Bluegrass
Bob Wieland
Collin WSM Summer/Fall 2026 Registration #2
Signing the Sounds at Sundown concert series

Signing the Sounds at Sundown concert series

There’s a special section in the front row of the Murphy Central Park amphitheater for residents who are deaf or hard of hearing. Signs identify the area “to provide unrestricted visual access to the ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter on stage.” Starting with...

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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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Disputed development put before commissioners

Disputed development put before commissioners

Plans for a high-density development between Parker and Murphy will be back before Collin County Commissioners after officials balked at immediate passage. “Staff requests Commissioners Court consideration and for approval of the Final Plat for Restore the Grasslands,...

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Petition seeks package store election

Petition seeks package store election

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...

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City to rebid Maxwell Creek Pedestrian Bridge

City to rebid Maxwell Creek Pedestrian Bridge

It will take a little longer to begin work on the lighted pedestrian bridge across Maxwell Creek at FM 544. Bids were opened April 30 and were all above budget and considered nonresponsive for failing to meet TxDOT requirements, Public Works Director Donald Reese...

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Emerald City Band concert rained out

Emerald City Band concert rained out

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...

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