Dallas artist Steve Hunter has nearly finished a colorful mural on the exterior south wall of the Murphy Activity Center. Motorists will see the 20-by-40-foot design as they drive north on Murphy Road.
Hunter began the mural Tuesday, May 23, and said it would take about two weeks to complete, weather permitting.
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