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Proclamations honor Juneteenth, Parks & Rec Month

Proclamations honor Juneteenth, Parks & Rec Month

July is officially Parks & Recreation Month in Murphy, according to a proclamation by Mayor Scott Bradley. Flanked by Parks & Rec staff, Deputy Mayor pro tem Ken Oltmann read the proclamation at the Tuesday, June 16, meeting of the Murphy City Council. “In the...

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Housing project proposed

Housing project proposed

Plans for “Project Homestead" between Parker and Murphy would include 254 homes on 100 acres now owned by Restore the Grasslands. Courtesy image The husband of Dallas internet influencer Dani “Goofy Mom” Austin is marketing plans for a country living community between...

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New proposal for disputed development

New proposal for disputed development

The husband of Dallas internet influencer Dani “Goofy Mom” Austin is marketing plans for a country living community between Parker and Murphy. Jordan Ramirez invited area residents to a Wednesday, June 25, town hall at nearby Southfork Ranch, where the protest of the...

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Local cities score high on safety

Local cities score high on safety

Four of the “safest” cities in Texas are in Collin County, according to a new survey using FBI crime data. SafeWise ranked Parker at No. 2, Melissa at No. 5, Murphy at No. 11 and Van Alstyne at No. 13. Sachse, which straddles Collin and Dallas Counties, was ranked No....

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Legislators recap their lates session

Legislators recap their lates session

Two Texas House members from Collin County take pride in what lawmakers accomplished in the 89th Legislature that ended this month. “The only item we are required to pass each session is the state budget,” said Rep. Jeff Leach. “I’m proud to say that the budget we...

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County returning to hand-marked paper ballots

County returning to hand-marked paper ballots

Paper ballots for upcoming Collin County elections contain oval bubbles that voters will fill in by hand. Starting with November’s general election, Collin County voters will be going back to the future. Collin County commissioners have agreed to return to hand-marked...

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Potential measles exposure in Collin County

Potential measles exposure in Collin County

Collin County Health Care Services has been notified that an individual who spent time in Collin County from Saturday, May 31, through Sunday, June 1, has tested positive for measles. The individual visited two public venues while infectious:• Lemma Coffee Company,...

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It’s not right to turn left, it’s the law

It’s not right to turn left, it’s the law

It’s the law: Effective immediately, it’s illegal for southbound motorists on N. Murphy Road to turn left into the PSA parking lot. Likewise, outgoing PSA traffic can no longer turn left to go southbound. Police Chief Jeff Gibson said the restrictions were needed to...

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VA Clinic named for Congressman Sam Johnson

VA Clinic named for Congressman Sam Johnson

Plano’s VA clinic is now officially the U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic. The Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Plano has been officially dedicated as the ‘‘U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic.” Texas 3rd...

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