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Comments sought on TxDOT projects

Comments sought on TxDOT projects

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is collecting comments on the 2027 draft of its Unified Transportation Program (UTP), a rolling 10-year projection of highway and roadway plans.  A virtual public hearing will be held at 2 p.m. CDT Wednesday, July...

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Murphy’s population down slightly

Murphy’s population down slightly

Led by Celina and Princeton, Texas has eight of the 15 fastest-growing cities by percent change among cities over 20,000 population, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau said. But while most Texas cities added population between July 2022 and July 2023, Murphy’s total...

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Top two students in PESH Class of 2024

Top two students in PESH Class of 2024

Plano East Senior High School Class of 2024 Valedictorian is Elgin Mawunya Tawiah and the Salutatorian is Amitha Nandini Mandava Plano East Senior High School will be just one stop on the education and career path planned by the school’s top two students....

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Bois d’ Arc Lake beckons watersports enthusiasts

Bois d’ Arc Lake beckons watersports enthusiasts

After 20 years of planning and four years of construction, Texas’ first major reservoir to be built in more than three decades glistens in the sun as a recreational beacon. The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD), based in Wylie, owns and operates Bois d’Arc...

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City recognizes student council

City recognizes student council

Parents and students at Boggess Elementary School thronged the Murphy City Council Chambers on Tuesday, May 7, as Mayor Scott Bradley proclaimed it was “Boggess Elementary Student Council Day.” His proclamation, read by Councilmember Laura Deel, recognized third-grade...

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Collin County property values continue to rise

Collin County property values continue to rise

Once again, Collin County property values show an increase, according to 2024 certified estimated taxable values released by Collin Central Appraisal District (CCAD). CCAD mailed the 2024 real property appraisal notices to property owners on April 15. Business...

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Murphy scores high on safety

Murphy scores high on safety

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....

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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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