Mayor Scott Bradley, working on his 20th city budget, has a lot to say about the budget and taxation process.  “How does Murphy compare to these other cities that are around us?” Bradley asked. “Murphy is a good deal,” he answered himself. “If we're not...

Wylie Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a zoning change that would clear the way for a Costco Wholesale development on about 25.5 acres along FM 544. The commission voted unanimously on Aug. 18 to recommend that City Council approve the change...

Children anticipate their turn to look through a microscope as Jessenia Vasquez chooses the next slide during a science camp in Ennis, Ireland. Members of Northplace Young Adults helped lead the camp during a 10-day mission trip in July. Courtesy photo By Allison...

Property taxes on a median value home in Murphy will increase by $165 if City Council gives final approval to the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 tax rate.Council gave preliminary approval to a 1.2% tax increase — $.004 — at the regular Tuesday, Aug. 18, meeting and...

Smith Public Library hosted local food programs throughout the summer, as they distributed nearly 9,000 meals to 600 students. Courtesy photo Nearly 150,000 Collin County residents were estimated to lack consistent access to adequate food in 2024, according to a newly...

Collin County voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to authorize up to $817.5 million in bonds for county facilities, roads and bridges, parks and open space, and a new elections and records storage facility. The Collin County Commissioners Court called the bond election...

The Murphy City Council will schedule a public hearing next month to consider staff recommendations for a 6% budget increase for Fiscal Year 2026-27, funded in part by increasing the local property tax by less than half a penny. Councilmembers meeting on Tuesday, Aug....