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Murphy Police blotter

The Murphy Police Department has released the blotter for Nov. 7-13. Calls for security watches, building checks, traffic stops and traffic enforcement areas have been omitted. Nov. 7 • Information Report, 500 Leeward Dr. Nov. 9 • Credit Card Or Debit Card Abuse, 400...

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Keeping those in need warm

Keeping those in need warm

Murphy Exchange Club collected 90 coats to be shared between the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County and Allen Community Outreach. Shown from left, Mary Pat Elledge, Shirley Hendrix, Gordon Hanson, Sharon Neely, Mike Hendrix and Rick Oaks.

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New businesses coming to town

New businesses coming to town

Residents of Murphy will soon have a new fast casual dining establishment to choose from. During the Nov. 17 meeting, the council voted in favor of the construction of a Schlotzsky’s restaurant with a drive-thru window. “From my perspective in the past, I have been...

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Murphy police blotter

The Murphy Police Department has released the blotter for Oct. 31- Nov. 6. Calls for security watches, building checks, traffic stops and traffic enforcement areas have been omitted. Oct. 31 theft of property more than $100, less than $750,  200 W. FM 544 theft of...

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TAPS significantly cuts workforce

Problems continue to mount as the TAPS public transit makes cuts to the agency to keep it afloat. Their latest effort includes laying off 62 percent of their workforce. TAPS Public Transit Interim CEO and Executive Director Tim Patton told employees in a meeting Nov....

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Honoring a Veteran

Honoring a Veteran

Wayne Spraggins heads to the podium to accept his 2015 Congressional Veteran Commendation Award during the Nov. 14 Congressional Veteran Commendation Ceremony in the John Anthony Theater on the Collin County Spring Creek Campus in Plano. The Murphy resident and U.S....

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Inaugural parade set to kick off holiday event

Inaugural parade set to kick off holiday event

For the first time ever, Murphy’s Christmas in the Park will feature a parade. The yearly community wide event is scheduled for 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 in the Murphy Municipal Complex. The parade opens the seasonal event with a 5 p.m. walk off from the open area...

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