This year’s four films in the Murphy Moonlight Movies series will be coordinated with calendar event themes. The series begins Thursday, March 28, with EasterPalooza and “Zootopia.” For more on this story see the March 7, 2024 print, or digital edition of the Murphy...
From CodeRED to Rave Alert
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] The city of Murphy is rolling out a new emergency alert system for residents. After eight months of research from staff, they are switching from CodeRED to Rave Alert. “We looked at several different systems...
Fighting breast cancer with faith and family
By Jennifer M. Aguilar Special Contributor Janet Davis wasn’t feeling nervous five years ago when she went in for a routine mammogram. Why would she? She had been doing the same thing, without event or cause for concern, for years. In fact, even when the doctor’s...
Planning the future of city parks, recreation
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] After having the same plan for nine years, the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan will get an update. Murphy city council unanimously approved the proposal during the Tuesday, Oct. 17 regular meeting....
Turning pages with ‘A Touch of Gold’
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] Plano East yearbook staff has been hard at work on the 2017-’18 annual for several months. Beginning in March 2016, the staff will wrap up work in April 2017 on “A Touch of Gold.” “We wanted to create something that...
Protect your heart health by getting vaccinated
While getting vaccinated is important for people of all ages, it’s especially important for adults with heart disease. They are more likely to have serious complications from common diseases such as influenza (flu) or pneumonia that vaccination can help prevent....
Volunteers needed for bonds, commissions
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] Want to make an impact in your city? How about joining one of the boards and commissions currently looking for members? Currently, there are 29 openings within the city of Murphy. The Animal Shelter Advisory...
PESH cheerleaders have school spirit
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] They are the leaders of school spirit, rallying crowds at games and pep rallys with pom-poms, cheers and unsurpassed athleticism. For the team of 24 cheerleaders at Plano East Senior High, they have been preparing...
Voters to decide fate of $23M bond
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] In preparation for the November 7 Capital Improvement bond election, city officials held two town hall meetings so residents could understand the scope of the projects. Voters are being asked to vote on bonds to...