Last week, the Hope for the Cities packing crew got together to pack 289 food boxes, adding 20 new families to its weekly distribution as more residents feel the strain of delayed SNAP benefits. Courtesy photo As the federal government shutdown drags on — and with it,...
A dozen Murphy residents came before city council to request passage of a resolution calling for a cease-fire to halt Israel’s bombardment of Gaza since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas.Mayor Scott Bradley thanked the speakers for their comments but said he could not...
Pay online, don’t stand in line. That’s the message from Collin County Tax Assessor-Collector Kenneth Maun, who reminds property owners that 2023 taxes are due Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024. More than 450,000 tax notices mailed last October already included rate reductions...
The new year brings new laws to Texas as 30 bills took effect Jan. 1. Most were passed during the regular legislative session but some were approved during special sessions called by the governor. Nineteen of the laws concern taxes, including a whopping property tax...
After decades in public service, ranging from West Texas to Murphy, City Secretary Susie Quinn, TRMC, is looking forward to seeing more of the world and spending time with her family. “I am a proud mother of four, a grandmother of seven and a great-grandmother of...
After months of hard work, Collin County FFA and 4-H students will step into the show ring at the 2024 Collin County Junior Livestock Show and Sale Saturday. Students will parade their pigs, cattle, sheep, poultry, rabbits and goats before judges starting Jan. 6 and...
Murphy’s year began with a wintry blast as lawmakers gathered in Austin eager to spend a record budget surplus and ultimately approving massive tax relief. Voters went to the polls three times and residents enjoyed a variety of outdoor activities as the January deep...
The halls of Plano East Senior High School were familiar to David Jones as he walked to the principal’s office last May. Once a PESH student, Jones was chosen to succeed Principal George King, who was retiring after 40 years in public education. King and Jones...
Indoors or outdoors, Murphy residents had an active year in 2023. The theme was Bond, James Bond, as the Murphy Chamber of Commerce honored its members at the annual awards gala. More than 100 chamber members and family attended the event held Feb. 3 at Hyatt Place in...
