The Murphy Chamber of Commerce has another month to gather 2,698 signatures of local registered voters in favor of holding a local option election on the retail sale of liquor in package stores. The petition drive began May 17 and runs through July 17. Several chamber...
The Wylie ISD Board of Trustees held three meetings over the past week—two special called meetings and one regular meeting—to address leadership changes and recognize student achievements. During a special called meeting Tuesday morning, Sept. 23, trustees named...
Mayor Scott Bradley tells the “State of the City” breakfast attendees that there is a new spirit in Murphy city government. The event, sponsored by the chamber of commerce, was held Thursday, Sept. 25. Mayor Scott Bradley struck an optimistic tone as he outlined the...
Glass artist Jamaison Schular placed second in the State Fair theme division for professionals this year. He also placed third for glass. Courtesy photo The State Fair of Texas is officially open and for those who love to stroll through the Creative Arts building, the...
Punkin’ chunkin’ is the main fundraiser for the Murphy Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Foundation. The booth will at the annual Maize Days festival Saturday, Oct. 4. For over a decade, the Punkin’ Chunkin’ booth operated by the Murphy Chamber of Commerce Scholarship...
The city of Murphy is exploring a new home for the Murphy Veterans Tribute in the City Hall complex. The proposed space is a grassy median island at the far east end of the parking lot. The city is looking into a new location for the Murphy Veterans Tribute (MVT),...
Natural gas prices are going up slightly next month. The Murphy City Council agreed Tuesday, Sept. 16, to the adjustment suggested by a coalition of cities, including Murphy, served by Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division. Atmos filed April 1 for an increase and the...
The Collin College Board of Trustees is seeking applications for a successor to Place 1 Trustee Megan Wallace, who resigned this month due to relocation. Wallace was elected in May 2023 and her term expires in May 2029. The board will appoint a successor, who will...
Spectators at the 46th Plano Balloon Festival watch as balloons inflate and launch at Oak Point Park, Saturday, Sept. 20. It was still dark at 6 a.m., with a twinkling of stars overhead, when spectators began arriving at Oak Point Park for the first launch at the 46th...
