Columnist John Moore has played guitar since he was eight. The Doobie Brothers helped remind him of why he still plays. Photo John Moore When I first picked up a guitar in 1970, my fingers didn’t make the sounds I wanted to hear. But I knew that if I kept trying, I...
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] A group of citizens hoping to bring package sales of alcoholic beverages to the city of Murphy missed the initial deadline to gather enough petition signatures for a proposed November election. According to City...
From Staff Reports [email protected] North Texas Municipal Water District and C&S Media have teamed up for a #PledgeToPlantSmart Photo Contest to encourage NTMWD customers to plant drought tolerant Texas native or adapted plants for water efficiency. “Our...
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] A total eclipse of the sun crosses the United States from coast to coast Monday, Aug. 21, and although North Texas residents will not see the sun totally obscured by the moon, they can witness a partial...
Before school is the perfect time to screen for scoliosis The leisurely days of summer are over and it’s time to re-establish healthy habits and back-to-school routines. In addition to dental checkups and annual physicals, pediatric medical specialists recommend...
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] While the beginning of the 2017-'18 school year just two weeks away, there are things to be mindful of other than shopping for back to school supplies. School zone safety tops the list for those students...
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] Issues surrounding the South Maxwell Creek Trunk Sewer Line continue to mount for the city of Murphy. In the Aug. 1 council meeting, Public Services Director Tim Rogers said in the most recent vacuum sewer line...
Dispatchers' ability to access situation is vital By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] Have you ever had to dial 9-1-1? If you have, you know the person on the other end of the line has a very important job to do. They must assess the situation and get...
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] Certified property values for the city of Murphy released last week by Collin Central Appraisal District came in 7.43 percent more than the 2016 amount. Values assigned totaled $2.346 billion, of which...
