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Murphy has been recognized as a Gold Star Affiliate by Keep Texas Beautiful. The organization's highest designation awarded to community affiliates, Gold Star Affiliate status recognizes communities that demonstrate outstanding commitment to environmental stewardship,...
Mary Lange, a Vietnam-era veteran, speaks at the Nov. 13 luncheon. Mary Lange, a Vietnam-era veteran says that when she enlisted in 1968, said she chose the Air Force because she thought their uniform “made you look more like a woman.” However, Lange, a charter member...
Hold a Public Hearing and Consider and/or act on an ordinance amending Chapter 30 of the Murphy Code of Ordinances Division 2, Section 154 "Notice of Public Hearing." For more stories about the Murphy community see the next print or digital edition of the Murphy...
Hold a Public Hearing and Consider and/or act an ordinance amending Chapter 30 of the Murphy Code of Ordinances Division 5, Section 30.07.141 - 143, "Home Occupation Regulations." For more stories about the Murphy community see the next print or digital edition of...
Mary Lange, a Vietnam-era veteran says that when she enlisted in 1968, she chose the Air Force because she thought their uniform “made you look more like a woman.”However, Lange, a charter member of Wylie’s American Legion Hale-Combest Unit 315, also said, “I worked...
Sports
Plano East junior William Prasetyo swam to 20th place in the 200-meter freestyle preliminaries at last Friday’s Class 6A state meet in Austin with a time of 1:42.77. Photo courtesy Talyna Morgan By David Wolman [email protected] Plano East was represented at the...
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...
Kariem Pittman (15) breaks loose in the open field for Plano East’s Black Team in last week’s spring game at Kimbrough Field. The Panthers put on a terrific showing for the crowd in their final action in pads until next fall. (Roosevelt Joubert/Murphy Monitor)...
The Plano East football team held a scrimmage last Saturday, before concluding spring football sessions this week with the annual Black and Gold Spring Game. (Roosevelt Joubert/Murphy Monitor) (More Photos) It’s been an exciting spring for the Plano East football...
The Plano East Panthers are several weeks into their spring football schedule, working hard in preparation for next fall. They will hold an intersquad scrimmage this Saturday, May 11, at 9 a.m. (Austin Smith/Murphy Monitor) (More Photos) Football is back at Plano...
Education
The use of cell phones and other personal communication devices by students during the school day is now prohibited at all Texas public and charter school students, grades K through 12. All Texas public and charter school students, grades K through 12, are now...
Amid allegations that he censored a school play and that a teacher shared racist posts on social media, Wylie High School Principal Virdie Montgomery abruptly announced his retirement last week. His retirement closes out a career in education of almost 44 years, the...
June 10, 2020 – Collin College will offer virtual information sessions for the Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity degree program in June, July, and August. The online sessions will occur: 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16 Noon on Wednesday, June 24 5 p.m....
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...
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...
Life & Style
Discovery Room When the summer sun scorches the Texas sky, savvy families know the best way to chill out is to head underground. Across the state, a network of natural limestone caves offers more than just geologic wonder—they provide a refreshing retreat where...
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...
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...
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...
Ask 10 parents how much added sugar their child consumes each day and there’s a good chance that at least 9 of them will have no clue or will underestimate it. In fact, research published in the International Journal of Obesity reported that 92 percent of the parents...
Opinion
It has been 24 years since the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, when the world seemed to stop turning. On that clear September day, America was struck at its heart — not only in New York City, Washington, D.C., and a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania — but in the spirit of...
The Wylie mayor’s gaffe two weeks ago made me curious if he’s still clowning around, but then again, limiting someone’s ability to lead prayer in a public meeting on the basis of gender is not funny at all. Somewhere along the way in his far-too-long time in office,...
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...
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...
Texas has learned a lot about itself — and its education system — through the coronavirus crisis. We’ve learned how critical education is to parents’ work schedules, to civic engagement, to children’s security and wellbeing, and to sports and culture. Texas’ schools...
