The Miss Wylie Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant will return later this month, offering local students an opportunity to compete for scholarships while developing leadership skills, confidence and community involvement. Hosted by the Juneteenth Organization of Wylie, the...
By Nancy Whitney Staff Writer [email protected] A father’s life was saved last summer thanks to the quick thinking and calm demeanor of his daughter. Madison Conner, a student at Draper Intermediate. Chris Conner, Madison’s dad, has type 1 diabetes. One day,...
From Staff Reports [email protected] Plano ISD congratulated 76 seniors recently who earned top ranking as Finalists in the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Corporation's National Merit Finalists Program, 12 of these students were from Plano East Senior High...
From Staff Reports news@murphymonitor In a special called session last week, Murphy City Council members accepted the resignation of City Manager James Fisher and authorized a search for a permanent replacement. Named to serve as interim City Manager is Mark...
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] Passing in school speed zones and the speed limit along the recently completed Betsy Lane were discussed in the March 1 meeting. Murphy Police Lieutenant Adana Barber opened with the speed limit on Betsy Lane...
From Staff Reports [email protected] Like it or not Spring Break is here. If you’re a parent, you’re left with the task of keeping the kids busy with fun things to do. If your clan loves animals, luckily Wylie is home its own mini zoo of sorts. It’s called...
Staff Reports [email protected] Murphy Middle School students stole the show with their one act play “These Shining Lives”, written by Melanie Marnich. Under the direction of theater teacher Candace Norris, the group presented the play, which is based...
From Staff Reports [email protected] The city of Murphy approved the audit of fiscal year 2014-’15 books that show its unassigned general fund balance increased by almost $1 million over what had been projected for the year. The audit, prepared by Pattillo, Brown...
