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Annual fishing event Saturday

Annual fishing event Saturday

The city of Murphy's 12th Rainbow Trout Roundup will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28. Registration has begun for the city of Murphy’s 12th Rainbow Trout Roundup. Sign up on the city website – murphytx.org – for the event to be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m....

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Perry Elliott named fire chief

Perry Elliott named fire chief

Perry Elliott has been promoted to fire chief. Murphy Fire Marshal Perry Elliott has been promoted to fire chief, succeeding Del Albright, who retired. “Perry has demonstrated exceptional leadership and unparalleled commitment to the safety and well-being of our...

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Two fatalities in mobile home file

Two fatalities in mobile home file

Two occupants of a mobile home on Ewing Way in the Southfork Mobile Home Community died Friday, Jan. 24, after the home caught fire. Wylie Fire Rescue responded to the scene, along with assistance from the Murphy and Parker Fire Departments. Authorities have completed...

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New elementary brings new school boundaries

New elementary brings new school boundaries

National Merit Commended Scholars from Wylie High and Wylie East were recognized at the Jan. 20 board of trustees meeting. In this photo, 18 Wylie High students earned commendations, and from Wylie East, two students (not pictured) earned commendations. Courtesy Wylie...

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Filing open for city council

Filing open for city council

Four at-large seats on the Murphy City Council will be decided in a Saturday, May 3, general election. Candidates began filing on Wednesday, Jan. 15, and will have until 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, to seek a place on the ballot. The election is for Place 1, held by Mayor...

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City combines financial policies

City combines financial policies

Mary Pat Elledge, president of the Murphy Veterans Tribute, briefs councilmembers on a Collin County matching grant at last week’s meeting. The Murphy City Council has adopted comprehensive financial management policy statements “to strengthen internal control over...

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