Growth is spreading in Collin County, increasing overall property values, while average home values are down slightly, says Brian Swanson, deputy chief appraiser-business operations and compliance of Collin Central Appraisal District (CCAD). “The overall value of the...
Drone shots capture an aerial view of runners as they took off at the start of the 2025 Run for our Heroes 5K race. File Art A community event honoring military service members and supporting veterans in need will return later this month, with organizers expanding...
Wylie High School senior Ameya Kohli won first place in the 3rd Congressional District Art Competition for her oil painting entitled “For You.”(left) For Excellence in Acrylic Paint in the 3rd Congressional District Art Competition, Evanna Baskharoon of Plano East...
First-Place winner Hank Gleitz poses in front of his artwork on the side of the Republic Services recycling truck last week. Bob Wieland/Murphy Monitor Mayor Scott Bradley says the yearly recycling art contest is one of his favorite events. “I love this,” Bradley said...
The Planning & Zoning Commission has unanimously denied a site plan for The Center of Islamic Knowledge on 2.64 acres at 1026 and 1030 N. Murphy Road. The vote followed an hour of generally negative public comment and a 20-minute executive session at the Thursday,...
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...
A speedy egg seeker leads the pack in Murphy’s annual Hop n’ Hunt event on Thursday, April 2. Bob Wieland/Murphy Monitor Thousands of youngsters, baskets and buckets in hand, lined up expectantly for the Hop n’ Hunt in Murphy Central Park. Photo album Overnight...
The battle to stop a densely-populated development between Parker and Murphy — which could include its own wastewater treatment plant — is continuing. But the city of Murphy has withdrawn from the fight. “While the city continues to oppose the creation of Collin...
Blaire Bryeans and Bree Willoughby earned Reserve Grand Champion and Grand Champion Market Steer, respectively, at the Wylie ISD Show n’ Sale. Allison LaBrot/Murphy Monitor Wylie ISD students showcased months of hard work and preparation during the 59th annual Wylie...
