SFOT RH 2026
Staff Reports
The war on sunscreen

The war on sunscreen

How misinformation may be undermining cancer prevention Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Despite its wide recognition as an effective tool for skin cancer prevention, many Americans still say they aren’t sure how sunscreen works. In fact, confusion about its use and...

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One of Collin County’s most wanted apprehended

One of Collin County’s most wanted apprehended

The Collin County Sheriff’s Office announced that one of its Top 10 most wanted was extradited to the county, according to a Nov. 8 news release. Susan O’Connor, 54, was charged with interference with child custody in 2009. That same year, she fled the state with her...

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Election Day is today

Election Day is today

Voters head to the polls today to cast ballots for races at the federal, state, county and local levels.  Polls opened at 7 a.m. today and will remain open until 7 p.m. Polling locations include the Murphy Community Center, which is located at 205 N. Murphy Rd.,...

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Early voting ends today; Election Day is Nov. 8

Early voting ends today; Election Day is Nov. 8

Early voting ends today, Friday, Nov. 4, and Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8 for the November midterm elections for multiple races at the county, state and federal level. At the local level, Murphy voters will vote on charter amendments that clarifies which city...

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Council proclaims Arbor Day; hears BWN procedures

Council proclaims Arbor Day; hears BWN procedures

Murphy City Council’s first meeting of the month began with an Arbor Day proclamation from Mayor Scott Bradley who proclaimed Saturday, Nov. 5 as Murphy’s Arbor Day. As part of the proclamation, the city is hosting volunteer groups that day to plant trees in the...

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Early voting continues

Early voting continues

Early voting for the November midterm elections continues, as voters cast their ballots for multiple races at the county, state and federal level. Beginning Monday, Oct. 24, voters began casting their ballots ahead of the anticipated Election Day crowds. Early voting...

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Early voting begins today

Early voting begins today

Voters across Texas are heading to the polls to cast their ballots for races in the 2022 election.  On the ballot are federal, state, county and city officials including the governor, county judge and state representative races. Some cities will also vote on...

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