Construction has begun on the Plano ISD’s new $72.2 million Career and Technical Education Center, shown in a concept rendering. Courtesy photo Plano Independent School District (PISD) officials, community members and business partners have marked the start of...
The average market value for a home in Murphy increased by more than $54,000, according to figures released by the Collin Central Appraisal District (CCAD). Certified value summaries were released July 25 to taxing entities and the public and the city’s taxable...
Wylie ISD trustees are expected to consider a bond proposal at their regular August 21 meeting and will likely call an election for Nov. 7. Trustees were presented a Comprehensive Facilities Plan at a July 17 workshop that was developed over the past several months by...
There will be something for everybody at the 14th Murphy Maize Days. The free fall festival will be held from noon to 9:45 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 7, at Murphy Central Park, 550 N. Murphy Road. The Maize Midway will include small carnival rides and games, face painting,...
Muslims in Murphy hope to be able to pray in their own mosque during Ramadan 2025. After reviewing a revised site plan for the Islamic Association of Murphy (IAM) Masjid [Arabic for mosque], the Murphy Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission voted 5-1 to approve the...
The rapidly expanding need for therapeutic sports riding has prompted one nonprofit to move to a new facility so it can better serve its existing and future clientele. On May 2, Texas Therapeutic Riding Center (TxTRC) volunteers and staff moved its horses, tack and...
WISD recruits, welcomes 225 new teachers It’s crunch time for area school districts as they race against the clock to prep for the 2023-24 school year welcoming new students and new teachers. In Wylie ISD, new teachers — 225 in all — were celebrated at the annual “New...
Because of projected wholesale price increases by the North Texas Municipal Water District, Murphy customers will probably see higher water and sewer rates next year. Chris Ekrut, director of environmental practice at NewGen Strategies & Solutions, advised city...
The peaceful Grover’s Corners cemetery in Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, “Our Town,” is seen as a stark reminder of the inevitability of death and the importance of appreciating the simple joys of life. “We’re all glad they’re in a beautiful place and...
