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Flock cameras capture less than many think

Flock cameras capture less than many think

Lowes operates five Flock Safety automated license plate readers in the parking lot of Murphy Marketplace on the northeast corner of FM 544 and North Murphy Road. Murphy PD has access to vehicle data uploaded to Flock from the cameras. Bob Wieland/Murphy Monitor...

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Mayoral luncheon highlights growth, new businesses

Mayoral luncheon highlights growth, new businesses

Roads, tax rates, events, new businesses and growth were on the menu at last week’s annual Mayoral Luncheon hosted by the Sachse Chamber of Commerce. City employees, chamber members and guests gathered at NorthPointe Church in Sachse for the Tuesday, July 11, luncheon...

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From Vegas Strip to Wide Awake Wylie

From Vegas Strip to Wide Awake Wylie

In-Sync picked to rehome exotic cats Two months ago, Madiba, Timba-Masai, Shadow, Neruda and Ibasa left their upscale home on Vegas’  exclusive strip for a much simpler life in Wylie where they will spend their remaining years playing with friends, taking the...

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County Sheriff hopes to aid inmates with new program

County Sheriff hopes to aid inmates with new program

Sheriff Jim Skinner wants to reduce recidivism rates among Collin County jail inmates by offering a program where they can learn better life skills, improve their education and learn a trade. “Too often, we see generations of a family stuck in that vicious cycle of...

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Local nonprofit supports those embracing grief

Local nonprofit supports those embracing grief

To purchase books, read grief-related articles, donate or signup for a class visit bravepenny.org Grief is a complicated and personal process that has no timeline. And for survivors of any type of loss, it can often be difficult to navigate without the proper positive...

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FM 544 to remain open

FM 544 to remain open

The Murphy City Council has refused to close FM 544 for at least three days to allow Kansas City Southern to improve its railroad crossing. Following a work session, council rejected the plan at its regular meeting Tuesday, Jan. 17. The project, which would have...

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Residents take advantage of events, programs in 2022

Residents take advantage of events, programs in 2022

Murphy residents took full advantage of programs and events offered in 2022 and the Recreation Department has plans in the works to finetune existing events and add more diverse programs in 2023. Gregory Dunn, recreation specialist for the city, said the city saw an...

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Healing power of horses helps local youth

Healing power of horses helps local youth

A love of horses, a heart for helping and an unwavering faith led one woman on a quest to blend her passions into a nonprofit that touches lives daily. Lynn Turner’s lifelong journey culminated nine years ago with Heavenly Hooves, a nonprofit that provides equine...

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Cemeteries to host Wreaths Across America ceremonies

Cemeteries to host Wreaths Across America ceremonies

Cemeteries in Allen, Farmersville, Blue Ridge, Dallas, Lowry Crossing, McKinney, Rowlett— and throughout Texas and the U.S. — will remember, honor and teach at wreath laying ceremonies Saturday, Dec. 17, as part of National Wreaths Across America Day.  The ceremonies,...

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