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...
Sometimes, it takes an off-campus activity to create a memory that will propel students to the next level. For decades, music students have had the opportunity to experience kinesthetic activities, where they learn by experiencing, touching, doing or being physically...
Residents and elected officials opposed to a proposed wastewater plant had the opportunity to voice their opinion during a public meeting held Monday, Dec. 6 at Southfork Ranch in Parker. The proposed wastewater plant is near the North Murphy Road and Rolling Ridge...
The Republican and Democrat filing period for the March 1, 2022 primaries closed with several candidates drawing challengers in their perspective races. Filing closed Monday, Dec. 13 and candidates for county-level offices signed up with county political party chairs,...
Several new candidates have filed for a spot on the ballot in the March 1, 2022, primary elections, seeking nominations for positions throughout the state and counties. Filing will close Dec. 13 and candidates for county-level offices sign up with county...
Area residents enjoyed Christmas cheer during the city’s annual Christmas at the Park celebration, which included a sidewalk parade around the City Municipal Complex and a tree lighting ceremony. The mini parade featured several small floats, led by Mayor Scott...
Area churches often provide help to the community with basic needs, but sometimes they are called to serve in an even bigger way. For the past year, Hope for the Cities, a ministry of First Baptist Wylie, has delivered over 325,000 meals and paid nearly $100,000 for...
A Wylie coffee shop has a cup of joe for sale but prayer — which is available in vast quantities — is free. The Coffee at the Hub, which occupies the former Conversations building, is a nonprofit coffee shop and is a part of the Wylie chapter of Youth with a...
For some, Christmas is the season for giving, but others are not so fortunate. Several food pantries in the area have reported increased usage over the past several weeks. Mary Warkentine of the Wylie Christian Care Center said many of the families they are serving...
