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Disputed development goes back to court

Disputed development goes back to court

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...

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Attack of the clones

Attack of the clones

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...

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Murphy Veterans Tribute memorial pavestones

Murphy Veterans Tribute memorial pavestones

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...

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Deep-six that Rx

Deep-six that Rx

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...

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A breezy, fun day in the park

A breezy, fun day in the park

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...

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‘For Sale’ sign may end three-year fight

‘For Sale’ sign may end three-year fight

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...

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Celebrate the date: May 5

Celebrate the date: May 5

Cinco de Mayo, celebrated annually on May 5, is often mistaken in the United States as Mexico’s Independence Day. Instead, it marks the anniversary of a significant victory in Mexican history: the Battle of Puebla, which occurred on May 5, 1862. Over time, the holiday...

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