An attempt is being made to hold a local option election to allow the retail sale of liquor in package stores. The Murphy Chamber of Commerce is circulating a petition for the City Council to place the issue on the Nov. 3 ballot. Voters would be asked whether they are...
The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory for much of North Texas, including Collin County, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. tonight. According to NWS, hazardous travel conditions are expected, particularly on bridges and overpasses, as the winter weather is...
In-Sync Exotics founder Vicky Keahey has participated in a lion’s share of exotic animal rescues for almost 22 years, and the most recent one is no different. The Wylie nonprofit now has even more mouths to feed — big mouths — that belong to nine tigers, seven female...
The first federal trial related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot returned a monumental verdict in the federal government’s prosecution of those involved. After a weeklong trial with four days of testimony, Guy Reffitt, 49, a Wylie resident and oil field worker, was...
Signage is important, especially when a new business comes to town. The Planning and Zoning Commission held three public hearings and considered a sign variance for Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea during the Feb. 28 regular meeting. The sign code was revised in 2017 to...
The city of Murphy is inviting the public to attend one of two public briefings designed to share information on the recently approved sidewalks and trails initiative. The briefings, which will be held in the lobby of City Hall, located 206 North Murphy Road, will be...
Murphy residents have the opportunity to support a great cause while enjoying dinner and an evening of entertainment. Tickets are still available for the 3rd annual Murphy Veterans Tribute gala, which will be held from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, March 25, at Cross...
Several eager young anglers ventured out in bitter cold conditions Saturday, Feb. 26 to compete for the honor of catching the biggest fish in Murphy’s annual Rainbow Trout Roundup. “Despite the cold weather, we had a great turnout and a fun fishing tournament that...
U.S. District 3 Rep. Van Taylor announced he will concede his bid for re-election to his runoff opponent, Keith Self, after admitting to a nine-month extramarital affair. The two-term Republican made the announcement Wednesday, March 2. “About a year ago, I made a...
