By Andrew Norsworthy Wylie ISD trustees approved the district’s 2026-27 budget during their June 16 meeting, adopting a spending plan that projects a nearly $15 million deficit while providing pay increases for teachers and staff and maintaining the current tax rate....
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] James Fisher, former Murphy city manager, was hired July 27 for the same position with the city of Forney. He was approved by a vote of 6-1, following a Forney city council executive session. Fisher starts his new...
By Melinda Myers Don’t let disease-carrying mosquitoes keep you indoors this summer. Instead, employ these eight tips to protect yourself and manage these pests in your yard. Do a bit of yard and garden clean up.  Remove weeds, manage neglected gardens and keep...
Spot and Fuzzy, Adult Decker Terriers, both found forever homes at the Clear the Shelter event Saturday, July 23 at the Murphy Animal Shelter.Â
By Sonia Duggan [email protected] Are you addicted to the hit HGTV show Fixer Upper? Well, I am. Judging by the show’s success I know I am not the only one. From the moment I watched my first episode I was hooked. So when my friend and fearless church...
By Joe Reavis Staff Writer [email protected] The Pokemon Go game craze has made it way to Murphy. Following clues on their smart phones, gamers can be found wandering around the city looking for locations inside and outside buildings where Pokemon...
State Senator Van Taylor today announced July mobile office hours on Thursday, July 21 in Plano. Committed to providing superior constituent service, Taylor will bring mobile office hours to every city fully contained in Senate District 8. Plano's is scheduled for 2-4...
