A speedy egg seeker leads the pack in Murphy’s annual Hop n’ Hunt event on Thursday, April 2. Bob Wieland/Murphy Monitor Thousands of youngsters, baskets and buckets in hand, lined up expectantly for the Hop n’ Hunt in Murphy Central Park. Photo album Overnight...
In July, my family went on our yearly family vacation. You see, we take these massive road trips that started when my wife Jazen and I got married. I can’t tell you how much I LOVE our vacations but that wasn’t always the case. I used to think traveling was dumb. I...
As a dog ages, several changes may occur besides a greying muzzle. Senior dogs have more health concerns than younger dogs, but they can still make playful, loving companions. Harmony Peraza, a veterinary technician and the study subject manager for the Texas A&M...
Season kicks off this week Local football teams are looking to bring the fire in the opening week of the 2019 season. Wylie and Plano East begin on Thursday, Aug. 29, while Wylie East and Sachse start on Friday, Aug. 30, and Wylie Prep takes the field on Saturday,...
Almost $2 million in contracts for projects and maintenance were awarded last week by Murphy City Council. The council met Tuesday, Aug. 20, in regular session at City Hall. For the full story, see the Aug. 29 issue or subscribe online. By Joe Reavis •...
The city of Murphy conducted a pair of town hall meetings last week to explain an increase in stormwater utility fees slated to go into effect Oct. 1. The meetings were conducted Thursday, Aug. 22, and Saturday, Aug. 24. Murphy City Council will conduct a public...
Wylie Independent School District trustees last week formally adopted the 2019 property tax rate that is a dime less than last year’s levy. The school board met in regular session Monday, Aug. 19. Total tax rate is $1.5284 per $100 assessed property valuation,...
For years and years June was thought to be the month for getting married. Yet the last few years fall has really been giving it a run for all its wedding money. For the full story, see the Aug. 29 issue or subscribe online. By Jennifer M....
Gov. Greg Abbott on Aug. 22 hosted the first meeting of the Texas Safety Commission, pulling together a group of lawmakers, educators, advocates, community leaders and public safety experts. Created Aug. 19 by the governor, the commission is tasked with developing “an...
