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Murphy location for Nordstrom Rack

Murphy location for Nordstrom Rack

Nordstrom Rack is planned to open in spring 2027 in Murphy Marketplace, Nordstrom, Inc. announced Tuesday, Nov. 4. The 25,000 square-foot store is planned for the northeast corner of FM 544 and North Murphy Road.“We look forward to being a part of the Murphy community...

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New corner has new life, 3 storefronts

New corner has new life, 3 storefronts

For nearly two decades a Walgreens drug store was a landmark on the northwest corner of FM 544 and Murphy Road. Now three new stores – Panera Bread, Spectrum and Freebirds World Burrito – occupy that location, and city officials could not be happier. “Overall, the...

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Former Justice of the Peace reflects on careers

Former Justice of the Peace reflects on careers

After serving as a justice of the peace for nearly a decade, a longtime Wylie resident is looking forward to enjoying his retirement. Jerry Shaffer, the namesake of the football stadium near Burnett Junior High School in Wylie, called it quits on his working life at...

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District staff discuss budget, future capital projects

District staff discuss budget, future capital projects

Although the calendar year turned over a few weeks back, planning for the upcoming fiscal year is already underway in Wylie ISD. Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations Scott Roderick presented a budget calendar to the board of trustees during their...

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City adding hooded turn lanes to N. Murphy Road

City adding hooded turn lanes to N. Murphy Road

The city of Murphy is taking a proactive approach by adding safety measures in an effort to prevent future accidents due to traffic and congestion and to aid those entering and exiting the shopping centers. As of Monday, Jan. 30, and continuing for about 90 days, work...

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Brrr: cities, citizens coping with the cold

Brrr: cities, citizens coping with the cold

Schools and government buildings were closed in Plano, Murphy,Wylie and other cities as North Texas was frozen by a winter storm that arrived Monday, Jan. 30. Murphy announced it would not test outdoor warning sirens as regularly scheduled on the first Wednesday of...

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Registrations now open for annual fishing tournament

Registrations now open for annual fishing tournament

The gray days of January will soon give way to future fun activities planned for Murphy residents. One fan favorite activity planned for February is the ninth annual Rainbow Trout Roundup set for Saturday, Feb. 25, at the municipal pond at City Hall, 206 North Murphy...

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Highway closure rejected; bridge beautification favored

Highway closure rejected; bridge beautification favored

Kansas City Southern wanted the city of Murphy to pay nearly half a million dollars for railroad crossing repairs that would require the closing of FM 544 for at least three days. The Murphy City Council said “No.” Instead, council voted at the regular Jan. 17 meeting...

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