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Unlock the benefits of better sleep

Unlock the benefits of better sleep

Simple lifestyle changes may help improve rest, overall wellness By Carrie Dunlea A good night’s sleep can make all the difference between starting the day energized and focused or dragging through it feeling irritable, distracted and exhausted. Yet for many people,...

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Primary polls open until 7 p.m.

Primary polls open until 7 p.m.

Election Day is here for the Texas Primaries and Murphy voters are asked to cast their ballot in either the Republican or Democrat ­— but not both — primaries. Voting locations will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m statewide. Murphy voters can cast their ballot at...

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NTMWD annual maintenance scheduled for March

NTMWD annual maintenance scheduled for March

Residents may notice a slight change in the taste of their water in the coming weeks. The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will temporarily change the disinfectant in its water treatment process from March 1 through March 29, 2022. The annual routine...

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Murphy remains under winter weather warning

Murphy remains under winter weather warning

Much of North Texas, including Collin County, is under a freeze warning until 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24. According to the National Weather Service, freezing rain is expected to continue Thursday with the high for the day in the lower 30s. Travel remains hazardous...

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Parks offically reopened

Parks offically reopened

Improvements to Travis Farm Parks and North Hill Park were officially unveiled to Murphy city staff, elected leaders and residents last weekend. The first reopening ceremony was held at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 19 at Travis Farms Park. “I just can’t say enough about the...

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Election filing closed

Election filing closed

The filing period for Murphy city elections has closed. There will be four city council places on the ballot, Place 1, Place 2, Place 4 and Place 6. The last day to register to vote in the May 7 election is Thursday, April 7 and the last day to apply for a ballot by...

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City to hold annual art contest

City to hold annual art contest

Student artists from kindergarten to 10th grade will have the opportunity to showcase their drawing, painting and coloring skills for the annual Keep Murphy Beautiful Recycling Art Contest. The deadline for entries is 5 p.m. Monday, March 14. Fire Administrator for...

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Schools closed Thursday

Schools closed Thursday

All Wylie and Plano ISD schools and facilities are closed Thursday, Feb. 24 because of winter weather and potential power outages. Events scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 23 have been canceled. Visit wylieisd.net or pisd.edu for more information.

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Secretary of state releases mail-in voting information

Secretary of state releases mail-in voting information

The deadline to file an application for a mail-in ballot is Friday, Feb. 18. Texas Secretary of State John Scott released step-by-step instructions on new identification requirements for mail-in ballots. Scott reminded Texans that the new application for ballot by...

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