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Murphy has been recognized as a Gold Star Affiliate by Keep Texas Beautiful. The organization's highest designation awarded to community affiliates, Gold Star Affiliate status recognizes communities that demonstrate outstanding commitment to environmental stewardship,...
Plans for “Project Homestead" between Parker and Murphy would include 254 homes on 100 acres now owned by Restore the Grasslands. Courtesy image The husband of Dallas internet influencer Dani “Goofy Mom” Austin is marketing plans for a country living community between...
Student recognitions and new leadership appointments kicked off last week’s Wylie ISD board meeting, before trustees turned their attention to next year’s budget. The board welcomed Mary Zucha as the new principal of Cooper Junior High, following the promotion of...
The city of Wylie will host a July 3 celebration starting at 7:30 p.m. at 851 Hensley Lane. Attendees can enjoy food trucks, a live DJ, and a water spray zone courtesy of Wylie Fire-Rescue. Independence Day is just around the corner, and communities throughout Collin...
Plano East incoming senior outside hitter Simone Heard helped to lead the Lady Panthers' volleyball team to the third round of the playoffs for the second consecutive season. Photo by Roosevelt Joubert / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] After the...
Sports
Plano East senior Colin O'Boyle (23) pulls down a rebound during a 47-35 win over Prosper Rock Hill on Friday. Photo by Andy Redmond / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Over the course of the season, and especially during Plano East’s (23-6, 9-2)...
Kayla Cooper suited up for what might be her last game at Plano East. The senior guard has missed most of the season with a leg injury but scored the first basket of the game in Plano East's 68-29 victory over Marcus on Tuesday night. The Lady Panthers (13-1, 23-4)...
The Panthers wrestling program had its best season to date, finishing second overall at the District 6-6A tournament. Plano East finished with 175 points, beating out Prosper (171 points) and Wylie (138 points) in the final scores. Allen finished first overall with a...
The Plano East Panthers brought in a new face to the program and are eager to hit the ground running. Tony Benedetto was named the head football coach and athletic director at Plano East last week, ending a one-month coaching search. Benedetto previously spent three...
Student-athletes at Plano East Senior High School signed their national letters of intent on Wednesday, Feb. 2. Overall, 15 athletes signed on national signing day, spanning across six sports. For the full list of signings, see below. 1Kang, KylerBaseballUniversity of...
Education
Ruth Ononogbu was one of two individuals to receive the Wylie Way Award at the WISD board meeting on November 18. During the regular Board of Trustees meeting held on Nov. 18, 2024, the Wylie Independent School District (WISD) recognized two outstanding individuals...
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
The Lone Star State eagerly awaits a celestial spectacle as the solar eclipse graces the skies April 8, casting its mesmerizing shadow over its diverse landscapes. To witness this extraordinary event, adventurers and nature lovers alike are gearing up for an...
Summer is a happy go lucky, super sweet and very affectionate gal! She's a one-year-old 45 lb. Lab/Boxer mix. She loves to be as close to her human for cuddles and kisses. She also does well on a leash for a long walk. Summer is crate trained and potty trained and...
As summer vacation winds down, thoughts turn from jaunts to the beach to readying for a new school year. To-do lists include many of the typical tasks that precede going back to the classroom, including shopping for new clothes, purchasing school supplies and...
By Dixie Dickson This has been the busiest week of the month. We always start off with our morning exercise groups. Then we look forward to our bounty of baked products compliments of Kroger. These products are free for the taking every morning except Friday. Monday...
From Staff Reports [email protected] GFour Productions, winner of 54 Drama Desk Awards and 44 Tony Awards, has proudly joined forces with Susan G. Komen® to launch Menopause The Musical®: The Survivor Tour® benefiting Susan G. Komen® in 2015. With a cast of breast...
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 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...
