Murphy Monitor

by | Jun 18, 2026 | Area News, Latest Plans for a high-density development between Parker and Murphy will be back before Collin County Commissioners after officials balked at immediate passage. “Staff requests Commissioners Court consideration and for approval of the Final Plat for Restore the Grasslands, subject to completion of all required technical revisions …” said a memo from Tracy Homfeld, the county’s assistant director of engineering.

by | Jun 23, 2026 | Area News, Latest Collin County Commissioners have voted 3-1 to conditionally approve a final plat for a dense 101-acre development between Parker and Murphy. County Judge Chris Hill was the lone vote against the Restore the Grasslands project, which would have 624 single-family lots with only one way in or out. Commissioners Cheryl Williams, Darrell Hale and Duncan Webb voted reluctantly to approve the plan with conditions to be met before construction begins.

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by | Jun 18, 2026 | Area News, Latest The Murphy Chamber of Commerce has another month to gather 2,698 signatures of local registered voters in favor of holding a local option election on the retail sale of liquor in package stores. The petition drive began May 17 and runs through July 17. Several chamber members are hosting signings, and the chamber is soliciting signatures at the Sounds at Sundown concerts held in Murphy Central Park every Friday night in June.

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