A Murphy family poses with Comet the reindeer at the city’s annual Christmas in the Park festival, Saturday, Dec. 6, in the City Hall Complex. Wintry weather forced the cancelation of last year’s Christmas in the Park, but conditions were perfect for this year’s event...
Texas has its fourth attorney general of the year. Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Angela Colmenero as temporary attorney general on Monday, July 10, following the departure of John Scott, who was named to the post May 31. Both succeeded Brent Webster, first assistant...
The last agricultural tract in the city of Murphy has been rezoned for a housing development on the northwest corner of the intersection of Betsy Lane and North Murphy Road. The 9-acre tract has been the location of Southfork Animal Clinic, started 43 years ago by...
Just chill; the fire officials and the National Weather Service urge residents to learn the symptoms of excessive heat exposure and the appropriate responses. As the hot and humid weather continues, your body’s ability to cool itself is challenged and you could...
A plan to create more hiking and biking trails in the immediate area of Sachse is closer to fruition should a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) get approved. During its Monday, June 5, meeting, Sachse councilmembers approved an application for...
A dozen young cadets spent five days learning to be blue at the Murphy Youth Citizens Police Academy. During the week, students received instruction and hands-on demonstrations of the many duties and skills required for police work. Police Chief Chris Chandler...
Wylie ISD trustees approved a budget for the upcoming fiscal year despite some uncertainty surrounding property relief and statutory requirements to raise teacher compensation in special legislative sessions. The overall budget was presented by Scott Roderick,...
For fans of Taylor Swift, Texas native Lauren Corzine was the next best thing. Hundreds of “Swifties” turned out for the fourth free “Sounds@Sundown” concert. “RED – A Taylor Swift Tribute” performed Friday, June 23, in the Murphy Central Park amphitheater with...
China is at war with America today, financially, psychologically and monetarily, according to U.S. Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas. “We’ve got to change your perception and all people’s perception that China is no longer just a big warehouse in the sky that Amazon delivers...
