Getty images Longer days and lighter schedules make summer perfect for relaxing, having fun outdoors and spending time with loved ones. However, more physical activity and time spent in the sun can also translate to increased health and safety risks. As you and your...
After 20 years of planning and four years of construction, Texas’ first major reservoir to be built in more than three decades glistens in the sun as a recreational beacon. The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD), based in Wylie, owns and operates Bois d’Arc...
Parents and students at Boggess Elementary School thronged the Murphy City Council Chambers on Tuesday, May 7, as Mayor Scott Bradley proclaimed it was “Boggess Elementary Student Council Day.” His proclamation, read by Councilmember Laura Deel, recognized third-grade...
Two conservative Republicans are in a Tuesday, May 28, runoff for State Board of Education (SBOE) seat in North Central Texas. SBOE District 12 encompasses all of Bowie, Collin, Cooke, Delta, Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Hunt, Lamar and Red River counties; along with...
Once again, Collin County property values show an increase, according to 2024 certified estimated taxable values released by Collin Central Appraisal District (CCAD). CCAD mailed the 2024 real property appraisal notices to property owners on April 15. Business...
Murphy is among the “safest” cities in Texas, according to FBI data analyzed by SafeWise in its 10th anniversary report. The 2024 rankings were compiled from data sent to the FBI in October 2023 for crimes reported in 2022. According to SafeWise, Murphy ranked No. 13....
There are more questions than answers about a disputed development between Parker and Murphy. The Parker City Council revealed a proposed settlement from the developer, Restore the Grasslands, LLC, (RTG) at a packed special meeting on Tuesday, April 23. For more on...
For the record, there will NOT be a Tunes, Tails & Ales festival on Monday, May 20, despite what a bogus website says.The Murphy City Council reluctantly cancelled this year’s craft beer and crawfish event because of a nearly two-thirds increase in price and did...
The Murphy Veterans Tribute plans to update city councilmembers on the project at their Tuesday, May 21, meeting. The mission of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit is “to provide a welcoming environment for visitors to give honor, respect and gratitude to all veterans; and the...
