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There’s a special section in the front row of the Murphy Central Park amphitheater for residents who are deaf or hard of hearing. Signs identify the area “to provide unrestricted visual access to the ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter on stage.” Starting with...
The husband of Dallas internet influencer Dani “Goofy Mom” Austin is marketing plans for a country living community between Parker and Murphy. Jordan Ramirez invited area residents to a Wednesday, June 25, town hall at nearby Southfork Ranch, where the protest of the...
Teachers in the Plano Independent School District will be getting the biggest pay raise in district history. Plano ISD Trustees approved the 2025-26 compensation plan at their Tuesday, June 10, board meeting. Salary increases will range from 4% to 8.5%, depending on...
Kylo Ren, a tiger born at In-Sync Exotics in 2018, enjoys playing with a colorful cardboard tube (AKA light saber) in his pool during the annual Birthday Bash Saturday, June 7. Photo by Dave Smith for In-Sync Exotics After 25 years of rescuing and rehabilitating...
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....
Sports
Plano East senior Haley Reed and the Lady Panthers basketball team are 12-0 in District 6-6A. Photo by Andy Redmond / C&S Media By Seth Dowdle [email protected] McKINNEY – Three months ago, the Plano East girls basketball team embarked on a journey with an...
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,...
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...
Education
Wylie ISD trustees approved the purchase of a small parcel of land during its meeting on Monday, Oct. 28. The purchase should improve traffic flow for the upcoming intermediate and junior high campuses set to open in two years. The board sanctioned the acquisition of...
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] A 13-year academic journey came to an end for the 2017 Plano East Senior High graduating class on Saturday, June 10 in the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco. PESH graduated 1,252 students this year, in a...
From Staff Reports [email protected] Hartman Elementary School reduced electricity consumption by 30 percent during the annual Energy Challenge Week in Wylie Independent School District, claiming the coveted Go Green Challenge Trophy. During the week,...
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] Plano East Senior High was well represented during the presentation of the sixth annual Dallas Summer Musicals High School Musical Theatre Awards held in the Music Hall at Fair Park. They won for Best...
Life & Style
The real estate market has been something of a roller coaster ride over the past few years. Historically low interest rates coupled with a surging interest to move to communities with more outdoor space during the height of the pandemic led to a lot of movement and...
By Dixie Dickson Hope everyone had a safe and happy Independence Day! We are so blessed to live in a country of the brave and the free. We had Fun Night on the third and enjoyed the parade and fireworks from inside our center away from the mosquitos and heat. It was a...
By Mignon Morse Summer Reading Club continues through July 30. It’s not too late to sign up and read. We have programs for children, teens and adults this year. You can sign-up anytime and join the fun. If you read 25 hours, you get your name in the hat for a drawing...
Looking for ways to beat the heat with the kids? Come visit the library and cool down with some great reads and activities. Here is a listing of events for the remainder of July: July 16 - Villians vs. Heroes Game Day - Join in for various group games and activities...
After splashing in the pool, rooting on your favorite team or playing in the backyard, nothing beats the end of a long summer day like a cool, classic treat. So grab the kids, some bowls, spoons and the trusty old ice cream scoop - and dig in. July is National Ice...
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 Jeff Denton The family in my office is silent. Anger hangs in the air. The teenager is mad at her parents. Parents are mad at their child and each other. Blame has been flung around in angry words like attack arrows. Raised voices have finally ceased with the...
By Ed Sterling The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 5-4 vote on June 29, granted a stay preventing revisions to the state abortion law made by the Texas Legislature in 2013 from taking effect on July 1. The stay will remain in effect while the court is on hiatus. When it...
By Keith Spurgin, Lead Pastor of New Hope Church in Wylie www.newhopechristian.org. Editor’s note: This is the second of a two-part column. Last week I wrote about why for so many the ‘c’ word – church, is a bad word. This week I want to share why I think the church...
