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The city of Murphy is giving away free trees to the first 100 residents this year. File Art Murphy residents can pick up free native trees in 3-gallon containers as part of the city’s Arbor Day observance. The 100 trees will be available, first-come, first-served,...
The Murphy Community Center, 205 N. Murphy Road, is open for early voting and on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3. Bob Wieland/Murphy Monitor Election officials say early voting for the Tuesday, Nov. 3, general election was brisk in the first week, but so far not as...
U.S. Rep. Keith Self says Capitol Police told him the FBI had arrested a McKinney teenager in connection with an alleged threat against the 3rd District congressman.“The Capitol Police contacted me twice with alerts that included the fact that FBI had made an arrest,”...
Murphy councilmembers have been presented with a proposed registration program for long-term rental properties charging property owners $150 per year for each rental home. Planning Manager Stephanie Scott-Sims said at the Oct. 6 City Council meeting that Murphy had...
A Little Free Library is dedicated outside the Murphy Community Center by Historian Rhonda Lucich and Regent Amanda Mahler of the Mary Shirley McGuire Chapter, NSDAR. Photo Bob Wieland / Murphy Monitor A bright red cabinet filled with children’s books has become...
Sports
Plano East sophomore Kyla Slaughter (6) and junior Jaiden Boutte' (10) celebrate a point won by the Lady Panthers against McKinney Boyd in a Class 6A Division I area-round playoff match at Lovejoy High School on Monday, Nov. 2. Photo by Andy Redmond / C&S Media By...
Plano East senior Meena Mulford placed second at the District 7-6A cross country meet with a time of 19:30. Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Plano East head cross country coach Robert Reed felt the Panthers were as prepared...
Plano East senior quarterback Josh Gordon (3) looks for an open receiver as he runs to his left Friday at Tom Kimbrough Stadium. Photo by Andy Redmond / C&S Media By Seth Dowdle [email protected] (Click on the link to view the photo gallery from the game:...
Tim Wilson Jr., a 2016 graduate of Plano East High School, was inducted into the Plano East Hall of Honor on Friday, Oct. 9. Photo by Andy Redmond / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] At 6-foot-4, wide receiver Tim Wilson Jr., a 2016 graduate of...
The Plano East boys and girls cross country team pose for pictures after placing second and first, respectively, in the District 7-6A meet on Monday at Myers Park in McKinney. Photo courtesy Robert Reed By David Wolman [email protected] MCKINNEY — Last year, the...
Education
Voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, to decide four Wylie ISD Board of Trustees races. Election Day voting in Collin County is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Early voting runs through Friday, Oct. 30. Eight candidates are seeking four seats on the Wylie ISD...
Plans include an expansion for the Collin College Wylie Campus. Trustees of Collin College have called for a November bond election to raise $600 million for expansion including three new facilities. The board voted unanimously to place Proposition A on the Tuesday,...
With two weeks before the start of classes, the Plano ISD held a crowded back-to-school fair in the Plano Center on Wednesday, July 29. Bob Wieland/Murphy Monitor Thousands of Plano ISD students and their families swarmed the Plano Center for the district’s annual...
The countdown to a new school year has begun, and for many families, the final days of summer are filled with a mix of excitement and apprehension. While children may be eager to reunite with friends, join a sports team or move up to a new grade, they also may feel...
The Plano ISD Board of Trustees will meet next month to set a 2026-27 tax rate after receiving certified taxable property values from the Collin Central Appraisal District. The school board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 4, and a work...
Life & Style
Designing a new home, remodeling your own or simply rethinking aesthetics and decor all require a little imagination and a lot of inspiration. A quick online search brings up hundreds if not thousands of thoughtful ways to make your kitchen or bathroom match your...
How misinformation may be undermining cancer prevention Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Despite its wide recognition as an effective tool for skin cancer prevention, many Americans still say they aren’t sure how sunscreen works. In fact, confusion about its use and...
By Carrie Dunlea Surrounded by mountain landscapes and natural beauty, mountain retreats in the United States offer an idyllic escape for those who seek solitude and a peaceful getaway. From the rolling hills of the Appalachians to the majestic Rockies, these...
Are you tired of the heat and ready to abandon the concrete jungle for a few days with your family? Fill up your car, pack up your kids and check out some of the great state and national parks located in Arkansas. The state’s natural beauty and its history are a...
By Carrie Dunlea Backyards have evolved far beyond basic patios and grills. Today’s outdoor spaces are increasingly designed as extensions of the home — places where families can stream movies, host game-day gatherings or simply unwind outdoors without sacrificing...
Opinion
When growing up, columnist John Moore watched a lot of variety shows. Usually, he watched them on a TV like the one pictured, which weighed as much as an Oldsmobile. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com Red Skelton. Ed Sullivan. Dean Martin....
By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com Moms used to be more versatile. If you were in the back seat of the Buick, they could discipline you from the driver's seat and never swerve or knock the ashes off their Marlboro Red. My mom never smoked, so it’s possible...
The first man cave columnist John Moore experienced was his grandfather's blacksmith shop. Today, John has his own man cave. Photo: John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com In the North, dads have basements. In the South, they have shops. Both...
Thanks to his grandmother, columnist John Moore knows the price of most items. Which will help if he's ever selected as a contestant on The Price Is Right. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com Long before anyone knew who Drew Carey was,...
Columnist John Moore (right) and his sister, Renee', are pictured on a 1966 trip to Carlsbad Caverns. Photo: Mary Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com Leaving Ashdown, Arkansas, was an event unto itself. When your family has one car, going anywhere was a treat....
