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Murphy shines bright for Christmas in the Park

Murphy shines bright for Christmas in the Park

A Murphy family poses with Comet the reindeer at the city’s annual Christmas in the Park festival, Saturday, Dec. 6, in the City Hall Complex. Wintry weather forced the cancelation of last year’s Christmas in the Park, but conditions were perfect for this year’s event...

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Early voting starts April 22

Early voting starts April 22

Residents from Collin County cities with upcoming general elections will head to the polls later this month to begin the early voting process to elect city council members in contested races. The first day of early voting is Monday, April 22 and continues through...

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Coming soon to a recycling truck near you

Coming soon to a recycling truck near you

Four student artists will soon have their work displayed on Murphy recycling trucks. Keep Murphy Beautiful and Republic Services challenged contestants to show what, to them, was most beautiful about Murphy. For more on this story see the April 18, 2024 print, or...

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Clean & Green attracts record crowd

Clean & Green attracts record crowd

A long line of vehicles – more than 40 pickups, hatchbacks, sedans and an open Jeep – stretched along City Hall Circle back to North Murphy Road as residents lined up to throw away trash or recycle items they’d been accumulating all winter. The event started at 9 a.m....

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Who’s a good dog? Apple Jack!

Who’s a good dog? Apple Jack!

With one paw on a Bible, Apple Jack has been sworn in as a service dog for Murphy Fire Rescue. The 18-month-old yellow Labrador appeared at the Tuesday, April 16, meeting of the Murphy City Council.In other business, council honored the 29 students who submitted...

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Run For Our Heroes is April 27

Run For Our Heroes is April 27

An annual spring free event that honors and supports local veterans and first responders is back for the 13th year. Opening ceremonies for this year’s 1LT Robert F. Welch III Run For Our Heroes begins at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 27 at Olde City Park downtown. The...

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Mosque gets permits but must repair road

Mosque gets permits but must repair road

The Islamic Association of Murphy (IAM) has won approval to build a mosque on the northeast corner of North Murphy Road and McMillen Road, adjacent to homes in Oasis Springs Manors.  Now the city wants them to pay for fixing the street. IAM President Syed Osman...

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‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’

‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’

There’s really no need to keep your eclipse viewing glasses. The next total eclipse for Collin County won’t occur until 2317. But Monday, April 8, 2024, will remain in the memory of the millions of Texans who went outside for the celestial spectacle. “This is an...

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