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Murphy exits fight over disputed development

Murphy exits fight over disputed development

The battle to stop a densely-populated development between Parker and Murphy — which could include its own wastewater treatment plant — is continuing. But the city of Murphy has withdrawn from the fight. “While the city continues to oppose the creation of Collin...

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Registration open for Backyard BBQ Cook-Off

Registration open for Backyard BBQ Cook-Off

Expert grillers are sharpening their skewers and seasoning their firewood in anticipation of Murphy’s second Backyard BBQ Cook-off. The non-sanctioned competition Saturday, April 25, in Central Park replaced the spring Tunes, Tails and Ales festival that was...

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Seminar spotlights local business women

Seminar spotlights local business women

Murphy resident Monica Landeros-Jimenez, master of ceremonies for the “Leading the Way: Celebrating Women in Murphy” chamber event, poses with her daughter, Olive, for photo Thursday, March 26, at Murphy City Hall. Courtesy Bobby Tillman/Special Webs More than a dozen...

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Council recognizes Women’s History Month

Council recognizes Women’s History Month

The Murphy City Council opened its Tuesday, March 17, meeting by recognizing Women’s History Month with a proclamation issued by Mayor Scott Bradley and delivered jointly by three female members of the council. Standing together at the podium, Mayor pro tem Elizabeth...

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Parker negotiating with developer

Parker negotiating with developer

The Parker City Council has approved, with conditions, access from Hogge Drive (FM 2551) to a proposed high-density residential development between Parker and Murphy that has been the subject of a long-running dispute over a planned wastewater treatment plant. City...

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Council changes townhome zoning to commercial

Council changes townhome zoning to commercial

The Murphy City Council has overturned residential zoning in place since November 2021, returning 3.2 acres at the southeast corner of North Murphy Road and Betsy Lane to Neighborhood Services zoning that allows light commercial and retail development.  The...

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