Sarah Hustwit of McKinney feeds a sample ballot into a DS 200 tabulating machine in a practice run for the Nov. 4 general election. The Tuesday, Nov. 4, general election ballot contains 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution as well as a countywide election...
Not everybody gets a special meeting of the Murphy City Council convened in their honor or a proclamation declaring their own day, Tuesday Aug. 22. But not everybody is departing City Councilmember Jennifer Berthiaume. “For me, there hasn’t been anybody that I’ve...
Austin, Texas – Continued low wind-power generation and high demand for electricity will result in anticipated low operating reserves for the Texas power grid this afternoon and into the evening. The Public Utility Commission (PUCT) is echoing a call...
There’s no relief in sight for Texans as extended triple-digit heat continues to scorch the region. As a result, conservation and caution are being advised by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT). Both...
The city of Murphy is willing to discuss options for preventing construction of a wastewater treatment plant that would dump treated sewage into Maxwell Creek, according to the city’s lawyer in the case. “Murphy is certainly willing to discuss this further with the...
Taxpayers would save more than a nickel per $100 valuation next year under a proposed tax rate adopted by the Murphy City Council. Councilmembers passed a resolution at their Tuesday, Aug. 15, meeting that would set the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 tax rate at 41 cents and...
The Murphy City Council is looking for a new city manager after unanimously accepting the resignation of Mike Castro. No reason was given. A special meeting called Friday, Aug. 11, lasted 17 minutes behind closed doors and less than four minutes in public. To...
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has granted a permit for a wastewater treatment plant that would serve a new housing subdivision proposed to be built between Parker and Murphy.At a hearing Wednesday, Aug. 16, the commission approved the developers’...
Voluntary Conservation Notice Effective Thursday, August 17 from 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. CT The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) is echoing a notice from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) asking Texans to voluntarily reduce electricity use, if safe to...
