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Council changes coming to City Hall

Council changes coming to City Hall

Two new faces are expected to join the Murphy City Council following the general election Saturday, May 2. Complete, unofficial returns from Collin County Elections showed Place 3 Councilmember Andrew Chase was outpolled by challenger Debbie Ison, 64.33% to 35.67%,...

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Callison appointed to Collin College board

Callison appointed to Collin College board

Glenn B. Callison is set to be appointed to serve Place 1 on the Collin College Board of Trustees, college officials announced Jan. 14. Callison will serve in the position until the next regular board election in May 2027. The Place 1 term expires in May 2029. Board...

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Townhome plan on hold

Townhome plan on hold

The Murphy City Council has rejected a site plan for 32 townhomes on 3.2 acres at the southeast corner of North Murphy Road and Betsy Lane.The Planning & Zoning Commission voted 7-0 in December to approve the application by ND Associates, but council denied the...

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Making prom dreams come true

Making prom dreams come true

The closet will open for shopping from Feb. 24 to 28 and March 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 at St. Andrew Methodist Church, 1401 Mira Vista Boulevard in Plano. The 17th Annual Prom Closet at St. Andrew Methodist Church in Plano will open next month to help girls from anywhere in...

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New partnership brings support services to Wylie

New partnership brings support services to Wylie

Residents in Wylie and eastern Collin County now have easier access to domestic violence support services thanks to a new partnership between Hope’s Door New Beginnings Center and Hope for the Cities. Since mid-November, Hope’s Door New Beginnings Center (HDNBC) has...

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Municipal court upgraded to court of record

Municipal court upgraded to court of record

City councilmembers have unanimously approved an ordinance transitioning the municipal court to a court of record. “Court of record is something we’ve been wanting to do for quite a while, and it gives our court power, Presiding Judge Cass Robert Callaway said at the...

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Murphy Municipal Court upgraded

Murphy Municipal Court upgraded

City Councilmembers have unanimously approved an ordinance transitioning the municipal court to a court of record.Assistant City Manager Jared Mayfield said at the Tuesday, Jan. 6, council meeting that the change would give the city more options against people who...

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New Year brings new laws to Texas

New Year brings new laws to Texas

More than 30 new Texas laws took effect Jan. 1, ranging from immigration enforcement to evicting squatters, regulating technology, providing tax breaks and improving the state’s water infrastructure. About 800 other new laws passed this year by the Legislature took...

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