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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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Public hearings 2, Tuesday, March 10

Public hearings 2, Tuesday, March 10

The Murphy Planning & Zoning Commission and the Murphy City Council will hold public hearings in the Community Room of the City Hall complex, 206 N. Murphy Road and consider and/or act on an Ordinance to approve a city-initiated zoning change for 11.56 acres of...

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Public hearings 1, Tuesday, March 10

Public hearings 1, Tuesday, March 10

The Murphy Planning and Zoning Commission and the Murphy City Council will hold public hearings at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in the Community Room of the City Hall Complex, 206 N. Murphy Road, to consider and/or act on an Ordinance to approve a...

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Auditors OK city’s FY 2025 financial report

Auditors OK city’s FY 2025 financial report

The Murphy City Council has accepted the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report after receiving an unmodified or clean report from auditors.Also on the agenda for the Tuesday, March 3, council meeting, Fire Chief Perry Elliott and Fire Marshal Scott...

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Murphy scientist explores ancient phenomena

Murphy scientist explores ancient phenomena

Skulls found at a site in China shows intentional modification to elongate the cranium. Courtesy Dr. Qian Wang Dr. Qian Wang of Murphy has made several startling discoveries as he travels the globe to broaden scientific knowledge of how people and their cultures...

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Airport expansion passes halfway point

Airport expansion passes halfway point

A visitor to the construction site of McKinney National Airport’s new passenger terminal checks out an artist’s rendering of how the building will look when completed later this year. Bob Wieland/C&S Media Dozens of McKinney city officials donned hard hats, orange...

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Reeling in rainbows at City Hall pond

Reeling in rainbows at City Hall pond

Wearing a rainbow dress, a young angler lands a trout with the help of her dad. Bob Wieland/Murphy Monitor It was perfect fishing weather as hundreds of young anglers ringed the pond at Murphy City Hall for the 12th Rainbow Trout Roundup. The event has been held...

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