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City to rebid Maxwell Creek Pedestrian Bridge

City to rebid Maxwell Creek Pedestrian Bridge

It will take a little longer to begin work on the lighted pedestrian bridge across Maxwell Creek at FM 544. Bids were opened April 30 and were all above budget and considered nonresponsive for failing to meet TxDOT requirements, Public Works Director Donald Reese...

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Emerald City Band concert rained out

Emerald City Band concert rained out

The Murphy Parks and Recreation Department has announced the concert by Emerald City Band scheduled for Friday, June 5, has been postponed because of the continued threat of rain.The concert, the first of four free Sounds at Sundown concerts held in Murphy Central...

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City proposes tax increase of less than 1 cent

City proposes tax increase of less than 1 cent

Murphy city staff presented council members with an early overview of the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget during a work session that focused heavily on long-term debt planning, technology infrastructure needs and preparations for a possible future bond election....

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Texas boomtowns lead in population growth

Texas boomtowns lead in population growth

Texas is home to the Top 5 fastest-growing cities by percentage of population, the U.S. Census Bureau reports. Celina, which had been No. 1 in 2023, stole the spotlight from Princeton for the period July 2024 to July 2026.  The Census Bureau estimated Celina grew...

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New councilmembers sworn in for 3-year terms

New councilmembers sworn in for 3-year terms

New Place 3 councilmember Debbie Ison and new Place 5 councilmember Kevin Kelley take the oath of office at last week's council meeting. Photos Bob Wieland/Murphy Monitor Newly elected Councilmembers Debbie Ison and Kevin Kelley have taken their seats on the Murphy...

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