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Wylie ISD honors top educators at gala

Wylie ISD honors top educators at gala

Achieve Academy’s Harold Lacey was named Wylie ISD’s Secondary Paraprofessional of the Year Friday, May 8, at the Wylie Way awards gala. Courtesy Wylie ISD Wylie ISD celebrated its employees Friday night during the 10th annual Wylie Way Awards Gala at the Plano Event...

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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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Teacher, philanthropist honored at gala awards

Teacher, philanthropist honored at gala awards

Locals, education staff and district administrators gathered for an annual awards gala highlighting the work of select individuals over their careers. Two prestigious awards — the Elizabeth W. Garrison Award and the Garrison Legacy Award — were bestowed during the...

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Mayor issues proclamation, mural design revised

Mayor issues proclamation, mural design revised

Murphy Mayor Scott Bradley has issued a proclamation designating April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. The theme this year is “Ask First: Consent.” The proclamation, issued during the Murphy City Council’s regular meeting on Tuesday, March 21, said...

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Local business keeps customers flexible

Local business keeps customers flexible

Whether you’re young and energetic or older and slower, StretchLab wants to help you live long. “Assisted stretching can improve range of motion and flexibility, improve posture, reduce muscle and joint pain, improve relaxation and stress relief and improve sports...

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Severe storms predicted tonight

Severe storms predicted tonight

Meteorologists are predicting severe weather in North Texas this evening, mostly in the late afternoon and evening. A tornado watch has been issued until 8 p.m. Thursday, March 18, for Dallas, Rockwall, Collin and Hunt counties with severe thunderstorms and hail...

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