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Water, sewer rates to increase

Water, sewer rates to increase

The Murphy City Council will meet later this month for a budget work session that will consider – among other things – how much to raise water and sewer rates. Speaking at the Tuesday, July 16, council meeting, Chris Ekrut, chief financial officer at NewGen Strategies...

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Police host youth academy

Police host youth academy

Murphy Police Training Ofc. Phillip Gilbert goes over the basic rules of firearm safety. Clad in pink t-shirts, two dozen Murphy teens strapped on black duty belts to prepare for the first lesson in the week-long Murphy Police Department’s Youth Citizens Police...

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Council considers higher water and sewer rates

Council considers higher water and sewer rates

Residential water and sewer rates will be going up in October, but the Murphy City Council has not yet decided how much. Chris Ekrut, chief financial officer at NewGen Strategies & Solutions reported to the Tuesday, July 16, council meeting on anticipated cost...

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Youth Citizens Police Academy starts July 22

Youth Citizens Police Academy starts July 22

DPS helicopter pilots Clay Lacey and Jordan Teel explain their mission to young cadets during a previous academy. Registration filled quickly for the week-long Murphy Police Department’s Youth Citizens Police Academy for incoming sixth through 10th graders. The...

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Disputed development still in court

Disputed development still in court

A sign advertises the sale of 100+ acres in a disputed development in Parker. Another lawsuit has been filed regarding a housing development proposed for 114 acres across from Southfork Ranch with the latest action targeting the city of Parker. Opponents continue to...

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Council takes more time for two proposals

Council takes more time for two proposals

The Murphy Public Works Department is considering solutions to the repeated problem of motorists failing to stop where eastbound Renner Road dead-ends at Tall Tree Drive. “City staff, along with engineers, are currently exploring permanent solutions to implement...

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