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Community leaders discuss women’s history

Community leaders discuss women’s history

Murphy City Secretary Susie Quinn said several women who have influenced her. Quinn has had a storied career; serving as an elected official in Ector County in the 1980s, city secretary for multiple cities across Texas and an executive administrative assistant for the...

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Theft is top crime in Murphy

Theft is top crime in Murphy

With the exception of theft, most reported crime remained largely the same in 2021 for the city of Murphy. Murphy Police Chief Chris Chandler said in Texas, law enforcement agencies report crimes to the Department of Public Safety and the information is relayed to the...

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Collin College Wylie Campus to host Shamrock Fest

Collin College Wylie Campus to host Shamrock Fest

Each Collin College campus has a signature event to set it apart. In McKinney, there is an annual chili cook-off. The Frisco campus has Rockin’ the Ridge, which features food, music and games. The Plano campus holds a Spring Fest in April, which includes a “Collin’s...

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Council considers PD amendment

Council considers PD amendment

Council held two public hearings concerning a Murphy development and considered a variance to the signage ordinance during the March 15 regular meeting. The first public hearing concerned rezoning a 2.709-acre lot in a larger development known as The Enclave at...

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P&Z Commission considers signage variance, zoning cases

P&Z Commission considers signage variance, zoning cases

Signage is important, especially when a new business comes to town. The Planning and Zoning Commission held three public hearings and considered a sign variance for Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea during the Feb. 28 regular meeting. The sign code was revised in 2017 to...

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Fundraiser tickets still available

Fundraiser tickets still available

Murphy residents have the opportunity to support a great cause while enjoying dinner and an evening of entertainment. Tickets are still available for the 3rd annual Murphy Veterans Tribute gala, which will be held from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, March 25, at Cross...

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Boots N’ Barbecue returns in person

Boots N’ Barbecue returns in person

Wylie residents dusted off their boots, enjoyed a plate of barbeque and opened their pocketbooks — all in the name of education. The annual Boots N’ Barbecue Gala, the largest fundraising event for the Wylie Education Foundation, was held Saturday, Feb. 26 at...

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Council discuss brand logo

Council discuss brand logo

Murphy City Council discussed a possible logo for a commercial district along FM 544 from Dublin Road to McCreary Road and approved two budget amendments during the March 1 regular council meeting. The commercial district, which has since been branded as The Corridor...

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