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Setting the stage for November elections

Setting the stage for November elections

Collin County voters go back to the polls in March to choose Republican and Democratic candidates for November’s general election. Monday, Dec. 8, was the deadline for candidates to file for party primaries to be held Tuesday, March 3. Secretary of State Jane Nelson...

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Tax relief plan signed; voters to cast ballots Nov. 7

Tax relief plan signed; voters to cast ballots Nov. 7

Texas voters will decide in November whether to accept $18 billion in tax relief proposed in a constitutional amendment. If approved by a simple majority of voters, Proposition 4 (Prop. 4) on the Nov. 7 ballot would implement Senate Bill 2 (SB 2) sponsored by Sen....

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USGS wants your bugs

USGS wants your bugs

It may sound like a prank, but government scientists are asking residents of six states to mail them dead bugs. The citizen science project is seeking butterflies and similar winged insects found in Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Kansas, Nebraska and Oklahoma. To Login to...

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Council schedules budget hearing

Council schedules budget hearing

Murphy City Council OK’d a 2024 tax rate of 41 cents per $100 property valuation. The final rate would be set after a public budget hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 5. The proposed tax rate is 12.5% less than last year.In other business at the Tuesday, Aug. 15 meeting,...

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UPDATE: City Manager Mike Castro resigns

UPDATE: City Manager Mike Castro resigns

The Murphy City Council accepted the resignation of City Manager Mike Castro during a special meeting Friday, Aug. 11. Council voted unanimously following a 17-minute executive session. The open session portion of the meeting lasted less than four minutes.Mayor Scott...

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City Manager Mike Castro resigns

City Manager Mike Castro resigns

The Murphy City Council has accepted the resignation of City Manager Mike Castro, effective Friday, Aug. 11.No reason for his resignation was given and city officials declined comment at the Tuesday night meeting.Following the approval of a transition agreement,...

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Water, sewer rates could rise; rezoning approved

Water, sewer rates could rise; rezoning approved

Because of projected wholesale price increases by the North Texas Municipal Water District, Murphy customers will probably see higher water and sewer rates next year. “That driver really comes from your wholesale provider,” said Chris Ekrut, director of environmental...

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School kicks into gear

School kicks into gear

After a summer full of administration changes and preparation, staff at Plano and Wylie ISD are ready to welcome students. The first day of the new school year for PISD students is Wednesday, Aug. 9 and Thursday, Aug. 10 for  WISD students. Students, parents and...

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GOP congressman has a challenger

GOP congressman has a challenger

Dallas-area businesswoman Suzanne Harp is running again for Congress. Harp, a candidate in the 2022 GOP primary, announced she would seek the Republican nomination for Texas’ 3rd District seat in 2024. To Login to read the full story or to subscribe, visit...

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