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...
Barbecue grillers are sharpening their skewers and seasoning their firewood in anticipation of Murphy’s first Backyard BBQ Cook-off. The non-sanctioned competition Saturday, May 10, in Central Park replaces Tunes, Tails and Ales festival that was discontinued because...
The Murphy City Council will hold a public hearing and consider and/or act on an Ordinance amending Chapter 30 of the Murphy Code of Ordinances, Section 30.02.153-30.02.154 “Application” and “Notice of Public Hearing” to amend the notification standards, Section...
Plano East senior offensive lineman Chibuzor "KC" Okongwu announced on his personal X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday that he gave a verbal commitment to play football for Texas Southern University. Photo by Kim Peichel. By David Wolman [email protected]...
Perry Elliott has been promoted to fire chief. Murphy Fire Marshal Perry Elliott has been promoted to fire chief, succeeding Del Albright, who retired. “Perry has demonstrated exceptional leadership and unparalleled commitment to the safety and well-being of our...
Two occupants of a mobile home on Ewing Way in the Southfork Mobile Home Community died Friday, Jan. 24, after the home caught fire. Wylie Fire Rescue responded to the scene, along with assistance from the Murphy and Parker Fire Departments. Authorities have completed...
National Merit Commended Scholars from Wylie High and Wylie East were recognized at the Jan. 20 board of trustees meeting. In this photo, 18 Wylie High students earned commendations, and from Wylie East, two students (not pictured) earned commendations. Courtesy Wylie...
Four at-large seats on the Murphy City Council will be decided in a Saturday, May 3, general election. Candidates began filing on Wednesday, Jan. 15, and will have until 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, to seek a place on the ballot. The election is for Place 1, held by Mayor...
Mary Pat Elledge, president of the Murphy Veterans Tribute, briefs councilmembers on a Collin County matching grant at last week’s meeting. The Murphy City Council has adopted comprehensive financial management policy statements “to strengthen internal control over...
