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Local residents have another chance this year to discard expired or unwanted prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications. The fall Drug Take Back event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25, in the lobby of the Murphy Police Department, 206 N....
The average market value for a home in Murphy increased by more than $54,000, according to figures released by the Collin Central Appraisal District (CCAD). Certified value summaries were released July 25 to taxing entities and the public and the city’s taxable...
Wylie ISD trustees are expected to consider a bond proposal at their regular August 21 meeting and will likely call an election for Nov. 7. Trustees were presented a Comprehensive Facilities Plan at a July 17 workshop that was developed over the past several months by...
There will be something for everybody at the 14th Murphy Maize Days. The free fall festival will be held from noon to 9:45 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 7, at Murphy Central Park, 550 N. Murphy Road. The Maize Midway will include small carnival rides and games, face painting,...
Muslims in Murphy hope to be able to pray in their own mosque during Ramadan 2025. After reviewing a revised site plan for the Islamic Association of Murphy (IAM) Masjid [Arabic for mosque], the Murphy Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission voted 5-1 to approve the...
Sports
The best start in school history and a national ranking has No. 1 Plano East eyeing state. To do that, they’ll have to get through the remainder of district play. The Panthers aren’t looking ahead of their schedule, but head coach Matt Wester and company can’t help...
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Education
The following was issued this afternoon by Wylie ISD Superintendent David Vinson: Dear Wylie ISD Family, Keeping our students, staff and visitors safe is a priority for Wylie ISD and the past few days we have seen things change minute by minute. Please know that...
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Life & Style
Texas shoppers can save a little money the weekend of Aug. 10-12 when sales taxes are eliminated on most clothing and school supplies priced less than $100. Savings amount to about eight percent of the purchase price, sometimes a little more, during the annual Texas...
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Opinion
Dear Rusty: Can or does the Social Security Administration occasionally make mistakes in determining the benefits due? I’m now 72 but I retired early at age 61 and knew that my benefits would be reduced. I’ve always wondered if my monthly benefit calculation was...
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