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July is officially Parks & Recreation Month in Murphy, according to a proclamation by Mayor Scott Bradley. Flanked by Parks & Rec staff, Deputy Mayor pro tem Ken Oltmann read the proclamation at the Tuesday, June 16, meeting of the Murphy City Council. “In the...
Social media marketer Jordan Ramirez outlines plans for developing 100 acres between Parker and Murphy. Plans for a residential development between Parker and Murphy drew mixed reactions during a lengthy town hall meeting led by Dallas social media marketer Jordan...
Collin County Commissioners have been told it will cost $2.27 million for implementing a switch to hand-marked paper ballots beginning with the Nov. 4 election. Elections Administrator Kaleb Breaux laid out an aggressive timeline at a Monday, June 23, meeting of the...
Scriptures, prayers and messages of encouragement were written on the home frames at the Jericho Village project Saturday, June 28. With Sharpies in hand and prayers in their hearts, community members gathered on a sweltering Saturday morning to bless the frames of...
City Manager Aretha Adams paints a cautious financial picture shaped by rising utility costs, limited fund growth and a patchwork of external data not yet finalized. No votes were taken during a Tuesday, June 24, budget workshop, which Mayor Scott Bradley said was...
Sports
Plano East junior Bilal Habib drives his opponent to the mat for a takedown. Habib won the District 6-6A title at 106 pounds. Photo courtesy NiallMorgaMedia By David Wolman [email protected] Despite icy road conditions forcing the cancellation of school for four...
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...
Donavia Hall hit a 3-pointer on the third possession of the game to give Plano East a 3-2 lead. On the next possession, the Denton Braswell Lady Bengals (12-0, 34-2) scored and led for the remainder of the game to defeat the Lady Panthers (13-1, 25-5) 57-54 Tuesday...
Plano East sent three wrestlers to the state tournament, and one came back a state placeholder. Peyton Madawi finished fifth overall at the meet on Feb. 18-19, solidifying a 56-8 record for the season. He’s the first placeholder for Plano East in wrestling since...
Education
JROTC cadets are once again hosting their annual gift wrapping session from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at 2550 FM 544 in Wylie. The Wylie High School Air Force JROTC cadets are bringing festive cheer to the community with their ninth annual free gift-wrapping...
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....
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] Plano East senior Kiara Barron has accomplished something that not many kids her age have. The 17-year self-published a two-part novel series entitled “Shadow of the Sacred Islands.” “I’ve always had a passion for...
From Staff Reports [email protected] Plano Independent School District welcomes families relocating as a result of Hurricane Harvey last week in the Houston area. In preparation for evacuees, the district has provided information to campus principals and...
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] Plano Independent School District saw an enrollment decrease of 585 students when classes started last week. According to Lesley Range-Stanton, PISD executive communications director, official attendance for the...
Life & Style
Plastic waste is polluting ecosystems, affecting health In the bustling urban landscape of modern America lies a problem that’s as pervasive as it is pernicious: plastic waste. And despite the concerted efforts to recycle paper, cardboard and metals, plastic continues...
Marines throughout Collin County now have a way to recognize their camaraderie even more so as the Lance Cpl. Jacob D. Hayes Detachment of the Marine Corps League has been founded. According to information shared at their first detachment meeting Aug. 18, members of...
Buddy is a 5-year-old, 32 lb. Australian Shepherd mix who enjoys going for walks and car rides. He loves being around people and he would probably do best as an only dog. He recently had ACL surgery on his right leg so he will need a home that can help him exercise...
It seems like there are rules for just about everything, even grilling. According to the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association, 80 percent of Americans have an outdoor barbecue, grill or smoker - which means there are a lot of people following a lot of rules. Summer...
Make your next friendly gathering a popping success with desserts and snacks made from a wholesome simple grain. Not only does popcorn bring out the kid in everyone, it's a naturally healthy treat you can feel good about serving your guests. And, because it's...
Opinion
A slim majority of Texas House members have indicated they will back House Bill 3, which creates education savings accounts that allow families to use taxpayer money for private school education. The Dallas Morning News reported that 75 Republican legislators have...
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...
