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The worst-kept secret in Murphy has officially been revealed: the new H-E-B store at FM 544 and McCreary Road will open at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, July 22. Comprising about 122,000 square feet, the H-E-B will include a barbecue restaurant with a drive-thru window, deli,...
Murphy city officials are continuing work on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget using preliminary property value estimates while awaiting certified taxable values from Collin Central Appraisal District, expected July 25. Because those values have not been...
Parker Mayor pro tem Buddy Pilgrim asks Collin County Commissioners to deny a plat for the densely-populated Restore the Grasslands development between Parker and Murphy. Photo Courtesy Collin County Commissioners Court The Collin County Commissioners Court has voted...
City Missions volunteers fill bags with necessities to distribute directly to homeless individuals in Plano and surrounding cities. Courtesy City Missions Serving the community for more than five years, City Missions continues to provide essentials to individuals...
Keoni Hudson speaks during Thursday’s grand opening of Jericho Village in Wylie while Janet Collinsworth, founder and CEO of Agape Resource & Assistance Center, listens. Hudson, one of the community’s first residents, shared how the village has helped her family...
Sports
Plano East incoming junior guard Arianna Robinson averaged 27 points per game at the TABC Girls Showcase. Photo by Andy Redmond / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Plano East's girls basketball team will enter the upcoming season with one returning...
Plano East alum Dasan Harris helped lead the Oklahoma Sooners baseball team to their third national title and first since 1994. Photo courtesy University of Oklahoma athletics communications By David Wolman [email protected] Dasan Harris committed to the...
Plano East incoming sophomore Emerson Bailey was named the District 6-6A Utility Player of the Year after she hit .342 with 15 RBIs. Photo by Andy Redmond / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Plano East recently completed its spring sports season...
Plano East’s Luca Cortesano helped lead the Panthers’ boys soccer team to its first playoff appearance since 2018. Photo by Andy Redmond / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Plano East enjoyed a breakthrough in multiple sports during the 2025-26...
Plano East incoming senior Bilal Habib, right, earned fifth place at 106 pounds in the Class 6A state wrestling tournament. Photo courtesy Niall Morga By David Wolman [email protected] It was a banner year for Plano East. The Panthers enjoyed success across the...
Education
By Andrew Norsworthy Wylie ISD trustees approved the district’s 2026-27 budget during their June 16 meeting, adopting a spending plan that projects a nearly $15 million deficit while providing pay increases for teachers and staff and maintaining the current tax rate....
Murphy Chamber of Commerce scholarship winners were presented to City Council. From left, Steve Dault, vice-chair, Chamber Scholarship Foundation; Sevy Wang, a graduate of Wylie High School; Syan Tecuatl, a Plano East grad; Suri Wang, a Wylie High grad; Roheemat...
The Plano Independent School District will hold a public meeting June 23 to discuss the district’s proposed 2026-27 budget and tax rate. The hearing was set by the PISD Board of Trustees at the board’s regular meeting on May 19. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30...
Graduating PESH seniors stand for the Pledge of Allegiance at the Thursday, May 28, commencement exercise in the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco. Andy Redmond/Murphy Monitor With the toss of a cap, a chapter ended for nearly 1,300 members of the Plano East Senior...
The Art Gallery at Collin College will host “Between the Frames: Student Photography Portfolio Exhibition,” an annual student photography showcase, beginning Tuesday, June 10, at the Plano Campus. A closing reception is planned from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, in the...
Life & Style
The rusted water tower is one of the last visible reminders of the Princeton POW Camp, which briefly housed German prisoners of war during World War II. The Stories Collin County Forgot to Notice Every time I drive through Princeton, I pass the same brown sign. You...
How misinformation may be undermining cancer prevention Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Despite its wide recognition as an effective tool for skin cancer prevention, many Americans still say they aren’t sure how sunscreen works. In fact, confusion about its use and...
By Carrie Dunlea Surrounded by mountain landscapes and natural beauty, mountain retreats in the United States offer an idyllic escape for those who seek solitude and a peaceful getaway. From the rolling hills of the Appalachians to the majestic Rockies, these...
Are you tired of the heat and ready to abandon the concrete jungle for a few days with your family? Fill up your car, pack up your kids and check out some of the great state and national parks located in Arkansas. The state’s natural beauty and its history are a...
By Carrie Dunlea Backyards have evolved far beyond basic patios and grills. Today’s outdoor spaces are increasingly designed as extensions of the home — places where families can stream movies, host game-day gatherings or simply unwind outdoors without sacrificing...
Opinion
Columnist John Moore still isn’t allowed to use the good towels. His is behind the bathroom door. Photo: John Moore As a kid, I was fairly certain I’d never get any couth. I wasn’t sure what couth was, but it seemed to be important to my grandparents. If you made a...
Columnist John Moore is offering to teach anyone who's visiting the US how to eat biscuits and gravy. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com I’m not much on soccer, but it seems the rest of the world is. As I write this, America is covered up...
Columnist John Moore still has and uses the radio that kept him, his cousin, and best friend company during the summer of the 1976 American Bicentennial celebrations. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com Author’s note: This week’s column was...
Columnist John Moore's great grandfather, Thornton Parmer Moore, is pictured circa 1935 in his blacksmith shop. Like most of the era, he made just about everything he needed. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com As a kid, I often heard the...
Columnist John Moore spent most Saturday nights of his childhood watching the adults play cards and drink lots of coffee. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com In 868 A.D., according to Chinese historical records, a princess was said to have...
