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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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Troutstanding success: young anglers reel in rainbows

Troutstanding success: young anglers reel in rainbows

Briggs B. of Murphy was all smiles as he poses for his dad with one of his trophy-winning trout. Some dads brought tackle boxes and a handful of fishing poles, but it all came down to finding the right spot. The 11th Murphy Rainbow Trout Roundup began under sunny...

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Barbecue teams sought for cookoff

Barbecue teams sought for cookoff

Plans are proceeding for a new spring event, with the city soliciting entries for the Backyard BBQ Competition. Director of Parks & Recreation Director Matt Foster told the Tuesday, Feb. 18, meeting of the Murphy City Council that barbecue cooking teams are being...

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Zipping toward future with new postal codes

Zipping toward future with new postal codes

Texans in Washington have expressed support for legislation that would create unique ZIP codes for two Collin County cities. A bill passed last month by the U.S. House would have provided Murphy and Fairview with their own postal codes. However, the measure by Rep....

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Library to host Cowboys of Color Rodeo speakers

Library to host Cowboys of Color Rodeo speakers

Robby Hearn will speak about his family’s legacy and the history of the Cowboys of Color Rodeo at Smith Public Library Tuesday, Feb. 25.  Courtesy photo Saddle up and head down to Smith Public Library for education and entertainment provided by the Cowboys of Color...

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Cultivating family, growing dreams

Cultivating family, growing dreams

Colby and Ashley McClendon, along with their two daughters, live in Lavon. McClendon Farms has been in operation since 1887 and Colby is a sixth generation farmer. Ashley teaches at Wally Watkins Elementary in Wylie. Courtesy photo. Continuing a farming legacy amid...

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