Murphy City Secretary Kandi Jackson. Courtesy photo A city secretary is indeed a secretary — but so much more. “Municipal clerks, city secretaries and administrative professionals who act as the cornerstone of efficient local government operations,” said the...
As growth in Collin County continues, transportation and budgeting remain vital — two issues that fall under the purview of the commissioners court. The primary function of the county commissioners court, said Commissioner Cheryl Williams, is to be the financial arm...
Seeding between the lines — The Smith Public Library is offering residents an opportunity to grow with a tour of several local gardens. The tour will be held from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday, May 7, and is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. All funds raised by...
The top ranked graduates at Wylie High School said hard work and a little bit of luck helped them earn the number one and two spots.Wylie High School rankings place Alina Nguyen as valedictorian and Reiki Hingorani as salutatorian of the class of 2022. Alina posted a...
Tensions grew during the Monday, April 25, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting concerning a curve in a roadway some think could be dangerous. The curve in question is in a construction plat for South Maxwell Creek Road that would realign the street with North...
Residents who take Tae Kwon Do at the Murphy Community Center got a unique opportunity last weekend. The Tae Kwon Do students were able to test their skill in front of the school’s master, who was visiting from Topeka, KS. Instructor Samir Dandekar invited his...
In response to many Texas parents’ complaints about inappropriate material in school libraries, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) released updated guidelines on procuring, reviewing and banning books. The model, which can be found on the TEA website, is designed to...
Beer, food and fun are in store for area residents planning to attend Tunes, Tails and Ales. This is the sixth year for the craft beer festival, which will be held from 2 to 8 p.m., with last call at 6:15 p.m., Saturday, May 7 at Murphy Central Park. “There is...
State sales tax revenue totaled $3.37 billion in March, a 37.2% increase over collections last year Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said in a Tuesday, April 4, news release.Similar to February’s sales tax numbers, the March 2021 totals account for February 2021 sales...
