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Fine art of punkin’ chunkin’

Fine art of punkin’ chunkin’

Punkin’ chunkin’ is the main fundraiser for the Murphy Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Foundation. The booth will at the annual Maize Days festival Saturday, Oct. 4. For over a decade, the Punkin’ Chunkin’ booth operated by the Murphy Chamber of Commerce Scholarship...

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Congressman says no tax credits for China

Congressman says no tax credits for China

Congress must block foreign adversaries like China from exploiting U.S. tax credits that should be reserved for American manufacturers, said U.S. Rep. Keith Self. Self, R-Texas, has introduced House Resolution (H.R.) 4441, which he calls the Foreign Automobile...

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Blood drive held in honor of WISD shooting victims

Wylie community members signed up and showed up for a memorial blood drive last week in honor of 11-year-old Daniela Mendoza and 8-year-old Sofia Mendoza, sisters who lost their lives at the Allen Premium Outlets shooting May 6. The blood drive, hosted by Wylie ER...

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Another interim attorney general

Another interim attorney general

Texas has its fourth attorney general of the year. Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Angela Colmenero as temporary attorney general on Monday, July 10, following the departure of John Scott, who was named to the post May 31. Both succeeded Brent Webster, first assistant...

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P&Z approves housing development

P&Z approves housing development

The last agricultural tract in the city of Murphy has been rezoned for a housing development on the northwest corner of the intersection of Betsy Lane and North Murphy Road. The 9-acre tract has been the location of Southfork Animal Clinic, started 43 years ago by...

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Stay cool, hydrated, informed, aware

Stay cool, hydrated, informed, aware

Just chill; the fire officials and the National Weather Service urge residents to learn the symptoms of excessive heat exposure and the appropriate responses. As the hot and humid weather continues, your body’s ability to cool itself is challenged and you could...

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Trail grant application sent to TxDOT

Trail grant application sent to TxDOT

A plan to create more hiking and biking trails in the immediate area of Sachse is closer to fruition should a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) get approved. During its Monday, June 5, meeting, Sachse councilmembers approved an application for...

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Young students learn what it takes to wear a badge

Young students learn what it takes to wear a badge

A dozen young cadets spent five days learning to be blue at the Murphy Youth Citizens Police Academy. During the week, students received instruction and hands-on demonstrations of the many duties and skills required for police work. Police Chief Chris Chandler...

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WISD budget adopted

WISD budget adopted

Wylie ISD trustees approved a budget for the upcoming fiscal year despite some uncertainty surrounding property relief and statutory requirements to raise teacher compensation in special legislative sessions. The overall budget was presented by Scott Roderick,...

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