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Local nonprofit supports homeless individuals

Local nonprofit supports homeless individuals

City Missions volunteers fill bags with necessities to distribute directly to homeless individuals in Plano and surrounding cities. Courtesy City Missions Serving the community for more than five years, City Missions continues to provide essentials to individuals...

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Revised property tax estimate expected

Revised property tax estimate expected

The city of Murphy, Wylie Independent School District, Plano ISD and other taxing entities in Collin County will utilize a revised estimate of property values this year to calculate their tax rates be­cause of delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Deadlines to file...

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WISD finalizes plan

WISD finalizes plan

Taking a measured ap­proach and asking a lot of questions, Wylie Independent School District administra­tors rolled out its final school opening plan at a special called session of the school board last week. The plan sticks with an original proposal to start...

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Ready to run in 2020

Ready to run in 2020

The Wylie Preparatory Academy Patriots cross country team is ready for the 2020 campaign. Coach Patrick Williams is prepared and ready to train his runners toward progress. “I’m looking forward to developing strong runners that are physically strong, [that] can...

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Girl Scouts earn highest honors

Girl Scouts earn highest honors

Three young women from Mur­phy and one from Wylie have achieved an honor shared with just 6 percent of their fellow Girl Scouts. Nitya Lohia, Juliet Schaefer and Janice Rotich of Murphy and Car­rie Dobbs of Wylie have earned the prestigious Gold Award. To earn this, a...

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Longtime volunteer, resident remember early days

Longtime volunteer, resident remember early days

In search of a town with big lots and a country atmosphere to raise his family, Will Cottle made the move from Richardson to his home on Maxwell Creek Road in Murphy in 1974. “When we first moved here, you could almost get a folding chair and set it up in the middle...

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Budget work begins for FY 2021

Budget work begins for FY 2021

The Murphy City Council has received a bit of good news as it continues its budget prepa­ration for fiscal year 2021. And, it’s likely residents won’t see a water rate usage increase from the North Texas Municipal Wa­ter District. According to Chris Ekrut, NewGen...

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Pandemic disaster declaration extended again

Pandemic disaster declaration extended again

The Murphy City Council has extended the mayor’s coro­navirus pandemic disaster dec­laration until Aug. 18, while adopting changes regarding the wearing of face coverings in municipal buildings and council meeting chambers. The council approved an or­dinance...

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