An attempt is being made to hold a local option election allowing the retail sale of liquor in package stores.The Murphy Chamber of Commerce will begin circulating a petition for the City Council to place the issue on the Nov. 3 ballot.Voters would be asked whether...
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...
Residents opposed to a proposed wastewater plant will have the opportunity to voice their opinion at an upcoming public meeting. The meeting, set for 6:30 p.m. Dec. 6, will be held at Southfork Ranch, located at 3700 Hogge Drive in Parker. Those in attendance can ask...
Area residents looking for some yuletide cheer, and perhaps some shopping, will have several opportunities to get in the spirit. The city of Murphy will hold its Christmas in the Park celebration, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, at the Murphy Municipal...
A Murphy family is opening their home — specifically, their driveway — to help collect toys for a local nonprofit. Deidre Gifford and her family are hosting a drive-by toy drive to support the Children Advocacy Center of Collin County at their home from noon to 1...
Sometimes change is inevitable, especially in a growing school district such as Wylie. Students attending Dodd Elementary School will attend Smith Elementary beginning in the 2022-23 school year. The board approved the rezoning Dodd Elementary, as well as a slew of...
