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Murphy City Secretary Kandi Jackson. Courtesy photo A city secretary is indeed a secretary — but so much more. “Municipal clerks, city secretaries and administrative professionals who act as the cornerstone of efficient local government operations,” said the...
Rep. Candy Noble, R-Lucas, watched Gov. Greg Abbott sign her bill to prevent religious discrimination in real estate developments. The measure, which Noble sponsored during the regular session of the Legislature, prohibits developments that limit property sales to...
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...
Plano ISD says classes at Plano East Senior High School have been canceled for Thursday, Sept. 11, because of electrical problems. The closure is isolated to the Plano East campus only.On Wednesday, the campus experienced an electrical outage caused by damaged...
The Texas Legislature has voted to eliminate the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, known as STAAR, and replace it with a new testing and accountability system designed to reduce pressure on students, give parents and teachers faster results and provide...
Sports
Plano East’s Kolby Lee (7) dribbles through the middle of the field during a Jan. 13 boys soccer game at Princeton. Photo by Jerry Winfrey / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Heartbreak has defined the past two seasons for Plano East's boys soccer...
Plano East will face Prosper in the bi-district round of the playoffs. MURPHY – The Panthers (4-3, 6-4) closed out their season with a 30-18 victory over Marcus (4-3, 4-6) on Friday night at Kimbrough Stadium. It was a night where Plano East’s defense played terrific...
The Plano East Lady Panthers (32-12) won a five-set nail-biter over Highland Park (32-12) in their area matchup on Thursday. After winning the opening two sets (25-22, 25-21), the Lady Scots battled back to take the next two (23-25, 21-25), forcing a pivotal fifth...
The Plano East Lady Panthers’ are Bi-District Champs after defeating Allen 3-1 on Tuesday at Wylie East. Photo by Roosevelt Joubert WYLIE — Plano East’s first playoff game in 15 years took four sets, and the Lady Panthers made sure it wasn’t the end of the road. The...
Travis Agee (22) had 16 carries for 87 yards against Lewisville on Friday. Photo by Roosevelt Joubert LEWISVILLE – Early turnovers derailed the Plano East Panthers in a 26-3 road loss to Lewisville. The wind played a factor in the early going at Farmers Stadium,...
Education
After 19 months of court challenges by several districts, the Texas Education Agency has released school accountability ratings for the 2022-23 school year. The 2023-24 rankings are still blocked pending the resolution of a second lawsuit. No scores were released for...
Wylie Independent School District trustees last week approved a pilot program to better serve students who have emotional issues that affect their learning, elected new officers and heard a presentation about restructuring debt. The board met in regular session...
Jillian Herrera, left, and Shalini Patel perform in the PESH production of “The Wolves” last week. The play follows a girls soccer team as they learn to bond and overcome tragedy. For more photos, see the Nov. 21 issue or subscribe online. Photos Leslie...
Hunt Elementary hosted a Veterans Day program to honor locals who served. After parading through the school, veterans enjoyed a program presented by students. For more photos, click here, see the Nov. 14 issue or subscribe online. Photos by Joe Reavis...
WHS seniors intern with contractor Wylie High seniors Luke Stampe and Tristan Smith, along with a graduated classmate of theirs, spent their summer getting up before dawn to gain firsthand knowledge of the construction industry. Now that the school year is a quarter...
Life & Style
Outdoor living has evolved far beyond a few patio chairs and a grill—homeowners are transforming their backyards into stylish, functional extensions of their indoor spaces. Whether you’re looking to create a serene escape or a lively entertainment hub, spring is the...
Spring is in full bloom and area communities and civic organizations have planned Easter activities that will keep parents, children, and sometimes dogs, busy over the next two weeks. In Wylie, In-Sync Exotics, a big cat rescue organization at 3430 Skyview Drive in...
As a homeowner, there is nearly always a laundry list of projects with time and budget constraints when it comes to a home remodel. This step-by-step guide from the experts at the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) can help ensure you get the...
If you’ve been working out of a room you call your office, but it also serves as the depository for the ice skates your kid outgrew two years ago, the news magazines you’ll read “someday” and the oversized frog-shaped lamp you bought last spring at a flea market, it’s...
Many facets of travel – the anticipation, the experience and even the return trip – can enhance your mood. It can create an element of the unexpected and give you the opportunity to gain new, memorable experiences. To explore the connection between happiness and...
Opinion
Columnist John Moore is on a mission to save old timepieces. He needs your help. Photo: John Moore My friend runs a precious metals shop, selling mostly gold and silver. I was there to discuss those very things when a pocket watch caught my eye. An Elgin. My buddy...
Last month we hosted an event called Q Commons. Q stands for questions, and the idea is having important conversations that advance the common good of our communities, (both locally and nationwide). There were several 9-minute “Ted Talk” style conversations and...
Who do you look up to? Who is it you admire and want to be like? I hope there’s someone who comes to mind for you. A recent study revealed the 15-29 year old demographic is more likely to say there’s no one they admire or want to be like. I read those results with...
I was talking with a friend the other day about immigration. It’s one of the most divisive issues of our time, and we, too, found ourselves divided. “Our country is full,” he quoted President Trump, who said this back in April. Let’s improve the country with the...
Gov. Greg Abbott on Oct. 15 announced $61.2 million in Homeland Security Grant Program funding to support state and local efforts to prevent terrorism and prepare for threats that pose the greatest risk to the security of Texans. The awards, released primarily to...
