The Murphy Police Department has won council approval to continue the use of license plate readers to fight crime in the city. Councilmembers voted unanimously at the Tuesday, May 5, meeting to seek a state grant for Fiscal Year 2027 to fund the Flock Safety cameras...
With the state entering severe weather season, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced Texans can purchase certain items tax-free. The state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies is set to begin at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, April 23 and ends at midnight...
As a city grows, so does its need for an updated city charter. Since January, the Charter Review Commission has been working with the city attorney and city staff to make recommendations to the charter. City council will have the opportunity to review the changes and...
Murphy City Council held several public hearings during the April 19 regular meeting. The first public meeting concerned a special use permit (SUP) for a drive-thru for Hawaiian Bros., which is currently renovating the former Wachovia Bank building on FM 544 in the...
Preparedness and awareness are key when it comes to planning for severe weather, especially as warmer temperatures increase the risk of thunderstorms and tornadoes. Residents across North Texas experienced bouts of severe weather in recent weeks, including tornado...
Spring fever means allergies and restlessness for some but Spring Fever for Murphy residents is a chance to engage with the business community. Murphy Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Juli Richards said Spring Fever is the largest event the chamber hosts. “It is...
For the second year in a row, the Taste of Wylie will be held at Olde City Park — but there are still changes in store. The event is set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, May 2 and will feature area restaurants providing samples of a variety of choices from pizza to...
Lead Pastor of First Baptist Church Wylie Kris Segrest believes when God gives the church a new assignment, He also gives the church a new name. FBW, which has been serving the city for nearly 152 years, will soon be called The Cross Church. “This has been a...
By Ray Miranda Two guys are walking in the heart of New York City. As you can imagine they hear honking horns, the sounds of cars moving, people talking – really, just a whole at once. As one guy talks, he notices the other looks like his mind is wandering. He’s...
