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An incentive package with Phillips Edison and Company for construction of an entertainment complex in Murphy Marketplace was approved last week by the Murphy City Council. Approval was given after a brief executive session during the Nov. 19 council session. Other...
Excavation crews closed S. Maxwell Creek road last week to accommodate installation of 700 feet of new wastewater pipe. About 1,000 feet of road from FM 544 south was closed Wednesday, Nov. 20, and will reopen Wednesday, Dec. 18, depending on weather favorable for...
Wylie Independent School District trustees last week approved a pilot program to better serve students who have emotional issues that affect their learning, elected new officers and heard a presentation about restructuring debt. The board met in regular session...
Last week a group of young ladies learned their place: in whichever industry they want, even male-dominated ones. Girls in architecture, engineering and welding programs in Wylie ISD toured the Collin College construction site Thursday, Nov. 21 to see how what they’re...
Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs announced ahead of the 2020 primary and general elections that her office will join fellow members of the National Association of Secretaries of State in #TrustedInfo2020, a social media-based education effort to prevent...
Plano East girls basketball piled up wins during non-district action. They started with a 64-57 win over Rowlett. That was followed by a 4-1 finish in the BeYOUtiful Classic in Austin. The Lady Panthers beat Laredo United 62-37, Judson 67-54 and Cedar Park 55-47 in...
Addressing Murphy Chamber of Commerce members at their veterans recognition program last week, motivational speaker Carl Flowers recounted events of the American Revolution to underscore his “Spirits of Success.” The program was presented Tuesday, Nov. 12, at a...
The director of economic and community development for the city of Murphy, Jared Mayfield, resigned his post last week to accept and similar position with the city of Bastrop. Mayfield took over as Director of Planning and Development Services Thursday, Nov. 21....
