The Murphy City Council has decided there are too many uncertainties about Flock Safety automated license plate readers (ALPRs) to continue using them.Following a presentation by Police Chief Jeff Gibson at council’s regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 6, members opted...
Staff proposed tax rate 50 cents per $100 valuation By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] Residents will have the opportunity to voice their concerns about the proposed fiscal year 2017-’18 budget at public hearings next month. The first public hearing...
Along with a disaster, come scammers and Hurricane Harvey that struck the Texas coast is no different. The scams come in the form of unsolicited email and social media posts purporting to be for the benefit of hurricane victims. While people want to help, they should...
If you would like to help the flood victims and the agencies aiding them in Houston, please consider one of the following reputable nonprofits offering aid. *The Wylie News at 110 N. Ballard Ave. in Wylie is a drop-off point for local charity Trusted World from 8:30...
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] After extensive discussion, the city of Murphy plans to move forward with a bond election set for Nov. 7. Voters will decide on proposed projects in roads, drainage and infrastructure totaling $15.31 million, public...
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] The construction of a memorial to honor military veterans in Murphy received a big boost courtesy of city council last week. Council approved a portion of land for the memorial, not to exceed more than one-half...
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] Plano Independent School District students will have new technology at their disposal this school year. The board of trustees recently approved a four-year plan to purchase a Google Chromebook for every student and...
By Rhonda Briggs You think you know all there is to know about traveling in Texas, don’t you? You’ve been to the beach at Padre and visited the Hill Country. You may have even spent some time in the Piney Woods and you know out west of Fort Worth there is desert,...
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] While Murphy students and their parents are out shopping for school supplies to be ready for the start of classes this month, Plano Independent School District teachers have been busy for the past several...
