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Collin County commissioners adopted a $633.8 million budget and a higher property tax rate for fiscal year 2027, marking the first increase in the county’s overall tax rate in more than three decades. Commissioners approved a combined property tax rate of $0.151414...
As political and social divisions increasingly play out online and in communities, the Rotary Club of Wylie is inviting residents to step away from the noise and meet face to face. The club will host its inaugural Rotary Peace Summit from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday,...
Plano ISD Trustees have confirmed the Fiscal Year 2026-27 property tax rate will decrease less than one cent, or $0.0068, per $100 of appraised valuation. Meeting Tuesday, Sept. 8, the school board formally adopted the voter-approved rate of $1.03275 per $100...
Monday, Oct. 5, is the last day to register to vote. New Secretary of State Robert Howden has rolled out an online portal that allows Texans to confirm their active voter registration, register to vote in the upcoming election on Tuesday, Nov. 3, or make changes to a...
About two-thirds of Murphy’s sale tax revenue comes from in-person local sales and half of that amount is from retail purchases, Economic Development Manager Camryn Thompson says. Thompson presented the city’s annual economic development report to the Sept. 2 meeting...
Sports
Plano East senior Leyna Anderson (15) attempts to hit the ball around the block of Plano senior Bailey Ramirez (3) on Tuesday. Photo by Andy Redmond / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] One trait that Plano East's volleyball team has gotten better...
The Plano East cross country team competed in the Coach T Marcus Invitational last Saturday in Denton. Photo courtesy Robert Reed By David Wolman [email protected] Plano East ran against some of the state’s top teams Saturday at the Coach T Marcus Invitational...
Plano East senior quarterback Josh Gordon threw for 177 yards and four touchdowns in the Panthers' 48-15 home win over Prosper Rock Hill on Friday at Tom Kimbrough Stadium. Photo by Andy Redmond / C&S Media By Seth Dowdle [email protected] The Plano East...
Plano East senior Dakota Huynh, middle, poses for pictures with her father, David, and mother, Snow. Photo courtesy David Huynh By David Wolman [email protected] Plano East senior libero Dakota Huynh started learning the game of volleyball earlier than most...
Plano East freshman Ava Nzegwu attempts to hit the ball around the hands of Wylie defenders Keelyn Green (10) and Isabella Moreno (14) on Tuesday. Photo by Andy Redmond / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] For as many wins as the Plano East...
Education
Marvin Fuller, center, is joined by family following the announcement that Wylie ISD’s new Career & Technical Education Center will bear his name in recognition of his decades of service. From left, wife Melisa Fuller, son Dailey Fuller, grandson Diesel Adams,...
By Andrew Norsworthy Wylie ISD trustees approved the district’s 2026-27 budget during their June 16 meeting, adopting a spending plan that projects a nearly $15 million deficit while providing pay increases for teachers and staff and maintaining the current tax rate....
Murphy Chamber of Commerce scholarship winners were presented to City Council. From left, Steve Dault, vice-chair, Chamber Scholarship Foundation; Sevy Wang, a graduate of Wylie High School; Syan Tecuatl, a Plano East grad; Suri Wang, a Wylie High grad; Roheemat...
The Plano Independent School District will hold a public meeting June 23 to discuss the district’s proposed 2026-27 budget and tax rate. The hearing was set by the PISD Board of Trustees at the board’s regular meeting on May 19. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30...
Graduating PESH seniors stand for the Pledge of Allegiance at the Thursday, May 28, commencement exercise in the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco. Andy Redmond/Murphy Monitor With the toss of a cap, a chapter ended for nearly 1,300 members of the Plano East Senior...
Life & Style
The countdown to a new school year has begun, and for many families, the final days of summer are filled with a mix of excitement and apprehension. While children may be eager to reunite with friends, join a sports team or move up to a new grade, they also may feel...
By Carrie Dunlea Backyards have evolved far beyond basic patios and grills. Today’s outdoor spaces are increasingly designed as extensions of the home — places where families can stream movies, host game-day gatherings or simply unwind outdoors without sacrificing...
Getty images Longer days and lighter schedules make summer perfect for relaxing, having fun outdoors and spending time with loved ones. However, more physical activity and time spent in the sun can also translate to increased health and safety risks. As you and your...
Simple lifestyle changes may help improve rest, overall wellness By Carrie Dunlea A good night’s sleep can make all the difference between starting the day energized and focused or dragging through it feeling irritable, distracted and exhausted. Yet for many people,...
Where to travel before Summer crowds hit By Carrie Dunlea May sits in a sweet spot on the travel calendar — that fleeting window when spring is still in full bloom, temperatures are comfortable across much of the country and summer crowds haven’t yet arrived in force....
Opinion
Columnist John Moore still has a couple of things from his days in the Cub Scouts. A Scouting knife and many memories. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com Scouting was once as common for kids as Cap’n Crunch and Post Toasties. Learning how to tie...
Columnist John Moore bought a lot of books when he was young. He still has many of them. Photo: John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com I’m not sure what fundraisers try to sell to grade school kids today, but when I was a kid, it was books. The...
Columnist John Moore still listens to vinyl on the types of stereos on which he grew up. Photo: John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com Transistor radios were a breakthrough in entertainment. Especially for young people. When they debuted in the...
Columnist John Moore still writes letters. His latest went to his mom while she was on vacation. Photo: John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com When I was about 10, I wrote a letter to my aunt, who lived in Oklahoma. I’d never written a letter to...
Columnist John Moore still isn’t allowed to use the good towels. His is behind the bathroom door. Photo: John Moore As a kid, I was fairly certain I’d never get any couth. I wasn’t sure what couth was, but it seemed to be important to my grandparents. If you made a...
