Columnist John Moore has played guitar since he was eight. The Doobie Brothers helped remind him of why he still plays. Photo John Moore When I first picked up a guitar in 1970, my fingers didn’t make the sounds I wanted to hear. But I knew that if I kept trying, I...
Murphy officials want to keep using part of the city’s sales tax revenue to fix streets and sidewalks. So next month’s ballot will ask voters to re-authorize funding approved four years ago. Voters agreed in 2019 to use one-quarter of 1% of the sales and use tax for...
Updated 11:15 a.m. April 11, 2023 -- Three people were dead following a double homicide and a suicide in an residential neighborhood of Murphy. The shooting reported about 6:15 p.m., Monday, April 10, at 414 Whisperfield Drive in the Rolling Ridge subdivision, Police...
If an autistic child wanders off or a senior with dementia or Alzheimer’s gets lost, Murphy police officers have a program that could help them get home. Shannon Long, communications supervisor for the Murphy Police Department, said “Take Me Home” is a free and...
The safe way to dispose of old or unwanted drugs is to turn them in. So, the Murphy Police Department has scheduled a drug take-back event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at the police department headquarters, 206 N. Murphy Road. “Participants can...
Society preserves Murphy's past The Murphy Historical Society put the “fun” in fundraising with a Roaring ‘20s dinner party at the Bridgemoor in Plano. “It was very successful; we absolutely exceeded my expectations,” said Historical Society President Donna Jenkins....
The city of Murphy is considering a hiking trail that would link with the cities of Sachse and Wylie by crossing a decommissioned landfill. City Manager Mike Castro told Murphy City Council members at their regular meeting Tuesday, March 21, that no action was needed...
Organizer long active in electoral process Candidates for the Murphy City Council, Plano ISD board and Collin College board of trustees have been invited to attend a voter education forum from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, April 17. The event will be in the Murphy...
The Murphy Community Center was filled with laughter and shouts of excitement as the city hosted the fifth Mother-Son Extravaganza. The theme of the event, held Saturday, March 25, was “The Final Score” and participants were encouraged to dress as characters from...
