Two works by sculptor Dale Rogers of Massachusetts, “Wise Owl” and “Sitting Dog,” are proposed for display by City Hall. Courtesy photo More displays of professional artwork are planned for public places in Murphy. City Council commissioned Dallas artist Steven Hunter...
Mayor Scott Bradley has urged all residents to visit Murphy’s parks, recreation facilities, open spaces, trails and outdoor events. The call came in a proclamation designating July as Parks and Recreation Month in Murphy. The proclamation issued at the Tuesday, June...
After a more than 10-year wait for a city firework show, Wylie residents will be able to take in a Fourth of July staple thanks to a source of unlikely funding. Public Information Officer Craig Kelly said the city will host its show at 9:45 p.m. Sunday, July 2, with...
Criminals who steal catalytic converters will face stiffer penalties if caught and convicted. Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 224 into law on Tuesday, June 6. The measure by Sen. Carol Alvarado (D-Houston) is the companion to the House bill filed by Rep. Jeff...
We all live in a watershed, so everyone should share in the responsibility of caring for it, according to a recent workshop. “A watershed is like one big bowl or bathtub, said Michael Kuitu, a program specialist and coordinator for the Texas Watershed Steward program....
Some Murphy residents will have to update the automatic payment of their water bills to match new billing and payment dates. The Murphy City Council agreed at the regular meeting Tuesday, June 6, to consolidate three separate 30-day billing cycles for the city’s water...
A summertime staple in Wylie is set to return for another iteration that will contain plenty of fun for all ages. Over the years, Bluegrass on Ballard has evolved from a weeklong celebration known as the Wylie July Jubilee to a street dance and, ultimately, a daylong...
Voters have replaced Place 3 Collin College Trustee Stacey Donald with challenger Cathie Alexander, according to complete, unofficial returns from the Saturday, June 10, runoff election. Collin County Elections also reported Place 2 Trustee Jay Saad was reelected,...
The president of the Islamic Association of Murphy (IAM) is reworking the site plan for Murphy’s first mosque to comply with property standards for off-street parking. “This mosque is the Number 1 priority for Muslim residents of Murphy,” said Syed Osman Hussain, who...
