Six projects by Plano ISD students advanced this year to the 76th annual International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), the world’s largest international pre-college science competition. Four projects captured category grand awards. One student placed first and...
Murphy will have a new spring event to replace the popular Tunes, Tails & Ales festival discontinued this year because of higher vendor pricing. The Murphy City Council voted unanimously to schedule a Saturday, May 10, 2025, Backyard BBQ festival in Central Park....
The ear-istable 15th Annual Murphy Maize Days cornival pops with excitement. The city promises a cornucopia of a-maize-ing fun for all ages as the event opens at noon, Saturday, Oct. 5, in Central Park, 550 N. Murphy Road. For the first time, all-you-can-ride carnival...
Murphy Mayor Scott Bradley briefs Murphy Chamber of Commerce members on the State of the City. Murphy is getting new neighbors and Mayor Scott Bradley couldn’t be happier about the plan. Centurion American Development Group has proposed 89 single-family homes on...
Secretary of State Jane Nelson reminds Texans that now is the time to plan for voting in the Tuesday, Nov. 5, general election. “My goal is to make sure every qualified Texan who wants to vote has all the information they need to cast a ballot,” Nelson said....
Bridge pylons for straightening McMillen Drive are awaiting completion. Drone photo courtesy Ken Irvin It’s been a year since the Wylie City Council accepted a bid from McMahon Contracting to straighten out the McMillen Drive S-curve from McCreary Road to Country Club...
The Murphy City Council has adopted next year’s budget, cut the property tax rate and raised fees for residential and commercial water service. Councilmembers also requested more information about a barbecue festival proposed for next spring and refused to change the...
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is now selling hunting and fishing licenses for the 2024-25 season.Texas hunters and anglers purchase more than 3.9 million licenses annually, directly funding a multitude of conservation efforts and recreational...
The Murphy City Council has adopted next year’s budget, cut the property tax rate and raised fees for residential and commercial water service.Councilmembers also requested more information about a barbecue festival proposed for next spring and refused to change the...
