High school seniors planning to attend Collin College this fall will have an opportunity to learn more about the transition to college during an upcoming “Collin College Bound” event at the Wylie Campus. The event is scheduled for Thursday, April 30, with activities...
For the last two months, heavy rainfall has plagued the Metroplex, causing rivers and creeks to flood and lake levels to rise. At Lake Lavon, the current water elevation could prevent some summer fun activities. The lake, which is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of...
Larger Than Life, which considers itself the ultimate boy band tribute musical act, performed in Murphy Friday night at the Sounds at Sundown concert series. The band performs nationally, singing songs from many boy bands of yesteryear, such as New Kids on the Block...
A 6-year-old child died in a Murphy house fire Thursday morning, Murphy Fire Chief Del Albright said. The fire happened at a house in the 200 block of Hawthorne Drive. The fire department got a report shortly before 3 a.m. that a child was trapped in the house. All...
If I could bottle up a bit of June’s dreamy, luminescent sunshine, I would spritz it all year long to prolong that magical early summer feeling. It’s practically impossible to feel sad this time of year when the outdoors beckons you every day. This is your chance to...
The 87th Texas Legislative session ended May 31 after Texas Democrats staged a walkout that dissolved the quorum needed for a vote, killing Senate Bill 7, known as the Election Integrity Protection Act. If passed, the bill would have set uniform early voting hours,...
Most first-year high school students spend time meeting people, participating in activities that interest them and trying to figure out where they fit in. Maddy Geller eventually found her niche at Wylie East High School, but went through some struggles, such as...
The Plano East football team ran the ball effectively last season. Despite a struggling record, the offense did a good job of scoring points and making plays. Thanks in large part to the play of the offensive line. Using Plano East’s zone-blocking scheme on offense,...
From assistant coach to now head coach, Michael Martinez is ready to keep the momentum going for the Plano East baseball team. The Plano East baseball team had one of its best district finishes in seven years when the team won seven district games in 2014. After...
