Latest News
Wylie ISD trustees approved staff raises, adopted legislative priorities and recognized dozens of students during their Monday, May 18 meeting held at the Montgomery Center at Wylie High School. The meeting began with recognitions for the parent-teacher associations...
Plano Independent School District will hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. on June 24 to discuss its proposed budget and tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting will take place in the Board Room of the district’s Administration Building at 2700 W. 15th St....
Plano East incoming sophomore Arianna Robinson averaged 9.7 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.8 steals per game during the FIBA U16 Women's AmeriCup. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] IRAPUATO, Mexico -- After the United...
The husband of Dallas internet influencer Dani “Goofy Mom” Austin is marketing plans for a country living community between Parker and Murphy. Jordan Ramirez invited area residents to a Wednesday, June 25, town hall at nearby Southfork Ranch, where the protest of the...
Teachers in the Plano Independent School District will be getting the biggest pay raise in district history. Plano ISD Trustees approved the 2025-26 compensation plan at their Tuesday, June 10, board meeting. Salary increases will range from 4% to 8.5%, depending on...
Sports
Plano East freshman running back Treyce Seldon has been named the District 6-6A Offensive Newcomer of the Year. Photo by Jerry Winfrey / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] The Plano East football team has been on the receiving end of postseason...
Plano East battled back from an early deficit with a 3-2 overtime win over Allen Tuesday night. The victory puts Plano East through to the City Championship, where they'll take on Denton County Thursday night at the Plano Starcenter. The Panthers fell behind early,...
Plano East’s hockey team is on the verge of their second trophy in a month. The Panthers wrapped up the regular season of the AT&T Metroplex High School Hockey League as the top seed from the Varsity Silver North division, clinching a playoff spot. They got...
Plano East’s boys felt they were in a good position with only a few district games remaining but suffered a slight setback last week. The Panthers (3-2-3, 9-2-3) lost one game and tied one game to fall to third in the district standings with little room for error. As...
Plano East opened its regular season last week, winning two out of their opening five games. The Lady Panthers (2-3) opened the season on the road with a 3-2 extra-innings loss to Wylie East on Feb. 15. The Lady Raiders got a good pitching performance from Presleigh...
Education
Texas school districts may now choose reading and English language lessons linked to the Bible. By an 8-7 vote Friday, Nov. 22, the State Board of Education (SBOE) approved the optional Bluebonnet Learning curriculum drafted by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for...
The goal of the valedictorian and salutatorian at Plano East Senior High School was not to claim the top two academic spots in the Class of 2018, but to improve and do their best. Finishing their public school careers at the top were valedictorian Rahul Hayaran,...
Collin College last week announced several administrative appointments and one administrative change, including the vice president and provost of the planned campus in Wylie. Appointed to head the new Wylie campus, is scheduled to open in 2020, is Mary McRae, EdD. The...
Plano East High School Theatre has been named one of the finalists for the Dallas Summer Musical (DSM) High School Musical Theatre Awards (HSMTA). Out of 79 performances and 75 high schools, PESH made the cut in 10 out of 17 total categories for their performance of...
Plano East Senior High’s yearbook, Panther Pride, has been recognized for excellence and featured in the 2018 Jostens Look Book, celebrating the best-of-the-best in yearbook design and coverage. The Jostens Look Book is a collection of spreads and photos from...
Life & Style
The cost of everyday items continues to stretch many people’s budgets, even as financial experts note that inflation is cooling off. When individuals feel a pinch in their wallets, non-essentials, such as vacations, often are on the chopping block. But they may not...
By Melinda Myers Don’t be afraid to add a little spicy heat to your meals this season by growing a few hot peppers in the garden or containers. It’s easier than you think and many of the hot pepper myths floating around the garden are simply not true. Don’t...
Research indicates that traveling is at the top of the list of interests motivating today’s men and women over the age of 50. Seniors are perhaps the most likely demographic to indulge their love of traveling. Retirement leaves lots of time for recreation, and many...
By Rhonda Briggs When you read about a new place on the Internet you never really know if what you see is the truth. So a few weeks ago when I saw a posting on social media about the only pick-your-own tulip farm in Texas it peaked my curiosity, but at the same...
From Staff Reports [email protected] Like it or not Spring Break is here. If you’re a parent, you’re left with the task of keeping the kids busy with fun things to do. If your clan loves animals, luckily Wylie is home its own mini zoo of sorts. It’s called...
Opinion
Columnist John Moore has some milk bottles to return, but the milkman no longer stops by his home. Courtesy John Moore Social media, for all of its faults, every now and then offers something worthwhile. I’m a member of a group on Facebook called, “Dull Men.” The only...
By Bob Moos Southwest public affairs officer for the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Medicare offers prescription drug coverage to everyone with Medicare. It’s a good deal. Medicare subsidizes the outpatient drug benefit, generally paying about 75...
By Lee Hamilton Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar, IU School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was...
By Keith Spurgin Keith Spurgin is Senior Leader of NewHope Church in Wylie and President of The Growth Resourcing Group We live in an incredibly safety-conscious society. It seems like everywhere we go and every time we listen to media there is a story about national...
By Ed Sterling Director of member services for the Texas Press Association AUSTIN — A special session of the Texas Legislature, called by Gov. Greg Abbott, is set to begin on July 18. The agenda is big. Before adjourning in late May, our 150 state representatives and...
