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Recalling the tragedy and sacrifices of 9/11

Recalling the tragedy and sacrifices of 9/11

Murphy staff, residents remember 9-11 attacks during a 25th Anniversary ceremony at City Hall. Bob Wieland/Murphy Monitor Courage, service and unity were the themes of Murphy’s solemn memorial commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks....

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New traffic enforcement at PSA

New traffic enforcement at PSA

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...

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No left turns at PSA

No left turns at PSA

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...

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Governor signs school voucher bill

Governor signs school voucher bill

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...

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Murphy councilmembers outpoll challengers

Murphy councilmembers outpoll challengers

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...

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Bands booked for June concert series

Bands booked for June concert series

Emerald City Band will be performing June 6. Emerald City Band is the first of four bands scheduled for free Friday night concerts in June. The Dallas-based band will take the amphitheater stage in Murphy Central Park on June 6. The Murphy Parks and Recreation...

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Unofficial final totals: Murphy City Council

Unofficial final totals: Murphy City Council

With 59 of 59 vote centers reporting at midnight from the Saturday, May 3, 2025, general election, Collin County Elections said Place 1 Murphy Councilmember Elizabeth Abraham had 2,068 votes, or 68.61%, to 946 votes, or 31.39% for Nadeem A. Khan.Place 2 Councilmember...

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