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Collin College students graduate Friday

Collin College students graduate Friday

About 1,400 graduates of Collin College will receive their degrees at two separate commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 15. Both events will be held at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center, 200 E. Stacy Road, in Allen. At 11 a.m., the ceremony will celebrate...

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A roaring good time

A roaring good time

Society preserves Murphy's past The Murphy Historical Society put the “fun” in fundraising with a Roaring ‘20s dinner party at the Bridgemoor in Plano. “It was very successful; we absolutely exceeded my expectations,” said Historical Society President Donna Jenkins....

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Three cities may share trail across old dumpsite

Three cities may share trail across old dumpsite

The city of Murphy is considering a hiking trail that would link with the cities of Sachse and Wylie by crossing a decommissioned landfill. City Manager Mike Castro told Murphy City Council members at their regular meeting Tuesday, March 21, that no action was needed...

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Resident organizes voter forum

Resident organizes voter forum

Organizer long active in electoral process Candidates for the Murphy City Council, Plano ISD board and Collin College board of trustees have been invited to attend a voter education forum from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, April 17.  The event will be in the Murphy...

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Murphy hosts mother, son event

Murphy hosts mother, son event

The Murphy Community Center was filled with laughter and shouts of excitement as the city hosted the fifth Mother-Son Extravaganza. The theme of the event, held Saturday, March 25, was “The Final Score” and participants were encouraged to dress as characters from...

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Moonlight Movies returns to amphitheater

Moonlight Movies returns to amphitheater

The first film in a triple feature of free family outdoor movies will be shown Friday, April 14, in the amphitheater of Murphy’s Central Park, 550 N. Murphy Road, adjacent to PSA Murphy. Additional shows in the annual Moonlight Movies series will be April 28 and May...

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Incumbent watching development

Incumbent watching development

Sarah Fincanon, seeking a third term on the Murphy City Council, said the most pressing issue facing members is making sure that proposed development and a municipal utility district don’t negatively affect the city. Fincanon was elected to Place 5 in 2017 and was...

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Challenger wants more resident input

Challenger wants more resident input

Murphy City Council candidate Laura Deel said she wants to promote diversity, protect the environment and improve the city’s infrastructure. Deel is challenging incumbent Place 5 Councilmember Sarah Fincanon in the May 6 election. “I believe increased community...

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Voter registration deadline approaching

Voter registration deadline approaching

Residents who intend to vote in the general election Saturday, May 6, need to be registered by Thursday, April 6. Early voting begins Monday, April 24, and runs through Tuesday, May 2, in the Homer and Marie Adams rooms of the Murphy Community Center at 205 N. Murphy...

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