The Murphy Parks and Recreation Department has announced the concert by Emerald City Band scheduled for Friday, June 5, has been postponed because of the continued threat of rain.The concert, the first of four free Sounds at Sundown concerts held in Murphy Central...
At press time, two Collin College Trustees were among four candidates who have filed for the Saturday, May 3, board election. Candidates have until 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, to file for election to six-year terms in Places 4, 5 and 6. Place 5 Trustee Raj Menon of Plano...
The Murphy Police Department has received national attention for its achievement in completing a 24-month policy implementation in 4.5 months, Chief Jeff Gibson told the Tuesday, Feb. 4, council meeting.Councilmembers also adopted amendments to the city code,...
Barbecue grillers are sharpening their skewers and seasoning their firewood in anticipation of Murphy’s first Backyard BBQ Cook-off. The non-sanctioned competition Saturday, May 10, in Central Park replaces Tunes, Tails and Ales festival that was discontinued because...
The Murphy City Council will hold a public hearing and consider and/or act on an Ordinance amending Chapter 30 of the Murphy Code of Ordinances, Section 30.02.153-30.02.154 “Application” and “Notice of Public Hearing” to amend the notification standards, Section...
Two occupants of a mobile home on Ewing Way in the Southfork Mobile Home Community died Friday, Jan. 24, after the home caught fire. Wylie Fire Rescue responded to the scene, along with assistance from the Murphy and Parker Fire Departments. Authorities have completed...
National Merit Commended Scholars from Wylie High and Wylie East were recognized at the Jan. 20 board of trustees meeting. In this photo, 18 Wylie High students earned commendations, and from Wylie East, two students (not pictured) earned commendations. Courtesy Wylie...
Four at-large seats on the Murphy City Council will be decided in a Saturday, May 3, general election. Candidates began filing on Wednesday, Jan. 15, and will have until 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, to seek a place on the ballot. The election is for Place 1, held by Mayor...
Mary Pat Elledge, president of the Murphy Veterans Tribute, briefs councilmembers on a Collin County matching grant at last week’s meeting. The Murphy City Council has adopted comprehensive financial management policy statements “to strengthen internal control over...
