By Carrie Dunlea Backyards have evolved far beyond basic patios and grills. Today’s outdoor spaces are increasingly designed as extensions of the home — places where families can stream movies, host game-day gatherings or simply unwind outdoors without sacrificing...
Drivers face congestion daily on numerous roadways in Collin County. The annual report on congested roads by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) lists only one roadway segment in Collin County among the top 100, according to 2024 data analyzed by the Texas...
Two works by sculptor Dale Rogers of Massachusetts, “Wise Owl” and “Sitting Dog,” are proposed for display by City Hall. Courtesy photo More displays of professional artwork are planned for public places in Murphy. City Council commissioned Dallas artist Steven Hunter...
City Council on Nov. 18 approved a five-year contract with Motorola Solutions to replace the Murphy Police Department’s aging computer-aided dispatch and records management system, a move city officials said was critical to maintaining reliable emergency response and...
Applications are now open for Collin County residents who wish to serve as commissioners on Emergency Services District 1, created by voters in the Nov. 4 election. County Administrator Yoon Kim said at the Monday, Nov. 17, meeting of the Collin County Commissioners...
Applications are now open for Collin County residents who wish to serve as commissioners on Emergency Services District 1, created by voters in the Nov. 4 election. County Administrator Yoon Kim said at the Monday, Nov. 17, meeting of the Collin County Commissioners...
Santa will once again be spreading holiday cheer aboard a fire truck beginning Monday, Dec. 8. The Murphy Fire Department will soon be helping Santa Claus spread holiday cheer by giving him a tour of most neighborhoods next month. Santa will depart at 6:30 p.m....
Murphy has used both proactive and reactive methods to reduce the amount of water lost from the city’s distribution system, Public Works Director Donald Reese said. In a presentation to the Tuesday, Nov. 18, City Council meeting, Reese said the loss of 285 million...
Kate Towson relaxes with her 9-year-old son, Adam, after getting their tent set up Friday, Nov. 14, for Murphy’s second annual community overnight campout in Central Park. The sunshine was warm, but the wind had a mind of its own as families began setting up their...
