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Disputed development put before commissioners

Disputed development put before commissioners

Plans for a high-density development between Parker and Murphy will be back before Collin County Commissioners after officials balked at immediate passage. “Staff requests Commissioners Court consideration and for approval of the Final Plat for Restore the Grasslands,...

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NTMWD calls for reduced outdoor water use

NTMWD calls for reduced outdoor water use

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) requests customers to reduce their water use immediately, especially outdoor water use. The Wylie Water Treatment Plant Complex had to cease producing water at one of its four water treatment plants unexpectedly on...

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Water district urges conservation

Water district urges conservation

Water conservation and reuse are critical ways the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) manages the finite water supply. Conservation is the practice of using water efficiently to reduce waste and helps extend water supplies during the frequent Texas droughts....

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ERCOT urges energy conservation

ERCOT urges energy conservation

Texans are being asked to conserve energy use as the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) estimates power demand will exceed supply. With a heatwave driving energy usage up across the state, ERCOT urges conservation today, from 2 until 8 p.m. ERCOT suggests...

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Council approves police property room audit

Council approves police property room audit

In a short meeting lasting only 20 minutes, council passed two ordinances during the Tuesday, July 5, regular council meeting. The first ordinance amended the fiscal year 2022 police seizure fund budget by $4,700 for an independent audit and inventory of the property...

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Fireworks are illegal in city

Fireworks are illegal in city

The Fourth of July holiday weekend is fast approaching and Murphy residents are reminded that it is illegal to set off fireworks in the city limits. In Collin County, it is legal to discharge fireworks on privately owned property in unincorporated areas. However,...

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McCreary, FM 544 improvements approved

McCreary, FM 544 improvements approved

Council passed several resolutions and amended the budget for a public works project during the Tuesday, June 21, regular council meeting. A resolution passed authorizing City Manager Mike Castro to enter an interlocal agreement with the city of Wylie for improvements...

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NTMWD elects board officers for 2022-23

NTMWD elects board officers for 2022-23

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) Board of Directors elected its 2022-23 officers during the May 26, regular meeting. Jack May of Garland was voted to serve as president. Richard Peasley of Frisco was voted vice president and George Crump of...

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Three dead after incident on Lake Lavon

Three dead after incident on Lake Lavon

Collin County deputies responded to a distress call Saturday, June 18, after a boat overturned on Lake Lavon near Brockdale Park.  A strong storm crossed over the lake around 8:45 p.m. Saturday night, which caused the boat with four people to capsize, according...

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