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Water boil notice rescinded by city

Water boil notice rescinded by city

This morning, a statement was released by the city of Murphy, rescinding the water boil notice issued on Saturday. The notice states: "Following a series of exhaustive tests on the quality of water, the City of Murphy has issued a statement rescinding the boil water...

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Boil water notice issued for some areas of Murphy As a temporary measure, the city or Murphy issued the following statement this morning: Due to a drop in pressure within the water distribution system, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the...

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City unveals new logo

City unveals new logo

The new brand and logo for the commercial district along FM 544 between McCreary Road and Dublin Road were unveiled last week by the city of Murphy. The two-mile stretch will be known as “The Corridor.” For the full story, see our Aug. 11 issue or subscribe...

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Tax-Free weekend scheduled for Aug. 5-7

Tax-Free weekend scheduled for Aug. 5-7

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar encourages taxpayers to support Texas businesses and to take advantage of the upcoming tax-free weekend. This year’s Tax-Free Weekend begins Friday, Aug. 5 and runs through midnight Sunday, Aug. 7. Most clothing, footwear, school supplies...

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Council approves charter amendments

Council approves charter amendments

Murphy City Council approved several charter amendments to go to voters and gave direction for the city’s property tax rate at the Tuesday, Aug. 2 meeting. Residents who vote in the upcoming Nov. 8 election will likely have 15 amendments to the city charter to...

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Wylie man sentenced for role in Capitol riot

Wylie man sentenced for role in Capitol riot

A Wylie man was sentenced Monday, Aug. 1 for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Guy Reffitt was sentenced to 87 months — just over 7 years — in prison by a federal judge after being convicted of bringing a handgun to the Capitol, among other charges, in the attack....

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Council approves new hazard mitigation plan

Council approves new hazard mitigation plan

Murphy City Council approved the hazard mitigation plan and held a public hearing during the Tuesday, July 19 regular meeting. The public hearing was for a zoning change for a 2-acre planned development near Bunny Run and South Maxwell Creek Road. The concept plan for...

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