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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...
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...
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.
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...
WISD gala returns
The biggest fundraising event for the Wylie ISD Education Foundation is right around the corner. The Boots ‘N Barbecue gala will be held Saturday, Feb. 26. The doors will open at 6 p.m. with dinner being served at 7 p.m. and the event expected to wrap up around 11...
Council races heat up
The race for Murphy City Council is heating up as two incumbents now have challengers in the upcoming city elections. Michael Padilla submitted his paperwork Tuesday, Feb. 8 to be on the May 7 ballot for City Council Place 6, currently held by councilmember Jene...
Travis Farm and North Hill welcome residents
New amenities are coming and a family-favorite event has been rescheduled for Murphy residents to enjoy. Murphy residents are invited to a pair of ribbon cutting events that will officially unveil improvements to two parks as part of the 2017 capital improvement...
Murphy City Council approves crossing
After initiating a study based on data collected by four local Girl Scouts, Murphy City Council voted to approve the installation of crossing lights at the intersection of Betsy Lane and Oriole Drive during the Feb. 15 council meeting. The Scouts of Troop 7901, Avleen...














