Camryn Sellers, Wylie High’s valedictorian, Kyler Eiben, salutatorian, will walk the stage with their classmates Saturday, May 23 at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen. Allison LaBrot/The Wylie News As the school year comes to a close, a new journey...
Gabriella Ostrom wants a career in the culinary arts. Her interest in the cooking field began when she used to do box mixes with her mother. “And I just loved them so much, and I started doing recipes from scratch,” said Ostrom, a Wylie High School...
The Murphy Historical Society celebrates its 10th anniversary Oct. 16 with a reception at the Murphy Community Center, 205 N. Murphy Road. Visitors may stop by between 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Homer and Marie Adams Room. A ribbon-cutting will be held at 1:15...
Murphy City Councilmembers at their Sept. 21 meeting gave input that they hope will pave the way for sidewalks to be constructed on FM 544. Council listed their preferred areas for the sidewalks on the east-west corridor to Matt Foster, parks...
The Collin County Courthouse is closed to the public and employees today and Tuesday because of an electrical outage, county officials said. The electrical outage at the Collin County Courthouse affects all escalators, elevators, fire pumps and chilled water pumps....
Arthur Cotten’s job involves challenges and rewards, and the best reward he described in a few words: “Being able to help people.” Cotten’s job as chief of the Murphy Police Department ends Sept. 30. He is retiring and hasn’t decided his next move. He had...
Murphy Mayor Scott Bradley said when he moved to Murphy, his children were babies. Now, they’re young adults, with one out of college and one still in college. He used his children as a starting point for something about the city he represents during...
Wylie ISD offers a virtual learning program this year that began on Sept. 27. The Wylie ISD board on Sept. 20 approved a resolution to adopt the remote option for parents who decided to have their children learn at home as the pandemic lingers. For the complete...
Murphy City Councilmembers on Sept. 21 approved one zoning change and rejected another zoning change for two different developments proposed for the city. A public hearing was held on both proposals. For the complete story, see this week’s edition of the Murphy...
