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Pedestrian bridge bids were over budget

Pedestrian bridge bids were over budget

All three bids for the lighted FM 544 bicycle and pedestrian bridge over Maxwell Creek were over budget and the low bidder was not pre-qualified with TxDOT, Director of Public Works Donald Reese says. In addition, the other two bidders did not submit all required...

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Deadline set for disputed development

Deadline set for disputed development

Internet marketer Jordan Ramiez says he is trying to broker a settlement between the Parker City Council and Dallas developers Phil and Don Huffines, who plan a subdivision between Parker and Murphy. There are more questions than answers about plans to build 254 homes...

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Another hearing for disputed development

Another hearing for disputed development

Although signs indicate part of Gregory Lane is a private road, a developer asked a judge to rule the road as a public thoroughfare. A full trial may be needed to determine whether Gregory Lane is a private road or a public thoroughfare. Judge John Roach of the 296th...

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Murphy Veterans Tribute reboot

Murphy Veterans Tribute reboot

The future site of the Veterans Tribute in Central Park was retracted by the city manager in June. Seven years after the city of Murphy designated half an acre of land in Central Park for a tribute to veterans, the nonprofit project is being forced to scale back. In...

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City has strong quarterly fund balances

City has strong quarterly fund balances

The city of Murphy closed the third quarter of its 2024-25 fiscal year with strong fund balances across its operations, according to  Controller Paulette Overman. The unaudited financial report presented to the Tuesday, Aug. 5, meeting of the City Council covered...

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Seniors add curb appeal to parking spots

Seniors add curb appeal to parking spots

A Plano East parking lot is full of seniors personalizing their parking spaces Saturday, Aug. 9. WHS had about 600 spots for students to purchase at $35 each and painting began Friday, Aug. 8. Students were given guidelines to follow but the district does not require...

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