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City Missions volunteers fill bags with necessities to distribute directly to homeless individuals in Plano and surrounding cities. Courtesy City Missions Serving the community for more than five years, City Missions continues to provide essentials to individuals...
The 15th Texas Court of Appeals (COA) has thrown out injunctions that had blocked the Texas Education Agency from releasing school accountability ratings for the 2023-24 school year. The TEA is expected to release the ratings Aug. 15. “It is time for local courts to...
The city of Murphy has launched an ambitious effort to update its comprehensive plan, a guiding document that will shape growth, land use, infrastructure and public investment in the city over the next 15 to 20 years. Known as “Plan Murphy,” the project will run for...
Texas lawmakers returning Monday, July 21, to Austin may reconsider a failed bill from the last legislative session that would have helped local governments acquire emergency communications equipment. “It’s going to be something that will be looked at,” Gov. Greg...
Players on the Plano East softball team raise the gold trophy after the Lady Panthers defeated Hebron 6-5 in a Class 6A Division I bi-district playoff game. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] There was plenty of winning by...
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...
Wrapping up a five-week spring football season, the Plano East Panthers are working to establish a new identity. Under head coach Tony Benedetto, the team held its annual spring game last Friday, May 19, and was working toward a solid, disciplined team. It’s something...
It was a nearly flawless performance from the Plano East track team at state. Battling in four competitions, the Panthers earned four medals, including two gold for Tiriah Kelley. Reaching the state championship for the second straight season, Kelley finished first...
The Plano East Panthers are turning the page on a new chapter and the team’s senior leaders are already noticing a change. With head coach Tony Benedetto taking over the Plano East football program, the athletes have taken to the field with renewed energy this...
Plano East’s senior Tiriah Kelley heads to Arlington after first place finishes in three events at the District 5/6-6A Area Track and Field Championships. Ron Poe Stadium in McKinney was the site for the Areas. Kelley earned first place in the girls 100-meter dash...
Education
The Plano Independent School District’s second Welcome and Enrollment Center, scheduled to be completed last next month, will bear the names of two longtime district officials. The PISD Board of Trustees voted at their Tuesday, Dec. 10, regular meeting to name...
From Staff Reports [email protected] Three Wylie Independent School District assistant principal positions have been created to meet increasing enrollment and have been filled by promotions for the 2018-’19 school year. Davis Intermediate School assistant principal...
From Staff Reports [email protected] Wylie Independent School District has been named a 2018 State School of Character by Character.org, a worldwide organization whose vision is “for people everywhere to be educated, inspired and empowered to be ethical and...
From Staff Reports [email protected] With a vacancy on the board of trustees filled, Plano Independent School District can start a search for a new superintendent. PISD Superintendent Brian Binggeli gave notice to the board of his resignation in November after...
From Staff Reports [email protected] Plano East Senior High School presented the area high school premier of “Rent: School Edition,” at the Plano East Senior High School Auditorium Jan. 18- 20. Fresh from 12 Dallas Summer Musical High School Musical...
Life & Style
One year ago, Collin County Sheriff Jim Skinner announced plans to reduce recidivism rates among inmates by offering a program where they can learn better life skills, improve their education and learn a trade. “Too often, we see generations of a family stuck in that...
Whether you're interested in making a resale investment or just want to enhance your living space, industry experts agree there are a number of easy ways you can add value to your home. "Home improvement projects always equate to increasing the value of your house,"...
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Murphy Exchange Club collected 90 coats to be shared between the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County and Allen Community Outreach. Shown from left, Mary Pat Elledge, Shirley Hendrix, Gordon Hanson, Sharon Neely, Mike Hendrix and Rick Oaks.
For the first time ever, Murphy’s Christmas in the Park will feature a parade. The yearly community wide event is scheduled for 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 in the Murphy Municipal Complex. The parade opens the seasonal event with a 5 p.m. walk off from the open area...
Opinion
The Texas Senate last week passed a bill to allow school districts to set aside time for in-school prayer and gave initial approval to requiring all schools to post a copy of the Ten Commandments in every classroom. The Austin American-Statesman reported...
Republished courtesy the Corpus Christi Caller-Times With the simple act of signing his name, Gov. Greg Abbott completed a trifecta of failure by all branches of state government to defend the people's right to know. Earlier this month, Abbott was proud of himself...
Jeff Denton Jeff Denton is the pastor at Waterbrook Bible Fellowship, Wylie. Have you ever had one of those days when you get things accomplished for everyone else, but never seem to get the things crossed off your list? You can accomplish what other people...
By Ed Sterling Director of Member Services for the Texas Press Association First Gulf storm of season elbows Texas AUSTIN — State emergency responders geared up for the first time this hurricane season in response to Tropical Storm Cindy, which came ashore just east...
By Lee Hamilton The Trump Administration, like its predecessors, has shown an apparent appetite for the use of force overseas. The “mother of all bombs” dropped on Syrian troops, saber-rattling toward North Korea, deployments of U.S. forces in 10 or more countries —...
