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Morgan Howard
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Playoffs commenced with wins

Playoffs commenced with wins

A tough test awaited the Lady Mustangs in the third round of the Class 6A Region II basketball playoffs. They faced No. 10 state-ranked Allen on Tuesday, Feb. 19 in the quarterfinals at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland. “They are going to be a big challenge for...

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District dives into natatorium construction

District dives into natatorium construction

GISD settles on $33.5M budget after wading through costs Construction for the GISD natatorium is moving along swimmingly. Garland ISD recently broke ground for the indoor swimming facility, which will hold a main pool, instructional pool and diving well, and will seat...

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Connecting students, teachers

Connecting students, teachers

Substitute teacher works to preserve black history A seemingly simple quilt collection at Wylie East High School helped unite students and teachers in learning about Black History Month. From Jan. 31 to Feb. 1, around 20 quilts were on display in the school’s library....

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Wylie East grad heads to Broadway

Wylie East grad heads to Broadway

Years of working to perfect his craft and to forge connections have finally paid off for one Wylie East grad. Tanner Smithson, a 2015 graduate of Wylie East High School and current senior at the University of North Texas, earned a job as an intern on Broadway. His...

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Living for Zachary

Living for Zachary

The date of April 2, 2009 is seared into Karen Schrah’s brain, as it would be for any parent who underwent what she did that day. That afternoon, her son, Zachary, a sophomore at Clark High School, was taking part in spring football practice at Plano East, where he...

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Don’t fall victim to the myths about Medicare

Don’t fall victim to the myths about Medicare

Navigating Medicare can be challenging under the best of circumstances. It becomes even more difficult when someone new to Medicare falls victim to the myths, or misconceptions, about the health care program. Let’s take a look at the most common myths in hopes that...

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So it begins

So it begins

Plano East awaited in bi-distirct round The Lady Mustangs opened the playoffs earlier this week. They squared off against Plano East on Tuesday, Feb. 12 in Class 6A Region II bi-district at Richardson High School. Plano East was the fourth place finisher from District...

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Crimes decrease in Sachse

Crimes decrease in Sachse

Crimes have continued to decrease in Sachse and Police Chief Bryan Sylvester credits the community for making the city safer. “My belief is that our partnerships with the community play a big role in helping us be more aware and responsive to suspicious people and...

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