In Murphy, property owners who disagree with their appraised value have a limited window to file a formal protest. The process is administered by the Collin Central Appraisal District and follows a timeline set by the Texas Property Tax Code, beginning...
At the Juneteenth pageant Saturday, May 17, Rylie Parker, left, was crowned Lil Miss Wylie Juneteenth Queen, Brielle Dent, center, received the title of Jr. Miss Wylie Juneteenth Queen, and Alanah Tyson was named Miss Teen Wylie Juneteenth Queen. Courtesy Bee Captured...
Columnist John Moore finds himself a little lost with new technology. Sometimes lost a lot. Courtesy John Moore Folks aren’t counting on each other like we were 50 years ago. And technology is the wedge that’s come between us. Our parents didn’t worry about us much...
Registration is open for the 2025 Murphy Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneurship & Innovation Bootcamp for students ages 8 to 15. Participants will gain skills in entrepreneurship, communication and public speaking, financial literacy and sales and marketing. The...
The three-day Memorial Day weekend is also a double sales tax holiday in Texas. Families and businesses can save on the purchase of certain products during the state’s Water-Efficient Products and ENERGY STAR® sales tax holidays running from Saturday, May 24, through...
Elementary Paraprofessional of the Year Lily Courtney reacts after hearing her name announced at the district’s annual banquet held Friday, May 2 at the Plano Event Center. Courtesy Wylie ISD Wylie ISD honored some of its most dedicated and passionate educators during...
In the past decade, backyards have evolved from simple spaces with patios or decks into extensions of our homes—versatile, tranquil sanctuaries designed for rest and renewal. Whether you're looking to boost your home's value or simply carve out a personal oasis,...
Sunlight is starting to break through at the Capitol in the final month of the Texas legislative session. Open government measures have won passage in the House of Representatives with bipartisan support, and more House votes are scheduled on legislation championed by...
Andrew Varghese, Wylie High’s valedictorian, and Guneet Dhaliwal, salutatorian, will walk the stage with their classmates Saturday, May 24 at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen. As Wylie High School seniors Andrew Varghese, Class of 2025...
