Carter BloodCare is encouraging Texans to roll up their sleeves this month as the nonprofit works to replenish blood supplies and meet patient needs across the state. Health officials said all blood types are currently needed, with particular demand for O negative and...
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....
Editor’s note: this is a day in the life feature for a Texas Game Warden and a shift was spent with Collin County Game Warden Mike Stephens. By Wyndi Veigel News Editor [email protected] There are all kinds of...
Make your next friendly gathering a popping success with desserts and snacks made from a wholesome simple grain. Not only does popcorn bring out the kid in everyone, it's a naturally healthy treat you can feel good about serving your guests. And, because it's...
From Staff Reports [email protected] More than 100 young witches and wizards showed up to celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday at Rita and Truett Smith Public Library in Wylie. The party was held Friday afternoon. Activities...
By Ed Sterling The Texas House Committee on County Affairs met on July 30 to hear testimony on Sandra Bland and jail standards. Bland, 28, was pulled over by a state trooper in Hempstead on July 10. Soon after, she was placed in the Waller County Jail and was found...
By Joe Reavis Staff Writer [email protected] Property values for the city of Murphy were certified and released last week by Collin Central Appraisal District, showing a 9.37 percent increase from 2014. Value assigned in Murphy is $1.969 billion, of which $37.75...
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] The Aug. 4 regular Murphy city council meeting featured a variety of topics. Key discussions were the fiscal year 2016 proposed tax rate and the Community Survey project, both of which needed approval. Public...
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] The start of the 2015-’16 school year is a little over a month away. For those who haven’t stocked up on back-to-school essentials, the Tax Free Holiday is scheduled for Aug. 7-9. According to information from the...
