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...
State Senate and House members preparing for the 89th Texas Legislature to convene on Tuesday, Jan. 14, have filed hundreds of bills to be considered during the 140-day regular session. As of Monday, Dec. 9, Sen. Angela Paxton of District 8 had filed nine bills, 89th...
Collin County is the second-most-expensive county in Texas for household bills. Collin County residents pay 30% of their household income on bills, making Collin County the second-most-expensive county in Texas for household bills. That’s according to a new study of...
Former Murphy City Councilmember Betty Sue Spraggins died Wednesday, Dec. 11, in Wylie. She was 91.A native Texan born in Douglasville, Spraggins was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Joseph “Wayne” Spraggins.She is survived by her children, Cynthia...
McKinney Air Center at McKinney National Airport is among top ranked fixed-based operators serving general aviation. Courtesy photo McKinney voters have twice rejected airport expansion plans, but Mayor George Fuller has continued to champion the cause. After nobody...
Patty Drom, shown with dog Piper, her current competition dog, was recently inducted into the United States Dog Agility Association (USDAA) Hall of Fame. Drom was named a Pioneer of Dog Agility for her significant and lasting contributions to the sport. She lives in...
Wylie resident Lianne Crawford of Petite Reverie Farm will be one of 200-plus vendors showcasing their wares at this year’s Wylie Arts Festival Saturday, Dec. 7. Courtesy photo In an era dominated by mass production, there’s something uniquely personal about giving a...
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) are urging shoppers to use contactless payment methods to reduce the risk of credit card skimming. Consumers are encouraged to tap to pay or use a trusted payment app on their mobile phones rather than swiping or...
Recreational facilities on the shore of Lavon Lake are being evaluated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Facing a $35 million maintenance backlog, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has launched a comprehensive study to improve recreational facilities around...
