Two new faces are expected to join the Murphy City Council following the general election Saturday, May 2. Complete, unofficial returns from Collin County Elections showed Place 3 Councilmember Andrew Chase was outpolled by challenger Debbie Ison, 64.33% to 35.67%,...
Seniors who attend Wylie High or Wylie East have a chance to win some post-graduation help from others in the community. The local scholarship application opened Saturday, Feb. 1 and remains open through 11:59 p.m. on March 1. For the full story, see the Feb. 6...
The sentiments expressed in love letters are as unique as the couples who write them. However, love letters often contain one particular turn of phrase regardless of their authors. When signing a love letter, it’s customary for writers to include at least one “XO”...
Whatever our political views, certainly we can agree we have the right to know how government is conducting business. How are taxpayer dollars spent? Who is influencing decisions? Access to information allows us to speak up and hold public officials accountable, while...
With the slight chance of sleet and snow tomorrow, TxDOT is urging DFW drivers to drive safely in winter weather. In a state as large as Texas, winter driving conditions can vary widely and change quickly. It is important for drivers to be prepared to handle...
Students and teachers at Wylie High School mourned the death last week of a senior student-athlete, Azaan Abdellatif, who died Wednesday, Jan. 29, at his home in Murphy. Family members reported to police that Abdellatif, 18, was unresponsive shortly after 7 a.m....
Close losses hamper Panthers in first half Three close losses were all that separated Plano East from a winning record during the first half of district boys basketball. After seven games they were 2-5 in seventh place in 9-6A and 11-14 overall. For the full...
During a succinct one-hour council meeting last week, a roadway project design was approved, presentations were given by city staff and two proclamations were presented to Murphy residents. Acting on a request from council at a Jul. 2, 2019 council meeting, staff...
Murphy Fire-Rescue took time to celebrate and honor those who went above and beyond the call of duty at its annual awards banquet Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Murphy Community Center. As courtesy coverage for the city, Plano Fire-Rescue sent an engine and ambulance to...
