruth Ononogbu was one of two individuals to receive the Wylie Way Award at the WISD board meeting on November 18. During the regular Board of Trustees meeting held on Nov. 18, 2024, the Wylie Independent School District (WISD) recognized two outstanding individuals...
Armstrong Middle School is one of three surplus school sites which the city of Plano could purchase for Plano ISD. Courtesy PISD The Plano ISD Board of Trustees has approved an agreement under which the city of Plano could purchase three surplus school sites:...
Life & Style
(Feature Impact) When jam-packed calendars and seemingly constant takeout orders get you down, diving into a fresh way to rethink homecooked meals can get you and your loved ones into a better-for-you routine. Close your favorite food delivery app and instead break...
One year ago, Collin County Sheriff Jim Skinner announced plans to reduce recidivism rates among inmates by offering a program where they can learn better life skills, improve their education and learn a trade. “Too often, we see generations of a family stuck in that...
Mother’s Day is a special time for children to show their appreciation for their mothers, grandmothers and the other special women in their lives. Older children typically are capable of designing their own Mother’s Day crafts or even shopping for gifts for Mom, while...
Dreamy sunsets paint the sky a messy blend of orange and pink, while sweet-smelling grass, pristine mountains and bubbling water surround you. It’s the beginning of summertime – camping season! While there’s nothing wrong with sleeping bags inside a tent, we prefer...
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...
Opinion
Columnist John Moore has endured many difficulties, but nothing's worse than wallpaper. Photo by John Moore There are two true tests for how solid your marriage is — COVID-19 and hanging wallpaper together. As I awoke from 9½ hours of sleep, all rested and ready for...
Columnist John Moore noticed a tear on his coffee cup and himself after a recent purchase at a high-dollar coffee shop. Courtesy John Moore On a recent trip, I remembered why I like to stay home. Coffee. After throwing back the covers from my rented room,...
Columnist John Moore recalls the friends of his youth, including Harvey The Rabbit. Courtesy John Moore I never had more than one at a time, but I had stuffed animals. Don’t all kids have a security blanket when they’re young? At first, I had a monkey who had a...
Most of us can cite a handful of times when we knew that we were witnessing history. Something unique. Something profound. A shift in the tectonic plates of society. So it was on January 20, 2025. There was a drawing for tickets to attend the presidential...
While some in society have stopped wearing watches, columnist John Moore isn’t one of them. Courtesy John Moore I noticed his Watch immediately. I usually notice watches immediately. But his was especially noticeable. It was a Rolex. I don’t own a Rolex, but one...
