The 15th Texas Court of Appeals (COA) has thrown out injunctions that had blocked the Texas Education Agency from releasing school accountability ratings for the 2023-24 school year. The TEA is expected to release the ratings Aug. 15. “It is time for local courts to...
The cost of living is the most pressing issue facing the city, said Murphy city council candidate Karan Chetal. “In Murphy, our cost of living is 1.3 times that of the national average,” Chetal said. “In order to work on this issue, it is vital to reduce unnecessary...
Entering the time where wins become absolutely necessary, Plano East was able to hold serve by splitting their series with Flower Mound. Plano East (2-6, 6-14-1) sits in a three-way tie for last in the District 6-6A standings, but the win puts them just two...
The Texas Comptroller’s office reminds business owners that for many property types, April 15 is the deadline to file property tax renditions with their county appraisal districts. Different deadlines apply for certain regulated property. A rendition is a list of the...
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) announced the seasonally adjusted Texas unemployment rate for February was 4.7%, a decrease of 0.1% from January.According to a March 25 news release, the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex recorded an unemployment rate of 4.1% in...
Municipal Debt is one of the biggest issues facing the city, as Murphy City Council candidate Michael Padilla. “It is critical that we wisely manage our municipal debt, utilities and the quality of life that all Murphy residents cherish,” Padilla said. “While managing...
A tree ordinance proved difficult to fell in the last Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. The Murphy Planning and Zoning Commission held three public hearings and considered a site plan approval during the March 28 regular meeting. The commission considered a site...
Collin County residents who voted in the March primary will be asked to head to the polls again to settle races where there wasn’t a clear winner. To win most Texas elections, candidates must receive more than 50% of the vote. When there is no clear winner, officials...
Council accepted the findings of the annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year that ended September 30, 2021, and approved a logo for a business commercial during the April 5 regular council meeting. Brent Young, certified public accountant for Weaver...
