All three bids for the lighted FM 544 bicycle and pedestrian bridge over Maxwell Creek were over budget and the low bidder was not pre-qualified with TxDOT, Director of Public Works Donald Reese says. In addition, the other two bidders did not submit all required...
Individuals or groups with a yearning to add merriment to the season in the form of parade participation should act now and register for their float at the annual Holiday in the Park in Murphy. The deadline to register to walk, ride a bike, pull a wagon, or drive a...
Unofficial vote totals are pouring in across the state with all counties reporting election results. However, the vote totals will not become official until they are canvassed by state and local entities in the coming weeks. Murphy voters approved all 15 propositions...
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...
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.,...
Chris Hill, the county judge for Collin County, issued a statement through county spokesperson Tim Wyatt regarding the ongoing federal lawsuit against the county’s district attorney Monday, Oct. 31. The lawsuit — which contained allegations of sexual harassment — also...
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...
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...
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...
