In Murphy, property owners who disagree with their appraised value have a limited window to file a formal protest. The process is administered by the Collin Central Appraisal District and follows a timeline set by the Texas Property Tax Code, beginning...
By Jeremy B. MazurThe trials of drought weave throughout the story of Texas in tales of devastation that had lasting effects on the families, businesses, and communities that survived them. These withering dry times prompted Texans to make big changes to shore up...
The most pressing issue facing Murphy is the proposed wastewater treatment plant, said councilmember Jene Butler, who is seeking her second term on Murphy City Council. “Although the wastewater treatment plant will be in Parker, it will directly impact our city,...
Continued growth and rising inflation were the focus of several discussions at the Monday, March 21, Wylie ISD board of trustees meeting. Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Casey Whittle gave an overview of the 2022-23 staff forecast. Whittle said the...
By Todd Baughman This weekend I had the opportunity to celebrate two men in my life turning 90 years old. One was my grandfather Bob Houser and the other, my friend and founding pastor Gene Getz. These milestones gave me the opportunity to celebrate the...
Collin County residents who intend to cast their ballot in the May 7 elections need to ensure they have registered to vote by Thursday, April 7. There will be four city council places on the ballot in Murphy, however, only two places drew challengers. Place 1 is...
Murphy City Secretary Susie Quinn said several women who have influenced her. Quinn has had a storied career; serving as an elected official in Ector County in the 1980s, city secretary for multiple cities across Texas and an executive administrative assistant for the...
With the exception of theft, most reported crime remained largely the same in 2021 for the city of Murphy. Murphy Police Chief Chris Chandler said in Texas, law enforcement agencies report crimes to the Department of Public Safety and the information is relayed to the...
The third annual Murphy Veterans Tribute gala will be held from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, March 25, at Cross Creek Ranch, located at 3406 Dublin Road in Parker. The event will feature a meal catered by Babe’s Chicken Dinner House, and includes drinks, including wine...
