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Murphy police officer retires after 18 years of service

Murphy police officer retires after 18 years of service

Last week marked the end of an 18-year career with the Murphy Police Department for Officer Fred Mancias. The police officer has worn many hats at MPD, and at least one cape, over the years. His career in law enforce­ment began in 1992 after a 13- year stint in the...

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Governor calls special session

Governor calls special session

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday that the Texas Legislature's special session will begin Saturday. In a proclamation, Abbott outlined 17 items he wants lawmakers to address. "The Texas Legislature achieved a great deal during the 87th Legislative Session, and they...

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Sunny days on Sagebrush Trail

Sunny days on Sagebrush Trail

Sagebrush Trail is looking a little sunnier thanks to a few sunflower seeds that grew beyond one homeowner’s expectations. In May, homeowner Janice Babcock was feeling particularly nostalgic and decided to plant sunflowers in her front flowerbed as a tribute to her...

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Dog days for our canine, feline friends

Dog days for our canine, feline friends

As we continue in these dog days of summer, North Texans anticipate long periods of high temperatures and humidity. At the Murphy Animal Shelter, where every day is a dog day (so to speak), the work load is not as predictable as the muggy conditions outside. For the...

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Four teachers take different paths to classroom

Four teachers take different paths to classroom

Tim Shelby left his work in retail – a national grocery chain and two pharmacy stores – to enter the teaching ranks. But while new teachers in Wylie ISD fall normally in the Millennial and Generation Z demographic, Shelby, at 63, is easily a generation removed. For...

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Free meals provided for students this year

Free meals provided for students this year

There’s still no such thing as a free lunch, even if students don’t have to pony up any money at the cafeteria this year. The United States Department of Agriculture has issued extended waivers that will allow schools to offer free meals – breakfast and lunch – to all...

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Constitutional amendments ordered for November election

Constitutional amendments ordered for November election

Deputy Secretary of State Joe Esparza drew the ballot order for eight proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution that will appear on the Nov. 2 ballot. The first proposition, HJR 143 will authorize professional sports team charitable foundations of organizations...

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Tax free shopping scheduled for Aug. 6-8

Tax free shopping scheduled for Aug. 6-8

Texas shoppers have the op­portunity to save money the weekend of Aug. 6-8 when sales taxes are eliminated on most clothing and school sup­plies priced below $100. Shoppers can save about $8 on every $100 they spend on items such as footwear, bookbags, accessories,...

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