A drone photo shows the snow/ice coverage that blanketed Murphy and brought activities to a halt. Courtesy City of Murphy Residents of Earth’s circumpolar region -- the Inuit in Greenland and Canada, the Aleut in Alaska and the Yupik in eastern Siberia -- have dozens...
The Murphy City Council has approved a permit for a fireworks show concluding Maize Days on Saturday, Oct. 5. The festival will be held from noon to 9:45 p.m. in Murphy Central Park, 550 N. Murphy Road. Manager of Recreation Services Kayla McFarland said Pyro Shows of...
Howard, Reising file for re-election The filing period for the Nov. 5, 2024, election for Wylie ISD’s Board of Trustees is nearing its Aug. 19 deadline. The board of trustees, comprising seven members elected for overlapping four-year terms, plays a crucial role in...
A 99-year-old Murphy resident was killed Saturday, Aug. 10, in Garland when a city vehicle was in a collision with the minivan in which she was riding, police said.“At approximately 12:45 pm, Garland police and paramedics responded to a two-vehicle crash in the...
Several Wylie Retired School Employees volunteered at the 2024-25 convocation Tuesday, July 30. Helping direct teachers to their seats at WHS were Susana Milhoan, Sherry Sumerlin, Yolanda Morton, Beth Scholz, Steve Boatman, Cinda Crews, Mary Flowers, and Tami...
Starting this week, drivers may experience delays on Parker Road and North Ballard Avenue. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has begun widening FM 2514 in Wylie. Work began Monday, Aug. 5, on improving 3.4 miles of Parker Road and North Ballard Avenue...
SMU business professor Yoram Solomon teaches marketing skills to the Murphy Chamber of Commerce Youthpreneurs Academy Friday, Aug. 2. To be a successful entrepreneur or salesperson you must think like a customer, Yoram Solomon, adjunct professor of entrepreneurship at...
New construction in Murphy fuels a 1.1% increase in estimated taxable value. Murphy residents may be paying more for water and sewer service later this year, but the average property tax bill will probably decrease by about 5.6%. The Murphy City Council agreed at a...
Maize Days will end with a really big bang. The Murphy City Council has approved a permit for a fireworks show concluding the festival on Saturday, Oct. 5. Manager of Recreation Services Kayla McFarland said Pyro Shows of Texas will present a 13- to 15-minute full...
