Rotary Golf 2024
Latest
Profiling report shows PD in compliance

Profiling report shows PD in compliance

Murphy police stopped male drivers more often than female drivers last year, according to an analysis of 6,343 traffic stops in 2023. Murphy’s population is split nearly evenly between male and female – with men holding just a one percentage point edge. But 65% of...

read more
Photos online
Mental health court a lifeline

Mental health court a lifeline

A graduate of Collin County’s new Adult Mental Health Court said the program allowed them to “break free from the cycle of despair and embrace a fresh start in life.” The court recently graduated its first participants, offenders with mental health issues diverted...

read more
CTE programs highlighted this month

CTE programs highlighted this month

February is CTE Month, a national public awareness campaign that highlights the value and achievements of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. “It’s an opportunity to showcase our programs and to continue to educate the community about the things we are...

read more
New city manager talks family, future

New city manager talks family, future

Murphy’s new city manager values her family time and will consider shortening the work week for municipal employees. Aretha Adams and husband Damien have five children, four girls and a boy, ranging in age from 25 to 2. For more on this story see the February 22, 2024...

read more
Law increases penalties for human traffickers

Law increases penalties for human traffickers

A new state law has significantly increased punishment for human traffickers. Senate Bill 4 was approved by the state Legislature during the third special session in October 2023 and signed by Gov. Greg Abbott in December. The new law, which went into effect Feb. 6,...

read more
Public Notice - Subscribe
Fun with parks and recreation

Fun with parks and recreation

From fish to eggs, Murphy Parks and Recreation has something to make kids smile. The tenth annual Rainbow Trout Roundup takes place Saturday, Feb. 24, at the City Hall pond. Young anglers must pre-register on the murphytx.org website. For more on this story see the...

read more
Education foundation gears up for gala

Education foundation gears up for gala

Boots ’N Barbecue, the largest fundraiser for the Wylie ISD Education Foundation, may be sold out, but there are still opportunities to get involved. The event, set for 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 23, will happen at a new venue — the Plano Event Center— this year. Last...

read more
New short-term rental restrictions

New short-term rental restrictions

The Murphy City Council has adopted new restrictions on short-term home rentals. The rules apply to both whole-house rentals for less than 30 days as well as room rentals. The city will also levy a hotel occupancy tax on the rentals.In other business, council voted to...

read more
Last call for Tunes, Tails & Ales

Last call for Tunes, Tails & Ales

Parks & Recreation is shopping for a new spring festival after the Murphy City Council agreed to cancel this year’s Tunes, Tails & Ales craft beer and crawfish event because of a nearly two-thirds increase in price. Kayla McFarland, manager of recreation...

read more
Public Notice - Subscribe