More than 10 years ago, a mere five words frightened desk jockeys everywhere: “sitting is the new smoking.” Still, many people across the U.S. are walking less than they used to. Long days spent sitting can take a toll over time, negatively impacting bodies and minds....
Murphy utility customers who have been paying their monthly bills by credit card draft have a little more than a week to change their payment method or risk incurring late payment charges or defaulting on bills. Customers at risk are those who have provided a credit...
Seniors in Wylie ISD can earn hundreds of dollars from local businesses, individuals and organizations. An online application for WISD-specific scholarships opened Friday, Feb. 1 and closes March 1. “Our one-time online application allows students to fill out one...
As the clock ticks down to Valentine’s Day, the pressure is on to find the ideal gift. While some sweethearts may provide some clues to help with Valentine’s Day shopping, many gift-givers are on their own. The National Retail Federation predicts that, in 2019,...
It’s a busy time in Austin for state government. In Texas, an odd numbered year means your state senator and state representative are going to officially spend 140 days at the state capitol shifting through thousands of bills. Governor Abbott has stated property taxes...
Plano East girls basketball is clinging to fourth place in District 9-6A after a pair of losses. They were 5-5 for fourth place and 21-8 overall as of Monday, Jan. 28. Above them were 8-1 Prosper, and Allen and Plano were each 7-2 for second. In the bottom half were...
Murphy Chamber of Commerce honored citizens and business owners for their service to the community in 2018 at its annual awards banquet held Friday, Jan. 25. The banquet was at Hyatt Place in Garland and included a fundraising auction and raffle. Outgoing Chamber...
The major crimes rate in Murphy increased last year and Police Chief Arthur Cotten takes the blame for the rise. “It’s our fault,” Cotten declared. “We have gotten better at convincing people to report thefts.” The number of thefts increased to 117 during 2018,...
Although the face of journalism has changed in recent years, the field is drawing increased amounts of tech-savvy young people who grew up with cameras and computers at their fingertips. The journalism program at Wylie East adds more students to its numbers every...
