Glenn B. Callison is set to be appointed to serve Place 1 on the Collin College Board of Trustees, college officials announced Jan. 14. Callison will serve in the position until the next regular board election in May 2027. The Place 1 term expires in May 2029. Board...
Once again, Murphy residents can play Santa to children served by the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County. “There are few things more personally gratifying than knowing that we, along with our residents, have made a difference in the lives of these young...
The lighting of a new community Christmas tree will be the featured event of Murphy’s annual Christmas in the Park celebration to be held from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 7, at City Hall. The city council spent nearly $60,000 to replace the aging 30-foot tree bought 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...
