In a divided ruling, the 5th U.S. Court of Appeals has upheld Texas Senate Bill 10 requiring all public schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms. In reversing a lower court ruling the appeals court concluded the law, passed last year by the Legislature,...
Mom’s Facebook blog chronicles son’s fight for his life Beckett Burge is a superhero. On some days the 4-year-old will don a cape, but most days his winning smile, along with an arsenal of medication and family support, is his superpower against the enemy. The enemy...
The internet is a wealth of information, but it is also a place where danger is just one click away. Today, most teens – and now many children - have access to a smartphone or a computer, however, many parents are still unaware of the risks this kind of connectivity...
Whether you’re seeking to stave off winter boredom or looking to make good on a New Year’s resolution, there are plenty of local options for tapping into your creative and health-minded side. In Murphy, the Community Center has Fall and Spring offerings that include...
PESH undefeated in 9-6A rankings The district undefeated Lady Panthers return to 9-6A action this week. They play host 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3 to Allen. For the full story, see the Jan. 2 issue or subscribe online. By David Jenkins...
In order to avoid penalties and interest, property owners are reminded that the deadline for remitting property taxes to the Collin County Tax Office is Friday, Jan. 31. Tax statements were mailed to property owners in October from the county tax office on behalf of...
The holidays may be over, but one local activist is working to promote the spirit of the season all year long. Mike Makara has been the area’s Kindness Revolution ambassador for about six months. The Kindness Revolution, a 501(c)(6) nonprofit, was formed in 2007 and...
Pigs, cattle, sheep and goats parade around the show ring next week for judging in the 2020 Collin County Junior Livestock Show and Sale. The event, featuring livestock entries from FFA and 4-H members throughout the county, is set for the week of Jan. 5-11 at Myers...
Packing up a home before a big move can be overwhelming, but in the case of the Harris family, it provided an opportunity to find items lost long ago. When the family began preparing to move from their Murphy home (circa 1973) on Ridgeview Drive, Stacy Harris started...
