Mary Pat Elledge, board president of the Murphy Veterans Tribute, poses with the "honor the Fallen" statue dedicated Wednesday, May 27, in front of City Hall. Photo Bob Wieland/Murphy Monitor After nearly nine years of planning, fundraising and frustration, the Murphy...
From Staff Reports [email protected] The Collin County grand jury last week indicted a 26-year-old Murphy man on charges of manslaughter and an accident involving a death in connection with a Thanksgiving Day 2017 car-bicycle wreck. Named in the indictment was...
Varsity drops pair of non-league games By David Jenkins Sports Editor [email protected] Plano East lacrosse fell to 2-2 on the season following a pair of home losses. They were defeated by Georgetown 15-6 and Div. II Austin Westlake 14-6 over a two-day span at...
Extend the life of the things you own; save money From Staff Reports As more and more people, businesses and governments have embraced eco-friendly lifestyles and practices, it’s never been easier for individuals to make a positive impact on the planet. One of...
By Joe Reavis Staff Writer [email protected] Early voting for the March 6 political party primary elections opens Tuesday, Feb. 20, and runs through Friday, March 2, at voting locations throughout Collin County. On the mid-term ballots are offices for most...
From Staff Reports [email protected] The first of two 2018 free CPR training sessions is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 17 at the Murphy Fire Station, and a second session will be conducted later in the year. Fully qualified firefighter/paramedics from...
By Ray Miranda lead pastor at the Story Church in Wylie thestorychurch.org The first football game I remember watching was the Cowboys defeating the Broncos in a Super Bowl XII and the ‘boys have been my team ever since. So yes, I remember “the catch” and the fact...
By Ed Sterling Member services director for the Texas Press Association. Gov. Greg Abbott on Feb. 9 lauded Congress’ passage of budget legislation that contains nearly $90 billion in hurricane and wildfire disaster relief funding for Texas, Florida, California...
From Staff Reports [email protected] Three Wylie Independent School District assistant principal positions have been created to meet increasing enrollment and have been filled by promotions for the 2018-’19 school year. Davis Intermediate School assistant principal...
