Cease the Grease

2020 Holiday Grease Roundup Nov. 23 - Jan. 4

DON'T POUR YOUR THANKSGIVING GREASE DOWN THE DRAIN—ROUND IT UP AND RECYCLE IT FOR FREE INSTEAD!

Thanksgiving, with its fried turkeys, buttery foods, and gravy, can be hard on the diet—and on pipes and sewer syste...

Tax Notices

THE CITY OF MURPHY ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR’S TAX RATE.

Pursuant to Property Tax Code Section 25.05(b) related to the adoption of the tax rate that occurred on September 15^th, 202...

OpenGov Portal

Fresh on the heels of asking residents for their opinions via an electronic survey, the City of Murphy is taking yet another step toward openness and transparency by launching an online platform that provides access to the City’s financial recor...

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Trail of Lights welcomes holiday season

Christmas in the Park Trail of Lights welcomes holidays 

MURPHY (November 20, 2020) The City of Murphy Special Events staff has partnered with CoServ, an electric co-operative and gas company, in presenting this year’s Christma...

Santa to ride atop fire engine in December

Annual Santa ride atop fire engine set for December  

Traditional ride unaffected by tough 2020

MURPHY (November 17, 2020) In the face of all the disappointments that we’ve endured during 2020, there is one cherished tradition t...

Fire Department starts annual toy drive

Annual Murphy Fire Rescue children’s toy drive returns  

No contact drop-off starts on Nov. 16, ends Dec. 6

MURPHY (November 13, 2020) Boys and girls served by the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County will once ...

Some water meters to be changed out

Meter change out part of water system maintenance

Two thousand Murphy meters to be replaced

MURPHY (November 3, 2020) Ever mindful that the City of Murphy is ultimately responsible for the operation, maintenance, and financial stability of the wat...

Winter Averaging set to begin

Sewer rates calculated during three winter months

Residents should limit outdoor watering

MURPHY (October 8, 2020) Murphy residents should note that the annual computation of water use totals resulting in next year’s sewer charges will ...

Volunteers for boards and commissions sought

Murphy Boards and Commissions seeking volunteers

MURPHY (September 4, 2020) The 54 volunteers who serve on the City’s eight boards, commissions and committee have a critically important advisory role in City government. Appointed by the City Coun...

Maize Days canceled

August 31, 2020

City reluctantly cancels annual Murphy Maize Days

MURPHY (August 31, 2020) The list of canceled events due to the COVID-19 pandemic has now included the 2020 edition of Murphy Maize Days, the City of Murphy’s premier community even...

Municipal Court alters methods in pandemic

Court utilizes online video service and altered schedule

MURPHY (August 13, 2020) Efforts to contain and minimize the spread of the COVID-19 virus have resulted in a variety of workarounds, altered schedules, and unusual methods of completing tasks through...

Maxwell Creek Road reconstruction to begin

Reconstruction of North Maxwell Creek Road to start

Nine-month project to transform historic street

MURPHY (July 17, 2020) Among the more high-profile projects included in the 2017 Capital Improvement Bond program will begin soon, disrupting traffic pattern...