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One city job requires wearing many hats

One city job requires wearing many hats

Murphy City Secretary Kandi Jackson.  Courtesy photo A city secretary is indeed a secretary — but so much more. “Municipal clerks, city secretaries and administrative professionals who act as the cornerstone of efficient local government operations,” said the...

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A bash before going back to school

A bash before going back to school

Yuli and his mom read a book at the Murphy Back 2 School Bash Thursday, July 24, at the Murphy Community Center. It was the hottest day of the year so far as the temperature flirted with triple digits. But that didn’t stop hundreds of students and parents from...

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Murphy PD marks 50 years of service

Murphy PD marks 50 years of service

A special badge was issued to commemorate Murphy PD’s 50 years of dedicated service. Courtesy photo Back in 1975, Murphy was a tiny agricultural town of only around 150 residents. Although the city officially incorporated in 1958, it remained rural through the early...

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Collin County property values up 7.55%

Collin County property values up 7.55%

Although Murphy had only a handful of residential building permits issued in the past year, new construction like this house being built along North Murphy Road amounts to $13.6 million of property value added to tax rolls. Once again, Collin County property values...

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‘Plan Murphy’ forum helps shape city’s future

‘Plan Murphy’ forum helps shape city’s future

Dozens of residents turned out Saturday, July 26, for the first forum to collect community input for Murphy’s new comprehensive plan. Murphy residents are being asked about their favorite shops and restaurants as well as how they would like to see the city continue to...

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City delays Oncor rate increase

City delays Oncor rate increase

As Texans crank up the air conditioning this summer, the Murphy City Council has delayed a rate increase sought by Oncor Electric Delivery until the end of October. Oncor filed to increase system-wide transmission and distribution rates by about $834 million or...

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Youth in the fast lane

Youth in the fast lane

Waylon, 3, zipped around the Murphy City Hall parking lot in the Saturday, July 19, Power Wheels competition. Murphy’s second annual Power Wheels race pulled an enthusiastic but smaller field than last year’s event. Three entries were ready to race under sunny skies...

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TEA to release 2024 school accountability ratings

TEA to release 2024 school accountability ratings

The 15th Texas Court of Appeals (COA) has thrown out injunctions that had blocked the Texas Education Agency from releasing school accountability ratings for the 2023-24 school year. The TEA is expected to release the ratings Aug. 15. “It is time for local courts to...

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