Jon Peters said he can spot whether a teacher will be ef­fective in the classroom. A good teacher, first and foremost, will have a love for the kids, he said. “They’ve got to build the relationships with the kids,” he said. “You don’t do that - you’re done. You’re not...

Murphy residents will con­tinue to see street and side­walk repair around town as city leaders continue efforts to upgrade infrastructure. Tim Rogers, director of public services for the city of Murphy, gave an update on the street and sidewalk re­habilitation...

As more and more Texans are vacci­nated, many wonder what activities they should and shouldn’t do. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, scientists are still learning how vaccines will affect the spread of COVID-19. They recommend continuing to...

U.S. Rep. Van Taylor doesn’t see much spirit of bi­partisanship with President Joe Biden’s infrastructure proposal, one of many topics the Congressman from Texas’ 3rd District spoke about during a visit to C&S Media’s Wylie office on April 1. Taylor also discussed...

The Murphy City Council at its Tuesday meeting turned down a request for a zoning change at a location that would have been used for a new townhome development. Councilmembers expressed concerns about the location, FM 544 and North Maxwell Creek Road, legally...