The battle to stop a densely-populated development between Parker and Murphy — which could include its own wastewater treatment plant — is continuing. But the city of Murphy has withdrawn from the fight. “While the city continues to oppose the creation of Collin...
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...
The 2019 team will feature several new players after the graduation of a large senior class. Plano East lost 65 football players to graduation. They have two starters on defense and one offensively. For the full story, see the Aug. 22 issue or subscribe online....
More than $1.6 million was trimmed from the general fund portion of the proposed 2019-20 Murphy budget and a half-cent property tax rate increase is recommend to overcome a potential deficit next year. However, it is pointed out in notes to the budget that the changes...
Car seats, strollers, cribs, breast or bottle feed, daycare. It’s a seemingly endless list of decisions most parents need to make pre-arrival of their baby. Then post-baby, more important decisions have to be made concerning their health and welfare so they can...
First day attendance numbers last week increased for Wylie Independent School District and decreased for Plano ISD. WISD gained 651 students from a year ago while PISD counted 707 fewer students. For the full story, see the Aug. 22 issue or subscribe online....
