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Six projects by Plano ISD students advanced this year to the 76th annual International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), the world’s largest international pre-college science competition. Four projects captured category grand awards. One student placed first and...
Seven years after the city of Murphy designated half an acre of land in Central Park for a tribute to veterans, the nonprofit project is being forced to scale back.In August 2017, the Murphy City Council unanimously passed Resolution No. 17-R-855 designating an area...
Pickleball players at the Clemmer Classic take pictures during a stoppage in play during a recent open play session at The Bullitt Sports Center in Rowlett. Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Teaching has always been a...
Justin Bailey is returning to the Plano East boys soccer team, this time as the Panthers' head coach. Submitted photo By David Wolman [email protected] A familiar face is returning to lead the Plano East boys soccer team. Justin Bailey, who served as a varsity...
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...
Sports
Plano East's Lauren Delapaz will lead the Lady Panthers soccer team into McKinney Boyd on Thursday night. Photo by Elijah Kloepping / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Because of cold temperatures and a winter storm that are expected to move across...
2022 was a new beginning for Plano East Senior High School. With several new coaches, standout athletes and even state champions, the athletics department wanted to set the tone for a new culture of Panthers. That was a success, with participation increasing and teams...
Plano East (0-7, 3-7) wraps up their 2022 season winless in district play, losing to Flower Mound Marcus (5-2, 6-4) 50-7 on an unusual Thursday night at Marauders Stadium in Flower Mound. The Panthers again struggled with their passing game as the playoff-bound...
Plano East (0-6, 3-6) lost their final home game of the season to Lewisville (6-0, 8-1), 38-14 at Kimbrough Stadium Friday night. After a 90-minute weather delay, it was all Fighting Farmers except in the fourth quarter. The Panthers again made mistakes...
The Plano East Panthers (0-5, 3-5) lost their fifth straight in a close battle against the Plano West Wolves (1-4, 2-6) Friday night, losing 31-28 on the road. Too many turnovers and missed opportunities ruined the Panthers' chances for a victory and a shot at...
Education
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reports 94.35% of Texas kindergarteners were vaccinated for measles, mumps and rubella as of the 2023-24 school year, with 93.31% of Collin County kids having received the vaccines. As of Monday, March 3, the...
Although the face of journalism has changed in recent years, the field is drawing increased amounts of tech-savvy young people who grew up with cameras and computers at their fingertips. The journalism program at Wylie East adds more students to its numbers every...
Drama students at Plano East Senior High School are working hard on a workplace-based musical. Performances of “9 to 5: The Musical” run Jan. 24-26 at 7 p.m. and Jan. 27 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for students, $15 for adults and $20 for premium seating. The show tells...
Whether they prefer drama or comedy, historically based or science fiction, theatre enthusiasts have plenty of entertainment options this weekend, courtesy of Wylie, Wylie East and Sachse High Schools. Wylie High School’s theatre department will produce “Newsies the...
Students in the area have plenty of opportunities to show off their art skills. Several statewide and local art contests have begun, and participants have a chance to win prizes ranging from vacations to displays. Adopt a Beach is sponsoring the organization’s 23rd...
Life & Style
Columnist John Moore has an ice box that's been in his family for a long time. One that still works if he ever needs it. Courtesy John Moore The fridge. Frigerator. Some even called it, “The Frigidaire.” A few decades ago it had many names. Growing up, my family...
Across the country, more than 50 million people are living with doctor-diagnosed arthritis. So says the Arthritis Foundation, which projects that figure will rise to 67 million by the year 2030. Simply put, arthritis is a significant problem, one that can not...
Meet and exceed your 2017 goals Despite most New Year’s resolutions centering on physical health-related goals, dreams and desires, there are many other ways to better yourself in 2017. By focusing on different parts of your life, you can become a more...
Shopping for the perfect gift and then hiding it under the tree adds to the excitement of the holiday season. Knowing the recipient will display a big smile when tearing away the wrapping paper makes gift givers feel good. Each year, certain gifts emerge as...
While the turkey typically receives all the attention at holiday gatherings, rounding out your meal with the perfect snacks, sides and desserts is the key to a successful feast. Start your guests off with NYC-Style Pita Chips with Herbed Ricotta and Arugula to...
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....
AUSTIN — Statistics compiled by the office of the secretary of state show Texans cast ballots in record numbers during the early voting period before the Nov. 6 midterm general election. Of the 12,255,607 registered voters in the 30 most-populous counties of Texas,...
Gov. Greg Abbott on Oct. 24 announced $55.5 million in funding from the federal Homeland Security Grant Program to support state and local efforts to prevent terror attacks and crack down on terroristic activity in Texas. These awards, according to a governor’s...
In the Bible, we see a guy named Paul who hated Christians. That is, until he became one. It’s a pretty interesting story if you’d like to check it out. This same Paul wrote a lot of stuff that we still have record of. Since that time, much of his writings not only...
The Texas House Committee on Appropriations met Oct. 9 to hear ideas on improving school safety in the aftermath of the May 18 Santa Fe High School shooting that left eight students and two teachers dead and 13 injured. “It’s an unbelievable reality that shootings in...
