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New councilmembers sworn in for 3-year terms

New councilmembers sworn in for 3-year terms

New Place 3 councilmember Debbie Ison and new Place 5 councilmember Kevin Kelley take the oath of office at last week's council meeting. Photos Bob Wieland/Murphy Monitor Newly elected Councilmembers Debbie Ison and Kevin Kelley have taken their seats on the Murphy...

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Most traffic stops result in verbal warnings

Most traffic stops result in verbal warnings

The Murphy Police Department conducted 8,906 traffic stops in 2025 and remains in full compliance with Texas laws governing racial profiling, according to analysis of departmental data prepared by Eric Fritsch, director of Justice Research Consultants. The report,...

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Two-wheel tuneup in the park

Two-wheel tuneup in the park

Years ago, bicycles were designed to get you where you were going — no matter what happened. Many bikes had an air pump attached to the frame and a small bag under the seat that contained an assortment of vital tools including wrenches, a tire lever and inner tube...

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Early voting starts April 20

Early voting starts April 20

Eighteen polling places in Collin County will be open starting Monday, April 20, for the city of Murphy’s general election on Saturday, May 2. Scott Bradley is seeking reelection and is unopposed for mayor. There are two candidates are running for Place 3 and four...

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In-Sync welcomes new animals from Amarillo

In-Sync welcomes new animals from Amarillo

Eli, Sabba and their sister Sky relax in an enclosure at their new home after traveling from Amarillo to Wylie last week. The siblings, along with another lion, three tigers and 10 lemurs, are among the newest arrivals at In-Sync. Courtesy Lon Ricker A group of lions,...

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Run for Our Heroes returns April 25

Run for Our Heroes returns April 25

Drone shots capture an aerial view of runners as they took off at the start of the 2025 Run for our Heroes 5K race. File Art A community event honoring military service members and supporting veterans in need will return later this month, with organizers expanding...

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Student wins congressional art competition

Student wins congressional art competition

Wylie High School senior Ameya Kohli won first place in the 3rd Congressional District Art Competition for her oil painting entitled “For You.”(left) For Excellence in Acrylic Paint in the 3rd Congressional District Art Competition, Evanna Baskharoon of Plano East...

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