Columnist John Moore has a book on communication his wife bought him in the early 90s. He intends to read it soon. In the early 90s, there was a self-help, relationship book called, “Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus.” The goal of publishing this was for the...
Deputy Superintendent Theresa Williams was named the lone finalist for Plano ISD’s superintendent of schools after a unanimous vote by the board of directors. According to a press release from Plano ISD, Williams is a career educator who has served as a teacher,...
Wylie residents dusted off their boots, enjoyed a plate of barbeque and opened their pocketbooks — all in the name of education. The annual Boots N’ Barbecue Gala, the largest fundraising event for the Wylie Education Foundation, was held Saturday, Feb. 26 at...
Murphy City Council discussed a possible logo for a commercial district along FM 544 from Dublin Road to McCreary Road and approved two budget amendments during the March 1 regular council meeting. The commercial district, which has since been branded as The Corridor...
Unofficial election results are in with 100% of Collin County precincts reporting. Although the results are yet unknown for many state and federal races as precincts continue to count ballots, officials have called several key races. In U.S. District 3, incumbent Van...
Election Day is here for the Texas Primaries and Murphy voters are asked to cast their ballot in either the Republican or Democrat — but not both — primaries. Voting locations will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m statewide. Murphy voters can cast their ballot at...
Residents may notice a slight change in the taste of their water in the coming weeks. The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will temporarily change the disinfectant in its water treatment process from March 1 through March 29, 2022. The annual routine...
Much of North Texas, including Collin County, is under a freeze warning until 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24. According to the National Weather Service, freezing rain is expected to continue Thursday with the high for the day in the lower 30s. Travel remains hazardous...
Improvements to Travis Farm Parks and North Hill Park were officially unveiled to Murphy city staff, elected leaders and residents last weekend. The first reopening ceremony was held at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 19 at Travis Farms Park. “I just can’t say enough about the...
