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Skele-bration succeeds despite threat of storms

Skele-bration succeeds despite threat of storms

A young Spider-man hangs tightly to a big pumpkin on a haunted house ride at the Murphy Skele-bration, Friday, Oct. 24. The scariest thing Friday, Oct. 24, was the weather forecast. So, Murphy Parks & Recreation moved the annual Skele-bration indoors. But that...

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Election Days is Tuesday, Nov. 4

Election Days is Tuesday, Nov. 4

Early voting is ending for the Tuesday, Nov. 4, general election that has at least two ballot issues for Collin County voters. Early voting began Monday, Oct. 20, and ends Friday, Oct. 31. Polls are open Election Day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. All Texas voters are being...

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Skele-bration moving indoors

Skele-bration moving indoors

There's nothing madder than a wet haunt. So Murphy’s Skele-bration will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, inside the Murphy Community and Activity Centers, across the street from the City Hall complex.The festival, held with the PTAs of Boggess and Hunt...

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Habib, Mathew win district titles

Habib, Mathew win district titles

Plano East junior Bilal Habib drives his opponent to the mat for a takedown. Habib won the District 6-6A title at 106 pounds. Photo courtesy NiallMorgaMedia By David Wolman [email protected] Despite icy road conditions forcing the cancellation of school for four...

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Plano East continues to cruise into regionals

Plano East continues to cruise into regionals

At 35-0, the Panthers have looked every bit like one of the nation’s top ranked teams to open the playoffs. PESH opened the postseason with lopsided wins over Rock Hill (88-51) and Highland Park (74-45) to advance to the regional bracket. Roosevelt Joubert/Murphy...

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Panthers cruise to bi-district title against Rock Hill

Panthers cruise to bi-district title against Rock Hill

The Plano East Panthers won the Bi-District Championship on Monday, Feb. 19 with an 88-51 victory over Rock Hill. The win pushes Plano East to 34-0 as the advance to the area round. Roosevelt Joubert/Murphy Monitor  The top-ranked Plano East Panthers opend the...

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Top two lead Plano East Class of 2020

Top two lead Plano East Class of 2020

Making it to the top of the 2020 Plano East graduating class of 1,234 students takes hard work and dedication, something that Class of 2020 valedictorian and salutatorian, Rajiv Swamy and Sophia Li, know all about. Although Rajiv confessed he didn’t earn the title of...

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PISD changes graduation plans

PISD changes graduation plans

Plano ISD altered its plans for the graduating class of 2020 once again. Plano East graduates will re­ceive their diplomas in the high school gym and auditorium on June 9 or 10 at 10 a.m. or 7 p.m. Seniors and up to four guests will be invited to arrive at their...

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Doolan named new WEHS principal

Doolan named new WEHS principal

Wylie ISD administrators have announced that Tiffany Doolan will take over as leader of Wylie East High School. Doolan, currently associate principal of the same school, will take over Mike Williams’ position. Williams has served as Wylie East’s principal since its...

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Wylie HS principal visits all 612 seniors

Wylie HS principal visits all 612 seniors

Wylie High School Principal Virdie Montgomery has gained national attention for going the extra mile, or 800 miles, to re­mind his senior students they are in his thoughts. Montgomery, with wife Pam as chauffeur and naviga­tor, drove 800 miles over 12 days to...

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Life & Style

Backyard Bliss: Create a peaceful outdoor retreat

Backyard Bliss: Create a peaceful outdoor retreat

In the past decade, backyards have evolved from simple spaces with patios or decks into extensions of our homes—versatile, tranquil sanctuaries designed for rest and renewal. Whether you're looking to boost your home's value or simply carve out a personal oasis,...

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How to save more for retirement after age 50

How to save more for retirement after age 50

Whether it’s advice from their parents, a response to television ads urging viewers to save for retirement, or their own financial savvy, many of today’s young professionals recognize the importance of saving for retirement from the moment they receive their first...

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2018 new foods at the State Fair of Texas

2018 new foods at the State Fair of Texas

Here’s a sampling of new foods offered at the SFOT this year: CORN DOG ALE: Corn dog ale is an amber ale brewed with a blend of Pale 2-Row barleys, caramel malt, and smoked malt. They add a proprietary blend of eight herbs and spices to the brew kettle. The...

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Hiring a landscaper may be right for you

Hiring a landscaper may be right for you

The majority of homeowners want their properties to appear as appealing as possible. While many homeowners want to be proud of their properties and come home to a welcoming home each night, the benefits to maintaining landscaping go beyond the notion that well-cared...

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Transplant brings hope, new ventures

Transplant brings hope, new ventures

One year ago, Cathy Haden received a bone marrow transplant and a chance at a new lease on life. After being diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia six months earlier, and enduring multiple rounds of chemotherapy, she put her hopes for restored health in the hands of...

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Opinion

Room and bored

Room and bored

Columnist John Moore remembers the parlors of the houses of yesterday. Where plastic covered the furniture, fresh flowers adorned the window sills, and you’d better not ever get caught going in there. Courtesy John Moore There was always one room in every Southern...

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Advice for dealing with today’s health crisis

Advice for dealing with today’s health crisis

For most Americans, today’s lockdowns and social distancing requirements are new. For my family, they’re what we do ev­ery flu season. That’s because our son, Hunter, has a rare con­dition known as spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), and any type of infection can quickly...

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We see God’s plan

We see God’s plan

When you think back to that hill call Golgotha, the place of the skull, and you consider Christ’s crucifixion, you must ponder the question, “Who killed Jesus?” Was it Judas? Judas was one of the twelve disciples. He saw Je­sus do everything from raise people from the...

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