Columnist John Moore has played guitar since he was eight. The Doobie Brothers helped remind him of why he still plays. Photo John Moore When I first picked up a guitar in 1970, my fingers didn’t make the sounds I wanted to hear. But I knew that if I kept trying, I...
Murphy is among the “safest” cities in Texas, according to FBI data analyzed by SafeWise in its 10th anniversary report. The 2024 rankings were compiled from data sent to the FBI in October 2023 for crimes reported in 2022. According to SafeWise, Murphy ranked No. 13....
There are more questions than answers about a disputed development between Parker and Murphy. The Parker City Council revealed a proposed settlement from the developer, Restore the Grasslands, LLC, (RTG) at a packed special meeting on Tuesday, April 23. For more on...
For the record, there will NOT be a Tunes, Tails & Ales festival on Monday, May 20, despite what a bogus website says.The Murphy City Council reluctantly cancelled this year’s craft beer and crawfish event because of a nearly two-thirds increase in price and did...
The Murphy Veterans Tribute plans to update city councilmembers on the project at their Tuesday, May 21, meeting. The mission of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit is “to provide a welcoming environment for visitors to give honor, respect and gratitude to all veterans; and the...
Murphy residents discarded many pounds of drugs and over-the-counter medications during the Murphy Police Department’s spring Drug Take Back event on Saturday, April 27. “We get prescription and over-the-counter drugs and medications, and now including vaping...
Hundreds of families braved blustery winds to enjoy the 13th annual Spring Fever outdoor vendor event in Murphy’s Central Park. “The radar is clear but I’m keeping an eye on the winds,” said Murphy Chamber of Commerce Chairman Luke Trahan. For more on this story see...
Maxwell Creek appears safe from sewage following two significant developments in the three-year saga involving plans for a densely packed subdivision between Parker and Murphy. First, the Parker City Council released a proposed settlement to the dispute over plans...
Four days after residents packed a Parker City Council meeting to protest a nearby housing development, a sign was posted Saturday, April 27, near the 103 acres involved in the dispute.The sign, listing The Haines Company of Dallas as agent, faces Hogge Road across...
