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Early voting starts April 20

Early voting starts April 20

Eighteen polling places in Collin County will be open starting Monday, April 20, for the city of Murphy’s general election on Saturday, May 2. Scott Bradley is seeking reelection and is unopposed for mayor. There are two candidates are running for Place 3 and four...

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West Point cadet closes athletic career

West Point cadet closes athletic career

Cross country and track champion Abby Halbrook, granddaughter of Don and Pat Halbrook of Wylie, closed out her intercollegiate career at West Point Military Academy this spring as one of the most accomplished athletes in the history of the program. Halbrook capped her...

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Youth Citizens Police Academy set July 22-26

Youth Citizens Police Academy set July 22-26

Murphy Police Department is accepting applications for its annual Youth Citizens Police Academy to be held the week of July 22-26. The academy is open to Murphy students entering sixth through 12th grades. “We are now recruiting young men and women for this year’s...

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Unique treasure hunt attracts all ages

Unique treasure hunt attracts all ages

For the past two years, a quiet game of hide-and-seek has been going on in Wylie. First it started downtown, then it spread to the library and local parks. Before long, these unique treasures hidden in Wylie appeared in other Texas cities and throughout Texas. Some...

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PESH pulls out victory

PESH pulls out victory

For a second straight week Plano East pulled out an overtime win in the AT&T Metroplex High School Hockey League. The Panthers (5-3 as of Monday, June 24) beat Allen 6-5 within the north division at the Dr. Pepper Stars Center in Plano. They lit up the light with...

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Festival features bluegrass, classic cars and more

Festival features bluegrass, classic cars and more

Wylie lives up to its “Wide Awake Wylie” slogan Saturday, June 29, when musicians, show cars and vendors roll into town for the annual Bluegrass on Ballard celebration. The free event opens at 10 a.m. and runs until 9 p.m. Sponsors include the city of Wylie, Wylie...

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Sen. Paxton makes ‘10 Worst’ list

Sen. Paxton makes ‘10 Worst’ list

Freshman state Sen. Angela Paxton earned recognition from Texas Monthly magazine this month with her listing as one of the “10 Worst” members of the 86th Texas Legislature. The magazine issues its best and worst lists every two years after the legislature meets for...

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Honor America’s freedom with area events

Honor America’s freedom with area events

Looking for ways to celebrate our nation’s independence? Well. there is certainly no shortage of things to do, so put on your brightest patriotic attire and check out any one, or all of the featured events highlighted below for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday....

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Signed, sealed, approved by city

Signed, sealed, approved by city

After a couple of months discussing and tweaking, Murphy City Council last week approved ordinances governing political, garage sale and event signs placed in city rights-of-way. The council met Tuesday, June 18 in regular session at City Hall. Other business included...

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