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Reeling in rainbows at City Hall pond

Reeling in rainbows at City Hall pond

Wearing a rainbow dress, a young angler lands a trout with the help of her dad. Bob Wieland/Murphy Monitor It was perfect fishing weather as hundreds of young anglers ringed the pond at Murphy City Hall for the 12th Rainbow Trout Roundup. The event has been held...

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City partners with Murphy Veterans Tribute

City partners with Murphy Veterans Tribute

Murphy Veterans Tribute President Mary Pat Elledge says they hope to break ground on the project this year. At the request of City Manager Aretha Adams, the Murphy City Council approved a partnership with the Murphy Veterans Tribute to be constructed adjacent to...

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Rainy day election runoff follows stormy night

Rainy day election runoff follows stormy night

Rain didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of campaign workers outside the Murphy Community Center following a night of storms that downed trees and knocked out power in many neighborhoods. The Tuesday, May 28, runoff election was held as scheduled throughout Collin County...

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Rock into summer with Sounds at Sundown

Rock into summer with Sounds at Sundown

Blurry Paige from San Antonio is the first attraction at this summer’s Sounds at Sundown concert series. Courtesy photo. Four free outdoor concerts are on tap next month for Murphy’s Sounds at Sundown series in Central Park. Each Friday night in June will feature...

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Memorial Day observance planned

Memorial Day observance planned

A Memorial Day ceremony planned by VFW Post #315 and the City of Wylie will take place at Olde City Park Monday, May 27. At the event, wreaths will be placed honoring the fallen, all veterans and those actively serving. Memorial Day is a chance to reflect on the lives...

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Murphy’s population down slightly

Murphy’s population down slightly

Led by Celina and Princeton, Texas has eight of the 15 fastest-growing cities by percent change among cities over 20,000 population, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau said. But while most Texas cities added population between July 2022 and July 2023, Murphy’s total...

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Top two students in PESH Class of 2024

Top two students in PESH Class of 2024

Plano East Senior High School Class of 2024 Valedictorian is Elgin Mawunya Tawiah and the Salutatorian is Amitha Nandini Mandava Plano East Senior High School will be just one stop on the education and career path planned by the school’s top two students....

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Bois d’ Arc Lake beckons watersports enthusiasts

Bois d’ Arc Lake beckons watersports enthusiasts

After 20 years of planning and four years of construction, Texas’ first major reservoir to be built in more than three decades glistens in the sun as a recreational beacon. The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD), based in Wylie, owns and operates Bois d’Arc...

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Fake school threats have real consequences

Fake school threats have real consequences

Wylie ISD parents and students should know that there are no fake school threats according to Texas law, or the school district. As several surprisingly young students have learned this year, one comment made in jest can lead to an arrest.  According to Assistant...

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