Columnist John Moore (bottom left) is pictured with his father, mother, and sister in 1965. Photo: Moore Family Photos By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com In 2014, I was contacted by a newspaper in Tyler, Texas. Unbeknownst to me, the publisher of said...
One mother's journey after her son's suicide By Sonia Duggan [email protected] Bobbi Gilbert is on a mission. A mission to spread awareness about suicide and the devasting ever-lasting effects it has on families. Her son, Pierce, committed suicide April 20,...
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] The city of Murphy has increased its water rates starting in October for fiscal year 2017-’18. The increase is due to a rate increase passed along by North Texas Municipal Water District City Manager Mike Castro...
From Staff Reports [email protected] Over the last two weeks Murphy Middle School PALS, Student Council, National Elementary Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society sponsored a donation drive for Hurricane Harvey and Irma families called Creature...
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] Mayor Scott Bradley gave a State of the City address to Murphy Chamber of Commerce members during the Tuesday, Sept. 19 monthly luncheon at the Community Center. “The state that the city is in right now is...
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] For the third straight year, residents who pay property taxes to Plano Independent School District won’t see a rate increase, but their tax bills will go up. The PISD board of trustees approved a property tax rate...
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] Murphy students who attend schools in Plano Independent School District could be starting school earlier next year. Karla Oliver, PISD Assistant Superintendent, presented a pair of drafts for next school year’s...
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] If you’re looking for a family fun event, the ninth annual Murphy Maize Days is coming soon. The event formally opens Saturday, Sept. 30 at 10 a.m. at Murphy Central Park and closes at 8:30 p.m. There will be a...
By Sonia Duggan [email protected] At the end of this month, Lucas resident Cathy Haden will get a new birthday. After 53 years of celebrating one at the end of July, Sept. 28 will now be a day she remembers. The day she receives her bone marrow transplant. The...
