Several trees were planted at Timbers Nature Preserve Saturday, Nov. 1, in honor of Texas Arbor Day. Here, Aspen, left and Elise dump mulch at the base of a newly-planted tree at as Samuel watches . Murphy residents observed Texas Arbor Day by planting trees in...
History is a guideline to the future – not what we should do, but what we shouldn’t do – said Mark Witham, curator of the Military Heritage Collection of North Texas. “An ignorance of history is frightening,” Witham told the quarterly luncheon of the Murphy Chamber of...
The Wylie ISD Board of Trustees has a new president, Jacob Day, following his being elected by acclamation at the regular meeting Monday, Nov. 13. The former WISD teacher was first elected to the board in 2018. By Jeremy Hallock For more on this story see the November...
Rising food prices have led to more visitors at local food pantries and the holiday season will be one of the busiest times of the year. But those needing extra help have several nearby options for assistance. Located at 4401 Williford Road in Sachse, 5 Loaves is a...
Murphy seniors and disabled residents may soon have a new way to get around. The Murphy City Council is exploring a location-specific rideshare program with trips booked on the city’s website. Interim City Manager Allen Barnes told the Tuesday, Nov. 7, council meeting...
In a night where adversity repeatedly struck the Panthers’ offense, a field goal from Justin Simmons would provide their only points in a 41-3 loss to Prosper. Photo by Roosevelt Joubert PROSPER – Plano East’s first playoff appearance in five years came to...
Lauryn “Lolo” Lambert is one of six seniors that saw her final volleyball season come to an end on Tuesday in Allen. Photo by Roosevelt Joubert After a terrific opening week of the postseason, the Lady Panthers fell to Prosper in the Regional...
The Murphy City Council is exploring a location-specific rideshare program for seniors and disabled residents with trips booked on the city’s website. Trippp Consulting partners with Uber to provide discounted-cost rides on demand and with MT Connect for rides for...
A Hunt Elementary group of fifth graders earned their Girl Scout Bronze Award for helping their community last week. The award is one of the highest awards that a Scout can earn, and to receive it, they must make a difference in their town. The girls, all members of...
