Two Texas House members from Collin County take pride in what lawmakers accomplished in the 89th Legislature that ended this month. “The only item we are required to pass each session is the state budget,” said Rep. Jeff Leach. “I’m proud to say that the budget we...
All Wylie ISD personnel would receive a raise in the next school year, as the Wylie ISD board members consider the school budget at their meeting Monday, June 21, with the tax rate to be considered in August. The general fund budget (balanced) is expected to be...
For the last two months, heavy rainfall has plagued the Metroplex, causing rivers and creeks to flood and lake levels to rise. At Lake Lavon, the current water elevation could prevent some summer fun activities. The lake, which is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of...
Larger Than Life, which considers itself the ultimate boy band tribute musical act, performed in Murphy Friday night at the Sounds at Sundown concert series. The band performs nationally, singing songs from many boy bands of yesteryear, such as New Kids on the Block...
A 6-year-old child died in a Murphy house fire Thursday morning, Murphy Fire Chief Del Albright said. The fire happened at a house in the 200 block of Hawthorne Drive. The fire department got a report shortly before 3 a.m. that a child was trapped in the house. All...
The 87th Texas Legislative session ended May 31 after Texas Democrats staged a walkout that dissolved the quorum needed for a vote, killing Senate Bill 7, known as the Election Integrity Protection Act. If passed, the bill would have set uniform early voting hours,...
On the heels of two atypical school years, Plano East Senior High students donned their prom finery and pivoted from tradition once again. Traditionally, prom has been held at Southfork Ranch in Parker, but this year’s final hurrah was held June 2 at Plano ISD’s...
Murphy leaders will hold a grand opening for Murphy Activity Center, 201 N. Murphy Road, at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, June 12. The renovation of the building was part of the 2017 Capital Bond program. Mayor Scott Bradley will be joined by members of the Murphy City...
Robert D. Putnam’s book “Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community,” released in 2000, explored the decline of social capital and how trends showed Americans were avoiding joining local social groups and clubs and were withdrawing from civic...
