Justin Wilson of Wylie responds to the scene of a hit-and-run crash along Highway 78 near Murphy Road involving a pregnant woman whose vehicle was disabled. Sachse police officers and Garland firefighters responded to the scene. The Jeep club responded to more than...
There’s bad news and good news about housing affordability in Collin County. According to Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar, “the state’s population, particularly in the major metropolitan areas, is growing at a quicker pace than housing is being built.” U.S. Census...
Murphy Veterans Tribute is one of many local nonprofits participating in North Texas Giving Day this year. They hope to raise $25,000. In a community as vibrant and diverse as Wylie, local nonprofits are the lifeblood, tirelessly working to meet the varied needs of...
The 15th Annual Murphy Maize Days will have a ride for everybody and a new way to pay for them. A $10 all-you-can-ride wrist band (four for $35) is among the new features at the Saturday, Oct. 5, “cornival” in Central Park, 550 N. Murphy Road. Access is free, but...
Collin County officials approved the budget for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25), marking a 13.1% increase in expenditures and 16.2% increase in revenue from the previous year. During the Monday, Aug. 19 meeting, the commissioners court considered the final budget which...
Andrew Earls (1) and CJ Chaloux (53) celebrate during the Panthers 55-27 win at Royse City. Photo by Roosevelt Joubert, Murphy Monitor ROYSE CITY – Offense, defense and special teams all made an impact in Plano East’s road win. Jumping out to an early 17-0...
Collin County is now classified as having moderate drought conditions. July was the 51st driest month on record. Photo by Sabine Zierer/Pixabay The lack of rainfall has edged most of Collin County this past week from being “abnormally dry” to “moderate drought”...
Volunteers pack up weekend food for students at Amazing Grace Food Pantry as part of the B.I.G. Feed program. Courtesy photo Driven by the urgent need to address students’ weekend hunger, the B.I.G. Feed initiative at Wylie United Methodist Church has been quietly...
A public hearing is scheduled Tuesday, Sept. 3, on the Murphy City Council’s proposal to reduce the property tax rate by 11% from last year’s rate, or about a nickel per $100 valuation. Council will also hear comments on the Fiscal Year 2025 city budget, with...
