Marquis McClean of of ReMarQable Bar-B-Q is justifiably proud of his brisket after winning the People’s Choice Award for the second year in a row. Bob Wieland/Murphy Monitor You could smell the Backyard BBQ competition long before you could see the 10 smokers lined up...
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...
Dear Rusty: I am looking for advice on how our recent decision to take up work in the United Kingdom will affect our U.S. Social Security benefits. I want to understand whether we need to be prepared for a loss in future Social Security benefits, in comparison to what...
This year was filled with mixed results for the Plano East boys and girls athletic programs. Panther football finished the season 1-9 and 1-6 in District 9-6A, with the lone win coming over McKinney Boyd during district. For the full story, see the Dec. 26...
As another year draws to a close, several individuals in positions of leadership were asked to review what they considered the triumphs of 2019, with a few nods to 2020. For the full story and timeline, see the Dec. 26 issue or subscribe online.
The filing period for spring 2020 city council and school board elections opens on Jan. 15 and runs through Feb. 14. Councils and school boards next month will officially set the elections for May 2. For the full story, see the Dec. 26 issue or subscribe...
