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He’s still got it

He’s still got it

Columnist John Moore is the keeper of his family’s history. Including his parents’ vintage grandfather clock. Courtesy John Moore The difference in a collector and a pack rat is whether you’re rich or poor. Those with money are considered refined and people of taste....

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Election Day is May 3

Election Day is May 3

Murphy voters will head to the polls Saturday May 3. Voting is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Murphy Community Center, 205 N. Murphy Road. Three members of the Murphy City Council face challengers in the general election Saturday, May 3. Candidates for Place 1 include...

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A numbers game

A numbers game

You don't see phone books much anymore. But even when they were around, columnist John Moore was nowhere to be found in one. Courtesy John Moore For those of us who once made our living working on the radio, one of the main competitors we had for advertising dollars...

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Sales tax holiday April 26

Sales tax holiday April 26

As severe weather season nears, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding residents that they can purchase certain emergency preparation supplies without paying sales tax during the state’s annual tax holiday, scheduled for April 26-28. The sales tax exemption begins...

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Recycling Art contest winners announced

Recycling Art contest winners announced

First place winning art in the 2nd-3rd grade category was submitted by Hailey Y. Courtesy photo Murphy’s recycling trucks are sporting new artwork created by local students. The 2025 Recycle Truck Art Contest winners were honored at the Tuesday, April 15 city council...

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REAL ID deadline nears

REAL ID deadline nears

Beginning May 7, every air traveler 18 years or older will be required to present a REAL ID compliant license or another acceptable form of identification to fly within the U.S. or access certain federal facilities, according to the Department of Homeland Security...

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