With thousands of seniors set to walk the stage at this month’s commencement exercises, the Plano ISD is making sure every name is pronounced clearly and correctly. Based on feedback from previous graduations, the district has purchased an artificial intelligence...
A pesticide applicator sprays mosquito larvicide in Maxwell Creek to prevent West Nile Virus. The city of Murphy has begun spraying along Maxwell Creek after mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus (WNV) were detected in a trap near Lonesome Dove Trail between Aug. 10...
Wylie Independent School District again earned the highest possible rating in the Texas Education Agency’s accountability system for 2024-25, posting an overall A with a scaled score of 92. Wylie Independent School District again earned the highest possible rating in...
Internet marketer Jordan Ramiez says he is trying to broker a settlement between the Parker City Council and Dallas developers Phil and Don Huffines, who plan a subdivision between Parker and Murphy. There are more questions than answers about plans to build 254 homes...
Although signs indicate part of Gregory Lane is a private road, a developer asked a judge to rule the road as a public thoroughfare. A full trial may be needed to determine whether Gregory Lane is a private road or a public thoroughfare. Judge John Roach of the 296th...
The future site of the Veterans Tribute in Central Park was retracted by the city manager in June. Seven years after the city of Murphy designated half an acre of land in Central Park for a tribute to veterans, the nonprofit project is being forced to scale back. In...
The city of Murphy closed the third quarter of its 2024-25 fiscal year with strong fund balances across its operations, according to Controller Paulette Overman. The unaudited financial report presented to the Tuesday, Aug. 5, meeting of the City Council covered...
Charlotte, a Havanese rescue, is the star of the first of the Sweet Charlotte series written by TJ Allen of Murphy. Courtesy photo Pets teach responsibility, provide companionship and, in some cases, inspire creative works. Charlotte, a Havanese rescue, became the...
A Plano East parking lot is full of seniors personalizing their parking spaces Saturday, Aug. 9. WHS had about 600 spots for students to purchase at $35 each and painting began Friday, Aug. 8. Students were given guidelines to follow but the district does not require...
