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Mayor Scott Bradley applauds after he and Top Store Leader Daniel Daigle cut the ribbon for the new H-E-B store at FM 544 and McCreary Road on Tuesday, July 21. The store is open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Stay informed, and support your local community newspaper,...
Spectators at the 46th Plano Balloon Festival watch as balloons inflate and launch at Oak Point Park, Saturday, Sept. 20. It was still dark at 6 a.m., with a twinkling of stars overhead, when spectators began arriving at Oak Point Park for the first launch at the 46th...
The School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) ensures public schools are held accountable for the quality of their financial management practices -- and that they improve these practices. According to the Texas Education Agency (TEA), the system is...
Gov. Greg Abbott addresses the media before signing House Bill 4211, sponsored by Rep. Candy Noble, designed to prevent developers from restricting property sales to customers of a certain religion. Behind them, from left, Rep. Jeff Leach, Sen. Angela Paxton, Rep....
Hope’s Gate is hosting its annual Hope under the Stars Saturday Oct. 11 in Wylie’s Olde City Park. Sponsorships are still available and tickets are on sale now. Olde City Park will once again be transformed into an elegant dining venue as Hope’s Gate hosts its sixth...
Sports
Plano East shortstop Chloe Lee looks a throw into her glove during a 5-4 win over Plano on Friday. Photo by Andy Redmond / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Plano East improved to 3-3 in district play with two crucial wins this week: a 5-3 road win...
There was a buzz in the air Sunday for Plano East Senior High School at the TABC Showcase at Southwest Athletic Center in Carrollton. Taking on three teams that finished in the final eight last March, Plano East won two out of three games and looked like one of the...
Plano East wide receiver Rushil Patel had a record-setting season for the Panthers offense. The Sam Houston football signee finished his senior season with a school record 1,148 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns in 2022. Unfortunately for Plano East, he graduates and...
Plano East is looking everywhere on its roster to maximize talent, starting with its backfield. For the second season in a row, the Panthers had an injury to one of their top players at the running back position. Two years ago, it was Ishmail Mahdi after a 2-1 start...
Wylie, Sachse and Plano East sent athletes to the 6A UIL track and field championships in Austin Saturday, with one athlete bringing home silverware. Sachse High School’s Hannah Lowe took home third place in the 6A girls 100-meter dash. Battling through weather...
Education
Wylie ISD students show rabbits at the Wylie ISD Show n’ Sale at the Birmingham Agricutural Center. The show started March 30 and concluded Saturday, April 5 with a Buyer’s Breakfast and more. Courtesy Wylie ISD The future of agriculture was on display at the 58th...
A group of eight local middle school students are on their way to the North Texas Regional Robotics Championship. The robotics team from Murphy Middle School took home first place in the qualifier at Greenhill School in Addison on Jan. 12. Although the members are...
Seniors in Wylie ISD can earn hundreds of dollars from local businesses, individuals and organizations. An online application for WISD-specific scholarships opened Friday, Feb. 1 and closes March 1. “Our one-time online application allows students to fill out one...
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...
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...
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...
The holidays are all about spreading generosity and kindness, so when searching for the perfect presents for everyone on your holiday shopping list, look for gifts that benefit causes such as children in need, medical care, exploited women and the environment....
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...
I very much enjoy the season we’re in right now…Christmas. It’s not so much of the lights and shopping that grabs my attention, but rather the remembrance of God’s love for us. The fact that God loved us so much, that He sent His Son Jesus down to earth to be with us,...
Americans receive tens of billions of robocalls each year-- that’s billions with a “B.” And, you can make book on the fact that too many of them are not from telemarketers but from telescammers targeting senior citizens, says the Association of Mature American...
Texas has its lowest unemployment rate in more than 42 years. The Texas Workforce Commission on Nov. 16 announced that Texas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 3.7 percent in October, down from 3.8 percent the prior month. It is the lowest level of...
Ever noticed it’s the simple stuff that’s often the hardest to do? For instance, a few weeks ago during the World Series I noticed a player (making millions of dollars need I remind you) hit a ground ball and never take his eyes off the ball the entire time he’s...
