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Place 4 candidate believes communication is key

Place 4 candidate believes communication is key

Place 4 Murphy City Council candidate Chris Stout says residents should be able to vote on two referendums regarding medical decisions. One referendum would give Murphy citizens aged 18 and older the right to make all medical decisions for themselves. “No government...

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Countdown for Spring Fever

Countdown for Spring Fever

Spring Fever 2025 with be held April 26. Courtesy photo The Republic Services Spring Fever outdoor vendor event in Central Park will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 26, rain or shine. Murphy Chamber of Commerce Chairman Luke Trahan said CoServ is the...

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Solid waste, recycling rates to increase

Solid waste, recycling rates to increase

Starting next month, Murphy homeowners will pay more to have their garbage picked up. The Murphy City Council voted unanimously to increase the total monthly charge for residential solid waste collection and recycling from $19.38 to $21.21, effective May 1. Commercial...

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Place 1 incumbent hopes to keep focused on key issues

Place 1 incumbent hopes to keep focused on key issues

Murphy City Council candidate Elizabeth Abraham said she wants to maintain the city’s small-town charm while addressing the challenges of rapid growth. Abraham, who serves as mayor pro tem, is seeking her third term in Place 1, and said her experience in city...

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Incumbent Ken Oltmann wants to continue to serve

Incumbent Ken Oltmann wants to continue to serve

Having lived 22 years in Murphy, Place 4 Councilmember Ken Oltmann said he wants to continue to represent his neighbors. “I aim to leverage my experience in city government to keep Murphy a thriving community where we can all live our best lives,” Oltmann said. He...

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Candidate for Collin College Place 4

Candidate for Collin College Place 4

Staci Weaver, a private school superintendent, said would like to contribute her skills, experience and dedication to ensuring Collin College continues to be a leader in higher education. The candidate for Place 4 on the Board of Trustees holds a bachelor’s degree in...

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Recycling art contest entries on display

Recycling art contest entries on display

Student artwork, in a variety of colorful media, is displayed in the Murphy City Hall lobby prior to the Tuesday, April 15, announcement of winners. Keep Murphy Beautiful and Republic Services challenged students to depict their vision of a Recycle Hero, with winning...

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