Authorities rescued 89 children and made 276 arrests on child exploitation arrests during a two-month coordinated law enforcement effort, the FBI’s Dallas office said. Operation Soteria Shield 2026 was conducted in March and April by FBI’s North Texas Child...
Records relating to school library materials the child obtains from a school library. would be provided to parents. The Texas Senate has passed a bill that would require school libraries to tell parents what books their children had checked out as well as requiring...
Place 6 Murphy City Council candidate Qasim Rasul says he’s committed to listening to residents and making thoughtful decisions that strengthen Murphy’s future. Rasul says he wants to serve on the city council to help preserve Murphy’s small-town charm and strong...
Place 6 Councilmember Jené Butler says traffic congestion is one of the most pressing issues facing the city as it continues it build out while surrounding areas grow. “With this increased congestion comes significant wear and tear on our roads,” she says. “It’s clear...
The Murphy City Council recognizes new graduates of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). The Murphy City Council has recognized new graduates of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Fire Chief Perry Elliott, Fire Marshal John Grant and team leader...
Although backyard chickens have no problem eating off the ground, feed bowls make it easier to measure out portions. Millie, a black-and-white Barred Plymouth Rock, noshes with Shadow, a Black Australorp, and Buffy, a Buff Orpington. The last time the price of eggs...
Mary Pat Elledge, president of Murphy Veterans Tribute, with flagpole donor Dr. Lorraine Chalkley. Courtesy Bobby Tillman The Murphy Veterans Tribute (MVT) has received its largest single donation to date. The project will have three flagpoles and Dr. Lorraine...
Work is expected to begin this spring on a $72 million expansion of McKinney National Airport allowing commercial passenger service by late next year. “We continue to work toward a May 2025 groundbreaking,” Ken Carley, the airport director, said Friday, March 7. The...
Murphy Fire Chief Perry Elliott takes his oath. New Murphy Fire Chief Perry Elliott has been sworn in as successor to Chief Del Albright, who retired at the end of last year. “You guys are a great bunch of guys,” Elliott said to firefighters attending the Tuesday,...
