Columnist John Moore has endured many difficulties, but nothing's worse than wallpaper. Photo by John Moore There are two true tests for how solid your marriage is — COVID-19 and hanging wallpaper together. As I awoke from 9½ hours of sleep, all rested and ready for...
Gov. Greg Abbott on Oct. 15 announced $61.2 million in Homeland Security Grant Program funding to support state and local efforts to prevent terrorism and prepare for threats that pose the greatest risk to the security of Texans. The awards, released primarily to...
PLANO – Bragging rights will be on the line between cross-town rivals in District 9-6A. Plano East and Plano square off 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18 at John Clark Stadium. The field is located at 6600 Stadium Dr. in Plano. For scoring updates follow the Murphy Monitor...
If you have a veteran or active duty military personnel that you want to honor for Vet- erans Day, please send a photo, along with name, branch of service/rank and years served for inclusion in the section. Deadline for photos is Oct. 21. Email photos/information to...
Concerns and parental fears over human trafficking will be addressed Tuesday, Oct. 24, at an educational event hosted by area police departments. “A Parent’s Night to Learn About Human Trafficking” is from 7-8 .m. in the Oil Barons Ballroom at Southfork Ranch on N....
Fall is here and the décor of choice, pumpkins, will soon be appearing on doorsteps throughout neighborhoods. Searching for that perfect pumpkin or gourd for decorating or carving can be a fun experience, especially if you have children. If you want your excursion to...
Voters in Murphy and across Texas can start casting ballots on Monday, Oct. 21, for the Nov. 5 Constitutional Amendment Election Early voting runs through Friday, Nov. 1. Nearby locations are Smith Public Library in Wylie, Murphy Community Center, Lavon City Hall and...
Murphy residents who have medicines they no longer want in their residence, such as prescription that have passed their expiration date, can dispose of them at a Drug Take Back event set for Saturday, Oct. 26. The event is from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Murphy...
Explosions and pyrotechnic walls of flames will erupt Oct. 25-27 at Dallas Executive Airport when the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor is recreated with authentic World War II airplanes as part of the Wings over Dallas Airshow. The airshow is presented by Commemorative...
