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The Murphy Police Department has won council approval to continue the use of license plate readers to fight crime in the city.Councilmembers voted unanimously at the Tuesday, May 5, meeting to seek a state grant for Fiscal Year 2027 to fund the Flock Safety cameras...
Yuli and his mom read a book at the Murphy Back 2 School Bash Thursday, July 24, at the Murphy Community Center. It was the hottest day of the year so far as the temperature flirted with triple digits. But that didn’t stop hundreds of students and parents from...
A special badge was issued to commemorate Murphy PD’s 50 years of dedicated service. Courtesy photo Back in 1975, Murphy was a tiny agricultural town of only around 150 residents. Although the city officially incorporated in 1958, it remained rural through the early...
Although Murphy had only a handful of residential building permits issued in the past year, new construction like this house being built along North Murphy Road amounts to $13.6 million of property value added to tax rolls. Once again, Collin County property values...
Dozens of residents turned out Saturday, July 26, for the first forum to collect community input for Murphy’s new comprehensive plan. Murphy residents are being asked about their favorite shops and restaurants as well as how they would like to see the city continue to...
Sports
Plano East sophomore Kloey McGlothin (4) drives to the basket for a shot attempt during Friday's 50-43 win over Plano. Photo by Andy Redmond / C&S Media By Art Stricklin [email protected] Plano East made the key winning plays in a frantic fourth quarter...
No. 11 Plano East cruised into the area round with a 69-52 win over McKinney Boyd Monday night. For their efforts, the Panthers draw No. 1 Lake Highlands, who won Tuesday night over Arlington Bowie to set up the matchup of state hopefuls in the area round. The two...
Despite a nine-year postseason drought, there’s a lot of optimism for the new season of Plano East baseball. With several returning starters from last season, including key young players who suffered through some growing pains last season. While the team finished 3-11...
High school athletes around the country are signing their national letters of intent this week for national signing day. While the festivities in the DFW Metroplex were delayed because of the storms last week, several local athletes from Wylie, Wylie East, Sachse and...
As Plano’s Justin Buenventura’s final shot sank through the hoop at the buzzer, Plano East’s players collapsed to the floor in agony while their rivals celebrated on their home court. A battle between the No. 8 Plano Wildcats and No. 12 Plano East Panthers for the...
Education
Collin College will host events at three campuses throughout March. The events will begin the spring Dignity Initiative series, which is organized by the Collin College Committee Against Gender Violence and Oppression to educate and provide action steps to end...
A group of teens from the Wylie area are quietly making a difference in the lives of their fellow students. Wylie Municipal Court celebrated the third year of its Teen Court program with a banquet Wednesday, April 24 at the 544 Cafe. Teen Court gives students between...
The Wylie High improv group rehearses for their show next week by playing a game. For the story, see the May 2 issue or subscribe online.
For the members of Cooper Junior High’s Sparklers, drill team is more than an after-school activity: it’s a lifestyle. During their 2019 competition season, the group of 40 girls won close to two dozen awards. They competed at the ShowTime International Metroplex...
Thanks to TV shows like “Glee” and the prevalence of music streaming sites, pop choirs have surged in popularity. But despite the seemingly easy music, weeks of rehearsal go into producing a show that only lasts one or two nights. Wylie East has an 18-person pop group...
Life & Style
Charleston, South Carolina As the crisp fall air settles over much of the U.S., some of the best travel destinations are still basking in warmth, offering an inviting escape for those looking to prolong the sunny days. While many popular hotspots are overrun with...
Spring and summer can be particularly difficult times of year for those with respiratory health challenges, when simple activities like gardening, walking the dog and reading a book on the patio can cause itching, wheezing, sneezing and trouble breathing. “It...
Thousands of dogs end up in shelters every year. Some get reunited with family members, but the vast majority are strays or surrendered by their owners. The Humane Society of the United States estimates that animal shelters care for between six and eight...
Sweet ideas for bright, seasonal spread Spring is blooming on your Easter table. From yellow chick cupcakes to blueberry French-toast casseroles, there are plenty of ways to wow your brunch guests with simple seasonal recipes. “Between hiding eggs and...
By Wyndi Veigel [email protected] Spring is in full bloom and area churches, nonprofits and civic organizations have planned Easter activities that will keep parents and children busy over the next two weeks. Wylie In Wylie, there are several events...
Opinion
Columnist John Moore is the keeper of his family’s history. Including his parents’ vintage grandfather clock. Courtesy John Moore The difference in a collector and a pack rat is whether you’re rich or poor. Those with money are considered refined and people of taste....
Navigating Medicare can be challenging under the best of circumstances. It becomes even more difficult when someone new to Medicare falls victim to the myths, or misconceptions, about the health care program. Let’s take a look at the most common myths in hopes that...
Gov. Greg Abbott named as his emergency priorities education reform, teacher pay, school safety, property tax reform, mental health services and disaster response in his Feb. 5 “State of the State” address to a joint session of the Texas Legislature. The House and...
It’s a busy time in Austin for state government. In Texas, an odd numbered year means your state senator and state representative are going to officially spend 140 days at the state capitol shifting through thousands of bills. Governor Abbott has stated property taxes...
Sometimes we don’t think we have habits because we can’t see them… I have a friend who says, “You know what I mean?” after every sentence. She doesn’t recognize it until one of us tells her. Then she says, “I didn’t even know I was doing it. You know what I mean?” I...
