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Hidden in Plain Sight

Hidden in Plain Sight

The rusted water tower is one of the last visible reminders of the Princeton POW Camp, which briefly housed German prisoners of war during World War II. The Stories Collin County Forgot to Notice Every time I drive through Princeton, I pass the same brown sign. You...

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Collin County drivers face delays on busy roads

Collin County drivers face delays on busy roads

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...

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Public art projects planned

Public art projects planned

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...

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PD communications upgraded

PD communications upgraded

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...

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Water losses drying up

Water losses drying up

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...

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ESD 1 needs commissioners

ESD 1 needs 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...

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City financial policies keeping pace with new laws

City financial policies keeping pace with new laws

The Murphy City Council has approved a sweeping update to the city’s comprehensive financial management policies, aligning purchasing thresholds with new state law, strengthening reserve requirements and clarifying procedures for public improvement acceptance and...

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Santa Claus is coming to town

Santa Claus is coming to town

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....

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Tents blossom in Murphy Central Park

Tents blossom in Murphy Central Park

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...

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