Texas is home to five of the nation’s fastest-growing counties by population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, with Collin County ranked No. 2. From July of 2024 to July 2025, Collin County grew by 3.4%, adding 42,966 people for a total just under 1.3...
Collin County Farmers Market The Collin County Farmers Market will be set up in the City Hall Parking Lot from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 15 For a full list of vendors available, visit collincountyfarmersmarket.org. City of Murphy blood care drive City of...
From Staff Reports [email protected] In an effort to help more animals find their forever home, the Murphy Shelter will participate Aug. 15 in a Clear the Shelters event. The area-wide event, known last year as Empty the Shelter, is scheduled to run 10 a.m. to 5...
By Joe Reavis Staff Writer [email protected] As part of a lifestyle promoting healthy choices, Danielle Girdano of Nevada hits the highway next month seeking to set a second world record since she gave up a sedentary lifestyle as an unhealthy woman weighing 400...
The Murphy PD Youth Camp members got to visit with Plano SWAT Aug. 7 to get a hands-on and first person experience with gun safety, SWAT gear and more.
Final record included 0-16 mark in district play By Greg Ford Sports Editor [email protected] PLANO — Head coach Scott Sandel and the Lady Panthers endured a rough 2014; that included a 0-16 District 6-6A campaign. Now he and most of that squad are back. Only...
Buddy is a 5-year-old, 32 lb. Australian Shepherd mix who enjoys going for walks and car rides. He loves being around people and he would probably do best as an only dog. He recently had ACL surgery on his right leg so he will need a home that can help him exercise...
It seems like there are rules for just about everything, even grilling. According to the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association, 80 percent of Americans have an outdoor barbecue, grill or smoker - which means there are a lot of people following a lot of rules. Summer...
Some youngsters experience difficulty when the time comes to focus on their schoolwork. Such difficulties may be linked to a variety of factors, and parents can be overwhelmed as they attempt to identify the root cause of their youngsters’ struggles in the classroom....
