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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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Parks offically reopened

Parks offically reopened

Improvements to Travis Farm Parks and North Hill Park were officially unveiled to Murphy city staff, elected leaders and residents last weekend. The first reopening ceremony was held at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 19 at Travis Farms Park. “I just can’t say enough about the...

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Election filing closed

Election filing closed

The filing period for Murphy city elections has closed. There will be four city council places on the ballot, Place 1, Place 2, Place 4 and Place 6. The last day to register to vote in the May 7 election is Thursday, April 7 and the last day to apply for a ballot by...

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City to hold annual art contest

City to hold annual art contest

Student artists from kindergarten to 10th grade will have the opportunity to showcase their drawing, painting and coloring skills for the annual Keep Murphy Beautiful Recycling Art Contest. The deadline for entries is 5 p.m. Monday, March 14. Fire Administrator for...

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Council races heat up

Council races heat up

The race for Murphy City Council is heating up as two incumbents now have challengers in the upcoming city elections. Michael Padilla submitted his paperwork Tuesday, Feb. 8 to be on the May 7 ballot for City Council Place 6, currently held by councilmember Jene...

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