Collin County elected officials began receiving higher salaries Oct. 1 as part of the county’s 2026-27 fiscal year budget. The Commissioners Court approved the compensation schedule last month, with County Judge Chris Hill casting the lone vote against it. The 4-1...
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...
From Staff Reports [email protected] A hiring event designed to help military veterans and their spouses transition into the civilian workforce, "Hiring Red, White and You," is set for Thursday, Nov. 9, at Allen Event Center. The event is a partnership of...
From Staff Reports [email protected] To vote in the Nov. 7 bond election and Constitutional Amendment election, Murphy citizens must register to vote by Oct. 10 if they are not currently registered. Residents are being asked to approve the issuance of $22.96...
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] City of Murphy employees lent a helping hand to those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Communications Officer Julia Maschmann was dispatched to Dickinson, southeast of Houston, as part of the Texas Telecommunicator...
By Wyndi Veigel Staff Writer [email protected] Climbing 110 flights of stairs is no easy feat, much less when one adds bunker gear, air packs and fire helmets into the mix. For four Murphy firefighters, the Dallas 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Saturday, Sept....
