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The Murphy Parks and Recreation Department has announced the concert by Emerald City Band scheduled for Friday, June 5, has been postponed because of the continued threat of rain.The concert, the first of four free Sounds at Sundown concerts held in Murphy Central...
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...
Murphy’s first Citizens’ Academy graduates were recognized at the Tuesday, Sept. 2, City Council meeting. Courtesy photo Fourteen residents of Murphy were recognized for completing the city’s Citizens’ Academy, known as Murphy University, a summer program designed to...
Sports
By David Wolman [email protected] The University Interscholastic League held its bi-annual realignment day Monday morning. For Plano East, big changes are on the way for at least the next two school years. Plano East will compete in District 7-6A with Coppell,...
It was all golden for Plano East in week one, cruising to a 48-14 victory over Rowlett at Kimbrough Stadium Friday night. The Panthers outgained the Eagles by 204 yards, won the turnover battle by two and scored on eight possessions in the contest. A fumbled Rowlett...
Plano East’s strong start to the 2023 season continues, winning five games at the Allen Texas Open Tournament. Taking on some of the top teams in the area, Plano East won its first five games of the tournament to reach the championship bracket semifinals on Saturday,...
The Plano East Panthers took the field for the first time this spring, showing flashes of potential for the upcoming season. Traveling to Highland Park Thursday night, both sides traded their shots and worked to fine-tune their process before the opening game of...
Plano East’s defensive preview ends in the secondary, where the team is led by two experienced and talented safeties. The duo, Andrew Earls and Desmond Smith return for their second year as a starting tandem. Smith, a multi-year starter entering his senior year, had...
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...
Nu Gamma members Martie James, left, and Yolanda Morton distribute literacy bags during Hartman Elementary’s Pre-K registration Wednesday, July 10. The Wylie chapter of an international society of women educators, Nu Gamma works to make an impact on the youngest...
For several years, a weeklong summer camp has been improving students’ reading skills one play at a time. Reader’s Theatre Enrichment Camp, led by first grade teacher Carrie Lindsey, brings together bibliophiles who completed any elementary school grade the previous...
Reading and science, typically treated as separate worlds, were joined together for high-energy entertainment. As part of their summer reading clubs, Smith and Sachse Public Libraries each held science shows Thursday, June 13. Jack McAfee of ScienceTellers led the...
Institution approved to offer 4-year degrees Degrees offered at Collin College are getting an upgrade. After receiving approval from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges Board of Trustees, Collin College will offer four-year degrees....
Life & Style
A good night’s sleep can feel like a luxury, but it’s actually a necessity for overall health. From boosting energy to protecting against chronic disease, sleep plays a critical role in well-being—especially as people age. Yet, many adults don’t get the recommended...
By Rhonda Briggs You think you know all there is to know about traveling in Texas, don’t you? You’ve been to the beach at Padre and visited the Hill Country. You may have even spent some time in the Piney Woods and you know out west of Fort Worth there is desert,...
From Staff Reports [email protected] North Texas Municipal Water District and C&S Media have teamed up for a #PledgeToPlantSmart Photo Contest to encourage NTMWD customers to plant drought tolerant Texas native or adapted plants for water efficiency. “Our...
Before school is the perfect time to screen for scoliosis The leisurely days of summer are over and it’s time to re-establish healthy habits and back-to-school routines. In addition to dental checkups and annual physicals, pediatric medical specialists recommend...
Opioid addicts, families walk steps together Editor’s note: This is the last of a three part series about opioid addiction in Collin County. Names have been changed to protect identities By Sonia Duggan [email protected] When an addict decides they are...
Opinion
Columnist John Moore keeps an old rotary phone around. Just in case. Photo by John Moore There are many once-common aspects of the telephone that are now gone. Keep in mind that those born in the 1990s likely have never heard a dial tone, dialed a phone, or talked to...
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, House Speaker Dennis Bonnen, R-Angleton, and 23 House and Senate members joined Gov. Greg Abbott in Houston on June 13 as he signed four disaster preparedness and relief bills into law. The group met at Gallery Furniture, owned by Jim “Mattress...
A couple of weeks ago I was speaking to a group of students and decided to start with a point-blank question: Is Congress doing a good job? There were perhaps 100 people in the room, and not a single one raised his or her hand. So I asked the question a different way:...
Robocall Social Security Administration scams are on the rise. The Federal Trade Commission [FTC] says SSA telephone shakedowns specifically targeting senior citizens now surpass phony IRS calls, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. For the...
With the governor’s mansion as their backdrop, Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dennis Bonnen on May 23 announced their agreement on the Texas Legislature’s state budget, property tax reform and school finance reform bills. Standing behind the...
