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Big cat rescue celebrates milestone

Big cat rescue celebrates milestone

Kylo Ren, a tiger born at In-Sync Exotics in 2018, enjoys playing with a colorful cardboard tube (AKA light saber) in his pool during the annual Birthday Bash Saturday, June 7.  Photo by Dave Smith for In-Sync Exotics After 25 years of rescuing and rehabilitating...

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Commissioners oppose firearms to take deer in county

Commissioners oppose firearms to take deer in county

The Collin County Commissioners Court agreed last week to oppose a petition that would allow the use of firearms to harvest deer in Collin County. The petition. which will be heard during a March 24 regular meeting of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission, would...

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Collin College Wylie Campus to host Shamrock Fest

Collin College Wylie Campus to host Shamrock Fest

Each Collin College campus has a signature event to set it apart. In McKinney, there is an annual chili cook-off. The Frisco campus has Rockin’ the Ridge, which features food, music and games. The Plano campus holds a Spring Fest in April, which includes a “Collin’s...

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Council considers PD amendment

Council considers PD amendment

Council held two public hearings concerning a Murphy development and considered a variance to the signage ordinance during the March 15 regular meeting. The first public hearing concerned rezoning a 2.709-acre lot in a larger development known as The Enclave at...

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Winter Weather Advisory issued

Winter Weather Advisory issued

The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory for much of North Texas, including Collin County, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. tonight. According to NWS, hazardous travel conditions are expected, particularly on bridges and overpasses, as the winter weather is...

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In-Sync adds to its exotic family

In-Sync adds to its exotic family

In-Sync Exotics founder Vicky Keahey has participated in a lion’s share of exotic animal rescues for almost 22 years, and the most recent one is no different. The Wylie nonprofit now has even more mouths to feed — big mouths — that belong to nine tigers, seven female...

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P&Z Commission considers signage variance, zoning cases

P&Z Commission considers signage variance, zoning cases

Signage is important, especially when a new business comes to town. The Planning and Zoning Commission held three public hearings and considered a sign variance for Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea during the Feb. 28 regular meeting. The sign code was revised in 2017 to...

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City sets sidewalks and trails public briefing

City sets sidewalks and trails public briefing

The city of Murphy is inviting the public to attend one of two public briefings designed to share information on the recently approved sidewalks and trails initiative. The briefings, which will be held in the lobby of City Hall, located 206 North Murphy Road, will be...

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Fundraiser tickets still available

Fundraiser tickets still available

Murphy residents have the opportunity to support a great cause while enjoying dinner and an evening of entertainment. Tickets are still available for the 3rd annual Murphy Veterans Tribute gala, which will be held from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, March 25, at Cross...

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