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Texas boomtowns lead in population growth

Texas boomtowns lead in population growth

Texas is home to the Top 5 fastest-growing cities by percentage of population, the U.S. Census Bureau reports. Celina, which had been No. 1 in 2023, stole the spotlight from Princeton for the period July 2024 to July 2026.  The Census Bureau estimated Celina grew...

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Collin County property values up 7.55%

Collin County property values up 7.55%

Although Murphy had only a handful of residential building permits issued in the past year, new construction like this house being built along North Murphy Road amounts to $13.6 million of property value added to tax rolls. Once again, Collin County property values...

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‘Plan Murphy’ forum helps shape city’s future

‘Plan Murphy’ forum helps shape city’s future

Dozens of residents turned out Saturday, July 26, for the first forum to collect community input for Murphy’s new comprehensive plan. Murphy residents are being asked about their favorite shops and restaurants as well as how they would like to see the city continue to...

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Gala to honor Raymond Cooper’s legacy

Gala to honor Raymond Cooper’s legacy

‘A Night to Remember’ gala to honor legacy of Raymond Cooper will be held Saturday, August 2. The Wylie Community Christian Care Center will host its inaugural fundraising gala Saturday, Aug. 2, honoring the legacy of one of its founders, the late Raymond Cooper. The...

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City delays Oncor rate increase

City delays Oncor rate increase

As Texans crank up the air conditioning this summer, the Murphy City Council has delayed a rate increase sought by Oncor Electric Delivery until the end of October. Oncor filed to increase system-wide transmission and distribution rates by about $834 million or...

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Youth in the fast lane

Youth in the fast lane

Waylon, 3, zipped around the Murphy City Hall parking lot in the Saturday, July 19, Power Wheels competition. Murphy’s second annual Power Wheels race pulled an enthusiastic but smaller field than last year’s event. Three entries were ready to race under sunny skies...

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