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City proposes tax increase of less than 1 cent

City proposes tax increase of less than 1 cent

Murphy city staff presented council members with an early overview of the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget during a work session that focused heavily on long-term debt planning, technology infrastructure needs and preparations for a possible future bond election....

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WHS top two will attend A&M

WHS top two will attend A&M

Camryn Sellers, Wylie High’s valedictorian, Kyler Eiben, salutatorian, will walk the stage with their classmates Saturday, May 23 at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen.  Allison LaBrot/The Wylie News As the school year comes to a close, a new journey...

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Appeals court OKs Ten Commandments in classrooms

Appeals court OKs Ten Commandments in classrooms

In a divided ruling, the 5th U.S. Court of Appeals has upheld Texas Senate Bill 10 requiring all public schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms. In reversing a lower court ruling the appeals court concluded the law, passed last year by the Legislature,...

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Big backyard for annual Bar-B-Q

Big backyard for annual Bar-B-Q

Marquis McClean of of ReMarQable Bar-B-Q is justifiably proud of his brisket after winning the People’s Choice Award for the second year in a row. Bob Wieland/Murphy Monitor You could smell the Backyard BBQ competition long before you could see the 10 smokers lined up...

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From unknown to known: pastor pens bestseller

From unknown to known: pastor pens bestseller

After years of working with leaders locally and around the world, Keith Spurgin kept hearing the same thing: people were surrounded by others, yet deeply alone. That recurring theme of isolation — both in others and in his own life — became the foundation for his...

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