A comparison shows an e-bike with pedals and an e-motorcycle, designed for off-road riding on private land, that does not have pedals. Courtesy Photo City officials want parents to know that electric motorcycles are designed to be ridden off-road on private property...
A flurry of confetti announces the grand total on the big screen as the Wylie Education Foundation wrapped up this year’s annual Boots n’ Barbecue gala Saturday, March 28 at the Plano Event Center. Courtesy Chris Bigenho More than 850 supporters gathered Saturday,...
Expert grillers are sharpening their skewers and seasoning their firewood in anticipation of Murphy’s second Backyard BBQ Cook-off. The non-sanctioned competition Saturday, April 25, in Central Park replaced the spring Tunes, Tails and Ales festival that was...
More than a month after an incident at Wylie East High School sparked public outcry, roughly 20 speakers returned to the Wylie ISD Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday, March 24, as district leaders continued addressing routine business. During the public forum, speakers...
Murphy resident Monica Landeros-Jimenez, master of ceremonies for the “Leading the Way: Celebrating Women in Murphy” chamber event, poses with her daughter, Olive, for photo Thursday, March 26, at Murphy City Hall. Courtesy Bobby Tillman/Special Webs More than a dozen...
The Murphy City Council opened its Tuesday, March 17, meeting by recognizing Women’s History Month with a proclamation issued by Mayor Scott Bradley and delivered jointly by three female members of the council. Standing together at the podium, Mayor pro tem Elizabeth...
The new Texas school voucher program has received applications for more than 160,000 students, Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock said. Tuesday, March 17, was the deadline for families to apply, but it was extended to March 31 by a court order. “Demand is strong for the...
The city has a solution for the trash that’s been piling up in your garage all winter. Twice a year the city collects trash that can be recycled or cannot otherwise be picked up with normal waste, and the spring Clean & Green event will be held from 9 a.m. to...
CASA volunteer Dawn Brucher has mediated between teens and foster families. Courtesy art When a child is removed from an unsafe home, they lose more than a place to live. They lose familiar routines, classrooms, friendships and, often, contact with siblings — all...
