With spring in the air, it’s the perfect time to invite guests over for a hopping party. It’s also a great opportunity to tackle that dreadful spring cleaning and spruce up your living spaces with vibrant decor for visitors to enjoy alongside a delicious recipe. With...
Murphy City Council just said yes last week in approving a subdivision plat, new business locations and designs for a park and roadway median landscaping. The council, however, delayed a decision on whether to designate city ponds as catch and release fishing that...
Loss of life, trauma, physical and emotional damage are just a few of the potential realities that could happen as a result of drinking and driving. Students at McMillen High School in Murphy were exposed to these realities thanks to Shattered Dreams. The program,...
Wylie Independent School District Superintendent David Vinson reviewed successes within the district, student population growth and how the district is facing future challenges. The address, the ninth for Vinson, was given as the program for the March luncheon of...
Many homeowners feel pools or spas are must-have features as they attempt to turn their homes in their own personal oases. The decision to get a pool or a hot tub is not one to take lightly. Significant purchases, pools and/or spas can affect the value of a home and...
Dear Rusty: I have two questions. My wife passed away in May of 2015, and I never received any of her benefits. Should I have? Also, I am now 62, turning 63 next month. I am still working and probably won’t quit until age 75 or older. Should I start taking benefits...
Plano East softball dropped a pair of district contests in rough fashion. Allen pulled out a 5-4 home win and visiting rival Plano escaped with the 7-4 eight innings victory. The score was tied 2-2 at the end of the third inning at Allen. The Lady Eagles put up three...
There are still some slots left for Murphy area residents to enjoy games, foods and contests Saturday, March 23 at the second annual Mother-Son Extravaganza. “We have about 100 signed up and have enough room for 200,” Debbie Scott, city of Murphy Recreation...
A pair of town hall meetings explaining a proposal to assign a portion of sales taxes in Murphy to a street and sidewalk maintenance fund. The sales tax proposal is on the May 4 ballot that also includes elections to four places on the city council. The town hall...
