Columnist John Moore still has and uses the radio that kept him, his cousin, and best friend company during the summer of the 1976 American Bicentennial celebrations. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com Author’s note: This week’s column was...
The city and chamber of commerce have partnered to form a full, long-term program to promote local Murphy businesses. Jared Mayfield, Community and Economic Development Director presented the project to council May 5 in a regular meeting via Zoom. Jennifer...
Texas has learned a lot about itself — and its education system — through the coronavirus crisis. We’ve learned how critical education is to parents’ work schedules, to civic engagement, to children’s security and wellbeing, and to sports and culture. Texas’ schools...
Major U.S. businesses are adjusting operations, laying off employees or reducing hours in response to the coronavirus outbreak. It’s uncharted territory for the nation, and companies from large brands to small businesses, like everyone else, are operating without...
The hours won’t be as long, and not all parts of the library will be available, but we are still excited to be open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. We’re working hard to comply with the 25% capacity mandate by Governor Abbott, so we’re asking that our...
With matching unweighted grade point averages, the designation of the Wylie High School valedictorian and salutatorian for 2020 was determined by the weighted GPA that takes college credit hours into account. After the more precise calculation, Mathew Varghese was...
Five days before Murphy resident Max Barron and Parker resident Kent Bogdan were scheduled to participate in the Bataan Memorial Death March in New Mexico, the event was canceled due to COVID-19. The men had been planning; physically and mentally for the event since...
Wylie boys basketball will be recognized for making it to the state tournament. The UIL announced last week state qualifiers will be presented a trophy with the inscription “UIL State Championships,” medals and shirts. For the full story, see the May 7 issue or...
Plano ISD has rescheduled the graduation date for the class of 2020. Commencements for Plano East Senior High, Plano West Senior High and Plano Senior High will be Aug. 1, with Academy High School walking the stage July 21. The ceremonies will take place at The Ford...
