After years of working with leaders locally and around the world, Keith Spurgin kept hearing the same thing: people were surrounded by others, yet deeply alone. That recurring theme of isolation — both in others and in his own life — became the foundation for his...
Not many teams are comfortable starting a sophomore at the 6A level. After seeing Drew Devillier’s growth, maturity and skills development in the offseason, head coach Joey McCullough felt confident to give him the nod. The young quarterback takes over the position...
Wylie ISD personnel will receive raises in the next school year, as the Wylie ISD board members approved the school budget at their meeting June 21, with the tax rate to be considered in August. Teachers will get a 2% midpoint raise for the upcoming school year -...
Gov. Greg Abbott announced a special session of the Texas Legislature starting July 8. The June 22 announcement did not specify what legislative priorities will be included in the agenda but said the items “will be announced prior to the convening of the special...
After a year away from Plano ISD, Derrick Richardson returns as head coach of the Plano East girls basketball program. Richardson served 11 years as the Plano West assistant boys coach before holding the same position for the Panthers for two years. Last year, he...
Steve Boatman met a reality this winter he had not dealt with in decades. He was not in school. Whether as a student or teacher, Boatman has been in a place of learning since he was a boy, stretching back to the 1960s. Boatman retired mid-year from Wylie ISD’s Whitt...
Wylie ISD officials said remote learning will not be available to students this year, but they gave no word last week on what families who should do if they prefer the remote method. In a letter to parents, WISD Superintendent David Vinson alerted parents about the...
Residents wanting to play tennis or a pickup game of sand volleyball can do so soon at North Hill Park in Murphy this summer as the city finishes renovations at the park. Tree-planting and other finishing touches also are occurring at Travis Farm Park across town....
Tight ends have become one of the most important positions in football over the last decade. The versatility of great tight ends allows them to block, catch and make a major impact on every play. Head coach Joey McCullough has been excited about his team this...
