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One city job requires wearing many hats

One city job requires wearing many hats

Murphy City Secretary Kandi Jackson.  Courtesy photo A city secretary is indeed a secretary — but so much more. “Municipal clerks, city secretaries and administrative professionals who act as the cornerstone of efficient local government operations,” said the...

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PISD board approves compensation plan

PISD board approves compensation plan

Plano ISD teachers will soon see a pay increase after the board of trustees approved a compensation plan for the 2022-23 school year during the May 17 meeting. Assistant Superintendent for Employee Services Beth Brockman said most district employees will receive a 3%...

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Council holds budget workshop

Council holds budget workshop

It’s budget season and the Murphy City Council recently held a workshop meeting with staff to discuss key assumptions concerning the upcoming fiscal year. During the meeting held Tuesday, May 24, city manager Mike Castro presented an overview of the budget to council....

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Abbott requests special committees

Abbott requests special committees

Gov. Greg Abbott sent a joint letter today to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker Dade Phelan requesting the Texas Legislative leaders convene special committees following the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde that left 19 children and two teachers dead. The...

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ERCOT projects enough capacity for summer demand

ERCOT projects enough capacity for summer demand

Being asked to conserve electricity is becoming increasingly frequent for Texas residents, regardless of the season. The Electricity Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) issued requests to residents to conserve electricity wherever possible Friday, May 13, after six...

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Summer camps offered through community center

Summer camps offered through community center

Summer camps offer a great learning experience for kids. Greg Dunn, recreation specialist for the city of Murphy, grew up going to summer camp every summer, and he credits the experience with helping him come out of his shell. Dunn is now in charge of programming at...

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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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The Clothesline

The Clothesline

By John Moore We had a clothesline, but no washer or dryer. So the Laundromat was a weekly destination. Today, most folks would find the absence of a laundry room in the home as foreign as no air conditioning or Wi-Fi. Fifty years ago, most...

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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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