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Senate prepared to hold trial in AG impeachment

Senate prepared to hold trial in AG impeachment

On the final day of the 88th Legislature, lawmakers in the Texas House of Representatives delivered 20 articles of impeachment against Attorney General Ken Paxton. By delivering the articles Monday, May 29, the Texas House triggered an impeachment process that is set...

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Memorial Day festivities in Wylie set for May 29

Memorial Day festivities in Wylie set for May 29

With Memorial Day on the horizon, it is a chance to reflect on the lives lost in defense of the rights and freedoms enjoyed by those across the United States. Residents and veterans alike are invited to honor the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in a...

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May 6 election results certified by council

May 6 election results certified by council

The Murphy City Council has canvassed votes cast in the Saturday, May 6, election. At their regular meeting Tuesday, May 16, councilmembers certified Laura Deel had been elected to Place 5 on council, Andrew Chase had been re-elected to Place 3 and Mayor Scott...

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Leading Plano East students excel in science

Leading Plano East students excel in science

The top two students in Plano East Senior High’s Class of 2023 are both headed to Massachusetts. Valedictorian Shriya Bhat, with a grade point average 4.88, plans to attend Harvard University, where she will study cellular and molecular biology. Salutatorian Otto...

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Early voting begins May 30 for runoff

Early voting begins May 30 for runoff

Runoff election early voting is right around the corner as voters will cast their ballots for two trustee positions on the Collin College board. The runoff election day is Saturday, June 10, with an early voting window that is set to begin Tuesday, May 30, and run...

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Panthers changing game plan ahead of 2023 season

Panthers changing game plan ahead of 2023 season

Plano East started the 2022 season 3-0, but a slew of untimely injuries left them undermanned for district play. With head coach Tony Benedetto now entering his second year as head coach of the Panther football program, it was a learning experience to evaluate the...

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Plano East wins 4×200 regional title

Plano East wins 4×200 regional title

In the Region I-6A meet at UT Arlington on April 28-29, Plano East had several athletes competing for state. Leading the way for the Panthers was their 4x200 regional championship relay team. The team of Quincy Baggett, Ezra O’Neal III, Doryian Marshall and Jaylon...

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Plano East 2023 football schedule

Plano East 2023 football schedule

The 2023 football season is just around the corner, with the Plano East Panthers ramping up spring practices and workouts for the upcoming season. Plano East had a strong start to the season under first-year head coach Tony Benedetto, but a combination of unfortunate...

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Hatcher leads Plano East qualifiers

Hatcher leads Plano East qualifiers

Plano East competed at the districts 5 and 6-A area championship on Friday, April 21. The boys got fifth with 51 points and the girls finished in 14th, with several regional qualifiers. Jaylon Hatcher finished in second in the boys 200-meter dash (22.02), one of his...

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Education

Leading Plano East students excel in science

Leading Plano East students excel in science

The top two students in Plano East Senior High’s Class of 2023 are both headed to Massachusetts. Valedictorian Shriya Bhat, with a grade point average 4.88, plans to attend Harvard University, where she will study cellular and molecular biology. Salutatorian Otto...

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Memorial outside Cox commemorates victims

Memorial outside Cox commemorates victims

A memorial dedicated to sisters Sofia Mendoza, 8, and her sister Daniela, 11, stands outside Cox Elementary School in Sachse as a stark reminder of the sobering reality around mass shootings: the lives lost. The two girls were at Allen Premium Outlets Saturday, May 6,...

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Teacher, philanthropist honored at gala awards

Teacher, philanthropist honored at gala awards

Locals, education staff and district administrators gathered for an annual awards gala highlighting the work of select individuals over their careers. Two prestigious awards — the Elizabeth W. Garrison Award and the Garrison Legacy Award — were bestowed during the...

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Potential TEA changes presented

Potential TEA changes presented

An unclear state on how school districts will be evaluated by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) in its annual accountability ratings had Deputy Superintendent Kim Spicer “concerned.” Spicer presented the changes alongside Stephen Davis, executive director of secondary...

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WHS esports readies up for spring season

WHS esports readies up for spring season

Fresh off of two state championships during the fall season, Wylie High School esports competitors are looking forward to a strong spring season and adding to the trophy cabinet. The team began its eight-week spring season Sunday, Feb. 12, in five sports after adding...

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Life & Style

Local nonprofit supports those embracing grief

Local nonprofit supports those embracing grief

To purchase books, read grief-related articles, donate or signup for a class visit bravepenny.org Grief is a complicated and personal process that has no timeline. And for survivors of any type of loss, it can often be difficult to navigate without the proper positive...

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‘Lights Out’ Collin County

‘Lights Out’ Collin County

Turn off lights to protect migrating birds Nearly 2 billion birds migrating through the United States in spring and fall pass through Texas. And many of them that fly by night can become confused by light pollution, slamming into buildings or other obstacles. To help...

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Healing power of horses helps local youth

Healing power of horses helps local youth

A love of horses, a heart for helping and an unwavering faith led one woman on a quest to blend her passions into a nonprofit that touches lives daily. Lynn Turner’s lifelong journey culminated nine years ago with Heavenly Hooves, a nonprofit that provides equine...

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Send a Letter to Santa this Christmas

Send a Letter to Santa this Christmas

If you’re the parents/guardians of elementary school-age children, the Monitor is collecting Letters to Santa again this year. The letters will be printed in the December 22 edition of the Murphy Monitor. Please print out the attached document, have your child write...

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Opinion

The canning jar quest

The canning jar quest

Forty-five years ago, my mother began collecting a series of antique canning jars. I can’t remember why this happened, but my best guess is that she came across one that was unique, she liked it, and she bought it. This purchase would start a chain reaction and a...

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The number you have dialed

The number you have dialed

Cell phones have certainly changed our lives, but I’m not altogether convinced it’s for the better. If my life were a TV series, this would have been a recent episode. By John Moore To Login to read the full story or to subscribe, visit...

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The heat is on

The heat is on

After a recent meeting, a coworker mentioned that she and her family had bought a new home. Actually, it was new to them, but it was built in 1963 in what was then and is still now one of the city’s most desirable neighborhoods. What seemed like a typical workplace...

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Bowled over

Bowled over

Whenever I see canister sets, cookie jars, clocks and Formica dinette sets from the 50s and 60s, I feel as if I’ve gone home. These items adorned my youth, but as often happens, new things come and old things go. As the 70s made way for harvest gold, avocado green,...

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