The Tall family’s original Blessing Box has stayed full. The other two boxes have also had traffic while waiting to be delivered to their host locations. The royal blue boxes build community and offer access to food outside of local pantry hours. Courtesy The Legacy...
Once again, Collin County property values show an increase, according to 2024 certified estimated taxable values released by Collin Central Appraisal District (CCAD). CCAD mailed the 2024 real property appraisal notices to property owners on April 15. Business...
On the year anniversary of the tragic loss of two beloved sisters at the Allen Premium Outlets mass shooting, the Cox Elementary community held a groundbreaking ceremony for a memorial honoring Daniela, 11, and Sofia Mendoza, 8. The second and fourth grade Cox...
Murphy is among the “safest” cities in Texas, according to FBI data analyzed by SafeWise in its 10th anniversary report. The 2024 rankings were compiled from data sent to the FBI in October 2023 for crimes reported in 2022. According to SafeWise, Murphy ranked No. 13....
There are more questions than answers about a disputed development between Parker and Murphy. The Parker City Council revealed a proposed settlement from the developer, Restore the Grasslands, LLC, (RTG) at a packed special meeting on Tuesday, April 23. For more on...
For the record, there will NOT be a Tunes, Tails & Ales festival on Monday, May 20, despite what a bogus website says.The Murphy City Council reluctantly cancelled this year’s craft beer and crawfish event because of a nearly two-thirds increase in price and did...
Murphy residents discarded many pounds of drugs and over-the-counter medications during the Murphy Police Department’s spring Drug Take Back event on Saturday, April 27. “We get prescription and over-the-counter drugs and medications, and now including vaping...
Community members inside and outside the city limits of Wylie will gather next week to participate in special events supporting small local businesses. The Wylie Entrepreneur Expo is 3-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 1 at Collin College – Wylie Campus. Hosted by the Wylie...
Hundreds of families braved blustery winds to enjoy the 13th annual Spring Fever outdoor vendor event in Murphy’s Central Park. “The radar is clear but I’m keeping an eye on the winds,” said Murphy Chamber of Commerce Chairman Luke Trahan. For more on this story see...
