Residents and Murphy Fire-Rescue firefighters got a little push-y at the re station in the early evening of Sept. 7. But this action centered on a positive kind of pushing. Fire officials held a push- in ceremony to dedicate a new re engine — 191 — at the station,...
September 11, 2021 marks the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. On September 11, 2001, 19 militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al Queda hijacked four airliners and carried out suicide attacks against targets in the United States. Two...
Two more positive tests for West Nile Virus have been found in Murphy, city officials stated in a news release. No human infections have yet been reported in the Murphy and surrounding areas. City officials, in cooperation with the Texas Department of State Health...
Wylie High and Wylie East theater students continue to work on their first productions of the year, with East getting a head start as they are producing “Anastasia: The Musical.” Rehearsals began in July on the production. WHS students are performing “Epic...
Home gardener Catherine “Cathi” Banks has learned by trial and error how to get the most from the raised bed gardens that have lined her backyard in Murphy for the last six years. In fact, Banks’ has not only had good luck with her gardening adventure, she...
Well, shucks: Maize Days, a festival that celebrates Murphy’s corn heritage, is fast approaching. The 12th annual festival begins at noon on Sept. 25 at Murphy Central Park, with the event featuring food, live music, market vendors and a fireworks display that...
Wylie ISD parents wishing to have their children receive instruction online may apply for a spot in the district’s newly formed Virtual Learning Academy. The Wylie ISD board approved a temporary virtual learning option Aug. 31 during a special meeting. VLA is...
The Wylie ISD board approved a temporary virtual learning option Tuesday morning at a special meeting. The district will contract with Pearson's Education Management System for the online learning program Virtual Learning Academy — with the mascot being the Vikings —...
Looking to put 2020 behind them, the Plano East Panthers are ready to hit the gridiron. It will begin much like 2020, with a matchup in the Tom Landry Classic against Allen. One of the strongest programs in Texas high school football, the Eagles represent a tough...
