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The Texas Legislature has voted to eliminate the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, known as STAAR, and replace it with a new testing and accountability system designed to reduce pressure on students, give parents and teachers faster results and provide...
Updated 11:15 a.m. April 11, 2023 -- Three people were dead following a double homicide and a suicide in an residential neighborhood of Murphy. The shooting reported about 6:15 p.m., Monday, April 10, at 414 Whisperfield Drive in the Rolling Ridge subdivision, Police...
An annual spring staple dedicated to remembering veterans and first responders is returning for the 12th year. The 1LT Robert F. Welch III Run for Our Heroes was created as an effort to help his widow Becky Welch honor and remember the life of her husband who was...
If an autistic child wanders off or a senior with dementia or Alzheimer’s gets lost, Murphy police officers have a program that could help them get home. Shannon Long, communications supervisor for the Murphy Police Department, said “Take Me Home” is a free and...
The safe way to dispose of old or unwanted drugs is to turn them in. So, the Murphy Police Department has scheduled a drug take-back event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at the police department headquarters, 206 N. Murphy Road. “Participants can...
Sports
Grace McDonald (12) and Simone Heard (8) have competitive in helping the Lady Panthers to a 3-0 district start in 6-6A. Roosevelt Joubert/C&S Media Halfway through district play, No. 20 ranked Plano East has its sights set on a district championship. Following...
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Education
Wylie Independent School District trustees last week viewed a proposed school calendar for 2020-21 and recognized campuses for student performances on the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness test. The school board met Monday, Sept. 16. For the full...
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Life & Style
How to strive towards equilibrium in your life By Abby Cole As our work and home lives become more streamlined by technology and the demands of performance, it can be challenging to create balance that allows us to fully enjoy all of the moments in our day, allowing...
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Opinion
Gov. Greg Abbott on Sept. 12 released the Texas Safety Action Report, a document that details what Texas and Texans are doing to prevent mass shootings. The report elaborates on executive orders Abbott issued a week earlier to coordinate state and local expertise and...
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