The three-month Texas tornado “season” begins in April and a new analysis ranks Collin County near the top of the list of 100 most vulnerable counties for storm damage. Twisters are most prevalent in Texas during April, May and June. And longtime residents of Sachse...
It may sound like a prank, but government scientists are asking residents of six states to mail them dead bugs. The citizen science project is seeking butterflies and similar winged insects found in Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Kansas, Nebraska and Oklahoma. To Login to...
Murphy City Council OK’d a 2024 tax rate of 41 cents per $100 property valuation. The final rate would be set after a public budget hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 5. The proposed tax rate is 12.5% less than last year.In other business at the Tuesday, Aug. 15 meeting,...
The Murphy City Council accepted the resignation of City Manager Mike Castro during a special meeting Friday, Aug. 11. Council voted unanimously following a 17-minute executive session. The open session portion of the meeting lasted less than four minutes.Mayor Scott...
The Murphy City Council has accepted the resignation of City Manager Mike Castro, effective Friday, Aug. 11.No reason for his resignation was given and city officials declined comment at the Tuesday night meeting.Following the approval of a transition agreement,...
Because of projected wholesale price increases by the North Texas Municipal Water District, Murphy customers will probably see higher water and sewer rates next year. “That driver really comes from your wholesale provider,” said Chris Ekrut, director of environmental...
After a summer full of administration changes and preparation, staff at Plano and Wylie ISD are ready to welcome students. The first day of the new school year for PISD students is Wednesday, Aug. 9 and Thursday, Aug. 10 for WISD students. Students, parents and...
Dallas-area businesswoman Suzanne Harp is running again for Congress. Harp, a candidate in the 2022 GOP primary, announced she would seek the Republican nomination for Texas’ 3rd District seat in 2024. To Login to read the full story or to subscribe, visit...
The average market value for a home in Murphy increased by more than $54,000, according to figures released by the Collin Central Appraisal District (CCAD). Certified value summaries were released July 25 to taxing entities and the public and the city’s taxable...
