When it’s time to take a hard look at our public officials and decide which ones to re-elect – or reject – we need information.A major source of that information is the government itself. Access to public records and meetings is essential for us to know the facts and...
Fitness, fun for all ages
Bill and Mary Jane Journey had to jump through a lot of hoops — and even a few obstacles — to get their Ninja Nation franchise fully operational in the midst of the pandemic. When they finally opened Sept. 5, 2020, which they now refer to as their first grand...
A night to remember
On the heels of two atypical school years, Plano East Senior High students donned their prom finery and pivoted from tradition once again. Traditionally, prom has been held at Southfork Ranch in Parker, but this year’s final hurrah was held June 2 at Plano ISD’s...
Law firm helps clients plan for future
Murphy attorney Jnana Settle discovered a passion for advocating for the underserved as an undergrad at University of Hawaii. During that time, through her volunteer work with CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), Settle represented foster children in court and...
Moms learn basics of football
How does a split end differ from a tight end? What’s a blitz? How many points does a football team earn for a safety? These were but a few questions moms could get answered on April 17, as it was far from business as usual at the Plano East Senior High indoor...
Council declines zoning change for townhome development
The Murphy City Council at its Tuesday meeting turned down a request for a zoning change at a location that would have been used for a new townhome development. Councilmembers expressed concerns about the location, FM 544 and North Maxwell Creek Road, legally...
Once a Girl Scout, always a Girl Scout
When seven Girl Scouts, who started Scouting in kindergarten and are now juniors and seniors in high school, get together, the plethora of patches affixed to their vests and memories represented by each one is quite impressive. Troop 3402 started in 2008 and Troop...
Serving a taste of home
If they had to do it over again, Paul Hoang and Lovina Lopez would not have chosen to launch their catering busines, ¡Ay Caramba!, in June of 2020. However, with a benefit of hindsight and a heaping side dish of optimism, the Murphy husband and wife team now call this...
Wylie High School art students sketch, paint a future
When outlining their future goals, there is nothing abstract about the paths Wylie High School seniors Sydney Morrison and Riley Cook are following. Armed with the affirmation of art school scholarships, they are on the brink of discovering where their skills will...