MURPHY – In the final minute of a back-and-forth Friday night at Kimbrough Stadium, Plano had the ball with a chance to tie or win against Plano East. The Panthers (3-1, 1-0 in 6-6A) had lost its last seven games against their crosstown rivals. The Wildcats (2-2, 0-1...
Five-run fourth dooms Plano East
The Panthers were cruising to a 5-2 lead in district play before the fourth inning went downhill. Plano East (1-2, 4-9-1) gave up five runs to Lewisville in the top of the fourth inning and eventually lost 11-7. The Farmers scored those runs despite just one hit in...
Theft is top crime in Murphy
With the exception of theft, most reported crime remained largely the same in 2021 for the city of Murphy. Murphy Police Chief Chris Chandler said in Texas, law enforcement agencies report crimes to the Department of Public Safety and the information is relayed to the...
Veterans tribute gala to be held Friday
The third annual Murphy Veterans Tribute gala will be held from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, March 25, at Cross Creek Ranch, located at 3406 Dublin Road in Parker. The event will feature a meal catered by Babe’s Chicken Dinner House, and includes drinks, including wine...
Mother-Son Extravaganza set for March 26
Mothers and sons looking to spend quality time enjoying games, food and contests still have an opportunity to purchase tickets to the Murphy Mother-Son Extravaganza. “We currently have 77 of the 136 tickets sold,” Special Events Coordinator Kayla McFarland said. This...
Commissioners oppose firearms to take deer in county
The Collin County Commissioners Court agreed last week to oppose a petition that would allow the use of firearms to harvest deer in Collin County. The petition. which will be heard during a March 24 regular meeting of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission, would...
Collin College Wylie Campus to host Shamrock Fest
Each Collin College campus has a signature event to set it apart. In McKinney, there is an annual chili cook-off. The Frisco campus has Rockin’ the Ridge, which features food, music and games. The Plano campus holds a Spring Fest in April, which includes a “Collin’s...
Council considers PD amendment
Council held two public hearings concerning a Murphy development and considered a variance to the signage ordinance during the March 15 regular meeting. The first public hearing concerned rezoning a 2.709-acre lot in a larger development known as The Enclave at...
Winter Weather Advisory issued
The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory for much of North Texas, including Collin County, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. tonight. According to NWS, hazardous travel conditions are expected, particularly on bridges and overpasses, as the winter weather is...