The key numbers in the Wylie Independent School District to be voted on for adoption next week by the school board is that the property tax rate is decreasing and state funding will increase. Both those changes are the result of bills approved last month by the Texas...

After two hours of discussion with its attorney and in open session, the Murphy City Council still did not find a solution for regulating temporary signs that proliferate in rights-of-way throughout town. The council met Tuesday, June 4 in regular session at City...

Although the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Europe was celebrated early this month, navy veteran Morris Ripple, who lives near Wylie, has memories of another far-flung war, in Korea. Ripple will be feted by family and friends when he turns 90 years old on...

While the majority of students celebrate the start of summer break, a growing portion of their peers finds these months especially challenging. When the school year ends, so does their opportunity to have regular meals. However, several community groups are working to...