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About 1,400 graduates of Collin College will receive their degrees at two separate commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 15. Both events will be held at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center, 200 E. Stacy Road, in Allen. At 11 a.m., the ceremony will celebrate...
Plano East graduate Liam DeWeese high-fives a coach after a successful attempt in the vault at the USA Gymnastics Development Program National Championships in Sandy, Utah. Submitted photo By Dvid Wolman [email protected] Plano East alum Liam DeWeese has reached...
Plano East alum pitcher Jadyn Dawson was recently named the most valuable player of District 6-6A. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Other coaches in District 6-6A took note of the success of the Plano East softball team for...
Plano’s VA clinic is now officially the U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic. The Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Plano has been officially dedicated as the ‘‘U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic.” Texas 3rd...
Drone shot of the McMillen Road expansion site. Courtesy City of Wylie Construction on McMillen Road is set to resume following final approval from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, clearing the way for long-delayed progress on the vital infrastructure project. The...
Sports
Plano East sophomore Alexander Brewington, pictured in previous action, scored 21 points in the Panthers' 63-55 overtime win at Prosper on Tuesday, Dec. 9. Photo by Andy Redmond / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] PROSPER – The Plano East boys...
According to reports from Plano ISD officials, Plano East head football coach and athletic director Joey McCullough is set to retire. The Panthers were 2-8 this past season, capturing their first wins in almost two years in the process. McCullough, a Plano East alum,...
The Plano East girls basketball team won its first district game 45-25 over Hebron. East got off to a fast start in the contest, leading 30-11 at halftime. While the offense without starting guard Kayla Cooper staggered at times, Donavia Hall, Nora Ritchie and Ada...
The Plano East Panthers continued their unbeaten start with a victory over Rowlett, 67-53. East controlled the game for much of the second half, scoring 40 points during the span. The Eagles made a run to trim the lead to as little as six points, but the Panthers...
The Plano East Panthers basketball teams swept the Sachse Mustangs in pre-Thanksgiving action Tuesday. The girls tipped things off with a 60-44 win over the Lady Mustangs in the afternoon. A 36-14 first-half advantage buoyed the Lady Panthers. Sachse responded,...
Education
Armstrong Middle School is one of three surplus school sites which the city of Plano could purchase for Plano ISD. Courtesy PISD The Plano ISD Board of Trustees has approved an agreement under which the city of Plano could purchase three surplus school sites:...
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] Friday nights in the fall are busy for students and athletes at Plano East Senior High especially for students performing at football games. For the 57 juniors and seniors on the Golden Girls drill team, football...
From Staff Reports [email protected] Over the last two weeks Murphy Middle School PALS, Student Council, National Elementary Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society sponsored a donation drive for Hurricane Harvey and Irma families called Creature...
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] Murphy students who attend schools in Plano Independent School District could be starting school earlier next year. Karla Oliver, PISD Assistant Superintendent, presented a pair of drafts for next school year’s...
By Luke Pendley [email protected] Every year the Reflections art contest comes and goes, but this year the Wylie PTA is looking for more entrants. The 2018 contest is accepting entries through the end of October and each school will have a separate deadline....
Life & Style
National Sexual Assault Awareness Month In a world where silence and shame can perpetuate suffering, a local nonprofit serves as a beacon of hope and support for those impacted by all forms of sexual violence. For over 40 years, The Turning Point Rape Crisis Center of...
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Wylie recently began a project wrapping military personnel far away in stitches of love called ‘hugs’. The church is filling requests for homemade quilts, which will be sent to soldiers stationed in Korea. The project...
While driving a few weeks ago, one of the keepers at In-Sync Exotics witnessed a vehicle two cars in front of her throw something from the car window. The keeper quickly realized that the driver was throwing baby kittens from the car. She was unable to get a plate...
Autumn is tailor-made for getting out of the house to enjoy the great outdoors. With crisp temperatures perfect for strolls or sightseeing and breathtaking scenery awash in bright autumnal hues, autumn landscapes make for the ideal backdrop for weekend plans,...
Fun run, car show plus much more this weekend After months of anticipation, the seventh annual Murphy Maize Days launch this weekend. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Municipal Complex. Sponsoring this year’s event is the Plano...
Opinion
While some in society have stopped wearing watches, columnist John Moore isn’t one of them. Courtesy John Moore I noticed his Watch immediately. I usually notice watches immediately. But his was especially noticeable. It was a Rolex. I don’t own a Rolex, but one...
Dear Editor, It is imperative to remember that each of our Councilmembers represent all of Murphy. They do not represent only those in their neighborhood, or those at their children’s school , or those that look like them. The Murphy City Council is a...
By Jeff Denton Imagine getting ready for a long trip. You’re packed and ready to go. You arrive at the airport, go through security and check in at the gate. You board the flight and end up flying…the wrong direction. That happened to United Airlines passenger, Lucie...
By Lee Hamilton Our representative democracy depends on voters developing discriminating judgments about policies and politicians. They can’t do that if vital information is withheld from them. For the last few years, I’ve been keeping a file of clippings about the...
By Keith Spurgin Lead pastor of New Hope Christian Church in Wylie Several years ago I was going through a difficult time. I was getting a ton of criticism publicly and privately. It was painful, disconcerting, and confusing. I was down and discouraged. In the...
