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Kali and Nzuri, white lioness sisters now living at In-Sync Exotics, are undergoing treatment and evaluation after arriving in Wylie earlier this month. Courtesy photo Two white lionesses requiring urgent medical attention have found a new home in Wylie after being...
The Plano Independent School District (PISD) said it has launched an independent investigation into possible antisemitic behavior alleged by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, two Republican members of Congress and a former PISD trustee. “Plano ISD is prepared to...
Balloons inflate at the Plano Balloon Festival in Oak Point Park. The annual event begins Thursday, Sept. 18, and runs through Sunday, Sept. 21. The balloon capital of Texas will be open for business later this month. The 46th Plano Balloon Festival runs Thursday,...
Fourteen residents of Murphy have graduated from the Citizens’ Academy, known as Murphy University, a summer program designed to build trust, transparency and engagement between residents and their local government.Program coordinator Kasaun Goss said at the Tuesday,...
Conroe ISD announced Wednesday, Aug. 27, that Wylie ISD Superintendent David Vinson has been named its lone finalist for the superintendent position. Courtesy photo Conroe ISD announced Wednesday, Aug. 27, that Wylie ISD Superintendent David Vinson has been named its...
Sports
Plano East senior Colin O'Boyle (23) pulls down a rebound during a 47-35 win over Prosper Rock Hill on Friday. Photo by Andy Redmond / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Over the course of the season, and especially during Plano East’s (23-6, 9-2)...
With returning varsity talent and a strong finish to the 2022 season, Plano East volleyball is optimistic for the new season. Head coach Sarah Perez brought new energy to the program last season, as the Lady Panthers won seven games in the competitive District 6-6A....
Part of the changes to Plano East’s defense is about getting more linebackers on the field. The team did graduate two of its best defensive players from last season – Chiagozie Oliver and Daniel Cabrera, but boasts a new look at the linebacker position for this...
Plano East replaces multiple players on the defensive line but brings back plenty of talent in 2023. Returning to the fold are the Panther's top two defensive ends, rising seniors Jadyn Lindsey and Chima Chineke. Those two lead a talented group on the line of...
The University of Iowa has a history of sending defensive linemen to the NFL and now adds a Plano East star to its roster. Chima Chineke, Plano East's starting defensive end, committed to be a Hawkeye this morning. A three-star recruit rated by 247sports, Chineke had...
Education
Two candidates for the Collin College Board of Trustees have filed 30-day preelection campaign finance reports ahead of the upcoming Saturday, May 3, election, detailing their fundraising and expenditures in compliance with state law. The reports were filed by Place 4...
For four years now, young theatre enthusiasts have had a chance to dedicate five days to perfecting their craft. Summer on Stage, a weeklong theatre workshop, was held May 28 to June 1 at Wylie High School. WHS director Polly Harrison and WEHS director Andrea Farnham...
Open registration for Collin College’s fall 2019 semester started June 11. Returning students with more than one hour of credit can register now. Open registration is available to all students who have been admitted and are eligible to enroll at Collin College....
A group of Davis Intermediate students spent the past year traveling the world without leaving their classroom. For the third school year in a row, the multicultural club has learned about different cultures, tried new foods, talked to guests, made crafts and...
A handful of new administrators are about to start making their marks in Wylie. District officials have filled four openings for principal, associate principal and assistant principals at various campuses. Tiffany Doolan, currently principal of Birmingham Elementary,...
Life & Style
With the exception of winter crops like hearty spinach and kale, Collin County gardeners should remove spent plants and debris from vegetable beds and flower gardens to prepare for spring crops. As winter’s chill settles over Collin County, gardeners might be tempted...
Early drug use often leads to lasting consequences Editor’s note: This is the second of a three part series about opioid addiction in Collin County. Due to the subject matter, names in the story have been changed to protect identities. By Sonia Duggan...
Collin County not immune to opioid abuse By Sonia Duggan and Wyndi Veigel [email protected] Editor’s note: Due to the subject matter, some names in the story have been changed to protect identities. One of the fastest growing epidemics in Collin...
New research published in the European Journal of Nutrition found that daily consumption of the equivalent of one cup of fresh blueberries, given as 24 g of freeze dried powder, showed positive changes in cognitive function over a placebo. The research,...
Tips for eliminating backyard pests As the weather gets warmer, mosquitoes can prevent homeowners from reaping the benefits of living life outside. According to a Harris Poll conducted on behalf of TruGreen, 85 percent of Americans say that mosquitoes limit...
Opinion
Columnist John Moore learned to drive on a stick shift. He still uses a clutch to operate his tractor. Courtesy John Moore One of the necessities of my youth is now one of your best bets to prevent vehicle theft: a stick shift. I watch a lot of YouTube, and...
As the Texas Legislature entered the final week of its 140-day 86th regular session, Texans continued to wait for lawmakers to wrap up priority issues: the 2020-2021 state budget, property tax reform and school finance reform. Of the more than 7,000 bills Senate and...
Texas lawmakers have yet to cast final votes on the marquee issues of the 86th regular session of the Legislature: the state budget, school finance reform and property tax relief. Conference committees named by House Speaker Dennis Bonnen and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who...
The Texas House of Representatives on May 1 passed Senate Bill 2, legislation proposing to bring property tax relief to homeowners, but the lower house slowed the bill’s momentum by tacking on 25 floor amendments. If finally passed in the coming days, the legislation...
Only a month is left for lawmakers to get the state’s business done in the 86th regular session of the Texas Legislature. Still unfinished are the issues at the top of a list shared by Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dennis Bonnen: the passage...
