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Residents graduate from citizens’ academy

Residents graduate from citizens’ academy

Fourteen residents of Murphy have graduated from the Citizens’ Academy, known as Murphy University, a summer program designed to build trust, transparency and engagement between residents and their local government.Program coordinator Kasaun Goss said at the Tuesday,...

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Artist brings mental health message to exhibit

Artist brings mental health message to exhibit

Mark Hernadez, artist and middle school art teacher, will debut a new exhibit, Sentimientos del Macho, Sept. 6-27 at Artes de la Rosa Cultural Center in Fort Worth. Courtesy photo Lavon resident Mark Hernandez, 39, a middle school art teacher, is preparing to debut...

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Giving open for local nonprofits

Giving open for local nonprofits

Wylie Community Band is asking for $6,000 on North Texas Giving Day to cover venue rental, marketing expenses, music purchases, insurance and co-sponsorship funds. Courtesy photo Donations are now being accepted by the Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) in advance...

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Former State Rep. Jodie Laubenberg dies

Former State Rep. Jodie Laubenberg dies

Former State Rep. Jodie Laubenberg, who represented District 89 in the Texas House of Representatives from 2003 to 2019, has died, officials announced Monday, Sept. 1. Laubenberg, a Republican, represented a Collin County district that includes Allen, Fairview, Lavon,...

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Rodeo rides back to town Sept. 12-13

Rodeo rides back to town Sept. 12-13

The 32nd Annual Wylie Champion Rodeo will be back next month with two nights of UPRA-sanctioned rodeo, food, vendor booths and more. The Wylie Championship Rodeo is back for its 32nd year with two nights of family fun on Friday, Sept. 12, and Saturday, Sept. 13. The...

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Public hearing Sept. 2, 2025

Public hearing Sept. 2, 2025

Hold a Public Hearing and Consider and/or Act on the request by Murphy USA for a Replat of Murphy Village Addition, Block A, Lot 1R-B and located at 146 W. FM 544. For more on this story see the Sept. 11, 2025, print or digital edition of the Murphy Monitor....

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Deadline set for disputed development

Deadline set for disputed development

Internet marketer Jordan Ramiez says he is trying to broker a settlement between the Parker City Council and Dallas developers Phil and Don Huffines, who plan a subdivision between Parker and Murphy. There are more questions than answers about plans to build 254 homes...

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