Aditi Chidambaram shows the official race shirt she designed for Murphy Middle School’s Maverick Stampede, the school’s annual 5K and fun run fundraiser. Photo Shelley Dowdle It wasn’t the rain that forced the cancellation of this year’s Maverick Stampede — it was...
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] Young anglers will have a chance to test their skills in the third annual Rainbow Trout Roundup. The event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20 at the pond located in front of the Murphy...
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] Drivers who travel up and down North Murphy Rd. may have noticed some new lights. After the completion of the six-lane road, two pedestrian crosswalks were installed with traffic control light standards, in...
Plano East’s Nathan Rankin, middle, stands atop the medal stand after taking first place in the 106-pound division. By Greg Ford Sports Editor [email protected] ALLEN — The season is not yet over for several Plano East wrestlers. That mix of boys and girls will...
By Joe Reavis Staff Writer [email protected] Early voting in March 1 Presidential Primary elections starts Tuesday, Feb. 16, and runs through Feb. 26. Although the presidential primary races top Democratic and Republican ballots, there are a number of...
By Greg Ford Sports Editor [email protected] PLANO — Two years ago, as a freshman, Nathan Rankin won the 106-pound classification at the district meet, finished as the regional runner up and then went to state. In 2015, the diminutive dynamo took second at...
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] A new business offering massages and facials in a spa setting will be making its way to Murphy in the future. The city council voted unanimously to amend an ordinance to allow for a professional service limited to...
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] A pair of newcomers have declared their intentions to run for places on the Murphy City Council. The Murphy Monitor took a moment to connect with each candidate on various topics. Jennifer Berthiaume...
