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July is Parks & Rec month in Murphy

July is Parks & Rec month in Murphy

Bailey Ragsdale, Murphy Public Affairs Officer, displays the internal communications award from the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers. Courtesy photo City Manager Aretha Adams has congratulated Public Affairs Officer Bailey Ragsdale and her staff for...

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Election Day is today

Election Day is today

Voters are heading to the polls for another time to influence the candidates that will appear on the November ballot. Election Day is Tuesday, May 24, and voters will cast their ballots in the runoff election. Polls opened at 7 a.m. and will close at 7 p.m. Texas is...

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Concert series offers something for everything

Concert series offers something for everything

With Moonlight Movies wrapping up this week, a variety of band offerings will fill the stage at Murphy Central Park during the month of June. The Sounds at Sundown concert series returns to Murphy next month with 80’s hair metal, Taylor Swift covers and Tejano hits in...

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Summer reading program set to begin

Summer reading program set to begin

Several programs — and prizes — will be available for readers of all ages as the Smith Public Library encourages area residents to pick up a book this summer. The Summer Reading Club, hosted by the library, offers many prizes for children, teens and adults...

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Residents oppose construction plat

Residents oppose construction plat

Several Murphy residents raised concerns about a construction plat during the Tuesday, May 17, regular city council meeting. The plat is for 37 residential lots located on the southwest corner of FM 544 and South Maxwell Creek Road. According to City Planner Laura...

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Early voting begins today

Early voting begins today

Early voting for the Democrat and Republican primary runoff elections begins today and runs through Friday, May 20. Election Day is Tuesday, May 24. Polls are open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. during early voting and on Election Day. Texas is an open primary state,...

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Property tax protest deadline looms

Property tax protest deadline looms

Residents who want to file a property tax protest have a fast-approaching deadline, according to Collin Central Appraisal District. CCAD Chief Appraiser Bo Daffin said the deadline to a file property tax protest is Monday, May 16. For notices mailed on April 15, the...

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