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One city job requires wearing many hats

One city job requires wearing many hats

Murphy City Secretary Kandi Jackson.  Courtesy photo A city secretary is indeed a secretary — but so much more. “Municipal clerks, city secretaries and administrative professionals who act as the cornerstone of efficient local government operations,” said the...

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Wastewater plant permit denied

Wastewater plant permit denied

An administrative law judge in Austin has recommended that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality deny an application for a permit to dump treated wastewater into Maxwell Creek in Parker and Murphy. Restore the Grasslands, LLC, and Harrington/Turner...

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Spring Fever event this weekend

Spring Fever event this weekend

The Murphy Chamber of Commerce annual Spring Fever vendor fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 29, in Murphy’s Central Park. The free festival provides a fun way for residents to interact with the business community and will feature a variety of...

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New food, dring event coming to The Corridor

New food, dring event coming to The Corridor

A new food and drink festival is coming to Murphy Marketplace later this year.  The Murphy City Council approved plans for a one-time “Bites & Flights on The Corridor” to be held from 6-9 p.m., Saturday, November 4. A flight is a selection of alcoholic drinks...

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City stepping up traffic enforcement efforts

City stepping up traffic enforcement efforts

Like dandelions in the spring, new speed signs are popping up around Murphy as the Police Department increases traffic enforcement. Chief Chris Chandler told the city council at its Tuesday, April 18, meeting that drivers got accustomed to less enforcement during the...

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Dispute pending on proposed wastewater plant

Dispute pending on proposed wastewater plant

An administrative law judge in Austin could soon issue a recommendation on the application for a permit to dump treated wastewater from a proposed housing development into Maxwell Creek in Parker and Murphy. The case has been simmering since Harrington/Turner...

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Forum features PISD candidates

Forum features PISD candidates

All nine candidates for the Plano Independent School District Board fielded questions at a voter information forum in the Murphy City Council Chambers. Organizer Maggie Whitt presented questions at the Monday, April 17, event. The participants included Place 4...

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Council candidates field questions

Council candidates field questions

Two Murphy City Council members and their two challengers faced off Monday, April 17, at a question-and-answer forum in the council chambers. Organizer Maggie Whitt posed questions submitted by several dozen voters in attendance to Place 5 incumbent Sarah Fincanon,...

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