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Students working in teams of two consider whether to inspect a body on the floor of a crime scene scenario, Thursday, July 23, at the Youth Citizens Police Academy. Bob Wieland/Murphy Monitor There was a lot of noise and confusion at a crime scene. A manikin, bleeding...
After years of working with leaders locally and around the world, Keith Spurgin kept hearing the same thing: people were surrounded by others, yet deeply alone. That recurring theme of isolation — both in others and in his own life — became the foundation for his...
Teen Court Attorney Natalie Ashlin accepts an award from Juvenile Case Manager Melissa Davis at the 2025-26 Teen Court banquet. Courtesy photo By Allison [email protected] Wylie Municipal Court is seeking teen attorneys and jurors to handle the cases of...
Aditi Chidambaram shows the official race shirt she designed for Murphy Middle School’s Maverick Stampede, the school’s annual 5K and fun run fundraiser. Photo Shelley Dowdle It wasn’t the rain that forced the cancellation of this year’s Maverick Stampede — it was...
High school seniors planning to attend Collin College this fall will have an opportunity to learn more about the transition to college during an upcoming “Collin College Bound” event at the Wylie Campus. The event is scheduled for Thursday, April 30, with activities...
Sports
After a four-day tryout in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Plano East incoming junior guard Arianna Robinson was chosen to the USA Basketball Women's U17 National Team on May 24. Photo by Andy Redmond / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] For the second...
Plano East volleyball team players approach freshman Kyla Slaughter (6) after she records a block during the third set against Plano on Tuesday. Photo by Andy Redmond / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Plano East head volleyball coach Sarah Perez...
Plano East junior quarterback MJ Haggan threw one touchdown pass during Thursday's District 6-6A game against Prosper Rock Hill. Photo by Andy Redmond / C&S Media By Seth Dowdle [email protected] PROSPER – Plano East put up just 114 yards of total offense in...
The Plano East girls cross country team raises their index fingers while posing for pictures with the first-place plaque at the District 6-6A meet last Friday at Myers Park in McKinney. Photo by Art Smalley By David Wolman [email protected] MCKINNEY –...
Plano East senior Reagan Noel has reduced her 5K time by more than seven minutes since she was a freshman. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Plano East head cross country coach Robert Reed sent a message to senior Reagan Noel...
Education
Wylie ISD trustees opened last week’s regular meeting with public comments centered on a controversy involving the distribution of religious materials at Wylie East High School. According to the district, women affiliated with the organization Why Islam, along with...
Wylie High Class of 2024 graduates toss celebratory streamers in the air signaling the end of the ceremony Saturday, May 25 at the event center in Allen. The Wylie High School Class of 2024 marked a milestone Saturday evening as proud parents, teachers, and community...
The 2024 recipients of Murphy Chamber of Commerce scholarships are, from left in back row, Madison Malson, Emily Rice, Caden Warner, Varun Kudva; from left in front row, Liv Lambert, Aamina Aslam, Ella Hawkins, Madison Brown. Eight high school seniors from Murphy...
Plano East Senior High School Class of 2024 Valedictorian is Elgin Mawunya Tawiah and the Salutatorian is Amitha Nandini Mandava Plano East Senior High School will be just one stop on the education and career path planned by the school’s top two students....
Wylie ISD parents and students should know that there are no fake school threats according to Texas law, or the school district. As several surprisingly young students have learned this year, one comment made in jest can lead to an arrest. According to Assistant...
Life & Style
A blue jay perches near a snow-dusted backyard feeder, a familiar winter sight across North Texas. With the right feeder and food, homeowners can attract a variety of birds — from cardinals to finches — throughout the year. Few things bring a yard to life quite like...
Turn off lights to protect migrating birds Nearly 2 billion birds migrating through the United States in spring and fall pass through Texas. And many of them that fly by night can become confused by light pollution, slamming into buildings or other obstacles. To help...
A love of horses, a heart for helping and an unwavering faith led one woman on a quest to blend her passions into a nonprofit that touches lives daily. Lynn Turner’s lifelong journey culminated nine years ago with Heavenly Hooves, a nonprofit that provides equine...
It is once again time for holiday festivities with several cities hosting parades and events throughout the first week of December. This week, on Thursday, Dec. 1, the city of Murphy will host its annual Christmas in the Park from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at...
If you’re the parents/guardians of elementary school-age children, the Monitor is collecting Letters to Santa again this year. The letters will be printed in the December 22 edition of the Murphy Monitor. Please print out the attached document, have your child write...
Opinion
Columnist John Moore still has the license plate from his first car. A 1966 Ford Mustang. Photo: John Moore Lee Iacocca gave us two American classics: the Ford Mustang and the Chrysler minivan. The first was intended to compete with the Chevy Corvair Monza. The latter...
Movies were better in a theater. A theater filled with people. Such was the case before the internet. Before HBO. Before people holed up in their living rooms and away from their neighbors and friends. A time when pay-per-view meant you bought a ticket to watch a...
John Moore’s genuine Scouting pocketknife. Courtesy John Moore I learned a lot from Scouting. Started as a Cub Scout, then joined Webelos, then the Boy Scouts. Girls and making money took priority over my time around age 14, so I never made Eagle Scout....
Cast iron skillet used for generations by John Moore’s family that was featured in The Pioneer Woman Magazine. Courtesy John Moore. My momma’s skillet and this columnist are featured in the fall 2017 issue of The Pioneer Woman Magazine. Well, it used to be my momma’s...
Columnist John Moore’s sister took first place at the county fair with a photo she snapped on a Colorado train trip. Photo courtesy John Moore The photo was taken quickly with little thought of its future impact. It was just one on the 36-count roll of Kodak color...
