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It will take a little longer to begin work on the lighted pedestrian bridge across Maxwell Creek at FM 544. Bids were opened April 30 and were all above budget and considered nonresponsive for failing to meet TxDOT requirements, Public Works Director Donald Reese...
Four of the “safest” cities in Texas are in Collin County, according to a new survey using FBI crime data. SafeWise ranked Parker at No. 2, Melissa at No. 5, Murphy at No. 11 and Van Alstyne at No. 13. Sachse, which straddles Collin and Dallas Counties, was ranked No....
Two Texas House members from Collin County take pride in what lawmakers accomplished in the 89th Legislature that ended this month. “The only item we are required to pass each session is the state budget,” said Rep. Jeff Leach. “I’m proud to say that the budget we...
Paper ballots for upcoming Collin County elections contain oval bubbles that voters will fill in by hand. Starting with November’s general election, Collin County voters will be going back to the future. Collin County commissioners have agreed to return to hand-marked...
Plano East incoming senior Simone Heard (8) was named the District 6-6A MVP last fall after she helped to lead the Lady Panthers to the third round of the playoffs for the second year in a row. Photo by Roosevelt Joubert / C&S Media By David Wolman...
Sports
Plano East's Darcy Gomez, left, stares at her Plano West opponent on Jan. 7. Photo by Andy Redmond / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] The Plano East wrestling team traveled to The Colony High School last weekend for the Cougar Classic. Plano East...
Hoping to bounce back after a loss, the Plano East Panthers responded in a big way with a district victory. Traveling to Coppell (3-1, 16-9), Plano East (3-1, 21-2) jumped out to an early first quarter lead and won 54-45. Muizz Qazi scored 12 points and Brandon...
In a battle of the top two teams in District 6-6A, the Plano East Lady Panthers came out on top over the Coppell Cowgirls. Plano East (6-0, 16-3) got off to a hot start and withheld a furious Coppell (5-1, 27-1) rally to win 42-37 Tuesday night. Seniors Donavia Hall...
Despite missing out on the playoffs last season, the Plano East Panthers soccer team is excited for what 2022 has to offer. The Panthers finished the season with 15 district points, winning four matches and tying three more. The new year brings plenty of optimism for...
Roster turnover can create new expectations, as well as questions for an athletic program. In the case of the Plano East girls soccer team, replacing several seniors means that a young roster will have to mesh quickly. After winning two district games last season,...
Education
The cast and crew are putting the final touches on the play “Witches? In Salem?” Performances will be at Wylie High School Oct. 11 -12. A Wylie Theatre witch hunt is in the works for the program’s fall show. The students will perform “Witches!? In Salem?!” Friday,...
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] While the beginning of the 2017-'18 school year just two weeks away, there are things to be mindful of other than shopping for back to school supplies. School zone safety tops the list for those students...
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] Jeff McDonnell was recently named the new assistant principal for Murphy Middle School for the coming 2017-’18 school year. He joins head principal Matthew Conrad. McDonnell replaces Jill Engelking, who was promoted...
From Staff Reports [email protected] Plano East Senior High’s Alex and Andi Spiride earned top honors earlier this summer in the International GENIUS Olympiad at the Oswego State University New York campus. The brothers claimed a gold medal for their...
From Staff Reports [email protected] The state of Texas recently awarded $1.03 million to support four new accelerated certificate or degree programs through its College Credit for Heroes program, Texas Workforce Commission announced. CCH is a statewide...
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...
Lizzy is an adorable 3-year-old 20 lb. Terrier/Schnauzer mix who is ready for her forever home! This sweet girl enjoys going on walks and is good on a leash. Lizzy is great with other dogs and kids. She is a very affectionate dog and likes to be petted and held. ...
Whether you’re an incoming freshman or entering your senior year, the transition to campus life requires mental and logistical preparation. For a smooth move, prepare in advance. “You’ll want your dorm room or apartment to be a space in which you can thrive...
By Sonia Duggan [email protected] Every Tuesday, tucked in a classroom of Faith Lutheran Church in Wylie, a small group of women meet to make handcrafted lap blankets to give to nursing home residents. Over the...
Perk up your next picnic with these deliciously different sandwiches and salads that are super easy to prepare, plus they can be made ahead. Condiments make the difference between a good sandwich and a great sandwich. Grab a jar of Aunt Nellie's Sliced Pickled Beets....
Opinion
Columnist John Moore recalls the friends of his youth, including Harvey The Rabbit. Courtesy John Moore I never had more than one at a time, but I had stuffed animals. Don’t all kids have a security blanket when they’re young? At first, I had a monkey who had a...
By Bob Moos/Southwest regional public affairs officer for the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Medicare has just begun publishing star ratings for home health care agencies to help consumers tell the good providers from the bad. Medicare pays for health...
By Ed Sterling The Texas House Committee on County Affairs met on July 30 to hear testimony on Sandra Bland and jail standards. Bland, 28, was pulled over by a state trooper in Hempstead on July 10. Soon after, she was placed in the Waller County Jail and was found...
By Greg Abbott Gov. Greg Abbott on July 18 authorized Adjutant General John Nichols of the Texas National Guard to arm personnel at military facilities across Texas. Abbott’s action comes following the July 16 shooting on two military facilities in Chattanooga, Tenn.,...
By Robert Romano Fed up with the establishment Republicans in Washington, D.C. selling out to President Barack Obama on issues like funding his executive amnesty? Think presidential candidates like Mitt Romney or Jeb Bush are a part of the problem by offering little...
