Border security, voting fraud and the national debt were among issues explored by candidates in a forum sponsored by Collin County Conservative Republicans. Candidates for nomination in eight races pitched their qualifications at the Jan. 25 event at Collin College in...
Virtual learning data presented
Wylie ISD offers a virtual learning program this year that began on Sept. 27. The Wylie ISD board on Sept. 20 approved a resolution to adopt the remote option for parents who decided to have their children learn at home as the pandemic lingers. For the complete...
Council accepts one zoning change, but rejects another
Murphy City Councilmembers on Sept. 21 approved one zoning change and rejected another zoning change for two different developments proposed for the city. A public hearing was held on both proposals. For the complete story, see this week’s edition of the Murphy...
Murphy man sentenced in fraud scheme
A Murphy man on Sept. 16 was sentenced to 31 months in prison and three years of supervised release for perpetrating a fraud scheme, the U.S. Department of Justice stated in a news release. Justice officials said Fahad Shah, 45, schemed to fraudulently...
Governor announced additional agenda items
Gov. Greg Abbott announced additional agenda items to be added to the third called session, which began Monday, Sept. 20. The announcement came Sept. 22 after Abbott submitted a message to the Secretary of the Senate identifying the items. The first additional item is...
Construction continues on retail center
Construction continues on a building at the Murphy Marketplace that’s expected to house some new retailers in Murphy. The building, with more than 8,600 square feet, was designed to accommodate up to six tenants, including a drive-thru restaurant, but a...
Murphy prepares for NNO events
Some Murphy residents are ready for a night out — a night out in their neighborhoods, to be precise. Especially after a year of the pandemic. Murphy Police Department is gearing up for National Night Out, set for Oct. 5 when residents can meet their...
Murphy, Wylie man arrested
A Wylie man was arrested on a charge of continuous trafficking of persons while a Murphy man was arrested on two charges, one of which was prostitution, a Wylie Police Department release stated. On Sept. 13, Wylie policed began investigating a possible case of human...
Leadership Council accepting applications
Collin County Judge Chris Hill's office is accepting applications for the 2021-22 Collin County Youth Leadership Council. The office will accept applications until Sept. 24 for the leadership program that offers high school students in Collin County a unique...