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Texas lawmakers vote to end STAAR

Texas lawmakers vote to end STAAR

The Texas Legislature has voted to eliminate the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, known as STAAR, and replace it with a new testing and accountability system designed to reduce pressure on students, give parents and teachers faster results and provide...

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Residents graduate from citizens’ academy

Residents graduate from citizens’ academy

Murphy’s first Citizens’ Academy graduates were recognized at the Tuesday, Sept. 2, City Council meeting. Courtesy photo Fourteen residents of Murphy were recognized for completing the city’s Citizens’ Academy, known as Murphy University, a summer program designed to...

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Plano ISD responds to antisemitism allegations

Plano ISD responds to antisemitism allegations

The Plano Independent School District (PISD) said it has launched an independent investigation into possible antisemitic behavior alleged by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, two Republican members of Congress and a former PISD trustee. “Plano ISD is prepared to...

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Colorful skies ahead

Colorful skies ahead

Balloons inflate at the Plano Balloon Festival in Oak Point Park. The annual event begins Thursday, Sept. 18, and runs through Sunday, Sept. 21. The balloon capital of Texas will be open for business later this month. The 46th Plano Balloon Festival runs Thursday,...

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Residents graduate from citizens’ academy

Residents graduate from citizens’ academy

Fourteen residents of Murphy have graduated from the Citizens’ Academy, known as Murphy University, a summer program designed to build trust, transparency and engagement between residents and their local government.Program coordinator Kasaun Goss said at the Tuesday,...

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‘Ear ye, ‘ear ye, the cornival is coming

‘Ear ye, ‘ear ye, the cornival is coming

The 16th Annual Murphy Maize Days has free parking and admission – and an easy way to pay for rides. A $15 all-you-can-ride wrist band ($20 on the day of the festival) is available by credit card. However, many vendors including food trucks will accept cash and ATMs...

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Council to vote on water, wastewater rates

Council to vote on water, wastewater rates

The Murphy City Council will decide next month how much to raise water and wastewater rates after hearing wholesale costs are climbing at double-digit percentages. Consultant Chris Ekrut, chief financial officer of NewGen Strategies & Solutions, said at council’s...

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Public hearing Sept. 16 on budget, tax rate

Public hearing Sept. 16 on budget, tax rate

The Murphy City Council has proposed a voter-approval property tax rate one-half penny lower than last year’s levy. Councilmembers have also considered proposals to raise water and sewer rates in October. Council set a proposed rate of $0.3575 per $100 of assessed...

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