The Plano East Panthers' are just two wins away from a 40-0 season and a Class 6A State Championship. They will head to San Antonio next Friday to take on Mansfield Lake Ridge in the semifinals with the winner heading to the title game on Saturday. Roosevelt...
Collin County reports 17 new cases
Health officials reported 17 new cases of COVID-19 in the county this afternoon, April 20, bringing the adjusted reported total to 544 confirmed cases. There are 200 active cases and 331 that have successfully recovered. There are 15 cases hospitalized and 13 have...
Rep. Taylor to host telephone town hall for Collin County senior citizens
U.S. Rep. Van Taylor (TX-03) will be hosting a live telephone town hall specifically to address concerns and questions from Collin County senior citizens at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 21. Register online at vantaylor.house.gov/forms/form/?ID=23&Preview=true or call...
UIL cancels remaining spring activities, state championships
With the announcement from Gov. Greg Abbott that all Texas schools are to remain closed to in-person learning for the remainder of this school year, and in an effort to help protect the health and safety of Texans, the University Interscholastic League has cancelled...
Murphy Monitor to publish free restaurant listing
Take part in a free listing! The Murphy Monitor, a C&S Media publication, will publish a list of local restaurants that provide takeout or delivery services. If you have a restaurant and want to be included in the listing, send your business’s name, address, phone...
Tax estimate mailings delayed
Because of work adjustments made at Collin Central Appraisal District in the face of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, property tax estimates will be mailed about a month later than usual and corresponding deadlines are being extended. Tax estimates were...
City approves new municipal judge
After a four month search for a new municipal court judge, Murphy City Council unanimously approved Cass Callaway for the position during the regular meeting on April 7. The meeting was held virtually, with Mayor Scott Bradley and Mayor pro tem Jennifer Berthiaume...
Local facilities offer COVID-19 tests
A Murphy based urgent care facility has stepped up to fill a void for COVID-19 testing. Sinai Urgent Care is offering drive-thru tests in Murphy and Park Cities from the convenience of your car. In addition, their North Dallas location is offering regular non-COVID...
Abrupt ending
Pandemic halts senior soccer players final prep season The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic came in like a wrecking ball, taking out spring sports. A press release from the UIL, governing body of Texas high school sports, said schools would have a reasonable time to...