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Murphy has been recognized as a Gold Star Affiliate by Keep Texas Beautiful. The organization's highest designation awarded to community affiliates, Gold Star Affiliate status recognizes communities that demonstrate outstanding commitment to environmental stewardship,...
Although signs indicate part of Gregory Lane is a private road, a developer asked a judge to rule the road as a public thoroughfare. A full trial may be needed to determine whether Gregory Lane is a private road or a public thoroughfare. Judge John Roach of the 296th...
The future site of the Veterans Tribute in Central Park was retracted by the city manager in June. 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...
The city of Murphy closed the third quarter of its 2024-25 fiscal year with strong fund balances across its operations, according to Controller Paulette Overman. The unaudited financial report presented to the Tuesday, Aug. 5, meeting of the City Council covered...
Charlotte, a Havanese rescue, is the star of the first of the Sweet Charlotte series written by TJ Allen of Murphy. Courtesy photo Pets teach responsibility, provide companionship and, in some cases, inspire creative works. Charlotte, a Havanese rescue, became the...
Sports
Plano East junior Dylan Glass (12) attempts to dribble the ball past Plano defender Brayden Jones on Feb. 3. Photo by Andy Redmond / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] The landscape for District 6-6A boys basketball has undergone a seismic shift...
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
WHS TMEA All-State Choir Students were honored at the Monday, Feb 24, board meeting. Back row from left, trustees Jacob Day, Suzi Kennon, Mike Williams, Bill Howard, Kylie Reising, Stacie Smith, Virdie Montgomery. Front row: Chloe Stovall, Emma Rains, Kimberly Irby,...
Staff and students of Wylie’s Burnett Junior High are uniting in a unique way to stop bullying. October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and the school’s librarian and counselor decided to bring a fresh perspective on the topic. Each student and teacher received...
The four candidates in contested races for Wylie Independent School District board seats answered a series of questions to better introduce themselves to voters at a forum hosted last week by the Wylie Council of PTAs and League of Women Voters of Collin County. The...
Seventh grade students at Cooper Junior High had a chance to learn what Wylie looked like millions of years ago. Dr. Ron Tykoski, curator of vertebrate paleontology at the Perot Museum in Dallas, visited all the seventh grade science classes at Cooper Friday, Sept....
The Main Stage theatre classes at Wylie East and Wylie High are busy preparing their fall productions. This year’s play at Wylie East is Bertolt Brecht’s “The Good Woman of Setzuan,” as translated by Eric Bentley. Performances are Thursday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. and...
Life & Style
Eureka Springs, Arkansas: A Victorian Gem in the Ozarks. Kary Bjorn Photography/Unsplash As the heat of summer fades into the crisp embrace of autumn, September offers a perfect opportunity for travel across the U.S. The month’s moderate weather, stunning fall foliage...
By Melinda Myers Dress up the holidays or give gifts that continue giving throughout the year with these low maintenance gardening trends. Just add a little fun, classic beauty or style to make it even more memorable now and throughout the year. Terrariums....
By Sonia Duggan [email protected] Fall is here and the décor of choice, pumpkins, will soon be appearing on doorsteps throughout neighborhoods. Searching for that perfect orange (most often) fruit for decorating or carving can be a fun experience...
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Cost-effective tips from DIY experts As fall settles in, the air gets crisper and the kids head back to school, many Americans eagerly anticipate one thing: football season. Whether you’re a die-hard gridiron fan or prefer to enjoy the food and festivities from the...
Opinion
Sunlight is starting to break through at the Capitol in the final month of the Texas legislative session. Open government measures have won passage in the House of Representatives with bipartisan support, and more House votes are scheduled on legislation championed by...
Some things in life just don’t make sense no matter how you slice it. For example, I was out walking my dog the other evening and found something rather odd that I’ve walked over countless times but never taken a moment to consider the absurdity of the thought. Right...
My Dad used to say, and probably still would, ‘Don’t complain unless you’re willing to do something about it.’ I’m pretty sure that he didn’t coin the phrase, so this is probably not a new expression to you. You may have been told, or heard, the same idiom. This...
It’s the height of summer, a time of year when we are most vulnerable to insect-borne diseases. It’s a threat that will still be with us well into the Fall. Dr. Robert R. Redfield, director of the Centers for Disease Control [CDC], warns that “a growing list of...
As media professional, I assume that you, the reader, know what you get as a subscriber to your local newspaper. But we’ve all heard what assume can mean, so I’m going to explain why it’s important you pay for an annual subscription and what you get with that...
