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Lindsey Speed, executive director of Traffick911, explains how young people become vulnerable to trafficking. Speakers at a townhall on border security have called for more government action and better coordination of resources to cut down on illegal immigration,...
Plano East players watch as sophomore outside hitter Grace Pinegar jumps in the air for a hitting attempt during Tuesday's 3-0 (25-13, 25-10, 25-13) win over Princeton. Photo by Victor Tapia / Murphy Monitor By David Wolman [email protected] PRINCETON -- Plano...
Plano East sophomore Kareem Pittman attempts to run around a Prosper defender during Friday's District 6-6A game from Tom Kimbrough Stadium. Photo by Roosevelt Joubert / C&S Media By Seth Dowdle [email protected] Prosper (3-1, 2-0 District 6-6A) controlled...
Taylor Vaughn-Thomas, Jessie Mejia and Ofilia Berrera act out roles in last year’s ghost tours sponsored by the library, the Wylie Historical Society and the city’s parks and recreation department. Courtesy photo Wylie’s history comes alive this fall with the return...
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...
Sports
Plano East sophomore Kareem Pittman attempts to run around a Prosper defender during Friday's District 6-6A game from Tom Kimbrough Stadium. Photo by Roosevelt Joubert / C&S Media By Seth Dowdle [email protected] Prosper (3-1, 2-0 District 6-6A) controlled...
Andrew Earls (1) and CJ Chaloux (53) celebrate during the Panthers 55-27 win at Royse City. Photo by Roosevelt Joubert, Murphy Monitor ROYSE CITY – Offense, defense and special teams all made an impact in Plano East’s road win. Jumping out to an early 17-0...
Ava Lamb fields the throw at first after a short hit during a fun competition on Thursday. The sun was shining, and the smiles were plentiful as the campers enjoyed their final day of the camp. (Austin Smith/Murphy Monitor) (More Photos) The Plano East softball...
Zeke Benedetto dribbles the ball through a cone drill as Coach Shanda Tyler and camper Kiyn Bhavsar look on. Last week’s youth basketball camp had a terrific turnout. (Austin Smith/Murphy Monitor) (More Photos) While the future of Plano East softball was busy outside...
Following the end of spring football in late-May, the Plano East’s skilled position players shifted their focus to 7-on-7. The Panthers have hit the field twice already, competing in Allen and Arlington. (Austin Smith/Murphy Monitor) (More Photos) While the calendar...
Education
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...
Howard, Reising file for re-election The filing period for the Nov. 5, 2024, election for Wylie ISD’s Board of Trustees is nearing its Aug. 19 deadline. The board of trustees, comprising seven members elected for overlapping four-year terms, plays a crucial role in...
Several Wylie Retired School Employees volunteered at the 2024-25 convocation Tuesday, July 30. Helping direct teachers to their seats at WHS were Susana Milhoan, Sherry Sumerlin, Yolanda Morton, Beth Scholz, Steve Boatman, Cinda Crews, Mary Flowers, and Tami...
Items such as a backpack and the supplies shown are tax exempt but a purse or handbag is not. As Texas students prepare to go back to school, their parents can save about $8 for every $100 they pay for clothes or supplies, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said. The...
The filing period for the upcoming Nov. 5, 2024, election for Wylie Independent School District’s Board of Trustees will begin July 22. The board of trustees, comprising seven members elected for overlapping four-year terms, plays a crucial role in overseeing district...
Life & Style
Eureka Springs, Arkansas: A Victorian Gem in the Ozarks. Kary Bjorn Photography/Unsplash As the heat of summer fades into the crisp embrace of autumn, September offers a perfect opportunity for travel across the U.S. The month’s moderate weather, stunning fall foliage...
Guadalupe Mountains Texas summers as a kid could be summed up with the three P’s: popsicles, pools and parks! Basically, if my siblings and I weren’t outside – running, splashing, laughing, enjoying every last second of freedom – then we were inside, sleeping for the...
If you enter the main door of the Farmersville Post Office, the mural “Soil Conservation in Collin County” is painted on the space above the postmaster’s door. The mural depicts a blend of farming techniques and pastoral landscapes. In the heart of downtown...
The cost of everyday items continues to stretch many people’s budgets, even as financial experts note that inflation is cooling off. When individuals feel a pinch in their wallets, non-essentials, such as vacations, often are on the chopping block. But they may not...
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...
Opinion
When it’s time to take a hard look at our public officials and decide which ones to re-elect – or reject – we need information.A major source of that information is the government itself. Access to public records and meetings is essential for us to know the facts and...
About 40 years ago, my dad gave me a radio. Not just any radio. It is what’s called a farm radio. According to Texas Co-op Power Magazine, in 1936 just three out of 100 farms had electricity. By the mid-1940’s it was three out of 10. That still left most farm...
The great thing about growing a lot of your own food is the ability to walk out the back door and pick it. It doesn’t get much fresher than that. If there’s a downside to growing a garden (we had seven garden areas this year), it’s that it seems that most of the...
If you’re a Baptist from the South, you’re hoping that if there’s a Pearly Gates pop quiz, the question isn’t, “What’s the third verse to any song in the hymnal?” You won’t know the answer. If you’re laughing right now, you know exactly what I’m talking about. In...
Barbecue may not be the road to world peace, but it’s a start.” – Anthony Bourdain Barbecue is a versatile word. It can refer to an outdoor place to cook meat; to cooking meat; and can also reference a gathering of people for the purpose of serving meat cooked...
