Here are final, unofficial results from Collin County Elections with 21 of 21 vote centers reporting. Election results are unofficial until canvassed by the Murphy City Council. Council Member, Place 3Andrew Chase 876 35.67%Debbie Ison 1,580 64.33%Council Member,...
The Plano East Panthers have a new mindset this season and the offense is ready to get on the field and get started. With a new quarterback and new offensive scheme, East will have a new look for 2021. That’s refreshing for a team that struggled last season, with some...
After a few years of growing the typical Texas flowers; pansies in the winter, impatiens in the summer in the normal front flowerbeds, homeowner Kori Hendrix realized she wanted more variety and more gardens at her Wylie home. There was ample opportunity to make...
Whitt Elementary School fourth-grade math teacher Madison Shattuck missed the conventional rhythms of classroom instruction last year. “Excited is mainly what I am,” she said about the return to normal classroom teaching this year, when teachers will have classes in...
Editor’s note: First in a two-part series looking at David Vinson’s first 10 years as Wylie ISD superintendent. David Vinson said he has loved every job he’s had, including his position now as superintendent of Wylie ISD. He became the school chief 10 years ago, in...
With the optimism at the Plano East football program this summer, it’s easy to feel excited about the team. One area where the team is continuing to evaluate its options is in the secondary. With a number of new players taking over roles at safety and cornerback, the...
A Panera Bread location in Murphy cleared another hurdle, as the Murphy City Council approved final site plans for its location. Council on Aug. 3 approved an application of Jencen Architecture and Wade Trim, on behalf of The Morgan Companies, for a site plan,...
Last week marked the end of an 18-year career with the Murphy Police Department for Officer Fred Mancias. The police officer has worn many hats at MPD, and at least one cape, over the years. His career in law enforcement began in 1992 after a 13- year stint in the...
New season, new team for the Plano East Panthers volleyball team. In the season-opening match on the road at Lebanon Trail, East took control of the match early to get a 3-0 victory, winning 25-18, 25-22 and 25-22. The Panthers jumped out to an early 8-3 lead in set...
