Shop local. Eat local. Drink local. Now cast your ballot and Vote local. Voting for the annual Best of Murphy contest is now open and will continue through the end of the month. Whether you’... Read more
Imagine being part of a group where only women are allowed. No kids, no husband, no pets. Your only responsibility is for yourself – and making sure you have fun! Sure, there’s a caveat. Yo... Read more
Traditional family activities like trick-or-treating create fun moments and memories, but the effects of COVID-19 on this Halloween will bring about change for the spooky excitement. You ca... Read more
When Murphy resident, Bryan Galen took a career aptitude test in high school he thought the results were a joke. He was told his perfect career would involve agriculture. However, over the... Read more
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, families are still finding ways to make the most of unusual schedules to plan a getaway. With more flexible work and school arrangements, many families are... Read more
Between sheltering-in-place, online learning and time away from friends, many children will need a little extra support as they head back to school this fall. Consider these tips from the ex... Read more
As states ease COVID-19 restrictions and people get out of the house to return to work, pets around the country may see their daily routines of hanging out with everyone come to an end. Some... Read more
Three young women from Murphy and one from Wylie have achieved an honor shared with just 6 percent of their fellow Girl Scouts. Nitya Lohia, Juliet Schaefer and Janice Rotich of Murphy and... Read more
Over two years ago, after hearing a series of messages at church, Murphy residents Matt and Kristen McCabe felt called to serve children in need. “There were a series of messages at the chur... Read more
Summertime is sipping an ice-cold strawberry margarita. It’s wearing a brand-new swimsuit and a perfectly floppy straw hat. It’s relaxing in cold water while the hot Texas sun beats down on... Read more