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Creating the ultimate outdoor TV retreat

Creating the ultimate outdoor TV retreat

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...

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Location found for Murphy Veterans Tribute

Location found for Murphy Veterans Tribute

After eight years of planning and fundraising, the Murphy Veterans Tribute (MVT) has found a home in the City Hall Complex. Reagan Rothenberger, director of community and economic development, said city staff and members of the MVT board had agreed on a location on...

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Cleanup event set for Saturday

Cleanup event set for Saturday

The fall Clean & Green event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 11, in the parking lot of the city hall complex, 206 N. Murphy Road. They’re talking trash at Murphy City Hall. The fall Clean & Green event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon,...

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County population projected to double

County population projected to double

Collin County’s population was projected to surge past 2.4 million residents by 2060 as steady gains in every major group reshape one of Texas’ fastest-growing counties, according to new projections from the Texas Demographic Center. At the same time, the ethnic...

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Murphy Middle School closed

Murphy Middle School closed

An alternate learning plan begins Tuesday, Oct. 7, for students at Murphy Middle School after the building was closed to complete environmental remediation, the school said in an online post.“This decision follows two independent air quality assessments initiated...

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Mayor highlights city’s growth, vision

Mayor highlights city’s growth, vision

Mayor Scott Bradley tells the “State of the City” breakfast attendees that there is a new spirit in Murphy city government. The event, sponsored by the chamber of commerce, was held Thursday, Sept. 25. Mayor Scott Bradley struck an optimistic tone as he outlined the...

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Fine art of punkin’ chunkin’

Fine art of punkin’ chunkin’

Punkin’ chunkin’ is the main fundraiser for the Murphy Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Foundation. The booth will at the annual Maize Days festival Saturday, Oct. 4. For over a decade, the Punkin’ Chunkin’ booth operated by the Murphy Chamber of Commerce Scholarship...

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New location sought for Veterans Tribute

New location sought for Veterans Tribute

The city of Murphy is exploring a new home for the Murphy Veterans Tribute in the City Hall complex. The proposed space is a grassy median island at the far east end of the parking lot. The city is looking into a new location for the Murphy Veterans Tribute (MVT),...

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Aw nuts: the pecan harvest is about to begin

Aw nuts: the pecan harvest is about to begin

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension pecan specialist Monte Nesbitt plucks a perfectly ripe nut from a pecan tree. Photo Courtesy Laura McKenzie, Texas A&M AgriLife Harvest is starting for the 2025 Texas pecan crop with experts expecting an average yield. “This year...

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