Wylie Book Review Club hostesses, from left, Judy Janecek, Mary Lange, Carmela Torres, Karla Warborg and Gerri Washington, gather at the September meeting where members celebrated the club’s 60th anniversary. Courtesy photo What began in 1965 as an idea among friends...
Ezra O'Neal III (88) shown here against Plano Sept. 22, had a kickoff return for a touchdown to start the 2nd half at Hebron CARROLLTON – For a moment, the Plano East Panthers took a lead to start the second half. Ezra O’Neal III took the second half's opening kickoff...
October 10 is the last day to register to vote in November’s elections, Secretary of State Jane Nelson said. The Nov. 7 ballot will include 14 proposed additions to the state constitution including property tax relief, a state water fund and expansion of the Texas...
The second regular trustee meeting of the school year on Sept. 18 had several recognitions, information on a new initiative, and a Bond 2023 update. Recognitions included the Wylie High School Theatre team for receiving an award of distinction by the Texas Education...
Murphy residents will pay more for natural gas next month, but not as much as the company wanted, Finance Director Berna Fitzpatrick-Walker reported. The Murphy City Council unanimously approved an average monthly increase of $6.47 or 7.31% for Atmos Energy service....
Is your name Murphy? If so, the Texas city would love for you to visit on St. Patrick’s Day, 2024, Mayor Scott Bradley said. The mayor delivered a “State of the City” report to the Murphy Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, Sept. 19, and discussed plans to set a Guinness...
MURPHY – In the final minute of a back-and-forth Friday night at Kimbrough Stadium, Plano had the ball with a chance to tie or win against Plano East. The Panthers (3-1, 1-0 in 6-6A) had lost its last seven games against their crosstown rivals. The Wildcats (2-2, 0-1...
The Murphy City Council has unanimously approved an average monthly increase of $6.47 or 7.31% for residential Atmos Energy service. The higher rate was negotiated by Atmos and the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (ACSC) representing Murphy and 181 other...
For the first time in almost 20 years, retired public school employees will have a chance to receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) provided Texas residents vote “yes” at the polls in November. Texans will cast votes on 14 proposed amendments to the Texas...
