Murphy City Secretary Kandi Jackson. Courtesy photo A city secretary is indeed a secretary — but so much more. “Municipal clerks, city secretaries and administrative professionals who act as the cornerstone of efficient local government operations,” said the...
Because of work adjustments made at Collin Central Appraisal District in the face of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, property tax estimates will be mailed about a month later than usual and corresponding deadlines are being extended. Tax estimates were...
After a four month search for a new municipal court judge, Murphy City Council unanimously approved Cass Callaway for the position during the regular meeting on April 7. The meeting was held virtually, with Mayor Scott Bradley and Mayor pro tem Jennifer Berthiaume...
A Murphy based urgent care facility has stepped up to fill a void for COVID-19 testing. Sinai Urgent Care is offering drive-thru tests in Murphy and Park Cities from the convenience of your car. In addition, their North Dallas location is offering regular non-COVID...
Pandemic halts senior soccer players final prep season The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic came in like a wrecking ball, taking out spring sports. A press release from the UIL, governing body of Texas high school sports, said schools would have a reasonable time to...
COVID-19 has the public rethinking how they stay healthy -- both physically and mentally. Even those in good health can start to feel anxious and fearful when the words ‘pandemic’ and ‘social distancing’ are mentioned. But can you stay active and mentally healthy...
AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott on April 8 announced a partnership between the Texas Military Department and Prestige Ameritech to increase production of personal protective equipment for health care workers. Prestige Ameritech, with a 220,000-square-foot plant in North...
Area chambers of commerce and U.S. Rep. Colin Allred got together today on a social media platform to discuss elements of a $2.2 trillion stimulus program passed by Congress to combat the economic fallout of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Zoom...
The Murphy Chamber of Commerce’s Spring Fever scheduled for Saturday, April 18 has been cancelled. There are no plans to reschedule the event this year, Chamber Director Juli Richards said. All registrants will receive a full refund for their booth or sponsorship. For...
