Authorities rescued 89 children and made 276 arrests on child exploitation arrests during a two-month coordinated law enforcement effort, the FBI’s Dallas office said. Operation Soteria Shield 2026 was conducted in March and April by FBI’s North Texas Child...
The most pressing issue facing Murphy is the proposed wastewater treatment plant, said councilmember Jene Butler, who is seeking her second term on Murphy City Council. “Although the wastewater treatment plant will be in Parker, it will directly impact our city,...
Collin County residents who intend to cast their ballot in the May 7 elections need to ensure they have registered to vote by Thursday, April 7. There will be four city council places on the ballot in Murphy, however, only two places drew challengers. Place 1 is...
The third annual Murphy Veterans Tribute gala will be held from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, March 25, at Cross Creek Ranch, located at 3406 Dublin Road in Parker. The event will feature a meal catered by Babe’s Chicken Dinner House, and includes drinks, including wine...
Mothers and sons looking to spend quality time enjoying games, food and contests still have an opportunity to purchase tickets to the Murphy Mother-Son Extravaganza. “We currently have 77 of the 136 tickets sold,” Special Events Coordinator Kayla McFarland said. This...
The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory for much of North Texas, including Collin County, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. tonight. According to NWS, hazardous travel conditions are expected, particularly on bridges and overpasses, as the winter weather is...
The first federal trial related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot returned a monumental verdict in the federal government’s prosecution of those involved. After a weeklong trial with four days of testimony, Guy Reffitt, 49, a Wylie resident and oil field worker, was...
The city of Murphy is inviting the public to attend one of two public briefings designed to share information on the recently approved sidewalks and trails initiative. The briefings, which will be held in the lobby of City Hall, located 206 North Murphy Road, will be...
Almost everyone has received a phone call from someone pretending to be with the government, alleging that personal information has been compromised or claiming that an immediate payment is due. Ignore these calls says the Social Security Administration (SSA). The...
