The Murphy Chamber of Commerce has another month to gather 2,698 signatures of local registered voters in favor of holding a local option election on the retail sale of liquor in package stores. The petition drive began May 17 and runs through July 17. Several chamber...
Seven Texas cities, including four from Collin County, lead the nation in percentage of population growth, according to U.S. Census Bureau’s Vintage 2024 data released Thursday, May 15. The Census Bureau said Princeton ranked No. 1 with a 30.6% growth rate, up from...
The Murphy City Council will hold a public hearing and consider and/or act on an Ordinance approving an amendment to Planned Development PD 21-11-1237, on property legally described as Tract 4, Abstract A0588 C. A. McMillen Survey, and being 1.49 acres, and located at...
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) voted today to have an administrative law judge hold a contested case hearing on the proposal to build a Municipal Utility District (MUD) to govern a subdivision planned to be built between Parker and Murphy. The...
Recreational facilities on the shore of Lavon Lake are being evaluated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has held public hearings on a draft plan to improve park quality while addressing long-term maintenance and funding...
New no left turn rules at North Murphy Rd. and PSA. Courtesy photo The Murphy Police Department is starting an education and enforcement effort to prevent accidents where the PSA parking lot exits to Murphy Road. Police Chief Jeff Gibson said southbound motorists...
The Murphy Police Department is starting an education and enforcement effort to prevent accidents where the PSA parking lot exits to N. Murphy Road. Police Chief Jeff Gibson said southbound motorists sometimes attempt to turn left into the exit drive or motorists...
Gov. Greg Abbott displays Senate Bill 2, signed May 3, creating educational savings accounts – a school voucher system – in Texas. Courtesy Governor's Office Effective with the 2026-27 school year, Texas families will be able to apply for a trust fund account from...
Four members of the Murphy City Council have apparently been re-elected, according to final unofficial returns from the Saturday, May 3, general election. Results are not official until canvassed by council. With results complete from all voting centers, Collin County...
