Where to travel before Summer crowds hit By Carrie Dunlea May sits in a sweet spot on the travel calendar — that fleeting window when spring is still in full bloom, temperatures are comfortable across much of the country and summer crowds haven’t yet arrived in force....
For more photos, click here, see our Jan. 30 issue or subscribe online. Photos by Morgan Howard • [email protected]
Murphy Chamber of Commerce welcomed guests with a Roaring 20s Gala theme at its annual Black & White awards banquet Friday, January 24. There was no grey area in the black and white décor for the evening as white plumage and fresh flower centerpieces created an...
A person may be tired and weary of backing up and beginning anew after going into dead-end ways, but this is inevitable, unless a person gives up trying. The only way that you can live at all is by the habit of making new starts, adjusting to mistakes and changes. Age...
Adults who want to make a difference in students’ lives now have an opportunity to do so. Wylie ISD’s MENTOR program is seeking volunteers from now through the end of April. These people will spend half an hour each week with a WISD student. “Mentors are essentially...
Joseph “Wayne” Spraggins, 95, of Murphy, died Wednesday, Jan. 22 after a brief illness. He leaves behind his wife of 50 years, Betty Nichols Spraggins, and numerous extended family and friends. Wayne was born and raised in Montgomery, Ala. in 1924. He joined the Navy...
Theatergoers of all ages and tastes have plenty of entertainment options this weekend. Three local high schools have musicals scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 23 through Saturday, Jan. 25. Plano East Senior High will show “Bring It On: The Musical.” Performances are at 7...
Plano East struggled from the first district game to the finale last season. When the dust settled they didn’t have any wins, with 11 losses and three ties. For the full story, see the Jan 23 issue or subscribe online. By David Jenkins...
The sixth, seventh and eighth grade halls of Murphy Middle school are getting a fresh, new look that goes beyond a simple coat of paint. The hallway walls are now adorned with colorful new murals, each in a different theme that represent a journey of past, present and...
